Three problems related to brake fluid leak have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2005 Tahoe.
Total brake system failure due to rusted brake line. Brake pedal went completely to the floor during operation and vehicle luckily came to a stop when pedal was ground into the floorboard. Brake fluid was dripping from the line directly underneath the driver's side door. Vehicle was towed to a local garage and is awaiting an estimate for repairs.
Brake line to rear ruptured causing brake fluid to leak out. Could not drive vehicle without brakes. Had it towed to Chevrolet dealer for repair. Repair cost was in excess of $1,300.
Just after coming off of a major highway,slowing down as I was approaching a set of lights,the brake pedal lost pressure,and went to the floor on my 2005 chevy Tahoe. The rotors,pads and calipers had just been replaced 6mths prior,so I knew they were not the problem. I figured either the master cylinder went, or something was wrong with the brake lines. The service brake system and brake light were on. I was able to use the parking brake and downshift the transmission to come to a stop. Turns out,one of the brake lines rotted out at the rear,causing the fluid to leak out,and the loss of my brakes. Luckly I did not get into an accident. Vehicle is only 8yrs old,with just turning 100000 mi. In my opinion, this should not be happening this soon.