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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,051 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1996 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #19

Nov 271996

Tahoe

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Anti lock brakes failed several times, one incident resulted in a vehicle collision.

- Atlantic C, NJ, USA

problem #18

Apr 011997

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed several times.

- Morrisville, PA, USA

problem #17

Nov 041997

Tahoe

  • miles
Driving at about 30 mph went to slow down by applying brakes, brake system locked up, vehicle then started to slide. Dealer did. This defect can result in an accident.

- Leitchfield, KY, USA

problem #16

Nov 101997

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS brakes; when applying the brakes in a panic stop, the vehicle brakes locked up, causing an accident.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #15

Nov 051997

Tahoe

  • miles
While driving vehicle about 20 mph the consumer had problem with the brakes because when she tried to stop the vehicle did not respond.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #14

Jun 121997

Tahoe

  • miles
In reference 94V-038, the vehicle braking system malfunctions when applying the pedal to the floor, and causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replace master cylinder and valves. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Layette, IN, USA

problem #13

Oct 231997

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

During heavy braking the truck pulls to the right and the brakes start to fade. The dealer has replaced the brake pads. Consumer states that the truck has been into the dealer 5 times about the brakes.

- Waterville, KS, USA

problem #12

Jan 061997

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving the truck on a icy hill and had chains on the rear wheels, put foot on the brakes, had no steering and the truck kept going until it hit the vehicle in front of the truck. Consumer stated he had to stop on an icy hill becuase the road was blocked, and he started to back up slowly, when consumer attempted to stop the vehicle did not seem to respond to braking or steering and the chains were diggin in and consumer came to stop after hitting another vehicle.

- South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA

problem #11

Aug 301997

Tahoe

  • miles
While driving vehicle about 25 mph the comsumer tried to stop the vehicle, but could not when stopping for a red light. Almost rear ended the vehicle infront. The ABS. Did not respond to stop the vehicle.

- Hautpaute, NE, USA

problem #10

Jul 181997

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
Antilock brakes failed.

- Brookevill, MD, USA

problem #9

Nov 291996

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Customer states front wheels lock up when braking and that the pedal feels soft.

- Brookeville, MD, USA

problem #8

Feb 011996

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #7

Oct 041996

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
ABS brake system failed.

- West Miffl, PA, USA

problem #6

Dec 151996

Tahoe

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After multiple incidents of not being able to stop vehicle on demand, the ABS braking system let the vehicle keep moving, consumer has had some near accidents.

- Athens, NY, USA

problem #5

Jan 101997

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
#EA94-038, in snowy weather when applying the ABS anti-lock brakes the brakes fail, almost had an accident, consumer said the performance of the brakes is poor.

- Portsmouth, RI, USA

problem #4

Feb 051997

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS braking system when applied in panic stopping do not work, the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle will not stop. Had an accident in the summer.

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 281996

Tahoe

  • miles
ABS, brake failure, vibration when brakes are applied and cause the front end to vibrate, pulsation of the brakes, in for repair 4 times.

- Penbroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 241996

Tahoe

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS, brake failure, dragging, worn and disc pads/rotors. Dealer replaced brake pads and resurfaced rotors to remove blued hotspots rotors.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 051996

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying the brakes, vehicle pulls to the right.

- Topeka, KS, USA

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