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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
17 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,421 miles

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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Comments (Page 5 of 9)

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problem #81

May 062005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,371 miles

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

The contact stated ABS brakes failed. He applied the brakes while pulling into a parking lot and the vehicle kept going. He managed to avoid the vehicle parked in the space in front of him. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the ABS sensor, which rusted. The vehicle was operating normally now. The manufacturer was contacted. They offered no free remedy. The vehicle was not included in the NHTSA recall 05V379000 concerning the hydraulic antilock brakes. Updated 12/7/2005.

- Belmont, VT, USA

problem #80

Nov 012004

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact stated this vehicle was having the same problem as mentioned recall 05V379000, butt his vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. This occurred for approximately one year. The brakes continually pulsated whether the vehicle was moving or parked. The vehicle has been to the dealership twice for brake failure. The last time they found that both ABS hubs were bad. Due to the expense no repairs were performed. Udated 12/27/05.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #79

Dec 012004

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In reference to the current investigation of GM trucks and SUVS for brake problems at low speed. As I slow down or have to stop on clear/dry roadways, I have been fortunate not to smash into the vehicle in front of me or to cause an accident by going past the stop sign. I have had this problem with my 1999 Chevy Tahoe since December, 2004 and it's getting worse. It used to happen just once in awhile, now it happens 99% of the time when I slow down or need to stop(at a speed of under 10). I'm having to double pump the brakes and still pray it will stop in time. Most repair places want to replace the hubs for a very high price of $500 per wheel or more. I am a Michigan resident living in a "salt belt" state and I'm not understanding why the 1999 year Chevy Tahoe isn't covered under the recall for repairing the anti-lock brakes. I would like to challenge the national highway traffic safety department to drive my vehicle and then determine if it shouldn't be covered.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #78

May 012005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 111,995 miles

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

The contact stated the vehicle experiences extended stopping distances. The problem was intermittent at first and has continually gotten worse. She replaced the entire braking system, trying to correct the problem, and discovered a recall recall 05V379000 for a different year. The dealership replaced the ABS sensors due to corrosion. 11/29/2005 -

- Johnston, RI, USA

problem #77

Jan 132004

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,951 miles
The consumer stated in January 2004 when applying the brakes they almost went to the floor and they made a rattling sound. On 01-27-2005 he had the front wheel sensors replaced because they were deformed due to the accumulation of rust on them. The consumer contacted GM and they told him that there was no recall on this vehicle. (12/08/05) the consumer requested reimbursement for the repair. The vehicle also experienced near misses due to the brakes going all the way to the floor because of corrosion under the wheel sensors. Updated 11/29/2005. The consumer requests reimbursement because the vehicle has such low mileage.

- Iron Mountain, MI, USA

problem #76

May 012003

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
The consumer stated that the vehicle was having the same problems as recall campaign # 05V379000. The consumer contacted GM but found that his vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN number. The problem started approximately 18 months ago. There had been no repairs made at this time. (12/08/05) when braking at low speeds, the anti-lock brakes would activate and the vehicle would require more distance to stop causing several near missed accidents.

- Greenfield, IN, USA

problem #75

Feb 012004

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 79,000 miles

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

The contact complained about ABS problem. NHTSA recall 05V379000 concerning ABS brakes was issued. The contact's vehicle experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall however, this vehicle was not included. In the recall due to VIN. No repairs have been made at this time.

- Durand, MI, USA

problem #74

Nov 022005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 94,600 miles
I have 1999 chev Tahoe that appears to be covered by NHTSA campaign # 05V-379. I spoke to Chevy customer service and was told that even though I was experiencing ABS braking problems, my car was not included in the recall. The VIN is [xxx]. updated 07/18/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Pine Grove, PA, USA

problem #73

Sep 302005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles
The contact stated when applying the brakes the ABS will activate at speeds higher than 3 mph, but less than 10 mph. There was pulsation in the brake pedal when the brakes were applied. There were no warning lights indicating a problem with the ABS. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the problem. He believed it was the same problem as indicated in the recall for the ABS system.

- Lebanon, OH, USA

problem #72

Dec 012004

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
The contact stated there was a problem with the ABS sensors. The ABS was activating at low speeds. She took the vehicle to dealer for repairs. They replaced the ABS sensors. Also, the rotors and hubs were replaced, allowing them to access the sensors. The problem occurred again in October 2005. She was having the problem diagnosed today.

- Rodchester, NY, USA

problem #71

Oct 182005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Continual activation of ABS when coming to a stop; also activates while drive my 1999 Chevy Tahoe; this has been happening for months.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #70

Sep 012005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,500 miles
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe [xxx] has been experiencing increasingly severe brake shudder and activation of ABS system at low speeds for the past 6 weeks. Happens nearly every time I come to a slow stop and has caused dozens of near miss crashes in city traffic. Brought vehicle into dealership on October 14, 2005 and was informed that item was a corrosion problem and part of a recall. GMC was contacted directly and informed me (and the dealership) that my vehicle VIN was not part of the August 2005 recall notice and that problem was my own problem. Inspection of brakes by local dealership confirmed that defect was consistent with other recall items and involved a component that was actually operating defectively (as opposed to preventative replacement of the part). Recall should be re-examined and expanded. Updated 07/18/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Kingston, NH, USA

problem #69

Oct 012003

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. When pressing the brakes at low speeds the vehicle will not stop, it will go on for a couple of feet until it stops. The dealer gave the contact an estimate of $4000 to replace brakes. This began to occur at 37,000 miles after the warranty expired. The contact has been having this problem for almost two years, and has 56,000 miles on the vehicle now. He feels that this is a manufacturer defect, and he does not want to replace it at his expense. He is filing this complaint in reference to the NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000. (11/09/05) there were times where the vehicle would almost rear-end another vehicle in front of his.

- Pelham, NH, USA

problem #68

Jan 012005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
Newspaper says "GM recalls 800,000 pickups, SUV's" but when I call GM about my 1999 Chevy Tahoe brakes letting off at 4 mph ( the ABS sensors kick in) I am told my vehicle is not in the recall.

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #67

Sep 152005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 144,000 miles
My 1999 Chevy Tahoe ls 4 door, 4 wd wagon is having increased stopping distance due to the ABS engaging when they shouldn't. this has caused 1 accident (minor) and 2 near misses. There is a recall for this problem for this model but the dealer said there was no recall. GM customer service acknowledged the recall but said it somehow did not cover my vehicle.

- Hickory Corners, MI, USA

problem #66

Oct 032005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles
Contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. While applying the brakes as he was entering the garage the brakes would not work. The pedal went almost to the floor but would not stop the vehicle so he put the vehicle into park. He did not have time to apply the emergency brake. There were no warnings indicating that there was a problem with the brakes. Thiswas the first time that there have been problems with the brakes. Recall 05V379000 for the 2000-2002 models was issued, but not on the 1999 model. The dealership and the manufacturer said that this vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact stated that there was a recall for the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, and this vehicle was identical to the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe.

- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

problem #65

Jul 162005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles
Anti-lock brakes on 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe have failed causing braking problems when coming to a stop. GM did not include the 1999 year Tahoe in their recall leaving the cost of repair up to me.

- Portsmouth, RI, USA

problem #64

Apr 012005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles
The consumer complained about an ABS brake problem. The problem first started in April 2005. The brakes catch at low speeds. It has happened around 40-50 times. NHTSA recall 05V379000 and GM recall number 05068 was issued. When the consumer contacted the manufacturer, they said that the consumer's state of residence and VIN were not included in the recall. There have been no accidents as of yet. 11/15/2005

- North Fond Du Lac, WI, USA

problem #63

Sep 282005

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 149,800 miles
Anti-lock brakes activate at light pedal and very low speeds. Extends stopping distance.

- South Portland, ME, USA

problem #62

Oct 032005

Tahoe

  • miles
Brake failure.

- South Daytona, FL, USA

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