2003 Chevrolet Tahoe: brake failure

Filed Oct 3, 2017 · Brakes · 180,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. While driving down an incline at approximately 10 MPH, the brakes failed and the vehicle accelerated to approximately 30 MPH. The vehicle stopped at the end of the road on a flat area on its own. The contact also stated that the brake pads, rotors, and master cylinder were replaced approximately one year ago in august of 2016 by an independent mechanic. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Brakes · 202,000 miles · MD · crash

While driving the brakes totally failed. Pedal went to the floor with no brakes at all. Vehicle had to run off the road and stop using the emergency brake. As soon as the brake pedal was pushed it went to the floor and then warnings light to service ABS started flashing and beeping. There was no warning prior to the failure of the brake system. After the vehicle was towed we found that there was no brake fluid and a large rupture was found in the brake line on the drivers side towards the front of the drivers side door.

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · NY

While braking a little harder than normal to avoid hitting a deer, the brake line just below the drivers area blew and the brakes went to the floor and the service alarms went off on the dash. I was going down hill at the time but still had enough brake to stop. I was going about 35 MPH at the time of failure.

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · IL

I was on the highway when I had to slam on my brakes and the pedal just went to the floor I had no brakes at all. I was forced to steer into the ditch to avoid a collision. After having the truck towed home I discovered a brake line had popped due to rust. I understand this is an ongoing problem with these vehicles

Filed Dec 30, 2015 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. While towing a 6000 pound trailer and descending down a hill at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced catastrophic brake failure. The vehicle would not stop or slow down when the brakes were applied. The contact was able to drive into a field to eventually stop the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2015 · Brakes · 91,000 miles · OH

My wife was driving our 2003 chevy tahoe to the doctor's office without any warning brakes totally went out, god must have been watch over her because this could have been deadly, thank god for emergency brakes. Gm state that the vehicle will stop when the brake line give away will that bull [xxx]! This is the second vehicle that we have had brakes line go out on first my 2002 chevy silverado with 41000 miles on it and now our 2003 chevy tahoe with approximately 90'000 both within a week of one other. Also my stepson has a 2006 chevy silverado that the brakes went out on two weeks ago is a hospital parking lot that was almost devastating. *tr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 7, 2015 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · NH

First incident occurred 9/05/2014. Second incident occurred 09/06/2015. First incident brake line was rusted and fluid pooled under truck. Brake line broke in driveway. Second incident the brake line was rusted and the truck was driving 20mph with children in the car on a busy street. There were no brakes to be used.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Brakes · 128,000 miles · MD

Brake failure caused by corroded brake lines. Incident occurred at boat ramp, could have easily lost truck in water. Master cylinder nearly empty and no indication of issue prior to failure. The truck gives warning with low washer fluid but not brake fluid? Mechanic repairing broken lines, but how soon until another has issue?

Filed May 30, 2015 · Brakes · 102,356 miles · CA

Brake lines rusted out and leaked fluid resulting in brake failure

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · DE

This is the first of three (3) occasions that a metal brake line on this vehicle has ruptured. The results were an immediate and complete brake failure. I have to let the vehicle coast to a stop while using the emergency brake to assist. I live in a rural area so in all three times I was very lucky that were light or no traffic.

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Brakes · 176,512 miles · FL

Driving down a residential road approaching an intersection attempting to slow down and brakes failed, I was able to slow down enough(downshifting the transmission) to make a turn but not able to stop and narrowly avoided another car.

Filed Nov 1, 2014 · Brakes · 118,237 miles · MI

Applied brakes to place vehicle in reverse to back out of parking spot. Brake failure message appeared on instrument panel message display. Brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle started rolling. No brake pressure was available to stop the vehicle. Had to utilize parking brake to stop vehicle motion.