Six problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Front brake pads wore out causing damage to rotors. Yh.
When taking truck in for service with 20,000 the brake pads were shot and had to be replaced.
Ongoing problem with excessive wear of brake pads. Replacement needed every two -three months. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that brake rotors also needed replacement, and it would only be done at consumer's expense because parts were not under a manufacturer's recall. Feel free to provide further details.
Brake pads need to be replaced due to contamination of chassis fluid.
Front & rear brake pads failed four times.
I am constantly having problems with the braking system on my Tahoe. I have had a scraping sound when I first start out in the morning, and also a shake when braking, I have taken it to the dealer where I bought it two times, and he has replaced the pads, and then the drums and rotors. He said that the factory rotors were no good because they couldn't be turned so he installed after market rotors and drums. The second time. The brakes worked fine for a couple of weeks and then begun doing the same thing again.