Abs sensor bad, causing improper braking, causing vehicle to not stop at slow speeds. Happens almost every time brakes are applied at slow speeds. Removing the ABS fuse is the only way to stop the malfunction short of an overly expensive repair. Life safety issue without working brakes.
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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Abs brakes engage at any speed under 10 MPH. I am aware of the canadian recall on this model for the same problem and don't think that I should be responsible for paying to fix a manufacturer defect myself. I have pulled the ABS fuse and completely disabled ABS braking.
The emergency brake on my 2001 chevy tahoe was diagnosed as having worn completely down to the metal. I was unaware of this situation since I rarely need to use the parking brake. I will have to replace this item at a cost of approx. $275. I understand that several other 2001 tahoes have experienced the same problem. I will hold onto the old part for awhile once the repair is completed.
2001 chevy tahoe lt 4wd, 5.3l ABS brakes activate without warning (intermittently) and when they should not be activating, under 10 MPH when coming to stop, increasing stopping distance. Abs light works but does not come on. 96000 miles on vehicle. No corrective action has been taken at this time, as I have been researching possible causes of this problem. I have just learned that gm has issued a recall for this problem in canada.
1) 2001 chevy tahoe - antilock brakes engage any time brakes are applied at low vehicle speed (under about 5 MPH). Multiple events in stop-and-go traffic lead to loss in brake pressure. 2) typical consequence is annoyance and increased stopping distance at low speeds, worst event was loss of brake pressure during stop-and-go traffic leading to "bump" of vehicle ahead, no damage, no injuries. System requires manual pumping of brake pedal to restore pressure after 2 or 3 braking events in a short time span (2-5 minutes). 3) problem still exists, as gm has no recall for this problem in us, only canada.
2001 chevrolet tahoe parking brake defect: each year now for the last 3 years I have had to replace the parking brake shoes on my 2001 chevrolet tahoe due to the poor design of the parking brake system. The current design allows the brake shoe (1 piece) to shift position within the drum cylinder resulting in premature wear and eventually brake pad failure. I understand that gm is aware of this problem but refuses to take steps to correct the defect. I feel that this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed and corrected immediately. My vehicle will not pass the annual vehicle safecty inspection at this time due to the faulty parking brake system. It costs me about $350 annually to have the parking brake pads replaced. Please have this safety problem fixed before someone is seriouly injured or killed. I do have the previous worn pads if needed for review.
The parking brake does not prevent vehicle from rolling. This has been a problem since the vehicle was new. Dealer heard our complaints several times and has "serviced" the brake. Independent service station affirmed that the brake can not be reparied to the point that it will prevent the vehicle from rolling. With the parking brake pedal applied to the floor, the vehicle freely rolls on even gentle slopes. The only thing that keeps the vehicle from rolling when it is parked is having the gearbox in the 'park' position. This is not only harmful to the transmission but we are reminded daily that the car has no mechanical means of stopping if we lose our hydraulic brakes.
Abs ebcm shorted causing ABS failure, ABS dummy light to come on, and ABS pump to run incessantly. Had to pull fuse on ABS to prevent ABS pump wear/failure, which caused brake dummy light to come on - could not tell at the time if this was due to removed fuse or actual brake problem. Dealer cost to replace is $1100 although this is obviously a common problem with this unit (on many vehicles) - am having part repaired by 3rd party instead for $150 - hopefully will not cause other brake problems.
Parking brake failed inspection and has never worked right since the time of purchase. Parking brake pedal goes to the floor and will not hold the vehicle in drive, neutral, or reverse. Estimated cost for repair is 400.00. Repairs have not been made yet. It makes me very angry to read all of the complaints regarding the parking brake and all of the money people are having to pay to fix it temporarily. What makes me even more angry is that general motors/chevrolett seems to be aware of this problem and is not taking the responsibility to fix it. Does there have to be a death first?
Dt: 2001, chevrolet tahoe. Having severe anti-lock brake problems at low speed, 3-5 MPH. This happens on dry pavement. When coming to a stop the pedal starts to pulsate violently and the vehicle will not stop. This occurs when it is in two wheel drive. The tahoe is a 4-wheel anti lock. The truck was taken to the dealer. However,they refused to fix the problem. Dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the ABS system.*ak second dealer which was aware of the problem replaced the front wheel rotation sensors. There have not been any further problems.*sb
Dt: consumer's wife pulled into driveway which had a small incline and applied brakes to park, and this particular style of emergency brake failed. Felt it was worn out. Had to be replaced by owner. No problems since the replacement, but felt it was poorly designed by gm.
(unwanted activation of ABS system when braking at low speed) I first took my vehicle in to mckluskey chevrolet in cincinnati, oh., to diagnose and advise a method of repair on 06-07-08. They responded that I needed new wheel hubs on both right and left front wheels, at a cost of approximately $780.00. I advised them that there is a gm service bulletin #03-05-25-007a issued that gives instruction on how to clean the sensors, etc. They advised that they had tried this approximately 10 times on other vehicles and that the procedure never worked. I contacted mr. Bob mckinney, local gm service representative, who called the dealership and instructed them to perform this procedure at no charge. I dropped the vehicle off today, 06-14-05 at 8:00 a.m., and their service advisor called me back at 9:30 a.m. And left a message stating that they tried the service bulletin procedure, but it did not work. I question how they were able to complete all aspects of the bulletin and retest the vehicle in less than 90 minutes. Regardless, I have also been in contact with two different gm customer service representatives who have been unable to assist me in any manner. This is a dangerous situation, and because there is a recall in canada, and a service bulletin issued, I feel as if gm is responsible for correcting this problem. However, I find myself situated between the dealership and gm, with no one working on my side. My VIN # is [xxx]. Please help! *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Dt: contact stated that ABS light and brake light came on. He noticed that other vehicles had this problem. Dealership disconnected the ABS. Also, when turning the steering wheel all the way to the left or to the right consumer will hear a clicking noise usually while reversing.
Vehicle jerked forward when brake were applied at low city speed but would not stop vehicle. Vehicle has been serviced several times. *ak *sb
Driving on 93s in somerville ma in am rush hour traffic. The van in front of me stopped and I applied my brakes, they never worked. I was travelling approx. 10-12 MPH and never stopped, therefore crashing into the van in front of me and pushing him into another car.
My 2001 chevrolet tahoe lt 4wd would have its ABS brakes engage at speeds of 3 to 7 MPH. Thi happened hundreds of times and cause it to become difficult to stop the vehicle at times. The problem was fixed by replacing the ABS speed sensors. I am aware that gm has a recall for canadian trucks regarding this same problem, however I was required to pay for the repairs out of my own pocket.
Just before I reached 36000 miles with my 2001 tahoe, the antilock brakes started to constantly engage. The service dept. Changed the sensor on one side and the problem went away for a little while. It happened again and the service dept. Cleaned the sensors, said there was corrosion or debris on them. I left the garage and it was ok but started again a couple of weeks later. I took the truck to the service dept again and they test drove it for 32 miles, but nothing happened. After about 100 or so incidents, I called the garage again and told them I almost had 2 accidents because the antilock brakes kept engaging on their own. I just took it in again, and they said that gm's technical department said the only thing they could do was replace the brake hub on one side and clean the sensor again, at a cost of gm's deductible amount of $100.00. They said nothing else could be done unless gm issues a recall on the truck. I told them this is unacceptable and what would I do if they fail again and I get in an accident? They said I would have to take this up with gm. This is a very dangerous situation and I don't feel safe in my vehicle.
On a number of occasions when stopping the vehicle at a low-speed, typically pulling up to a stop sign, a vibration can be felt in the brake and the vehicle does not slow down. Under additional pressure, the brake pedal then slips down a bit and the brakes then engage. I have not taken the vehicle back to the dealership yet as the problem occurs infrequently. So far, other than an extended stopping distance, there are not been any adverse consequences. The most recent incident 07-may-2005.
Dt: parking brake was defective. Nothing happened before failure. Emergency brake did not hold. Upon inspection it was found to have a problem. Has to have brake pads replaced before it can be inspected.
I currently own a 2001 chevy tahoe lt 4x4 and just had my brakes fixed because of a problem with the design related to the anti-lock sensors. For the past few months I've been having problem when coming to a slow stop the anti locking brakes activate, then having to use the emergency brake to get the SUV to stop. When I had the system reviewed, there were no indications in the various onboard computers that there were any ABS errors, so it was suggested that the brakes will need to be done. I spent over $1000.00 replacing brake parts and the problem still continued. The next review of the problem, the warranty company suggested that it could be the wheel bearings, but to first try and clean the sensors first. Since the wheel bearings are over $350.00 each, we had the sensors cleaned. My local mechanic cleaned the sensors and at this point I've not had any more problems. But they told me I will again because of the design of the vehicle. The repair shop that fixed my car is located in so. Burlington, vermont "autoworks".
Anti lock brakes did not hold at low speed. Vehicle crashed into a truck.
During the past 2 weeks, my ABS has activated when stopping at speeds under 10 miles per hour. This has happened approx 6 times, and is intermittent.
Saw your recent article re defective anti-lock brakes. I have had, on numerous occassions, incidents where the anti-lock brakes failed and caused my vehicle to roll much further than normal. These incidents seem to happen if I am applying brakes and either hit a pothole or bump in the roadway while braking.
Abs brake module. Low traction light comes on while driving, and drains the battery. Vehicle has been repaired twice . Cost covered the first time and gm paid half for last repair.
Parking brake on 2001 chevrolet tahoe has failed, and dealer is unable to repair it. Dealer is aware of this problem because it is common to this vehicle, but stated that gm has not developed a fix. We have spent several hundred dollars to repair the brake over the last couple of years without success. Unfortunately, now we have to rely on the automatic transmission to hold the vehicle in place when parked on hills. I always use the parking brake with my other vehicles and have not experienced any problems like this. Parking brake certainly would be unable to stop the vehicle in an emergency if the primary brakes failed. I certainly believe that gm should make it a priority to find a solution to this problem and recall the effected vehicles.
The parking brake goes to the floor when consumer presses it down. This could cause the vehicle to roll back on a hill. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.
Faulty emergency brake.
Abs motor failed on my vehicle. Replacement motor was estimated to cost roughly $1,000. I have heard this was common with chevrile, tahoe vehicles.
2001 chevrolet tahoe: during texas required safety testing the parking brake has been found to be non-functional due to abnormal wear for the second time in three years. This requires hundreds of dollars in repairs each time.
Heard a noise coming from vehicle. Consumer called nearest certified dealer and was told that it was the ABS module.
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