Nine problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the abs engages when the ground is dry and pulsates very hard when stopping the vehicle. The failure was noticed while driving 10 mph. He stated that this should only happen when there is snow on the ground or when it is wet. In November of 2000, there was a voluntary recall and Chevrolet repaired the brakes. There were no failures for 18,000 miles. Currently, at 40,500 miles, the failure has recurred. The contact called the manufacturer and they stated that there was no recall for the brake failure. The failure mileage was 40,500. Updated 10/16/08. The dealer replaced the left front hub. Updated 10/17/08.
The contact complained anti lock (abs) brake system. The abs will activate while driving at slow speeds. The speeds when the abs activate varied from 3-10 mph. This happened under any driving conditions. No indicator lights came on to indicate there was a brake failure. The dealership was called and asked him to bring the vehicle for repairs at contact's expense. There was a recall but it ddid not include this vehicle.
Came to intersection at about 30 mph and brakes failed to even slow the vehicle when depressed. The pedal was as firm as always, but it was as if there were no drums or discs on the wheels. My wife had a similar situation a few days earlier and I thought she had just had the abs working and wasn't used to it. There was no abs pulsing. Dt.
While driving 25mph brakes failed, causing a near accident.
When backing out of the garage the brakes failed. Had I not really pressed on the brakes extremely hard I would have hit the motor home that was across the street from my driveway. I stopped about 5 inches from it. I hate to think what would have happened if this had occured while I was on the freeway and making an emergency stop. This component failed without any notice. It should not have failed at such an early age and is obviously a defect. I called the local dealer , and he told me that there was no service bulletin on the issue, and that I would have to pay for it since it was out of warranty, so I took it to a local shop instead of the dealer. The chevy dealer had the nerve to tell me that it would be about $500 to replace the booster, and they would give me no assurances that the replacement would not fail in the same manner!.
3rd set of brakes in 29,000 miles. Total brake failure, close call to hitting car in front of me. Could not stop, brake pedal all the way to the floor. Gm & dealership have been no assistance in getting problem resolved.
Brake failed while driving at 45 mph causing the driver to run a stop light.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in wet weather, pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle.
Brake failure.