41 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Started noticing approx. 1 year ago that the antilock brakes activate at low speeds (less than 10 mph) when it shouldn't (dry conditions, clear road) which makes coming to a complete stop a scary and questionable event.
: the contact stated at 10 mph the antilock brakes engage. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the year. No repairs have been made.
Dear NHTSA: I am a senior mechanical engineer and owner of a 1997 chevy Tahoe 4wd vehicle. I have owned the vehicle since mid-2001. A few months ago I started to notice that periodically, the brakes would not work properly when pulling to a stop. I can hear and feel the abs system pulsing the brakes rapidly, but it provides extremely poor stopping ability. I have had several close calls with cars in front of me, not to mention pedestrians in crosswalks. This is not correct. I am a former engine designer and have worked for Ford motor company. I understand mechanical systems and can tell you this isn't good. . . Or safe. I noticed in the paper that there is a known issue regarding gm truck anti-lock brake systems. Additional internet research confirmed this. I am logging this complaint so that NHTSA is aware of my problem in the hopes that gm will fix the problem for me. I have not taken the vehicle in for repair yet, as I was researching to see what could be done about it. Is NHTSA aware of the best course of action? I live in madison, wisconsin. . . Land of a lot of salt and metal corrosion. Please let me know. Sincerely, tim higgins.
The anti-lock brakes do not work properly, when getting below 10 mph the brakes surge and increased in stopping distance. The consumer could hear the brake pedal pulsating. This happens on dry roads. This started happening on July 1, 2005. It happened intermittently, and now it happen every time when the consumer comes to a stop. Contacted the dealer, they charged the consumer to fix the brakes. There is a recall, but only for canada.
At slow speeds when the brake is applied, just before the vehicle is about to stop,the brake releases and the vehicle rolls 2-3feet. Before it stops. It has been a great expense to myself replacing brake parts that did not solve the problem. I recently found a service bulletin that describes this problem. I thought it should be repaired at GMC expense for a poor design but they do not agree. The vehicle is a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Abs brakes malfunctioning. Abs comes on intermittently even on dry pavement.
Brakes are not working correctly when driving and trying to apply the brakes. Consumer will push brakes all the way to the floor before the vehicle comes to a stop. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find cause of problem.
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. Contact complained that while driving the abs brakes activated. Contact did not even have to be driving he could just put it in gear and the brakes will activate. When driving at speeds less than 15mph abs brakes will activate. No recall campaign #. No crashes. No police reports. No injuries.
While backing out of driveway, applied the brakes, but vehicle failed to stop, abs system came on prohibiting the vehicle from stopping for some distance even though conditions were dry, vehicle taken to dealership, dealer aware of problem, owner paid for the replacement of two front hubs and would like to be reimibursed. Cj.
Abs braking system is defective. But, regular brakes do work. But when traveling in snow or ice abs braking system takes longer to stop. Dealership is aware of the problem.
Another vehicle cut in quickly in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer applied brakes (abs) & heard hissing noises, like releasing of air, before vehicle stopped. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic indicated power assist module's rubber diaphragm was badly damaged. It needed to be replaced.
I have been involved / responsible for 2 rear end collisions that have occurred as a result of my abs system not stopping my vehicle. The first time this happened I felt that the brakes did not operate correctly, but continued to operate the vehicle. Just last week I was involved in an accident at low speed with more than sufficient stopping distance and the vehicle slid into the rear of other. I have not had any accidents in over 20 years with multiple vehicles and to have two similiar accidents within a year of each other for the same cause leads me to suspect something is wrong. Have there been other compliants regarding the abs capability in chevy trucks?.
No summary listed for above vehicle. ( dot number: tire size: 265/75/r16 ).
Chev steadfastly has found no problem; vehicle, however, sails on. . .
While driving about 65 mph down the mountain when applying brake pedal vehicle did not stop. Consumer had to place vehicle low gear to reduce speed, then it stopped.
When applying the brakes, during a normal stop, the pedal went to the floor and the truck did not stop. Driver used both feet to stop the truck after driving onto the shoulder. Dealer has been notified about this problem. 6 sets of brakes have been put on this vehicle in 2 years. Please provide any further details.
Consumer was traveling at 15 mph and applying the brakes, abs kicked in and the consumer rear ended the other vehicle.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for a brake job, and the attendant replaced brakes.
While driving vehicle about 35 mph and when stepping on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Also, when raining consumer has trouble stopping and loses control of vehicle sometimes. Akconsumer stated front and back brakes were replaced twice.
Abs brakes do not work properly, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a rear end collision .
At 13000 miles poor braking and noise in front end. Dealer checks brakes finds that specs are met. 29000 mi. Brakes are shot and replaced at my expense. Gm says dealer must have misdiagnosed take it up with them even though historical data shows problem reported at 13000 miles. It isn't right that serious injury or death is the wake call that one of the USA's largest corporations needs to step-up to accepting responsibility for a product they engineered,designed, and marketed. I would expect that from china.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. Whe applied brakes, they went to the floorboard. It was hard for the consumer to stop vehicle. The manufacturer has been contacted.
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle has been into the dealer 4 times for this problem.
When slowing down the brakes will not engage. When brakes do engage they lock up. The dealer has been notified.
Derogate pressure developed in braking system (on damp rainy day. ) probable cause: total loss of apparatus . Potenetial result: crash.
When traveling over 30 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal, the brakes pulsate, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer also noted that the pedal almost goes to the floorboard. Problem occurs on wet or dry pavement. Cons *akumer has contacted the dealer.
Under normal braking conditions when applying the brakes there is a long pedal travel, the pedal goes almost (3) quarters to the floorboard before brakes engage. Dealer stated this condtion is normal.
When applying the brakes, road was a little wet and the pedal went all the way down and the vehicle did not slow at all, hit another vehicle in the rear. Vehicle being repaired at dealership.
While driving at any speed and going over railroad tracks and rough roads and gravel, vehicle didn't stop, causing consumer to rear end another vehicle.
When applying brakes in a sudden stop, the brake pedal would not go down, it would remain in an upright position until applying brakes in a normal condition. Vehicle has been to dealer's shop on several occasions, and the problem is still reoccurring.
Brake pedal goes to floor when braking hard, vehicle does not stop. Complained to two different dealers but they say that the brakes are ok.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes partially to the floor, resulting in extended stopping . Dealer has been notified.
When the brakes are applied pedal goes partially to the floor and the vehicle vibrates. The dealer has inspected the vehicle several times, and the and the problem still exists. Manufacturer has been notified.
Intermittently when brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has repaired the vehicle several times.