Eight problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2003 Tahoe.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while towing a 6000 pound trailer and descending down a hill at approximately 20 mph the vehicle suddenly experianced a catastrophic brake failure and would not stop or slow down when the brakes were applied. The contact was able the drive into field to eventually stop the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000. Jft.
Driving down a residential road approaching an intersection attempting to slow down and brakes failed, I was able to slow down enough(downshifting the transmission) to make a turn but not able to stop and narrowly avoided another car.
Applied brakes to place vehicle in reverse to back out of parking spot. Brake failure message appeared on instrument panel message display. Brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle started rolling. No brake pressure was available to stop the vehicle. Had to utilize parking brake to stop vehicle motion.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the brakes failed. The break pedal went to the floor when applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing who stated that break lines were rotten. The vehicle was repaired. This failure has occurred twice, the first occurrence was the rear break line. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 263,000. Rg.
The brakes failed approaching a downhill t intersection with a busy highway. A severe collision was narrowly avoided.
Tahoe has 93,000 miles ,not driven that much ,live in maryland -. Not that much salt. Tried to come to a stop ,brake pedal failed-used emerg. Brakes to help stop. Got it home look at the lines complete rust job. All lines will have to be replace. This can't be normal,have 95 Lincoln no problem-88 Ford p/u no problem-93 camaro no problem and a 66 pontiac no problem . Knowing the difficulty of replacing these lines ,gm should have used stainless steel lines. To me a engineering blunder/defect and should be under recall immediately before we have another Toyota problem. Another couple hundred dollars on $35,000 plus vehicle to protect the occupants is not much to ask.
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe problem with brakes. Customer stated that he had to run a red light because the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Mechanic stated there was nothing wrong with it after taking it around the block. The consumer stated stopping distance was poor and the pedal eventually went to the floor. The consumer learned of a recall 1 year later, however he was told his year of vehicle and the stated he resided in was not included.
The brakes failed to stop the truck when depressed between 10-15 mph upon approaching a traffic light. This resulted in the truck rear ending another vehicle. All the dashboard warning lights and the check engine light started flashing an hour before the brake failure. Also, there was a rattling/thumping noise in the steering wheel when turning. The truck was towed to the dealership, who together with insurance company had to inspect the truck to determine the cause of the brake failure.