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The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving 5 mph, the brake pedal stiffened when applied. The brakes also made a squeaking noise. The brakes were replaced, but the failure still occurred. The current mileage was 81,000 and failure mileage was 75,000.
: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the brakes failed, causing an accident. Two occupants in the vehicle directly in front of the contact's vehicle were injured. That vehicle was totaled and the occupants were taken to the hospital by ambulance. There were no details about the injuries sustained. There was a total of five vehicles involved in the collision. The contact's vehicle sustained damage to the grill, bumper and both front fenders. The air bag deployed and the seatbelt was worn. The three other vehicles sustained minor damage, although no information was available. A police report was taken. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, but the vehicle was not part of NHTSA recall # 05V379000 for the service brakes: Hydraulic: Antilock. The manufacturer was notified.
Brakes acted funny at stops - would slow down then keep moving until I slammed on brakes. Had the brakes checked and was told they were fine. On Friday 11/10/06, I was moving my 1999 chev Tahoe lt 4X4 - took my foot off the brake and it would not stop when I put the brake to the floor to miss a building. The vehicle ran into a building causing damage to the building and injuries to me, the driver and only passenger.
Purchased vehicle from Chevy dealer, shortly after noticed brakes do not function correctly, especially at low speeds. Now the brakes consistently do not stop at low speeds in a secure distance. Have not had a crash yet. I do not even drive the vehicle much anymore and want to sell it but I can't let someone get hurt. I am an engineer that works with the automotive industry and I practice very defensive driving especially with this Tahoe.
When driving slowly, like around a parking lot, the brakes make noise and when the pedal is engaged it feels spongy and the brakes grab. ** received 10-20-05*** the consume heard that GM has recall brakes in other states but not in Wisconsin.
- Nekoosa, WI, USA
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Original owner of 1999 Tahoe. Since purchase, I have felt that the truck was not stopping well, even at low speeds. I returned to dealer and they continued to say nothing was wrong. Since that time, I have had four different dealers in three states and two private mechanics look at it. All have said it "performs as intended". the brakes were worked on seven times that I have records for. At 17K miles, 32K miles, rear brakes were cleaned and adjusted. At 36K, front rotors were resurfaced, rear brakes cleaned/adjusted. At 47K, front rotors were replaced and rear drums were turned. Replaced pads. Rears adjusted at 59K. At 72K, replaced front brakes and machined rotors. Cleaned/adjusted rears. This continues on every 20K miles or so and still the truck does not stop under normal conditions even at low speeds. The rear brake adjustments only last about two weeks, then back to the same thing. Luckily, I have not had an accident yet but have had to pull to the side to avoid hitting car in front of me.
Without warning the brakes will not work. The consumer has to hit the brakes hard at times to get the vehicle to stop. The consmer said there is a recall in Canada on these brakes. The dealer said there is no problem with the brakes. The manufacturer has not been called yet.
Concerns regarding brake lights and steering on 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon. The consumer feels an immediate recall of the brakes and steering should be issued.
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- College Park, MD, USA