Seven problems related to brakes failed 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.
While driving my chevy Tahoe I experienced complete brake failure luckily I was able to stop the vehicle with the use of the emergency break and I did not have an accident. I had no indication that the breaks were going bad until I lost them completely. I had the vehicle towed to a shop the mechanic told me that two break lines were busted and that the rest were corroded. He told me that he has done 5 chevy break line systems in the last 3 months an apparently this is a know issue with chevy trucks. It seems like the break lines only last a few years before they are corroded and rusted and eventually the break without warning or notice this is unsafe and I think chevy needs to do a recall on this issue. I have never had any break line issues with any other make of vehicle.
I was driving north on rt 67 in southbury CT. When a deer crossed the street in front of me. I applied the brakes firmly and at first they felt fine, then they just went to the floor. Fortunately the the car slowed from the first application of the brakes since I no brakes after that point. Using the e-brake I inched my way to a safe spot on the side of the road and called a tow truck. The car is currently at a repair shop and I am waiting for an estimate. This incident appears to match many others related to ea11001. As you know, this might have turned out differently under other circumstances. Fortunately in my case, the deer jumped out at the right place at the right time. If the deer did not jump out and the brakes failed later in my trip I might have been on a hill or at a busy intersection where injury and property damage would have been a certainty. I find it remarkable that ea11001 is taking so long to resolve given the seriousness of this issue. Please provide me with any updated information. Thank you.
Was coming to a stop at intersection. And could not stop, brakes failed. . Mechanic says all lines are completely corroded. . Extremely dissatisfied, seems many other gm owners have same issues, should be recalled huge safety issue with these vehicles.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the assist brake system failed in 2005. In addition, the abs module was replaced and the failure continued. The contact notified the manufacturer to file a complaint. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 78,818 and the current mileage was 130,000. Updated 03/24/lj.
At low speeds, anti- lock brakes activate. This causes brake failure and increased stopping distances. Because of many near accidents, we have since pulled out the anti- lock brake fuse. This way the brakes will at least stop the vehicle.
Brakes failed when trying to slow down. Consumer was traveling at 30-35 mph. When at first consumer tapped the brakes, and then when trying to slow down, vehicle would not stop. Consumer rear ended another vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Consumer stated that brake system has failed 3 times within 1 year.