Consumer complained about a parking brake problem. The parking brake will not hold. Owner has to take the vehicle into the dealer for an adjustment to the parking brake every 5,000 miles. Owner contacted the manufacturer and dealer, and owner was told that the parking brake has been redesigned, and to bring it in for an evaluation. Provide further details.
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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Abs computer module causes the pump to continuously run the ABS light to turn on. It seams that many 2001 tahoes have the same problem, as per the parts department attendant at my local chevy dealer. After discovering that the part was about $800.00 at the dealer, I contacted many salvage yards and they all had meany tahoes, but they said that the ABS module was one of the first parts to sale. I did some research online, and found that meany people were in the same situation. I belive that there shude be a recall to correct this problem.
A loud air blower sound could/can be heard from the car. Took the car to two mechanics who both told me the ABS system had failed and needed to be turned off in order to not drain the battery. The only corrective action is to purchase $1,200 part + labor from the same manufacturer with no guaruntee the part will work. Was told by mechanics they see the ABS failures in chevy products daily. In november I was in an accident because ABS system had been disengaged due to failure. I do not feel safe driving this car and will sell as soon as possible.
I have a 2001 chevrolet tahoe with an ABS brake module failure. The motor/pump that controls the ABS brakes won't turn off. It keeps running even when the ignition is turned off. My ABS light turns on and ABS brakes are now not operative. I read many complaints on this issue on 2001 model chevy/gmc full size SUV/pickups. I think this is a safety concern that should be addressed immediately to prevent accidents and deaths due to ABS brake failures.
The ABS brakes do not stop the vehicle. Once the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the sensor, the rotors, and bearings had to be replaced. *nm the dealer found a technical service bulletin regarding the problem.
Scraping noise from the rear of vehicle determined to be park brake shoe contacting drum when parking brake not applied. Was previously repaired under warranty with re-designed parts, but failed again. Parking brake does not hold.
Vehicle was purchased used with 21000 miles. Parking brake was'nt operable and was repaired by dealer to close sale. Parking brake inoperable 30000 miles later. Needs left rear hub replaced, right rear was salvageable. Dealer stated it was not repairable under extended warranty. During repairs I searched web and found it was not just my vehicle.
Electronic brake control module failure. Required relacement of module and battery that failed as a result of continuous brake module operation. Total repair cost $939.01.
The consumer indicated that the parking brake failed and would not hold the vehicle when it was parked on a hill. The dealership inspected vehicle several times, and the mechanic advised the consumer that they replaced the mechanical part, but the problem was never resolved. *ak the rear brakes were replaced with factory parts. The consumer requested reimbursement. The A/C was inoperative, the vehicle would pull to the right while in motion and the brake shoes were worn and scored the rear rotors.
The emergency brake was found defective when applied, the vehicle would still move at will, even with the brake pressed all the way to the floor. *ak
The parking brake was inoperable. When parking on an incline and the park brake was applied, the vehicle rolled. *jb
2001 chevy tahoe parking brake failed - worn completely through in 35,000 miles. Premature wear also damaged brake rotors. Parking brake was completely inoperable. Same issue occurred again october 29, 2004. Next set of completely new rear main and parking brakes wore completely through within 6,000 miles.
For a 2001 chevrolet tahoe regarding the parking/emergency brake. This brake has been adjusted no more than three times since it was new, the first time being at about 15000 miles. It is now non-functional and the pedal presses easily to the floor. We feel this problem is a design defect as a parking brake should not 'wear out' this quickly.
Premature emrgency brake failure on 2001 chevrolet tahoe. I have noticed a very loud "metal to metal" noise. Upon inspection it was found that the "emergency" brake was worn out. Research on the internet revealed other complaints of this nature on 2001 tahoes.
I have a 2001 tahoe recently the ABS light came on. Later that day when the ignition was off, the ABS pump was still running. I disconnected the 60a fuse that feeds the ABS system and it stopped. I took it to the dealer but with 52,000 miles it was not covered, and wanted $1000 to replace it. While looking online, I found endless complaints on multiple web boards claiming the same problem. I have found a company "circuit solutions" that can fix the problem, a bad switch that they call an inadequate switch for $100. They say on thier site that the switch is too small for the powerful ABS motor. The new switch they install is supposedly 30% higher rated than the one used.
The consumer was concerned that vehicle would roll on any incline while the emergency parking brake was engaged. Dealer was notified. *ak the consumer stated the vehicle was on an incline and the vehicle was in neutral, the consumer pushed the park/emergency brake to the floor and took his foot off the regular brake pedal and the vehicle just all of a sudden rolled away. When the consumer took the vehicle took the dealer he was told the left rear rotor drum assembly and both side shoes were worn beyond limits.
The consumer stated the emergency brake cables has failed completely. Please provide additional information.
Parking brakes worn out pre-maturely.
2001 chevrolet tahoe has an inoperative emergency brake system. Problem is currently be investigated and repaired.
Parking brake failure. I asked my dealer to check out my brakes and was told the parking brake ruined the rotors and needed a complete replacement costing $ 800. I have never used the parking brake. I still could hear a squeak and returned for inspection, now I was told the backing plate is rusted, they cut off the bottom of the plate stating is doesnt need it? Something is very wrong with gm not taking responsibility for an obvious mistake.
Ever since I purchased my 2001 chevy tahoe, I have experienced problems with my parking brake. It never has worked properly, having slipped on numerous occations. When I push it down, it goes all the way to the floor. I went to have it fixed under warranty on 12/7/002, but it continued to fail. Currently, there is a service bulletin out on it that says they're supposed to be inspected, and chevrolet has put no demand on the dealers to inspect them. This is a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed immediately.
I just watched this a.m.'s local news and saw a local man extremely upset and concerned about his 2001 chevrolet tahoe's parking brake system failure. I, too, have a 2001 chevy tahoe and have had consistent problems since shortly after I purchased it brand new in february 2001. The man claimed his parking brake was not safe and in fact had failed to the point of him having to pay to replace it because gm would not. (over $300) this, after he had discovered gm had sent notices to all chevy dealerships due to the number of complaints on this very issue. The fact is that my parking brake does not work and I feel as the man in the news report said; that gm should send out a nationwide recall to have this very dangerous problem fixed! We bought our vehicles in good faith and gm should stand behind their products, particularly when safety is an issue! Gm...do the right thing! For your reference, the local news channel is nbc affiliate channel 12 in phoenix, az.
Parking brake / emergency on 2001 chevrolet tahoe is inoperable. Parking brake has never been used on this vehicke. Brown and brown advised 300.00 dollars to put new brake pads on emergency brake.
My parking brakes failed the annual safety inspection. I was told it was a problem with a cable and that if not fixed could cause damage to a rotor. Fortunately, I have an extended warranty to help pay the cost. However, it seems the parking brake on this vehicle has always been weak since purchase. Yet it has passed the safety inspection in the past.
When shutting the vehicle off t ABS motor continued to run. As a result, ABS sensor light stayed on.
I have only had my 2001 tahoe for a month or less and one dy when starting my vehcile the ABS light would not go out. When the car is off some type of motor is still running. The dealer said it was the bscm this controls the ABS system. It will cost me $1000. To fix. I have read where other people are having the same problems with there brakes. I need help!
Parking brake failed to hold vehicle with engine running and in gear at idle. Vehicle jumped curb and hit shrubbery by building.
As with many other tahoe owners, I have the problem of premature parking brake failure in my 2001 tahoe. I rarely use it. At 50,000 miles it needs a second replacement. It is definitely a safety issue, because if you don't test it you will never know that there is a problem until your transmission park feature fails. Then it is just a matter of who or what is down hill.
Parking brake show wearing out prematurely, gm has issued a new retaining clip that allows the shoe to be centered and not wear prematurely.
I took my 2001 tahoe to get a yearly inspection. I was then notified by the service dept. That the parking brake was not holding the vehicle and it would cost approx. $400.00 to repair. I told him that was crazy since we have only used the parking brake a couple of times and that was the first vehicle that I have ever owned that had needed a parking brake repaired at just 40000 miles. Upon further research of the problem, I have come to find out that the 2001 tahoe has had a problem with this. I checked recalls and was positive I would find a recall for the parking brake, but to my mistake, there has never been one for a fault parking brake. I have yet to get it fixed as I have just found out, but I would only wish that chevy would take a look at this problem and have it recalled. I would hate to find out about a vehicle parking brake failing and rolling over a child.
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