Six problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake rotors and pads had to be replaced every 5000 miles of wear and the brakes would squeak all the time. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on numerous occasions. Dealer informed consumer that they could not find anything wrong or duplicate the problem.
Metallic material in brake pads overheats and causes vibration.
Metalic material in brake pads overheats and causes extreme vibration in front end of vehicle when moderate brake pressure is applied. Vibration is so severe that bolts and screws are working loose throughout vehicle. Dealer claims the brakes are engineered that way.
Poor abs brake performance, during a panic stop situation, the pedal was soft, and the front brakes locked up. The pads, and master cylinder have been replaced at 12k. Ak.
Abs, brake failure, dragging, worn and disc pads/rotors. Dealer replaced brake pads and resurfaced rotors to remove blued hotspots rotors.
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.