While driving I had a real bad clunking noise in my steering wheel.I took it to the victory layne chevy dealer and spent a significant amount to pay for a defective intermediate steering shaft and column bearing replaced because I was concerned about driving it. Now my instrument cluster fuel guage is defective,the ABS light& parking brake lights don't come on with the key on or at all and there are no codes from the dealer.
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 467 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 107,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 32 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
I was traveling towards home around 45 MPH in my 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The car in front of me attempted a non-signaled right hand turn and then continued straight ahead. I applied my brakes in a manner to avoid hitting the car as she decided what she was going do. The pedal was firm at first, then completely went to the floor. I had no brakes at all. This resulted in me taking an off road adventure through someones yard and back onto the road to avoid slamming the car in front me as she regained her sense again. I slowly crept home and spit a trail of brake fluid along the way. The hard brake lines on this vehicle are so corroded with rust and I found the front feed line into the ABS module had burst from the corrosion and use of cheap factory lines. I could have lost my life because 11 years ago gm decided cheaper brake line material in 2004 is better than my life in 2015. Now I find that the investigation is closed and they are blaming "maintenance" as the cause. In all the vehicles I have owned, not a single one had to have a hard brake line replaced. It's just not normal wear and tear. It is a material and producer flaw that is going to get someone killed. It almost took my life.
Wife was driving with son in car went to hit the brakes doing about 40 MPH and brake pedal went to the floor. Luckily she had room to swerve out of the way of the stopped car while continuing to pump brakes coming to a stop in the middle of a busy intersection. Thank god no harm was done to her or my child. 2 brake lines has been ruptured on the driver side of vehicle and was spewing brake fluid everywhere. All of the lines connected to the ABS pump were severely corroded and all have to be replaced.
Got into parked truck and the brake pedal went to the floor. Can not even stop truck at idle speed. Brake line leak between proportioning valve and ABS module near bend above frame. Can't even take it in for repair without towing it. Rear brake lines in bad shape, but not leaking yet.
Abs light came on. While braking to enter an on-ramp, steering wheel jerked and passenger side front wheel almost broke off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH the brakes were applied and she heard a fluttering noise. In addition, the vehicle would pull to the right. The contact had the brakes replaced. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was told the wheel sensor needed to be replaced. The wheel sensor was replaced. The mechanic disconnected the ABS and the fluttering ceased. Afterward when the contact applied the brakes the steering would become tight but only when turning to the left. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 136,000.
Applied brakes after another driver cut me off and the brakes failed. Check brake system appeared in the odometer along with the ABS light.
While coming to a slow stop of 5 to 10mph, the ABS kicks in.affected part is the front bearing and ABS sensor, caused by rust build up in the unit.
Abs light came on along with a loud hum and rattling from front tire area. Had to get the hub assembly replace. This happened around 90,000 miles with the front passenger side tire, and around 130,000 miles with the front driver side tire. Both mechanics I brought it to said this was a common problem for my type of vehicle. They also mentioned that when this occurs the entire wheel could fall off and result in a major accident if traveling at high speeds.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self...
- Service brakes
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable...
- This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement...
- Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared...
- Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- This informational bulletin provides information on brake line kits now available and how to service them...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
- Risk
- Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339; chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463; or hummer at 1‑866‑486‑6376.
Recall number 04V045000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe?
9 of 467 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe (2%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe?
There is 1 recall and 32 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
Brake failure 22Fuel gauge 13Overheating 12Stalling 11Knocking 9Adaptive cruise 7No deployment 7Jerking 7Loss of power 7Door locks 6Fire or smoke 6Fuel pump 6Steering noise 6Wipers 6Check engine light 5Engine failure 5Harsh shifting 5
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