2015 Chevrolet Tahoe: brake failure

Filed Nov 11, 2022 · Brakes · WI

Loss of braking effort. Also described as a hard pedal, requiring increased effort to slow the vehicle.

Filed Oct 17, 2022 · Brakes · 147,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the brakes failed to operate as needed while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the brake pads were replaced; however, the failure persisted, and the contact was referred to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2021 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · WI

Brakes did not work. It felt like I was pushing through concrete. Had to swerve to avoid collision. Had to shift to m to slow vehicle down while pushing with both feet to come to a complete stop.

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · CA

I decided to take a day trip up to lake tahoe- from folsom california. It's about 88 miles away. We made it to the top of the summit and on the way down my brakes stopped working. It was as hard as rock. I couldn't push down on the brake pedal at all!! It was so scary. As the people in front of me would brake I had to use my parking brake to slow is down. My only option was to crash into the person in front of me to stop us or use the guard rail and possibly go over the side of a cliff!! My car was loaded with 5 children and 2 adults. We were all terrified. I had no indication as the driver that anything was wrong with my brakes until that moment. There weren't any lights or warnings that something wasn't working properly. My hopes is to report this and not let it happen to anyone else.

Filed Apr 14, 2020 · Brakes · 89,000 miles · TX

Unable to brake. While attempting to slow down my brakes are making my vehicle unable to stop properly. Took my tahoe to chevy dealership and they were able to fix is. This issue has been going on since then end of last year. So I?ve been very limited to being able to drive. On april 9th I went to do a curbside grocery pick up with my 1 year old and 3 year old while leaving the grocery store my brakes went out. I was able to pump my pedals turned hard making it u able to brake I forced my leg to push down enough to put it on park and turn my tahoe off. I waited 10 min to attempt to leave to the grocery store and it happened again. I called my husband for help he arrived changed out the car seats and attempted to drive him slow. As we were arriving back home the brakes went out again inside the garage at our home. Tahoe is at the dealership getting the brakes fix so I hope everything is back to normal after it being fix.

Filed Mar 31, 2020 · Brakes · 52,400 miles · UT

When applied te brake pedal some time feels hard and the pedal goes to the floor ( that is in low RPM when I'm going to park the vehicle) also when I'm going to parking in reverse feels more noise and won't stop totally even with the brake pedal all the way to the floor. Thank you.

Filed Feb 29, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 96,500 miles · GA

I 2019 around march to may I took my car to the chevrolet place in claxton, ga due to my brakes not working properly and showing "brake assist" message. They had my car in their shop five times for this matter. First three times they couldn't find anything, fourth time they replaced the wrong part and cost me almost $500. Fifth time they replaced in under the recall that was out then. Now, feb 2020 my car has brake issues again. This time my car is showing "stabilitrak" and "brake assist". They are wanting to repair a hub, a module and struts and saying that this is also due to a "side detection system". My struts were related last year before the previous brake repair. I have done my research online and seen that many vehicles from many year makes have had these issues with their vehicle and gm is avoiding the issue. I have two small children that ride in this car and one was in the car with me when my brakes didn't work properly this past issue. My car was now been in the shop for brake issues 6 times and this side detection issue I think needs tone looked into further being so many customers are having issues with this.

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Brakes · 150,200 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet. While driving 5 MPH, the service brake assist warning indicator illuminated and the brakes failed to engage. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mac haik chevrolet (11711 katy fwy, houston, tx 77079, (281) 497-6600) where it was diagnosed that the vacuum pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the parts were not available. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 9-5634885741. The manufacturer stated that someone would call back; however, the contact had not heard from anyone. The failure mileage was approximately 150,200.

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Brakes · 92,000 miles · MD

My brakes failed in heavy highway traffic when trying to merge over. The vehicle was stopped then coasting and brakes would not work. Got towed to dealer for gm recall n192268490. Recall was performed. Brakes failed 45 miles later when slowly backing into driveway. The faulty program that has been recalled is known to damage the vacuum pump yet chevrolet has only recalled the program and not the vacuum pump. I filed a case with chevrolet monday 10/14/19 and was told I would receive a call in 1 to 2 business days. I have not received a call back. I spoke with someone today who said the senior service advisor is scheduled to call me at 9pm friday 9/18/19. My grandson and I waited over 3 hours for our onstar tow and he is absolutely devastated by the fear he experienced.

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 104,000 miles · AR

Transmission completely went out at 104,000 miles, requiring new transmission. Entire air conditioning system had to be replaced today the brakes stopped working suddenly- waiting for diagnosis. Vehicle had to be towed. Almost in three different accidents trying to get somwhere and get stopped. Catylatic convertor needs to be replaced and currently has three codes related to it showing. This vehicle has been problem after problem since day one.

Filed Jul 21, 2019 · Brakes · 89,500 miles · OK

Pulling into garage at low speed and brakes didn't work properly. A significant amount of pressure was required to stop. I pressed with both feet and barely was able to get vehicle to stop before crashing into the house. The vehicle was in motion.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · LA

I was driving straight in the parking lot at a slow speed (leas rhan 5 miles) preparing to stop for people crossing. The brake did not work and the car kept rolling almost hitting a person. I pulled into a spot towards the end of the parking lot and the brakes continued to not work even when pressing with 2 feet. Per chevy dealarship I have to pay to have the brake vacuum pump fixed. Minimal explanation needed when I brought my car in, service guy knew exactly what I was talking about without asking any questions.