I was in a line for the car wash and my brake pedal got hard and I had to apply a lot of pressure in order to get the car to stop. I was able to get out of line and got back on the road and the car was breaking fine but as soon as I got in traffic and was at a slower speed the pedal would vibrate and again the pedal got hard and was difficult to stop. I made it back to my work which has a hill pulling in, going down the hill as I pressed the brake pedal it got hard and did the vibrating thing again. I had my 2015 chevy tahoe towed to a dealer where im currently awaiting a diagnostic.
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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Took vehicle to dealership and they did a recall on the brakes. I was driving down the road and lost all breaks almost causing a major accident. Break light came on. Vehicle was in motion and would not stop, I had to slow the truck with emergency brake and downshifting the transmission to avoid a collision with a dump truck.
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.
When reversing my brakes stall to work. My truck will it stop and have a almost crashed. Moving forward thru a drive thru the truck doesn't stop either.*dt consumer stated when reversing, brakes stall to work and consumer almost got in a car accident. Consumer felt vehicle started failing when they took it in for a recall on the antilock brakes. Vehicle no longer under warranty, vehicle cannot be checked without paying upfront. In moving up slowly through the drive thru behind cars, the brakes seem to fail when consumer steps on the brakes and almost hits the cars in the rear bumper.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed which failed to engage properly without warning. The driver crashed into the vehicle in front. No air bags deployed. No injuries were sustained in the contact's vehicle however, injuries of the other vehicle occupants were unknown. A police report was made. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a collision center for physical repairs and was notified that the brakes were failing when depressed. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that no recall was under the VIN. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic), the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service however a failure occurred. The failure mileage was approximately 41,030.
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.
I have a 2015 tahoe that looses break pressure at idle RPM in drive, once you raise the rpms the brake pressure will come back. We have almost hit multiple vehicles when trying to stop in a parking spot or in line at drive thru's. The problem is the brake vacuum pump is failing and I will be purchasing a new one and replacing it, I have been quoted upwards of $1000 for parts and labor for this faulty part.
In a drive thru, pressed brake down and the pedal was rock hard. The tahoe didn't stop for an extra 3', which almost caused me to run into a chik fil a worker! He walked to my window mad, and I told him the brakes aren't working and to move the cones so I could get out of the drive thru. He did. I pumped the brake peddle and they worked enough for me to limp it to a mechanic right near there. He diagnosed a vacuum pump and charged my employer, lbb associates inc in columbia md $524 to repair
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to hamilton chevrolet located at (5800 e 14 mile rd, warren, mi 48092) to receive the remedy for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v645000(service brakes, hydraulic) however, after the vehicle was repaired the contact experienced the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle required an extended braking distance when the brake pedal was depressed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.
Vehicle randomly brake occasionally while driving. Stabil trac error.
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.
Tl* the contact called on behalf of her son who was the vehicle owner/driver of a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While driving at approximately 45-50 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact was concerned that the collison may have been related to existing recalls on the vehicle. The driver was fatally injured. The contact was the mother of the driver. The contact stated that while her son was driving between 45-50 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle, jumping a curb, and crashed into a tree. During the crash the air bags did deploy but the driver was not wearing a seat belt. The driver was fatally injured during the crash and sustained two broken legs. The contact stated that based on the police and ems reports received, the middle console had been ripped off by the driver during the incident in an attempt to brace himself for the collision. The report also mentioned that no tire skid marks were present at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. The contact stated that the event data recorder (edr) was destroyed. As a result, the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The contact discovered that the VIN was later included in nhsta campaign numbers: 18v586000 (steering) and 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 50,000.
While the vehicle is in motion, and the interior dome lights are off, I press the brake pedal, and the dome lights flicker very intensely for a half-second. This flickering also happens when the left turn signal is activated. It is a very bright flicker and could cause an accident due to momentary distraction or light-blinding.
Since purchasing my vehicle in 2016 I have had multiple issues. I have always noticed a drip of oil in my garage that wasn't consistent and when telling my dealership about it they stated they would look into it and found nothing. I was driving down the road and the side door black fascia flew off, the dealership replaced 3 stating it was still under the 34k warranty. I had requested they replace/secure the 4th and was told it was fine and didn't need replacing. I returned for an oil change about 6 months later and reported the one that was not replaced is now loose and was told by the dealership I was out of my warranty period and would be charged an hour labor as well as parts, costing roughly $120.00. I then had my AC go out in summer of 2019 and had that replaced supposedly a recall. When I took my car to the dealership for an oil change in fall 2019 I mentioned my car was not stopping properly while braking and they informed me there was a current recall that would fix the issue and that was performed. I was still noticing the braking issues. In nov.2019 I started to experience misfiring with the transmission and not shifting correctly. I made an appointment with the dealership and on the way to the dealership it worsened and I had to get it towed. I was informed I would not get a loaner car as all of theirs were out to people with parts required without an eta from gm. I was called 4 days later as I had not heard back and was told my car needed a replacement transmission as well as a new vacuum pump as this had failed and is the reason for the hard braking. The transmission was replaced and I was told to pick up my vehicle because the vacuum pump is on back-order without an eta and "I still have my ABS that will assist with stopping".
October 8, 2019 was taking off in traffic after stopping at a red light, approximately 5-10 MPH. The traffic stopped, attempted to apply the brakes and pedal felt hard. Rear end collision occurred with the car in front of me causing rear damage to that vehicle and front damage to my vehicle. Approximately 2 months later was pulling into a parking spot at a low speed and could not stop the vehicle, felt like the brake pedal was stuck to the floor. Pulled the emergency brake and was able to get stopped without a collision. Took vehicle into dealer on january 10th. They reprogrammed the hydraulic brake boost but said the pedal was still hard and they would need to replace the mechanical vacuum output. The part is on backorder but they would not release the vehicle back to me because of safety risks yet I've been driving around for months with same problem. All recalls reviewed are suggestive if you experience this problem not a mandatory repair. Why wait until someone has a crash like I did?? Once researched this has been a known issue for months with 3 associated recalls. This is a huge safety issue, needs to be mandatory remedied. My vehicle damage was set to be repaired next week but now it has to be cancelled because I do not have the vehicle in possession.
Attempting to back down a hill a slow speed lost all brakes slid of hill rolled 4 times. Concussion, loss of eyesight in right eye.
2015 chevrolet tahoe. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs made that are associated with gm safety recall. *ld
Has a problem in the suspension when you drive it jumps like an old truck. Recently replaced the front shock absorbers that we're covered by the warranty, but the problem still continues and it also feels too loose on the brakes. Another problem, recently went out to a store and when I reversed and I wanted to stop because a vehicle was coming, the brake pedal became hard as a stone and does not stop the vehicle no matter if you brake with all your strength the pedal becomes very hard and, now the problem is very constant.
I drive going back to virginia beach va, from new york ,when I park to my drive way, no brake at all the break pedal don't work
2015 chevrolet tahoe. Consumer writes in regards to braking problems. *ld the consumer requested to be reimbursed for the recall repair.
The braking system failed while driving; I was approaching a traffic light and slowing down and at about 15-20 MPH and slowing the brake pedal went straight to the floor. The vehicle was no longer slowing down so I pumped the brakes to try and regain some kind of braking and the ABS system tried to kick in but was only partially affective and slowed the vehicle down enough to come to a stop after I crossed the intersection and ran over a curb.
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.
Brake pedal gets hard at low speed when going from traffic light to traffic light or even in traffic
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 19v761000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes) and 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic). While pulling into a driveway, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not stop. The failure recurred while at a stop sign, which caused the contact to drive through the stop sign. There were no crashes reported. The vehicle was taken to team one chevrolet buick gmc (888‑518‑1576, located at 12899 garrett hwy, oakland, md 21550) where it was stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall due to the high mileage. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sided with the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available for 19v761000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes) and parts distribution disconnect for 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic).
We took this vehicle to the dealer yesterday for the recent brake system recall. We have been having problems with brakes for awhile but just hadn't taken it in. And then we heard about the recall so we took it in because it sounded like the same issue we had been experiencing. I can say that their 'fix' of reprogramming the software did not solve the problem. When moving slow or going from froward to reverse when parking, the brake pedal becomes very difficult to push. I have to put all my weight on the pedal to make the vehicle stop. There is no give either way. Hard as a rock. This happens all the time.
Recalled issued by dealer in september 2019. I received the notice on 10/21/2019. Recall # n192268490. I had the vehicle repaired on 9/13/2019 by a 3rd party. I called the dealer about reimbursement since I repaired the vehicle before I was aware of the recall. I was informed that since I had the repair work done by a 3rd party and not a certified chevrolet dealership I would not be reimbursed. Is there any other recourse for reimbursement or partial reimbursement for my out of pocket expense?
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.
Brake vacuum pump loses pressure when brakes pressed repetitively. While in traffic I rear ended another motorist due to brake pressure loss. Causing damage to both vehicles. No injuries due to low speed but even at high speeds brake pressure is lost, if the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly you lose all brake assist. Vehicle was brought in for recall regarding ABS software update but brakes still feel horrible. Tsb was issued to vehicles under 72000 but only began this year. Current tsb does not cover my vehicle. I contact the gm regarding this issue and they told me that they will not cover my vehicle one make exceptions.this needs to be a full recall of the vaccum pump, vacuum line and master cylinder like stated in the tsb. Someone can die from this issue if going down hill at speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic). While driving various speeds, the brakes grabbed when the brake pedal was being depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to boulevard buick (2800 cherry ave, signal hill, ca 90755, (562) 492-1000) where it was diagnosed that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced and a wheel balance was needed. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 89,917.
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