Immediately after application of the anti-loch brakes at low speeds in 2 wheel high mode, the vehicle seems to "lock up" the wheels as if it were in 4 wheel drive. We get severe wheel hop and when we stop the vehicle, then restart it there is a very loud clunking sound. After that the vehicle preforms normally. The problem also goes away if the vehicle is turned off. The vehicle goes into 4 wheel auto, 4 wheel low and 2 wheel high normally at all other times. Again, the problem only happens when the antilock brakes are activated at low speeds (no problem from high speed stops) and it has happened twice in the past 5 minths.
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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The emergency brake on this car and other models (suburban) is faulty. Regardless of use, the emergency brake needs adjusted every 15-20k miles.(recommended by the dealer). The new emergency brake design does not use the normal rear brake pads..it has its own seperate brake pad inside the wheel well. This "emergency" pad burns out regardless of use. A chevrolet mechanic and dealership told me this is a faulty system and that I will need to return every 15-20 k miles to have approximately $130 of work done to adjust it...even if I didn't use it. This is a horrible design and I wish chevrolet would be responsible for their bad engineering and faulty system.
The problem(s) are as followed: belt separation from tire (loss control), anti lock brake/loss pedal, pedal height and stopping ability. Scc
Consumer stated the emergency brake failed to hold the vehicle, dealer had been notified, however consumer was informed the vehicle was no longer under warranty.
When the parking brake would be engaged, the pedal would go all the way to the floor. If the vehicle was on an incline, and in neutral gear, the parking brake would not hold. The dealership indicated that was a normal position for the brake and they were self adjusting. Please provide more details.
Vehicle has been serviced 4 times for malfunction of the brakes. Manufacturer notified but not willing to do anything. Consumer feels vehicle is unsafe. *tt
While driving at speeds above 50 MPH the front end and the steering wheel will shake violently. At the same time the brake pedal pulsates and is very firm. Vehicle has to be brought to a complete stop to return it to help eliminate the shaking. Dealership has been notified but feels this condition is not a problem. *tt
Consumer states that twice in the past year the emergency brake shoes and linings have disintegrated resulting in damage to vehicle's rear brakes. The vehicle's rear brake pads and rotors had to be replaced. Incidents occurred on 10/24/01 and 11/15/02 respectively. Ts
Emergency brake fails to hold will not permit vehicle to roll back but will permit vehicle to roll forward esp on hills. Dt
When the brakes were being applied, the pedal would travel further than normal. Mr although the problem could not be duplicated, the dealer stated that if the ABS light did not not illuminate, then there was not a problem. *jg
Consumer states that when vehicle is in drive or reverse, emergency brake will not hold truck. Vehicle checked by dlr who advised that the lining on the rear emergency brake shoes has worn out.
While driving brake system failed. Had heavy vibration, and would be hard to stop. Dealer has been notified.
Customer reports emergency braking system failures detected at 11,000 miles, with complete in-operability by 19,000 miles. Dealer/manufacturer only warranties this safety device to 7,500 miles, while "vehicle warranty" states 36,000 miles.
While traveling in inclement weather tire has no traction. Vehicle will slide while applying brakes. Goodyear, wrangler ,t30/5135-955. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak. Consumer states the tires are not adequate for vehicle or braking system is not working properly, which cause the ABS to engage frequently.
In cold weather when applying brakes vehicle swerved left into other lane out of control without warning.*ak
Whenever brakes are applied in a panic/sudden stop during highway speed of 50 or more it causes extnded stopping distance. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
We reported to the dealership 5 times that something was wrong with this vehicle. We took it to an independent auto mechanic who discovered that ABS sytem was failing. We attended an arbitration where our 2001 tahoe was ruled defective by theharbitrator and chevrolet was ordered to repurchase it. The repurchase date was nov. 8. On nov 5, the ABS lost control and my husband rolled down a 200 ft cliff. We are currently seeking any help we can get.
Vehicle would not stop when brake pedal was applied.pedal pulsated but did not vehicle resulting in accident. Happened on more than one occasion but the last time hit another vehicle. Will sell vehicle if problem not corrected. Dealer says no codes present, could not duplicate problem and never had similar complaint.
Brakes failed when trying to slow down. Consumer was traveling at 30-35 MPH. When at first consumer tapped the brakes, and then when trying to slow down, vehicle would not stop. Consumer rear ended another vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
While driving would step on brakes and seat belt will not hold body like others vehicles that seat belt will hold.
Intermittently when applying brakes pedal would go to floor and commenced to make a popping sound . Vehicle was taken to dealer shop, and informed that they could not duplicate problem. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Dealer is unable to fix and we are scared to drive the car. The car starts shaking and feels like it is goingto flip.the car goes from 70 to 50 instantly and the brakes get extremely hot.
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