Brakes on right passenger's side keeps wearing down metal to metal. Had replaced 5 times. Dealer contacted.
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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Brakes do not work properly. Stopping distance has increased since consumer purchased vehicle. Had contacted dealer, and the dealer replaced some parts dealing with brakes, but problem still occurs.
Rotors had to be replaced three times since date of purchase of vehicle. Brakes also would lock up while consumer was driving.
This 1999 tahoe is about to undrgo the fifth brake job. The first for wapred rotors occurred at 1300 miles, the second at 18000 miles, the third at 23000 miles, the fourth at 26000 miles and now, the fifth at 36500 miles. Each time I have hd to fight with dealership to get anything done. Chevrolet insist nothing is wrong with these vehicles. A vehicle this expensive should not be having this many problems. "normal driving" does not cause this problem. I have not had these problems with any other vehicle I have owned. Chevrolet needs to take responsibility for this defective braking system. I have lost days from work having this fixed again and again. I will certainly think carefully before buying another chevrolet.
At 14 miles the vehicle developed excessive vibration on stopping at speeds over 4-=50 MPH. Dealer resurfaced rotors(front)cleaned cailpers(warranty). At 27,500 dealer again turned rotors, repisced front pads, cleaned and adjusted rear brakes.
Power booster failed, causing brake pedal to hit floor.also, dealer advised that brake pads will have to be replaced. This will be the third replacement.
Truck was taken in repeatedly for brakes, transmission, air conditioner and headlights prior to warranty expiration and was told they could not duplicate the problem or it was under "chev specs" or we were experiencing anti-lock brakes. Water pump began leaking and had to be replaced 2200 miles outside of warranty. Entire brake system, lines-calipers, everything had to be replaced because "foreign fluid corroded" the system. No one has touched the brakes but the dealer. We repeatedly complained about the brakes taking too long to stop the vehicle, having a spongy feel and absolutely no confidence that they would stop in an emergency situation. Overall, the brakes just did not feel safe and we reported this when the vehicle was still under warranty. Intake manifold is leaking and needs to be replaced. Battery exploded and leaked battery acid everywhere damaging other engine parts. Transmission is in need of an overhaul/replacement either as a direct result of the battery exploding or mere coincidence considering we have always complained that something was wrong with the transmission and you could push the truck while in park a full foot. The air conditioner has always leaked after driving approx. 2 hr as well as the driver's side high beam headlight always has water in it. Detailed complaints have been filed with the attorney generals of az and fl, as well as copies sent to the dealer, manufacturer and leasing company involved. Chevrolet should be ashamed of the shoddy product that rolled off their assembly line and the manner in which they conduct business surrounding consumer complaints generated as a direct result from poor workmanship at one of their factories. There is a long list of "cosmetic" defects as well. For instance, the custom leather seats that we paid extra for are wearing holes in them; the driver's side door handle is cracked, drink holders are rusting, and the list goes on and on.
Experienced excessive vibration when braking. Mechanic advised that rotors were warped and needed to be turned. This was done but problem reoccurred after less than 5,000 mi. Advised this time that rotors are warped again and need to be replaced, probably due to "the way I drive". I have never had this happen with other vehicles. After asking that they look further for a cause, I am told that this is normal wear and tear. After pushing a little harder, I am finally advised that the rotors on this year/model are prone to warping and should be replaced, but are not covered by warranty even though I puchased extended warranty. I am told that the gm replacement part will be identical to original. Rear brakes were screeching @27489 mi (I purchased at 23326 mi). Told that shoes nead replcmt due to wear. I, nor anyone I have spoken with have heard of rear brake shoes wearing out at this low mileage.
At any speed, brakes only work if pedal is pushed to floor, need lots of stopping time. Dealer said that was the way tahoe's work. Finally replaced them somewhere else. They used an upgrade that they said tahoes have for the 2000 year. Also both back drums cracked.
All the engine oil leaked out of the engine in a span of fifteen minutes during a three mile drive. Nlm
When you hit the brakes, they don't seem to stop quick enough. I hit my brakes on the highway to evoid an accident, they first locked up, then let go, I had to pull to the shooulder to evoid hitting another car.
While driving about 30 MPH consumer applied brakes, pedal went to floor, no braking action. Towed to dealer, who found power booster had failed, and had to be replaced.
When ABS brakes engage, there is a "screeching" or "loud moaning" noise, and ABS fails to bring vehicle to a stop. Consumer has not taken vehicle to repair shop to be examined. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Could not stop almost wrecked! Replacement cost almost $500. Very dangerous!!!. No safety defect mentioned.
The floating driveshaft was inadequately lubed causing a popping noise at the driveshaft yoke, the consumer believes this problem caused damage to the transmission. Nlm
Excessive wearing of brake pads, brake shoes due to the intermittent engagement of the power booster while driving. Took vehicle when it first had this problem to two different chevrolet dealerships and was told that because I could not prove the booster's premature triggering that it would not be covered under warranty, in other words they told me if we don't see it as being broken we aren't fixing it.. They did not acknowledge the existance of a safety bulleting saying in fact that the power booster was prone to failure. Since then I have had to change out the brake pads twice at my own expense. I replaced all parts with gmac factory parts and replaced the power booster with a gm rebuilt power booster.
While depressing bbrake pedal vehicle continued to travel without any indication that pedal was at floorboard. Please provide further information
Abs will work intermittently when applying brakes. Pedal goes hard, then brakes will work. Once ABS failed completely. *ak ABS failed again going through a 4 way stop, luckily there was no traffic at the time.
Brakes required replacement at 10,000 which was one year ago and are now being replaced again at 21,000. When contacting manufacturer, they reported normal usage, which is obsurd.
Consumer states brake sfailed within the first 2000 miles and the dealer has failed to provided a remedy for the problem.yd
When brakes are applied vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not bben able to duplicate or correct problem.
The consumer stated that the brakes failed completely and contacted three dealers. The dealers failed to correct these brake defects.
Dealer gave consumer front & back brakes all the around & they were just changed. Brakes were always purcahsed from dealer (delco). Brake drums pads & rotors were changed. Dealer was saying it was normal wear. Last time they were changed was in august.
The positive terminal on the original delco battery broke off, leaking acid down the wheel well onto the right front brake lines and the ABS electrical connector to the right front brake. The acid corroded the brake line, electrical connector, and removed the paint on the frame and lower a-frame. The failure occured in our driveway and the vehicle was disabled. Had to buy a new battery and 2 cans of battery acid cleaner to remove the acid in the right side engine compartment and lower frame assembly. The brake problem occured as my wife was driving home. She said that the steering was shaking and rumbling. It was pulling to one side. I found the left front caliper had seized in the cradle assembly and worn the outer pad to less than a tenth of an inch. She said it had been squealing for a couple of days. The right side was ok, but, I changed all front pads any how. I had to clean rust from the caliper and mount to allow movement in the assembly. I still have the bad battery and the brake pads.
Brakes failed at 19,443 miles. Both pads and right rotor needed replacement. Dealership will not stand behind warranty even though there are service bulletins out on both the brakes and rotors.
Brake rotors are warped causing pulsations under braking conditions. Worsens with wear.
Had to stop quickly. Brake pedal went to the floor without even getting close to squeeling the tires at all. Was able to stop, but not very quickly. Brakes smelled following the stop. Asked the delear about the problem and got no good explaination. Still having problems with weak brakes!
Was braking vehicle & the steering wheel was shaking. Made controlling of vehicle hard. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic that brake rotors were causing the shaking problem. Mechanic took the brake rotors off & informed owner they were made of tin. Rotors were replaced with a different type.*ak front and back brakes failed twice.
Consumer was backing out of driveway, and brakes had to be pumped to stop a little. There was brake fluid on the ground. Emergency brake was not working, as well. Dealer found alot of battery acid that badly corrored both brake lines. Dealer was suppose to clean away the rust, but it was still was there.
Battery has leaked acid onto brake line, causing all fluid to leak, amd a loss of braking power. Deaelr has been contacted.*ak the battery acid corroded the brake line.
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