Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 10 MPH the front ABS began pulsating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technicians stated that the ABS hub needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 90,700.
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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I own a 2003 chevrolet tahoe z71 and recently experienced some problems with the ABS. When slowing down, below 10mph, the ABS kicks in randomly. This happens on clean, dry pavement. This is a frightening thing to happen to someone, especially someone who is driving around two small children. I did some online research and noticed this seems to be a common problem. I also noticed there was a recall for older vehicles that this was happening to and I wonder why the recall doesn't pertain to 2003 and newer vehicles. I would appreciate someone looking into this further and make some type of resolution to the problem. I do see a bulletin posted by chevrolet so apparently this is a common and dangerous occurrence.
Right passenger wheel hub failure on owner's 2003 chevrolet tahoe with ABS light illuminated on dashboard with grinding noise from wheel. Hub replaced by chevrolet dealer, and informed that driver's wheel hub needs replacement too. There is a technical service bulletin (tsb) on the issue by chevrolet, which does not consider this a safety issue, even though the hub has the potential of shearing off at speed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 5 MPH downhill and approaching a stop, the antilock brakes pushed back on the contact's foot. The vehicle became difficult to stop and another vehicle nearly crashed into the contact's vehicle. The dealer repaired the brakes under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic). When the failure occurred a second time, the dealer had a technician inspect the vehicle. It was discovered that the antilock brakes failed and the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $200. The failure mileage was 53,000 and current mileage was 59,000. Updated 10/16/08 *bf updated 10/20/08.
2003 chevrolet tahoe problem with brakes. Customer stated that he had to run a red light because the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Mechanic stated there was nothing wrong with it after taking it around the block. *kb the consumer stated stopping distance was poor and the pedal eventually went to the floor. The consumer learned of a recall 1 year later, however he was told his year of vehicle and the stated he resided in was not included.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact's boat was connected to the tow bar of the vehicle. While driving 5 MPH in reverse the contact attempted to activate the emergency brake and it failed. There were no collisions. There were no warning light indicators present. The failure mileage was 32,000. The contact did not have the failure diagnosed.
Tl*- the contact stated while driving the 2003 chevrolet tahoe at 35 MPH and while slowing down to a stop sign with foot on the brake pedal the vehicle felt as if it the brakes were being pumped. The brakes would only slow the vehicle, it would not stop it at a slow rate of speed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who determined that the ABS was inadvertently activating at a lower speed. *ak updated 02/22/07.
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel while the vehicle traveled 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined the ABS hydraulic brake pump failed. The manufacturer was not contacted.
The brakes failed to stop the truck when depressed between 10-15 MPH upon approaching a traffic light. This resulted in the truck rear ending another vehicle. All the dashboard warning lights and the check engine light started flashing an hour before the brake failure. Also, there was a rattling/thumping noise in the steering wheel when turning. The truck was towed to the dealership, who together with insurance company had to inspect the truck to determine the cause of the brake failure.
Anti lock brake concern: early this summer I had to suddenly stop on the freeway. It was dry pavement on a completely clear straightaway. The anti lock brakes went into play and the tahoe was somehow pulled us to the side. My wife said "what the hell was that" "why". I felt the same way. Had we been on ice or a wet surface this could have caused us to loose control completely. It almost felt like we were going to loose control. There is no pulling or concerns however during normal braking. Date below is approximately.
Parking brake premature wearing results in vehicle that can roll down a hill and cause injury or accident. With 28,000 miles on my 2001 chevy tahoe, the parking brake will not hold. After paying the dealer to look at the problem I was told that the brake shoes were worn. I was informed that other newer model trucks have the same condition. The service tech said, "driving just 10 feet will wear them out." I informed I do not drive with the brake on. On perhaps 2-3 ocassions did I move with the brake on and once the chime sounded it was taken off. Driving 10 feet is hardly acceptable. I contacted chevrolet about this built-iin requirement for service that makes the dealer happy and causes a major safety issue. They were not willing to make any "goodwill" gestures, citing this was a wear issue.
While driving about 55 MPH on the highway driver applied the brakes and pedal went all the way down to the floor, and vehicle crashed into a guard rail.
While slowing down, consumer states" vehicle suddenly accelerated engine was racing, which resulted in consumer crashing vehicle into a concrete wall. Consumer states foot was pressed to the floor on brake pedal, after hitting wall engine was still racing like wall was stopping it from taking off. Please describe further. Ts
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