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My 1999 Chevy Tahoe has a condition where if the brakes are applied while the vehicle is traveling at a speed greater than 3.7 mph but less than 10 mph, I get unwanted anti-lock brake system (ABS) activation. No accidents have been cause by this yet, but it has been very close many times.
ABS intermidently working at slow speeds. Mechanic thought cleaning off the ABS sensors would help. Instead mechanic had to replace pads, rotors, calipers and slides and wheel cylinder. My 1999 Tahoe only had 65,890 miles on 2/14/05 when repairs were performed. Cost $785 and is well documented. Mechanic is GM certified and was surprised at the amount of repairs needed.
About 2 months ago the anti-lock brakes on my Tahoe started activating as I was slowing down or stopping on clear/dry roadways. It took longer to stop, and the first few times it happened I was fortunate enough to stop without smashing into the car in front of me, or that there was no car in the intersection when I went past the stop sign a few feet. I was told by a mechanic friend that it was caused by a dirty or defective ABS sensor. He also told me that GM does not sell the sensor seperately and you have to buy the entire wheel hub, which costs around $500 per wheel. I have not had it repaired yet due to the cost. I simply allow myself more time to stop. I was told that I could disable the anti-lock brakes. I am hesitant to do that because I feel I have better control with the anti-lock brakes than conventional brakes with the weather in the area where I live.
- Tonawanda, NY, USA
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Chevy Tahoe 1999, we have owned this vehicle for four years and put 40,000 + miles on it, it now has 102,000 miles. In that time frame we have had to replace the front roters and pads four times. In January of 2002 I had an accident at slow speed in slushy road conditions where the vehicle did not stop over a travel distance of 100'+/- it was blamed on driver error and poor road conditions, since that time we had a complete failure of the front brakes with no accident and fortunately no injury. A third incident resulted in no property damage or accident.
My anti locking brakes seem to be engaging when I break at slow speeds. I had an accident in slow traffic when I pressed on the breaks, but the vehicle did not stop. This happened to me twice on the way to work this morning, almost causing another wreck...that is why I am writing today. It doesn't do it all the time, just sometimes. I didn't realize what the problem was until I began doing research.
While driving 35 mph and depressing the brakes the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not slow down. The vehicle ran through a traffic light and was broadsided by another vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The brakes were check 9 day prior to this accident.
The anti-lock brakes come on intermitently when comming to a slow controlled stop in any weather condition. I pulled the fuse the controls the ABS system to prevent this from happening because I figure it is a costly repair and isn't under waranty any longer. Yesterday I read in the cleveland plain dealer driving section about other motorist having this same problem on 1998 Chevy trucks. I thought that sounds like my problem. The article suggested that we contact you because no one including the dealer has been able to diganose this problem. They suggested a failure of an inclement weather sensor. I am concened because I know this is a heavy vehicle and ABS allows you to control a vehcile better in an emergency situation. I can provide the VIN if you need it I just don't have it right now at work.
Brakes do not work properly. Stopping distance has increased since consumer purchased vehicle. Had contacted dealer, and the dealer replaced some parts dealing with brakes, but problem still occurs.
Truck was taken in repeatedly for brakes, transmission, air conditioner and headlights prior to warranty expiration and was told they could not duplicate the problem or it was under "chev specs" or we were experiencing anti-lock brakes. Water pump began leaking and had to be replaced 2200 miles outside of warranty. Entire brake system, lines-calipers, everything had to be replaced because "foreign fluid corroded" the system. No one has touched the brakes but the dealer. We repeatedly complained about the brakes taking too long to stop the vehicle, having a spongy feel and absolutely no confidence that they would stop in an emergency situation. Overall, the brakes just did not feel safe and we reported this when the vehicle was still under warranty. Intake manifold is leaking and needs to be replaced. Battery exploded and leaked battery acid everywhere damaging other engine parts. Transmission is in need of an overhaul/replacement either as a direct result of the battery exploding or mere coincidence considering we have always complained that something was wrong with the transmission and you could push the truck while in park a full foot. The air conditioner has always leaked after driving approx. 2 hr as well as the driver's side high beam headlight always has water in it. Detailed complaints have been filed with the attorney generals of AZ and fl, as well as copies sent to the dealer, manufacturer and leasing company involved. Chevrolet should be ashamed of the shoddy product that rolled off their assembly line and the manner in which they conduct business surrounding consumer complaints generated as a direct result from poor workmanship at one of their factories. There is a long list of "cosmetic" defects as well. For instance, the custom leather seats that we paid extra for are wearing holes in them; the driver's side door handle is cracked, drink holders are rusting, and the list goes on and on.
At any speed, brakes only work if pedal is pushed to floor, need lots of stopping time. Dealer said that was the way Tahoe's work. Finally replaced them somewhere else. They used an upgrade that they said Tahoe have for the 2000 year. Also both back drums cracked.
When you hit the brakes, they don't seem to stop quick enough. I hit my brakes on the highway to evoid an accident, they first locked up, then let go, I had to pull to the shooulder to evoid hitting another car.
When ABS brakes engage, there is a "screeching" or "loud moaning" noise, and ABS fails to bring vehicle to a stop. Consumer has not taken vehicle to repair shop to be examined. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
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- Gaithersburg, MD, USA