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ABS will work intermittently when applying brakes. Pedal goes hard, then brakes will work. Once ABS failed completely. ABS failed again going through a 4 way stop, luckily there was no traffic at the time.
Brakes required replacement at 10,000 which was one year ago and are now being replaced again at 21,000. When contacting manufacturer, they reported normal usage, which is obsurd.
When brakes are applied vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not bben able to duplicate or correct problem.
Had to stop quickly. Brake pedal went to the floor without even getting close to squeeling the tires at all. Was able to stop, but not very quickly. Brakes smelled following the stop. Asked the delear about the problem and got no good explaination. Still having problems with weak brakes!
Was braking vehicle & the steering wheel was shaking. Made controlling of vehicle hard. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic that brake rotors were causing the shaking problem. Mechanic took the brake rotors off & informed owner they were made of tin. Rotors were replaced with a different type. Front and back brakes failed twice.
- Johnstown, OH, USA
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Consumer was backing out of driveway, and brakes had to be pumped to stop a little. There was brake fluid on the ground. Emergency brake was not working, as well. Dealer found alot of battery acid that badly corrored both brake lines. Dealer was suppose to clean away the rust, but it was still was there.
While traveling at 45 mph another vehicle pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle resulting in an accident. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy at any time. Also, ABS locked up.
I tried to stop the car and I was not able to get the vehicle to a complete top. The car only slowed down until I hit the vehicle infront of me. I have reported the brakes failure to the dealer previously. The dealer's response is that this is normal.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and noises, such as brakes "chattering" while braking. Dealer replaced the brake pads and shoes/drums and master cylinder. But, problem still exists.
We purchased the 1999 Tahoe in June, 1998. We had the rotors turned in December 1998 and then replaced Aug. 1999. This should not happen on a new vehicle, let alone one that costs as much as the Tahoe. The brake pedal was going to the floor and the vehicle was not stopping very good, especially at a speed greater than 40 mph. The brakes were bled in the summer of 1999. That seemed to help for a while. But the problem seemed to reappear. We took the truck back to our dealer. They then replaced the brake master cylinder. That seemed to help. But I feel the brake system still is not a good system when you must press the pedal down so far to get a good stop. The manifold gaskets also had to already be replaced. For a fairly new and expensive vehicle, we have had alot of problems with this particular vehicle. (we had a 1995 Chevy Suburban before, and we had no problems with it. We really liked the braking system on it and wish we had never traded for the Tahoe.) one thing I noticed on your recalls, on the 1998 Tahoe, there was a recall on the rotors and braking system. Since our truck was built early in May 1998, and listed as 1999, could we have possibly inherited the same problems as the 1998 Tahoe? I would love to purchase a 2000 Tahoe, but hesitate because of the braking system they may have. Please inform me if there could be a recall on our model and year. I feel the 1998 recall should be extended to the 1999 since everything on the vehicles are the same.
Pulling up to a red light and upon applying brakes to slow down, vehicle started pulling left to right and jerking violently. Contacted dealer, they were unable to find the problem.
Was driving & starting to apply the brakes. Felt a pulsating motion in the pedal. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed the pads had worn unevenly, and that rotors were warped. Also that the shoes needed replacing due to being worn out. Entire front ABS brake system needed replacing.
You need to pump the brakes in order to feel responsive/ I'm told I'ts normal /uniroyal factory tires are all ready breaking down at sidewalls at 5,000 miles/told it is normal/air constantly comes through center lower vent when system is shut down, told this is also normal... I disagree thank-you( dot number: 00000000 tire size: 16 )
While driving at a speed of 55mph and applying the brakes brake pedal went allthe wayto the floor.consumer had to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. Vehicle had to be towed to dealer, and dealer replaced master cylinder in that reservoirs were empty.
ABS brake problems: When applying the brakes under normal braking conditions, vehicle is slow in stopping. This happens while traveling on smooth road surfaces and no inclement weather. It seems as though the braking system is inadequate for the truck. Dealership stated that the brake system is working as it was designed.
I had only the vehicle a couple two or three months when one day I found myself in a situation to have to make an emergency stop while going about 35 mph, when I stomped on the brakes the rear brakes locked up and the tires skid and screeched. The front end went to the right and the rear end went to the left on the inside lane of a four lane street which put the front end in the right same direction lane and the rear end in the inside on-coming lane. It really scared me as I expected a true straight forward stop without any skidding. Also at times when the brakes are applied normally they at any speed the brakes will pull hard on the steering wheel either left or right. One never knows until the brakes are applied. I have this vehicle into three different dealership service departments several times for repair of this and many other things over the past year while working with the Chevrolet customer assistance office. Finally I was allowed to meet with the South central region area service manager for General Motors. He drove the vehicle and about lost control of the vehicle while making a simulated emergency stop. He has advised me that it was normal. I do not agree with him as I have and have had other vehicles with anti-lock brakes that have responded like that. I feel like the vehicle is defective and dangerous. I requested GM to purchase the vehicle back from me for that reason and they have refused.
When applying the brakes pedal went all the way down to the floor, there was a popping noise and there were no brakes. Driver lost control of the vehicle and flipped over into median. The vehicle has not been totalled.
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- Joplin, MO, USA