general problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe - part 2

74 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2016 Tahoe.

36 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2020

Its seems that the abs computer stopped working and the break and traction control assist also.

37 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2020

I have a 2016 chevy Tahoe ltz. It has the air ride suspension. I need all new shocks and struts and a new air ride air suspension pump. Reported this issue when the vehicle had 60-66k miles on it. I was never told what was wrong until about 2 weeks ago. The grand total of replacing these issues is over 6k. I called chevy/GMC theres nothing they will do as it’s out of any warranty even though the problem has been reported/documented way before it hit 84k. Jim shorkey chevy is a joke and boby rahal has no clue what warranty they’re selling people. This makes for a very loud, very rough ride that’s hard to control going any speed. There was also a valve that would squeak when it went from the v4 to the v8. In order to fix that I needed a whole new exhaust and muffler. Chevy would not cover any of this even though there is warranty for emissions through chevy I can’t remember the year but I know the miles were 90k. I don’t have that on the car and for whatever reason an exhaust and muffler are not considered emissions even though if there was a hole or malfunction with them I wouldn’t pass the emissions here in PA. Make that make sense. All of these problem were reported within the year of buying this car back in 2020. I didn’t get a diagnosis for these problems until 2023 and 30k miles later. I did and still do have issues with the brake even though the vacuum pump was replaced back when I bought it. My antenna also leaked and I had to pay for that out of pocket. I’d love to stay with a GMC/chevy but if I’m going to constantly have to pour money into it I’ll never go back.

38 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2020

In several instances the 2016 Tahoe ltz will not stop if you are going slow like in a drive thru or picking up kids from school I have had the Tahoe in for the reprogramming of the vacuum pump but it still does it noticed it the other day when backing the boat in the water I have had it to the dealership a couple of times I have had the back brake calibers replaced at my own expense I have contacted the dealership a few times to tell them that the recall they said they fixed is still not fixed they said they did what the recall called for I am just letting you know that I do not think the reprogramming works it is still an issue I am for certain this is not the fix for the 2016 chevy Tahoe brake vacuum pump problem.

39 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2020

Brake pedal becomes hard to stop at slower speeds. Vacuum booster is not working properly. Just started this week.

40 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2019

On two separate occasions I have lost control of the vehicle. The first time I was turning and thought maybe I hit a slick spot on the road but the same thing did not happen to other cars. The second time I was driving straight on a secondary road and out of nowhere the car started sliding like it was on ice but the brakes and steering were non functional. I could turn the wheel and press the brakes but nothing happened. There was no indication that there were any issues with the car, no alarms or messages came up before, during, or after the incidents. I was very lucky in both instances in that there were no oncoming cars. This has been extremely terrifying and I refuse to drive the car anymore. Heaven forbid my children or anyone else had been in the car.

41 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle can not be released to him due to no remedy for a recall. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v761000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes), however the parts for the recall remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The vehicle is currently at ray Chevrolet 39 n us-12, fox lake, IL 60020 (847) 587-3300 where the contact was confirmed the parts were not available. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dr.

42 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received NHTSA cmapign number 19v761000 electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to Chevrolet of lowell 831 rogers st, lowell, MA 01852(978) 458-2526. But was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but did not assist. The failure mileage was 110,461. Ap.

43 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2019

I have an issue with my Tahoe and I noticed some other vehicles have the same issue but mine doesn't have that recall. I been seeing service brake assist on my display, and with that I have problems stopping my vehicle at a slow speed. It usually happens when I'm backing up out of my garage, or trying to park at a parking space. I have to press down on the pedal hard to stop, at one time I had to pur it in neutral cause I couldn't stop. I'm afraid one of these days it won't stop and I will cause an accident or damages cause of this issue. Like I said I don't understand why other vehicles with the same issue have recall, I researched and it seems that from 2015 to 2017 they have recalls. I would like to get this issue fixed.

44 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2019

Just recently got my brakes re-programmed and immediately they continued not to function correctly. The warning lights don't come on but they still do not stop in time. In a parking lot I could not stop and hit a sign in front of the parking space. Will Chevrolet fix the damage caused by my car. Also noted in a drive-through cannot get stopped in time when trying to follow cars. And it backing down a hill at slower speeds car will not stop. Brakes just shake when you try to push them. Thinking of getting an attorney because I need someone to fix my car now.

45 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2019

Hello my Tahoe was in a Chevrolet dealer on October 25 because of a brake recall, the truck was �fixed� that same day. The only thing is that my truck won't start anymore since then. I had my truck parked in a garage since the day we got home from the dealer and today 11/13/19 when I get to turn it on it just won't start. Also my husband had a car accident due to the brakes not working in April of this year before we knew the truck was on recall. He was in a city street and he tried to brake because the car in front of his was making a stop the brakes just didn't work, he tried to avoid the car by turning to his left but the front side our truck hit the back of the car. I have all the information of the insurance when the accident happened. Thank you hope to hear from you soon.

46 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle shook when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that antelope valley Chevrolet (located at 1160 motor ln, lancaster, CA 93534, (877) 385-0885) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and filed claim number: 95580928359. The part was not available for the repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

47 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2019

At low speed (gridlock traffic), brake pedal became very difficult to press and would not fully stop the vehicle.

48 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2019

After vehicle has been parked, when put in reverse trying to back out of a parking space the brakes do not activate and barely can get the vehicle stopped. . It has happened multiple times. Feel like I can't get the vehicle stopped even pressing or pumping the beakes!! it's a matter of time before I hit something. Very scary! when I shift it into drive to go forward they work just fine.

49 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2019

Brake pedal became extremely hard to push first instance was slowing to make a right hand turn after nearly crashing got vehicle stopped after sitting for a while brakes returned to normal operation. Second instance backing into parking space petel went to floor no brakes then petal came up and was extremely hard to press down hitting another vehicle in the process. After a period of time brakes went back to normal operation.

50 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2019

Truck mileage is 48k. Drove about 8 miles to restaurant for dinner and all was normal. Came out of restaurant and started truck in parking garage and steering wheel wouldn't budge without great effort and then only in half inch increments. Took a cab home and and had truck towed to sport Chevrolet for service. Brakes required replacement of the vacuum pump under warranty. The steering rack had to be replaced for $2880 not under warranty. Issue is sudden total steering rack failure with no graceful degradation. If it had happen at highway speed I wouldn't be here to report the failure.

51 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2019

Brakes felt like they were slipping and the vehicle would continue to roll for a minimum of 5 feet. "service brake assist" message was shown and the brake module was replaced. Vehicle was in motion 24 hours after replacing module on a major highway and "service brake assist" appeared on the dash. Brake pedal was hard and braking system was completely inoperable.

52 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2019

Lost power to brakes - difficulty stopping at low speeds - nearly hit car in front of me - car felt like it would not stop.

53 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2019

At very low speeds, brakes do not work. Backing out of drive, pulling into garage, waiting in traffic on a hill. Push down on breaks and nothing stops. Works fine when at normal speeds. Dealership could not create issue at their site. Has happened 10+ times at home and in parking lots and in traffic jams. Began noticing around 40000 miles. Vehicle at 49000 miles now.

54 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2019

Breaks failed on two separate occasions approximately 3 weeks apart while attempting to stop coming into the garage. Breaks worked fine pulling into the driveway.

55 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle would immediately stop while pressing the brake pedal causing the vehicle to crash into a second vehicle. No injuries were reported and a police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was serviced at the hendrix Chevrolet(1500 savannah hwy, charleston, SC) for brake vibration and not immediately stopping. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 58,000. Jft.

56 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2019

I was driving a 2016 chevy Tahoe on a residential street. My car lost all control of steering and brakes. While driving the car veered to the right and hit a car, continued on hitting 2 more parked cars, drove thru someone's large hedges, and was seconds away from driving into someone's house but was stopped when I hit the 2 parked cars in the driveway. My airbag also did not deploy. Two cars involved were totaled. Again, I had no control over the steering or the brakes. Thank god I'm alive and I didn't kill anyone.

57 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving at low speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to heinrich Chevrolet (located at 5775 s transit rd, lockport, NY 14094, (716)-514-4134) where it was diagnosed that there was an internal opening in the vacuum pump, which caused the failure while braking. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,361.

58 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2018

When driving at slow speeds, particularly to park, the brakes did not work. You can put the pedal to the floor and the vehicle keeps going. This only occurs when at a slower speed, in both drive and reverse. I have taken it to a mechanic and the vacuum pump has to be replaced. This is very dangerous and could have caused an accident, as I almost hit another car because I couldn't stop.

59 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to rick hendrix Chevrolet (located at 5665 airport-pulling rd, naples, FL 34109, (239) 301-3621) where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,250.

60 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2018

I have experienced "hard braking" of my vehicle. While traveling at very slow speeds, when I brake - the brake pedal does not go down in its normal fashion. I must apply the brakes very hard, and the vehicle feels like its not going to stop. I had recently read about this problem and document this happened to me on numerous occasions. It happened as recently as yesterday.

61 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2018

Engine has been making a clicking sound for the last year. We took it in and they were unable to pinpoint the problem. Within the last couple months the brakes seem mushy when pressed at low speeds, such as driving into the garage or a parking space. We have to push the break pedal down to the floor for the vehicle to stop. We almost ran into the wall in the garage because the vehicle wouldn't stop when the brakes were pressed. We took it in and they informed us that there was a leak in the brake vacuum pump. Mostly likely this is why the engine has been making a ticking sound, because of the leak.

62 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2018

When driving at low speeds after I depress the brake pedal a few times, the brake pedal gets very stiff and is almost impossible to stop the vehicle.

63 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2018

My 2016 chevy Tahoe shook so bad at 69-74, mph my husband was scared to ride with me. Took to dealer they kept SUV for 4 days and said it was the tires. I put new tires on but it still rides rough. Now I hear it's because I have 22 in wheels that makes it ride rough. Since the tires have been changed about 2 months now ive been having slow speed brake problems. I've almost hit several cars in a parking lot at different times because the brake want stop. I've even almost hit my husbands new truck in our driveway. Took it to mechanic, put on machine and now said it's a vac. Pump issue. I've had many Tahoe and this one is making me want to get away from chevy.

64 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2018

At slow speeds the vehicle does not brake. To get the vehicle to stop you have to tap them repeatedly very hard for it to acknowledge that you are braking.

65 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2018

When driving at low speeds, both turning and driving straight, the brake pedal becomes so firm that it cannot be depressed. I am unable to stop the vehicle without pumping the brakes. The dealership is charging $700 to replace the vacuum pump and is familiar with the issue.

66 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2018

While driving at slow speeds or idling, my brake pedal becomes stiff and hard to push, making it very difficult to stop. This has happened mostly when I am pulling in to a parking spot. There was no emergency alert showing.

67 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2018

I am experiencing loss of brake booster function at low speeds. I have read about the vacuum pump and the conditions match exactly.

68 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2018

Loss of brake power at low speeds. Took a long distance, longer than normal for the vehicle to finally stop. Almost hit numerous cars. I had to apply the parking brake in order to avoid hitting a family in the parking lot at disneyland, in anaheim, CA and other cars. Had the Tahoe towed to our dealership, where they replaced the vacuum pump assembly.

69 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2018

Brakes do not work when going at a slow pace. Have taken the car in 2x and they cannot fin anything wrong. Just took in for 3rd time and this time I drove in the car with them. They confirmed they brakes are not working properly.

70 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2018

Brakes got hard when driving onto expressway Tahoe has only 42000 miles and heard theres been alot of issues with the vacuum pump what I have read. There needs to be a recall.



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