Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH she heard a clicking noise followed by the illumination of the anti-lock brake and fuel gauge warning lights on the instrument panel. Moments later the vehicle stalled. Upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. The failure recurred approximately twenty times within a two week period. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact planned on taking the vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The contact also expressed concern of the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 04v045000 (fuel system, gasoline), 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 07e106000 (wheels: cap/cover/hub, which he believed could have possibly contributed to the failure. The VIN was not included in any of the recalls and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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My anti-lock brakes are activating at low speeds when there is no apparent reason for them to be doing so.
2004 chevy tahoe power steering failure and simultaneous loss of power brakes! It could have been a disaster if I had been going fast or in heavy traffic!
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. A local mechanic stated that the valve o-ring seal fractured. The steering was slightly affected while braking or parking. The vehicle became more difficult to stop and took longer to decelerate than prior to the seal fracture. The failure and current mileages were 88,000. Updated 4/21/08 *cn updated 04/21/08
At 36,000 miles speedometer failed and read wrong speed and then locked at 140 MPH. T 40,000 miles the right front wheel speed sensor failed and the braking was reduced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The power steering shaft and the brakes werenot operating normally. The brake calipers, rotors, pads and brake lines were repaired, due to the passenger front brake smoking with a lift flame. The failure mileage was 20,000. The contact stated that due to the year of the vehicle the failures should not have occurred. The current mileage is 26,000.
So many... Where do I start? 1) at 9,000 mi. Intermediate shaft was replaced due to a popping feeling in the steering, at 16,000 mi. It is doing the same thing again. 2) at 9000 miles the instrument cluster was replaced due to a faulty tach motor making a buzzing/rattling sound, started making noise again at 13,000 miles took to dealer and said there is nothing wrong. 3) headlights flicker on and off on turns has been to the dealer 5 times since it had 9000 mi. 1st 2 times replaced a plug on alternator and said it was fixed, was not then said the found a bad connector still did not fix the problem. The problem still exists contacted gm and they were no help. 4) exhaust has been popping since new and sometimes after cool down sounds like something exploded 5) engine makes a noise when warmed up took in for service at 12000 miles and they cleaned oil pump pickup tube and said the oil pressure was not correct. This did not fix the problem took back in at 15000 and they stated no problem was found I was told the engine noise was normal. 6) the brakes pulsated when new took back at 59 mi. I was told to drive it and it would get better. Started again at 9000 mi. And they turned the rotors. Brakes started making a cracking noise in the front took in 3 times found no problem yet when I picked the vehicle up the last time at 15,000 mi the noise went away only to come back a week later. 7) when idling the vehicle vibrates bad!!!! Dash will rattle and you can feel it in the steering wheel. I was told this was normal when the A/C was on yet it's worse when the A/C is off. Now that A/C is making a terrible noise from inside the engine compartment and inside the climate control box area. 8) engine has a miss at idle.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle made a rubbing noise when the brake was applied. An independent mechanic determined all four rotors were so worn they could not be turned and would have to be replaced. The vehicle had 40,000 miles on it.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked with the parking brake was engaged and the keys removed from the ignition, the contact opened the front left door to retrieve an object, when it began to roll backwards down the driveway. The vehicle continued over the embankment with the contact and crashed into a tree bring the vehicle to a stop. The contact was ejected from the vehicle prior to hitting the tree. Injuries were incurred to the right elbow. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified. An independent inspector was sent by the manufacturer to investigate. The results of the manufacturer inspector were not shared.
Dt: contact stated the battery failed. The service dealer replaced an air conditioning module. Also, while driving and turning the wheel lost braking capability, the pedal went to the floor. Dealership verified this wa shappening, but did not know what caused the malfunction. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer.
35 40 MPH crash into stopped vehicle, have anti-lock brakes, they locked up skidded into another vehicle. Vehicles has 3000 miles (new). Sat on dealer lot for a year. Bought less than month. Driving for 35 years, no accidents
While driving at high speeds studs broke from the brake drum and wheel came off.
When braking/acclerating there would be vibration in the pedal linkages. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Emergency brake goes to the floor, does not work luckily discovered upon safety inspection my understanding is that chevrolet trucks and SUV's are all having this problem, isn"t this a safety issue, since I can not pass a safety inspection, how many people have to die.
Loss of most steering and service brakes simultaneously. Steering fluid loss due to improperly installed steering fluid hose clamp. An assemly clip was left on the hose clamp at the factory which prevented hose clamp from tightening. The simultaneous loss of most steering and braking would have caused serios accident if event had occured on mountainous road or if vehicle was operated by person with less strength. No warning light or indication on driver information center appeared. Should not these two critical systems function independantly?
Vehicle (2004 chevrolet z71 4x4) pulls consistently to the right upon firm brake application (such as from a 65 MPH coasting condition). At the same time, the vehicle's rear end swings out to the left making for a very unstable situation. When you let off of the brake pedal the vehicle darts to the left due, I assume, to the left-input on the steering wheel that you've had to sustain to keep the truck in its lane. I drove several loaners from the selling dealer that, to my surprise, all did the exact same thing. Several dealership service department management individuals confirmed that their z71 were also afflicted. The brake technician at the dealership stated that he found my vehicle "dangerous" and that he would not put his family in it. Dealership service personnel stated that they had contacted chevrolet technical assistance and were told that chevrolet was aware of the condition, as they had attempted to cure it in a vehicle they had at the detroit-area manufacturing facility, but were unable. Therefore, since all of these vehicles pull to the right when braking, it must be "normal." no fix to be had. I strongly disagree with the conclusion that it is normal, and have driven in excess of several thousand vehicles as my basis for disagreement. I am at a loss to explain why this condition has not caught the attention of the federal safety agency, and is not the source of massive complaint by the general public. Anyone else who experiences this condition, please chime in and let your voice be heard.
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