Five problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Rotors warping with normal use every 3000-4000 miles. Had to redo front brakes 5 times in 20,000 miles. Replaced rotors, pads, calipers, brake hose, rotors turned and still have problems.
There was bad vibration when putting on brakes, truck would shake. Then, pedal seemed to go to floor. Took to Chevrolet 7 times to have different parts replaced for brakes. Consumer stated that a month ago brakes had just been serviced, and on yesterday brakes locked up.
Dealer reported that master cylinder failed, had to replace along with front brake shoes and pads, rotors turned. We were charged for all this, dealer charged that it was normal wear and tear. We have found numerous other people who have experienced the same problem. Think that master cylinder is a defective part. . Unfair to charge owners for this. . . Could lead to serious crashes, mine failed without warning!.
Front disc brakes do not function properly. I bought this vehicle in may 1997. Approximately 6 months after driving this vehicle I started noticing front disc brake problems. The vehicle was taken to gunderson Chevrolet were they "grinded" and lubed front "knuckles?" . Problem continued and consisits of "jerky" and "clunky" front brakes. Vehicle has been taken to a private repair shop were front disc pads were replaced and front rotor were turned due to warping. Vehicle continues to exhibit a "jerky" braking motion which is annoying and could possibly cause an accident due to improper braking. I believe that this front brake system is very poorly designed and would expect that gmac should repair this $35,000 vehicle which should have a reliable and smooth front braking system. ( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 ).
Vibration experienced when applying brakes, caused by warped discs.