Brake Sensor problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe

Five problems related to brake sensor have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2001 Tahoe.

1 Brake Sensor problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2013

I had to replace 2 brake lines that failed on separate occasions . The brake lines are covered in rust, the abs system does not work and is now disconnected. The dealer stated abs problem was front wheel sensors, after they replaced both sensors they than determined it was my abs computer. I told them to learn how to troubleshoot on someones else's vehicle and removed it. The under carriage of this vehicle had been coated with a lite undercoating from the factory, as the coating falls you can see extensive rust on the exposed metal surfaces. In my opinion the metal was not prepared correctly before it was coated, for this to happen. The service manager from the dealer stated, the rust condition should be a class action law suit. I have purchase no corrosive brake line and will change lines as needed.

2 Brake Sensor problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2011

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. The condition was likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. The vehicle was repaired under recall number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). Six years after the repair the vehicle experienced unwanted antilock brake activation. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who stated that the abs sensor needed to be replaced. Since the vehicle was repaired under the recall the manufacturer was not willing to repair the vehicle under the recall again. The contact stated that the remedy repair did not fix the failure and the manufacturer should extend the recall. The failure mileage was 108,000.

3 Brake Sensor problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2007

Abs sensor is not working properly. Abs "dummy" lights goes off and on intermittently.

4 Brake Sensor problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2005

I currently own a 2001 chevy Tahoe lt 4x4 and just had my brakes fixed because of a problem with the design related to the anti-lock sensors. For the past few months I've been having problem when coming to a slow stop the anti locking brakes activate, then having to use the emergency brake to get the SUV to stop. When I had the system reviewed, there were no indications in the various onboard computers that there were any abs errors, so it was suggested that the brakes will need to be done. I spent over $1000. 00 replacing brake parts and the problem still continued. The next review of the problem, the warranty company suggested that it could be the wheel bearings, but to first try and clean the sensors first. Since the wheel bearings are over $350. 00 each, we had the sensors cleaned. My local mechanic cleaned the sensors and at this point I've not had any more problems. But they told me I will again because of the design of the vehicle. The repair shop that fixed my car is located in so. Burlington, vermont "autoworks".

5 Brake Sensor problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2005

2001, Chevrolet Tahoe. Having severe anti-lock brake problems at low speed, 3-5 mph. This happens on dry pavement. When coming to a stop the pedal starts to pulsate violently and the vehicle will not stop. This occurs when it is in two wheel drive. The Tahoe is a 4-wheel anti lock. The truck was taken to the dealer. However,they refused to fix the problem. Dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the abs system. Second dealer which was aware of the problem replaced the front wheel rotation sensors. There have not been any further problems.




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