Backing out of my driveway and my brake pedal went to the floor with very little braking power. Brake fluid running out of the front center of the vehicle. Checked the vehicle and the brake line had rusted completely through causing loss of brake fluid.
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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I was coming to a stop on dry pavement. The antilock brakes engaged at less than 10 MPH and about 3 MPH before causing a failure to stop in time for stop sign. Almost caused an accident by not stopping to avoid collision. No antilock light or fault code appeared. This a has occurred numerous times when driving forward or in reverse. . I also experience low brake pedal occasionally. Had all brakes parts replaced new or rebuilt. Brake system has be flushed and bled at least 3 times without a change in failure of antilock.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged and the ABS prematurely activated. The failure occurred only at low speeds. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where both front and rear brake pads were replaced. The problem persisted after the repair was performed. There was a recall under nhsta campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The manufacturer was notified and they informed the VIN was ineligible under the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The metal brake line that runs along the frame. Where it goes up and over the rear axle on the drivers side. It rusted out without any warning. I was turning into my driveway and the brake pedal went to the floor. Luckily my drive goes up a small incline so I coasted it up the hill by barely giving it any gas and stopped it by my house.
Brake lines rusted, loss of brake fluid, brake failure in heavy traffic...verified by wastlers auto in md.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the while decelerating, the vehicle speed control exhibited an abnormal shuttering noise, causing an increase in stopping time and distance. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 217,000 and the current mileage was 220,000. Updated03/15/12 *bf updated 05/11/12
Bought vehicle used from gm dealer jan 2003. In sept 2007, this gm dealer replaced left front hub assy due to ABS stopping problems under 10 MPH charging me $605 (vehicle had 95,000 miles). In dec 2011, at 151,000 miles the vehicle again had ABS stopped problems under 10 MPH. This time repairs required from another gm dealer were replacement of two new front ABS sensors charging me $340. Both dealers stated not covered under the federal safety agency 05v379000.
I have chevy tahoe 1999,while traveling in low speed about 20 miles per hour,I needed to stop behind cars stopping in front of me for red signal. I pushed the brake pedal and it felt soft, braking power was week and eventually I hid the car in front of me. Fortunately no injury. I had my SUV checked and to my surprise, I have been told that my tahoe has ruptured break line du to complete rust in all the break lines. To me this is a very serious safety matter,and as I hear it is very common with gm trucks . Considering the size and mass of my SUV I could be involve in fatal accident compromising life of many peoples.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 4 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the wheel speed sensor and wheel bearing hubs were replaced. After the vehicle was repaired the failure continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that when trying to decelerate at low speeds, the brakes would exhibit a loud noise and there was an increase in stopping distance. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired by a dealer or mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
Abs activated when attempting to stop on several occasions on october 17, 2010 on my 1999 chevy tahoe.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle experienced sudden ABS activation. The failure occurred within the first 5 minutes of driving. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but the failure could not be assessed. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Abs engages on my chevrolet tahoe as I come to a stop, preventing me to stop in a reasonably expected distance. I have a 1999 tahoe that seems to have the exact same problem addressed by the federal safety agency recall campaign number 05v37900, gm recall number 05068. The problem occurs every time I come to a complete stop. As the vehicle slows to 1 or 2 MPH the ABS engages and increases the stopping distance. The vehicle was purchased and registered and used in new york from new till present. New york is one of the salt belt states that is covered in the recall listed above. I have contacted gm and they told me the recall did not apply to my particular tahoe. I bought the vehicle brand new in 1998 . The rep at gm could not explain why my particular vehicle was not covered by the recall..the vehicle was looked at by a gm mechanic. He said the sensors would have to be removed, cleaned, anti-rust material applied, and replaced. The work has not been done yet.
Experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation at low speeds this can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
When the brake pedal is depressed at speeds of 5mph or less the ABS activates causing to lose control of your anticipated stopping distance.
Went back out to my 1999 tahoe to leave a cvs...brake pedal went to the floor and had no brakes. Brake line feeding the rear was rusted and broke.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed and attempting to apply the brakes the vehicle responded as if the anti-lock braking system was engaged. A mechanic stated that the speed sensor on the wheels may have been defective. The contact stated that failure was directly related to the service brake recall for the anti-lock brakes on the 2000-2002 chevrolet tahoe under campaign number 05v379000. The failure mileage was 119,000. The current mileage was 125,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 MPH in reverse, the brakes failed. She had to shift into neutral gear and apply the emergency brake in order to gain control of the vehicle. The contact added brake fluid to the vehicle; however, it continued to leak out of the vehicle due to corrosion in the brake line. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealer to be diagnosed when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were 52,600.
My 1999 chevrolet tahoe has had an ongoing brake problem from the day I bought it. The brakes seem to apply themselves during normal driving. I have had to replace two sets of tires and two sets of front brake pads in less than 50000 miles. Sometimes when I smell something getting hot while driving I will stop and feel the front wheels. They will be so hot that I cannot touch them. Then the other day I had to make a panic stop and the anti lock system did not work and the whole car shuddered and shook and I thought for sure I would hit the car in front of me. I have not taken it to the chevrolet dealer as I am on limited income and cannot afford a large expense. I have been following the problems with these cars for years hoping that gm would finally issue a recall. The tire dealer that installed the last set of tires told me that the tires failed because of the front wheels getting so hot. Because of this I have put very few miles on the car and do not drive it over 50 MPH. I still have the tires from the rear but threw away the ones from the front because of the damage to them.
Brake line to rear axle corroded and ruptured on 1999 chevy tahoe. Rupture occurred where the brake line passes below the fuel tank support strap attachment point. My son was able to control the vehicle and get home safely with no rear brakes, but was scared as a result. I have just finished replacing the brake line from the ABS module all the way to the rear axle as a result of wide spread corrosion and structural weakness in the line. I also had to replace two fuel lines that pass through the same area as the brake line for excessive corrosion as well. I have the old parts.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, he experienced unwanted ABS activation. As a consequence, he experienced extended stopping distances. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that the ABS sensor and the wheel hub needed to be replaced at an expense of $2000.00 . No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 128,000.
Anti-lock brake activation under 5 miles per hour. Call chevrolet, said vehicle was not covered under recall 05v379000 due to being one model year prior to the recall. There is a service bulletin for the same problem on my model year.
While driving my 99 tahoe down a 4 lane road, a drunk had pulled out infront of me. I had slammed on my brakes and swerved to avoid him but still hit him pretty hard in his rear quarter panel. As a result of the accident, I had suffered a double hematoma to my brain and had brain surgery to stay alive. My complaint with my tahoe is 1) my airbag in my steering wheel did not deploy. I think if it did, my injury would have been avoided. 2) I question the stopping ability if my anti dive front brakes. I was on the brakes hard with the vehicle nosing down but I think my stopping distance should have been shorter.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the ABS was activating unexpectedly. The failure occurred when he increased the stopping distance during low-speed brake applications. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); therefore, he would have to pay for the repairs. The failure mileage was 71,758. Updated 3/5/09 *cn the consumer stated the failure occurred at low speed applications and caused extended stopping distance. Updated 03/10/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. In an attempt to engage the brakes at 10 MPH, the ABS warning indicator illuminated and the brake pedal extended to the floor. The contact was unable to engage the brakes normally, which resulted in less braking distance. While driving low speeds in a parking lot, the ABS remained activated and made a grinding sound. A local mechanic discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); however, the dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 166,000 and current mileage was 168,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. While driving between 10-15 MPH, the ABS engages automatically whenever the brake pedal is depressed. As a result, the vehicle fails to come to a complete stop unless the driver slams on the brakes. Through online research, the contact found the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The manufacturer stated that his vehicle was not included in this recall. He then found an investigation (action number pe05020) and took the vehicle to numerous places. Some repair shops were unable to find any failures initially; however, when he took the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, the diagnostic revealed that the wheel hub sensor needed to be replaced. The contact believes that this is a manufacturer safety defect. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 200,000. Updated 2/209 *cn updated 02/04/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 5 MPH or less, the contact felt a vibration and heard a noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact observed that the anti-lock brakes were not stopping properly at low speeds in any type of weather conditions. Also, the stopping distance increased. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle will be taken to an authorized dealer for repair. The VIN was excluded from the ABS recall, although the failures were identical. The federal safety agency campaign id number was 05v379000. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 135,000. Updated 10/07/08. *lj updated 10/08/08.
At slow speeds, the ABS activates on dry pavement and it is very difficult to stop the vehicle.
There have been several incidents, 2 of which could have resulted in serious injury. The brakes on our 1999 chevrolet tahoe don't always work properly. The anti-lock brakes activate even on completely dry surfaces. We have an extremely steep driveway that runs directly off of the main street. While attempting to stop on the driveway for a passing car we could not, and only split second timing was the reason we did not hit the passing auto. Another close call occurred when we were parking in a stall in front of a local store. I applied the brakes but there was a delay before any braking started and we almost it the building. If there had been a person in front of the vehicle I would have crushed them against a brick wall. These incidents have caused both my wife and myself to loose confidence in the safety of the vehicle. Brakes are the most critical safety feature on a vehicle and must function properly.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. While traveling at low speeds, the contact could feel the brakes grab when she depressed the brake pedal. However, the pedal released for a micro second before it grabbed again and stopped the vehicle. The failure began when the vehicle was purchased but has currently become more frequent and severe. If the contact slams on the brake pedal, the vehicle brakes properly and stops the vehicle normally. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 56,000. Updated 6/2/08
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