20 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Anti-lock brakes are coming on frequently.
While driving vehicle in front came to a sudden stop, and consumer rear ended other vehicle. Consumer has been having a problem braking since 1998. Took vehicle to dealer in August of19 99, and they were unable to find any problems. Consumer said that vehicle kind of sluggushly stopped. Consumer had to put foot to the floor to stop vehicle.
The abs seems to lock and unlock erratically,making the vehicle very difficult to control and stop. Yh.
Vehicle experiencing ongoing / intermittent problem with abs / brake system; whenever brakes are applied it causes extended stopping distance. Sometimes pedal would have to be pressed down hard to get vehicle to stop. Vehicle was inspected by a independent shop, and informed consumer that the brake system malfunctioned.
When pushing on the brake pedal to stop, the vehicle does not stop in time. The problem constantly occurs. The highway speed is 55mph. Weather conditions do not matter. Dealer has not been contacted.
When the brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the right, res\ulting in extended stopping distance.
While driving vehicle about 20 mph the consumer had problem with the brakes because when she tried to stop the vehicle did not respond.
Driving at about 30 mph went to slow down by applying brakes, brake system locked up,vehicle then started to slide. Dealer did . This defect can result in an accident.
While driving vehicle about 25 mph the comsumer tried to stop the vehicle, but could not when stopping for a red light. Almost rear ended the vehicle infront. The abs. Did not respond to stop the vehicle.
Driving the truck on a icy hill and had chains on the rear wheels, put foot on the brakes, had no steering and the truck kept going until it hit the vehicle in front of the truck. Consumer stated he had to stop on an icy hill becuase the road was blocked, and he started to back up slowly, when consumer attempted to stop the vehicle did not seem to respond to braking or steering and the chains were diggin in and consumer came to stop after hitting another vehicle.
After multiple incidents of not being able to stop vehicle on demand, the abs braking system let the vehicle keep moving, consumer has had some near accidents.
Abs braking system when applied in panic stopping do not work, the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle will not stop. Had an accident in the summer.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes, vehicle pulls to the right. Please describe.
Accident ron a major highway. There was a sudden stop in traffic. We were a least at an eight second following distance. When we try to stop the rear passenger tire locked up. Our truck slammed into a full sized truck which then in turn crashed into a minivan. Damages totaled over $15,000 this is the second major accident with this vehicle.
When the brakes are applied pedal becomes firm, resulting in extended stopping. Distance. Dealer will be notified.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the anti-lock brake system kicks in, causing brakes to lock-up. The brakes work intermittently. Brakes have been spongy since purchase.
While making a sudden stop by depressing the brakes the vehicle continues to travel. Please provide further information.
When abs brakes are applied the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Anti-lock brakes experience extended stopping distance, almost resulting in a collision.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in a panic stop, the vehicle brakes locked up, causing an accident. Please describe details.