Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 020525006A | 12/01/2002 | 020525006 | 10000749 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt | 03/28/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 020525006 | 01/01/2006 | 020525006B | 10000062 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 149000 | 1 | |
| I was coming to a stop on dry pavement. the antilock brakes engaged at less than 10 mph and about 3 mph before causing a failure to stop in time for stop sign. almost caused an accident by not stopping to avoid collision. no antilock light or fault code appeared. this a has occurred numerous times when driving forward or in reverse. . i also experience low brake pedal occasionally. had all brakes parts replaced new or rebuilt. brake system has be flushed and bled at least 3 times without a change in failure of antilock. *tr | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 149000 | ||
| I was coming to a stop on dry pavement. the anitlock brakes engaged at less than 10 mph and about 3 mph before causing a failure to stop in time for stop sign. almost caused an accident by not stopping to avoid collision. no antilock light or fault code appeared. this a has occurred numerous times when driving forward or in reverse. . i also experience low brake pedal occassionally. had all brakes parts replaced new or rebuilt. brake system has be flushed and bled at least 3 times without a change in failure of anitlock. | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while driving approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and the abs prematurely activated. the failure occurred only at low speeds. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where both front and rear brake pads were replaced. the problem persisted after the repair was performed. there was a recall under nhsta campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the manufacturer was notified and they informed the vin was ineligible under the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. kmj | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while driving approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and the abs prematurely activated. the failure occurred only at low speeds. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where both front and rear brake pads were replaced. the problem persisted after the repair was performed. there was a recall under nhsta campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the manufacturer was notified and they informed the vin was ineligible under the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. js | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 10/14/2003 | 53000 | 1 | 03/15/1999 |
| Nhtsa recall 05v379000: at under 5 mph rear-ended another car. despite standing on brake peda 1999 tahoe 4x4 would not stop. the stopping distance was approximately 35 feet. often when front tires were turned right rear tire locked. i think the abs sensor problem extended to more states.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 50 | ||
| During the past 6-9 months, my vehicle anti-lock brakes activate while attempting to slow/stop from slower speeds. the result is a severely increased breaking distance and threat for impact. this has occured several times | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 62000 | 20 | 02/20/2002 |
| In reference to the current investigation of gm trucks and suvs for brake problems (abs) at low-speed. this was reported on the news today (05/02/05). the corrosion around the abs hub sensors is a well-known problem. my 1999 chevy tahoe has had this problem for months. most repair places want to replace the hubs for a very high price ($500+ per wheel). this is ridiculous!!! i pulled my abs fuse until i can get rid of the corrosion myself. recall these vehicles now! the chevy/gmc truck-suv community has been aware of this forever, gm ignores it!!! | |||
| 05/12/1999 | 1 | ||
| The wheel speed sensor failed causing noise from the left front of the vehicle upon braking. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/31/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Brake rotors are warped causing pulsations under braking conditions. worsens with wear. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS - AUTOMATIC | |||
| 04/27/2005 | 9000 | 6 | 12/10/1999 |
| Since purchasing the vehicle (dealer demo) in late 1999, front rotors have been turned four times and replaced once due to warping. this problem has been attributed to the fact front brakes are doing all the braking. it seems the rear brake adjusters do not hold adjustment for more than a few applications of the brakes. the rear pads have never been replaced because they are not worn due to a lack of application to the drum. the vehicle has had the adjusters cleaned several times and the brakes have worked for a few days only to have the rear brakes lose adjustment again. obviously this is a serious saftey issue as the vehicle takes much more effort to stop its motion. athe replacement cost of the front pads and truing of the rotors has been expensive. the cost far higher than normal for most vehicles in this class. a very near accident was barely avoided this past week due to a loss of stopping power as the rear brakes do not assist the front discs. also the emergency brake does not hold the vehicle. when firmly applied a few weeks ago, on a slight grade, the vehicle began to roll. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 105000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while driving approximately 10mph the vehicle was experiencing unwanted anti lock break activation. the failure only occurs in the first five minutes of driving the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic. the technician was unable to detect the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000. ds | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 230000 | ||
| The metal brake line that runs along the frame. where it goes up and over the rear axle on the drivers side. it rusted out without any warning. i was turning into my driveway and the brake pedal went to the floor. luckill my drive goes up a small incline so i coasted it up the hill by barely giving it any gas and stopped it by my house. | |||
| 02/01/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Brake lines rusted, loss of brake fluid, brake failure in heavy traffic...verified by wastlers auto in md. | |||
| 09/10/2007 | 95068 | ||
| Bought vehicle used from gm dealer jan 2003. in sept 2007, this gm dealer replaced left front hub assy due to abs stopping problems under 10 mph charging me $605 (vehicle had 95,000 miles). in dec 2011, at 151,000 miles the vehicle again had abs stopped problems under 10 mph. this time repairs required from another gm dealer were replacement of two new front abs sensors charging me $340. both dealers stated not covered under nhtsa 05v379000. | |||
| 08/26/2011 | 155000 | ||
| I have chevy tahoe 1999,while traveling in low speed about 20 miles per hour,i needed to stop behind cars stopping in front of me for red signal. i pushed the break pedal and it felt soft, breaking power was week and eventually i hid the car in front of me. fortunately no injury. i had my suv checked and to my surprise, i have been told that my tahoe has ruptured break line du to complete rust in all the break lines. to me this is a very serious safety matter,and as i hear it is very common with gm trucks . considering the size and mass of my suv i could be involve in fatal accident compromising life of many peoples. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 155000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that when trying to decelerate at low speeds, the brakes would exhibit a loud noise and there was an increase in stopping distance. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired by a dealer or mechanic. the failure mileage was approximately 155,000. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 155000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that when trying to decelerate at low speeds the brakes would make a loud noise and takes longer to come to a hault. the driver continued to drive until he made it home. the vehicle has not been inspected nor repaired by a dealer or mechanic. the failure mileage was approximately 155,000. tb | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 153412 | ||
| Abs activated when attempting to stop on several occasions on october 17, 2010 on my 1999 chevy tahoe. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 119000 | ||
| Abs engages on my chevrolet tahoe as i come to a stop, preventing me to stop in a reasonably expected distance. i have a 1999 tahoe that seems to have the exact same problem addressed by nhtsa recall campaign number 05v37900, gm recall number 05068. the problem occurs every time i come to a complete stop. as the vehicle slows to 1 or 2 mph the abs engages and increases the stopping distance. the vehicle was purchased and registered and used in new york from new till present. new york is one of the salt belt states that is covered in the recall listed above. i have contacted gm and they told me the recall did not apply to my particular tahoe. i bought the vehicle brand new in 1998 . the rep at gm could not explain why my particular vehicle was not covered by the recall..the vehicle was looked at by a gm mechanic. he said the sensors would have to be removed, cleaned, anti-rust material applied, and replaced. the work has not been done yet. | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 120000 | ||
| When the brake pedal is depressed at speeds of 5mph or less the abs activates causing to lose control of your anticipated stopping distance | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 187000 | ||
| Went back out to my 1999 tahoe to leave a cvs...brake pedal went to the floor and had no brakes. brake line feeding the rear was rusted and broke. | |||
| 08/10/2002 | 50800 | ||
| My 1999 chevrolet tahoe has had an ongoing brake problem from the day i bought it. the brakes seem to apply themselves during normal driving. i have had to replace two sets of tires and two sets of front brake pads in less than 50000 miles. sometimes when i smell something getting hot while driving i will stop and feel the front wheels. they will be so hot that i cannot touch them. then the other day i had to make a panic stop and the anti lock system did not work and the whole car shuddered and shook and i thought for sure i would hit the car in front of me. i have not taken it to the chevrolet dealer as i am on limited income and cannot afford a large expense. i have been following the problems with these cars for years hoping that gm would finally issue a recall. the tire dealer that installed the last set of tires told me that the tires failed because of the front wheels getting so hot. because of this i have put very few miles on the car and do not drive it over 50 mph. i still have the tires from the rear but threw away the ones from the front because of the damage to them. | |||
| 03/28/2010 | 157766 | ||
| Brake line to rear axle corroded and ruptured on 1999 chevy tahoe. rupture occurred where the brake line passes below the fuel tank support strap attachment point. my son was able to control the vehicle and get home safely with no rear brakes, but was scared as a result. i have just finished replacing the brake line from the abs module all the way to the rear axle as a result of wide spread corrosion and structural weakness in the line. i also had to replace two fuel lines that pass through the same area as the brake line for excessive corrosion as well. i have the old parts. | |||
| 08/04/2008 | 102000 | 1 | |
| Anti-lock brake activation under 5 miles per hour. call chevrolet, said vehicle was not covered under recall 05v379000 due to being one model year prior to the recall. there is a service bulletin for the same problem on my model year. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2009 | 199946 | 1 | |
| While driving my 99 tahoe down a 4 lane road, a drunk had pulled out infront of me. i had slammed on my brakes and swerved to avoid him but still hit him pretty hard in his rear quarter panel. as a result of the accident, i had suffered a double hematoma to my brain and had brain surgery to stay alive. my complaint with my tahoe is 1) my airbag in my steering wheel did not deploy. i think if it did, my injury would have been avoided. 2) i question the stopping ability if my anti dive front brakes. i was on the brakes hard with the vehicle nosing down but i think my stopping distance should have been shorter. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 166000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. in an attempt to engage the brakes at 10 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated and the brake pedal extended to the floor. the contact was unable to engage the brakes normally, which resulted in less braking distance. while driving low speeds in a parking lot, the abs remained activated and made a grinding sound. a local mechanic discovered nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); however, the dealer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 166,000 and current mileage was 168,000. | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 88700 | 1 | |
| At slow speeds, the abs activates on dry pavement and it is very difficult to stop the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 05/10/2008 | 58000 | 1 | |
| There have been several incidents, 2 of which could have resulted in serious injury. the brakes on our 1999 chevrolet tahoe don't always work properly. the anti-lock brakes activate even on completely dry surfaces. we have an extremely steep driveway that runs directly off of the main street. while attempting to stop on the driveway for a passing car we could not, and only split second timing was the reason we did not hit the passing auto. another close call occurred when we were parking in a stall in front of a local store. i applied the brakes but there was a delay before any braking started and we almost it the building. if there had been a person in front of the vehicle i would have crushed them against a brick wall. these incidents have caused both my wife and myself to loose confidence in the safety of the vehicle. brakes are the most critical safety feature on a vehicle and must function properly. *tr | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 500 | 1 | 06/29/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while traveling at low speeds, the contact could feel the brakes grab when she depressed the brake pedal. however, the pedal released for a micro second before it grabbed again and stopped the vehicle. the failure began when the vehicle was purchased but has currently become more frequent and severe. if the contact slams on the brake pedal, the vehicle brakes properly and stops the vehicle normally. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 56,000. updated 6/2/08 *cn | |||
| 07/01/2006 | 75000 | 2 | 06/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while driving 5 mph, the brake pedal stiffened when applied. the brakes also made a squeaking noise. the brakes were replaced, but the failure still occurred. the current mileage was 81,000 and failure mileage was 75,000. | |||
| 07/08/2006 | 106000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the brakes failed, causing an accident. two occupants in the vehicle directly in front of the contact's vehicle were injured. that vehicle was totaled and the occupants were taken to the hospital by ambulance. there were no details about the injuries sustained. there was a total of five vehicles involved in the collision. the contact's vehicle sustained damage to the grill, bumper and both front fenders. the air bag deployed and the seatbelt was worn. the three other vehicles sustained minor damage, although no information was available. a police report was taken. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, but the vehicle was not part of nhtsa recall # 05v379000 for the service brakes: hydraulic: antilock. the manufacturer was notified. | |||
| 11/11/2006 | 126000 | 30 | 06/01/2003 |
| Brakes acted funny at stops - would slow down then keep moving until i slammed on brakes. had the brakes checked and was told they were fine. on friday 11/10/06, i was moving my 1999 chev tahoe lt 4x4 - took my foot off the brake and it would not stop when i put the brake to the floor to miss a building. the vehicle ran into a building causing damage to the building and injuries to me, the driver and only passenger. *nm | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 99000 | 105 | 01/05/2005 |
| Purchased vehicle from chevy dealer, shortly after noticed brakes do not function correctly, especially at low speeds. now the brakes consistently do not stop at low speeds in a secure distance. have not had a crash yet. i do not even drive the vehicle much anymore and want to sell it but i can't let someone get hurt. i am an engineer that works with the automotive industry and i practice very defensive driving especially with this tahoe. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| When driving slowly, like around a parking lot, the brakes make noise and when the pedal is engaged it feels spongy and the brakes grab. *ts ***nar received 10-20-05*** the consume heard that gm has recall brakes in other states but not in wisconsin. *nm | |||
| 10/03/2005 | 3 | 11/20/1998 | |
| Original owner of 1999 tahoe. since purchase, i have felt that the truck was not stopping well, even at low speeds. i returned to dealer and they continued to say nothing was wrong. since that time, i have had four different dealers in three states and two private mechanics look at it. all have said it performs as intended. the brakes were worked on seven times that i have records for. at 17k miles, 32k miles, rear brakes were cleaned and adjusted. at 36k, front rotors were resurfaced, rear brakes cleaned/adjusted. at 47k, front rotors were replaced and rear drums were turned. replaced pads. rears adjusted at 59k. at 72k, replaced front brakes and machined rotors. cleaned/adjusted rears. this continues on every 20k miles or so and still the truck does not stop under normal conditions even at low speeds. the rear brake adjustments only last about two weeks, then back to the same thing. luckily, i have not had an accident yet but have had to pull to the side to avoid hitting car in front of me. *nm | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 48000 | 24 | 02/27/2000 |
| Dt: without warning the brakes will not work. the consumer has to hit the brakes hard at times to get the vehicle to stop. the consmer said there is a recall in canada on these brakes. the dealer said there is no problem with the brakes. the manufacturer has not been called yet. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Concerns regarding brake lights and steering on 1999 chevrolet tahoes and gmc yukons.*mr the consumer feels an immediate recall of the brakes and steering should be issued. *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer has had to replace brakes every 12000-14000 miles. dealer is unable to determine why brakes are wearing excessively.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/21/2009 | 128000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, he experienced unwanted abs activation. as a consequence, he experienced extended stopping distances. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that the abs sensor and the wheel hub needed to be replaced at an expense of $2000.00 . no repairs were made. the failure and current mileages were 128,000. | |||
| 08/04/2008 | 102000 | 1 | |
| Anti-lock brake activation under 5 miles per hour. call chevrolet, said vehicle was not covered under recall 05v379000 due to being one model year prior to the recall. there is a service bulletin for the same problem on my model year. *tr | |||
| 12/26/2008 | 71758 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the abs was activating unexpectedly. the failure occurred when he increased the stopping distance during low-speed brake applications. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); therefore, he would have to pay for the repairs. the failure mileage was 71,758. updated 3/5/09 *cn the consumer stated the failure occurred at low speed applications and caused extended stopping distance. updated 03/10/09. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while driving between 10-15 mph, the abs engages automatically whenever the brake pedal is depressed. as a result, the vehicle fails to come to a complete stop unless the driver slams on the brakes. through online research, the contact found nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the manufacturer stated that his vehicle was not included in this recall. he then found an investigation (action number pe05020) and took the vehicle to numerous places. some repair shops were unable to find any failures initially; however, when he took the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, the diagnostic revealed that the wheel hub sensor needed to be replaced. the contact believes that this is a manufacturer safety defect. the vehicle has not yet been repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 200,000. updated 2/209 *cn updated 02/04/09.*jb | |||
| 02/05/2007 | 110000 | 1 | 04/25/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while driving approximately 5 mph or less, the contact felt a vibration and heard a noise when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact observed that the anti-lock brakes were not stopping properly at low speeds in any type of weather conditions. also, the stopping distance increased. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle will be taken to an authorized dealer for repair. the vin was excluded from the abs recall, although the failures were identical. the nhtsa campaign id number was 05v379000. the failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 135,000. updated 10/07/08. *lj updated 10/08/08. *jb | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 500 | 1 | 06/29/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while traveling at low speeds, the contact could feel the brakes grab when she depressed the brake pedal. however, the pedal released for a micro second before it grabbed again and stopped the vehicle. the failure began when the vehicle was purchased but has currently become more frequent and severe. if the contact slams on the brake pedal, the vehicle brakes properly and stops the vehicle normally. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 56,000. updated 6/2/08 *cn | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 3 | ||
| 1999 chevy tahoe with brake problems. consumer states that the dealer tested the brakes and replaced some parts. she stated they failed again and the dealer tested them again and said they were fine, then they failed a third time. *kb the consumer stated there was a problem with the abs and the dealer disconnected it. *jb | |||
| 02/22/2008 | 103000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. when pulling into a driveway and applying the brakes, the antilock braking system activates. as a result, the contact drives slowly and applies the brakes gently. the stopping distance has increased. the contact was informed that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the speed and purchase date were unknown. the current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 103,000. | |||
| 03/15/2007 | 93000 | 2 | 05/21/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. during deceleration, the antilock system engages and the vehicle will not stop. the contact had two minor crashes and the vehicle sustained damage to the bumper both times. the dealer replaced the speed sensors in march of 2007. in january of 2008, the failure recurred. the current mileage was 100,130 and failure mileage was 93,000. updated 02-12-08 bf * updated 02/12/08 *tr | |||
| 12/19/2007 | 1 | ||
| Low speed activation of abs brake system. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 150000 | 1 | 06/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while driving 15 mph, the contact heard the antilock brakes engage. the failure occurred on dry pavement and caused the brakes to fail. through research, he discovered a recall on the 2000 models (nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the recall was extended to some 1999 models; however, the contact's vin was not included, even though he was experiencing the same failure. the failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 166,000. updated 07/08/08. *bf | |||
| 11/30/2007 | 136300 | 1 | 11/24/2007 |
| I purchased this vehicle from my nephew on 11/30/07. since then, at least a dozen times, the brakes pulsate at very low speeds. an online search seemed to indicate this is a problem with rust or dirt causing the abs sensors to register incorrectly. on 12/05/07, i took the vehicle to a dealership to have the abs sensors and ring cleaned. i was informed later that 3 of the 4 sensors were electrically bad and needed to be replaced and it would cost almost $800. the abs warning light has not once come on to indicate there was an abs problem. gm should be required to recall all vehicles suspected to have abs sensor/ring problems and vehicles in which the abs warning system does not function correctly. *tr | |||
| 11/19/2007 | 84150 | 50 | 11/10/2005 |
| Safety bulletins, 1000062 (020525006) and 1000749 (020525006a) both describe a problem with the antiskid. when i took my vehicle in i was told that it does not come up on the computer so they refuse to fix it. it has the problem so how do i get it fixed by the dealer (gm)? *tr | |||
| 10/03/2007 | 109000 | 15 | 06/17/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while applying pressure to the brakes, the abs activated and the vehicle slid. the contact took his vehicle to the dealer and was informed that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 109,000 and current mileage was 110,000. updated 01/09/08. *lj the consumer stated had vehicle fixed at owners expense of $619.00. updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
| 08/25/2007 | 91588 | 1 | 02/23/2007 |
| Own a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. abs light showed code for left front speed sensor. replaced with sensor and the brake petal stiffened when applied and is making a squeaky sound while driving 5 mph or coming to a stop or to slow down for a speed bump. the current mileage is 91,780 & the failure mileage was 91,588. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 103000 | 50 | 08/30/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while driving 5 mph, the brakes began to grind when depressed. the contact feels that her vehicle is experiencing the same failure noted in closed investigation # pe05020 regarding the wheel speed sensor. the contact has notified the manufacturer. the current mileage is 105,000 and failure mileage was 103,000. | |||
| 04/20/2007 | 100365 | 10 | 04/14/2007 |
| At low speeds under 10 mph the anti-lock brakes will activate causing longer stopping distance than normal. i checked on recall through chevy and they say there is none for my vehicle yet this problem is identical to the other trucks that were recalled. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 55000 | 100 | 10/01/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the brakes pulsated when depressing the brake pedal during deceleration. the speed at the time of failure was approximately 10 mph. the mechanic diagnosed the failure as low speed abs activation, in which a recall was issued. the manufacturer stated that the contact's vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the current mileage was 57,000, and failure mileage was 55,000. *ak | |||
| 04/13/2007 | 146700 | 100 | |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. when driving 10 mph and slower the abs system engaged, a noise occurred and there was extended stopping distance. the failure was related to recall# 05v379000, service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. the auto mechanic agreed that the failure was a duplicate of the recall. however, the dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 146,700 and the current mileage was 147,000. *ak the consumer has since had vehicle repaired and enclosed a copy of the invoice. update 05/04/07*tr | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 130000 | 50 | 06/15/2004 |
| I have a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. there has been a limited recall on the wheel sensor that controls the abs brake system. i took my vehicle in for the recall but was informed it was not included in the recall. it has the same problems that chevy's included in the recall. the problem is...sometimes the abs activates when the brakes haven't even been applied. sometimes it activates at very low speeds causing longer braking distance. i finally pulled the fuse to deactivate the abs. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2006 | 1 | 02/24/2005 | |
| Antilock brakes activate with no reason while braking. *nm | |||
| 10/15/2006 | 68500 | 50 | 10/12/2005 |
| Abs speed sensors are faulty as per a recall on 1999 chevy tahoes, gm states that my vehicle is not part of the recall, i went to the dealership, the told me they could lube and clean the parts, then they told me they were frozen and would have to be replaced. since i didn't have the extra money they offered to unplug the abs sensors so they would not kick inn. i am not sure how they can guarantee that the parts on my car are not the faulty ones that were placed on the vehicle at the factory. *jb | |||
| 12/29/2006 | 94510 | 1 | 12/09/2006 |
| 1999 chevrolet tahoe is plagues with activation of the abs system at low speeds (ie bumper to bumper traffic or slowing to a stop sign/traffic light) when the abs system engages thedriver has no input to the brakes and the stopping distance is greatly increased leading to possible and likely crashes. i happens intermittantly, but numerous times daily! dealer is aware of an existing recall involving 1999-2002 gm vehicles from my area..but will not cover my $700 for repairs that shoul dbe covered by the recall (nhtsa # 05v379000 wheel speed sensors) | |||
| 12/01/2006 | 122000 | 20 | 11/30/1998 |
| Gm re call notice # 05068b - front wheel speed sensor corrosion - multiple chevy, gmc vehicles; my 1999 tahoe was excluded from the re call yet had exhibited the same exact failure mechanism; car was un safe to drive as abs activation occurs without reason and car would not stop; i replaced sensors at my own expense, but gm will not recognize the re call as being applicable to my 1999 chevy tahoe. i asked gm service center for coverage on the re call but they refused. *jb | |||
| 07/08/2006 | 106000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the brakes failed, causing an accident. two occupants in the vehicle directly in front of the contact's vehicle were injured. that vehicle was totaled and the occupants were taken to the hospital by ambulance. there were no details about the injuries sustained. there was a total of five vehicles involved in the collision. the contact's vehicle sustained damage to the grill, bumper and both front fenders. the air bag deployed and the seatbelt was worn. the three other vehicles sustained minor damage, although no information was available. a police report was taken. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, but the vehicle was not part of nhtsa recall # 05v379000 for the service brakes: hydraulic: antilock. the manufacturer was notified. | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 90000 | 1 | 06/02/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated at low speeds, the abs activated causing a longer stopping distance. there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 09/15/2006 | 115000 | 100 | 11/01/2000 |
| The antilock brakes flutter at low speeds. 5-10mph. i called gm and they told me there was no recall for this problem on the 1999 tahoe vehicle even though the same problem exists on the silverado's, & suburbans. | |||
| 10/13/2006 | 125896 | 30 | 04/06/2005 |
| My 1999 chevy tahoe 4x4 starting having the abs system act up starting a couple of days ago. i called chevy about a recall that is on the website for 99 tahoe and they said that my vin number was not in the effected range of 99's. the problem is that at low speeds around 5-8 mph the abs system kicks on and i can't stop the truck almost getting into many accidents with it. this is a big safety problem now and they wont fix it. now i need the truck fixed and its doing the same thing the recall states its doing. its says there was a problem with the wheel sensors. please help me with this since they won't. this truck is very dangerous to drive now that there is snow and i don't think i should have to pay for something like this. please help thanks for your time. *nm | |||
| 08/18/2006 | 118000 | 100 | 08/15/1999 |
| Abs activating constantly at low speed - precise symptoms of nhtsa recall 05v379000 - chevy indicates 1999 tahoes not covered, only 2000-2002. *jb | |||
| 07/27/2006 | 89000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the abs engages and the vehicle will not stop. there is a nhtsa recall #05v379000 concerning the antilock brakes. the vin was not included in the recall. | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 125000 | 1000 | 06/15/2001 |
| Constant activation of abs brakes due to corrosion between the front hub/bearing assembly and/or the speed sensor being defective. this issue is being addressed by gm on some vehicles but they won't fix mine because they say it's not in the vin number range. the problem is very real and very dangerous. it started almost 12 months ago, and i was told to wait for the state of wisconsin to be added to the recall list, they have added wisconsin but have selected certain vin numbers only that the bulletin applies to. *nm | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 75000 | 100 | 02/02/2000 |
| Unwanted antilock brake system activation at around 7 mph. took car to dealer, they said this vehicle was not part of the campaign and that i would have to pay for the repair. the vehicle has not been fixed yet. *nm | |||
| 05/31/2006 | 118000 | 1 | 12/18/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the ant-ilock brakes are engaging at low speeds of 0-5 mph. there is an nhtsa recall, #05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. the vin was not included in the recall. updated 06/16/06. *jb | |||
| 05/17/2006 | 168000 | 1 | 02/13/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure there was an increase in stopping distance. this occurred at low speeds on normal roads without warning. the dealer determined the wheel speed sensors needed to be replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic antilock. the vin was not included in the recall. | |||
| 04/04/2006 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph and below the abs engaged. as a result, the stopping distance was increased. there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, concerning the abs. the vehicle was not included because of the vin; however, the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. | |||
| 03/27/2006 | 83000 | 1 | 01/10/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 5mph or less, there was an increased stopping distance and the abs engaged on dry pavement. although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. 08/29/06 as of 8-21-06 problem still exists. 08/29/06 intermittently the anti-lock brakes come on at speeds of under 5 mph causing numerous close calls at signals in heavy traffic. basil chevrolet contacted. *tt | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 70042 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs activated at speeds below 10 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and both front abs sensors were replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 88555 | 4 | 01/03/2002 |
| Vehicle goes into abs mode at slow speed stop. on dry driveway almost ran into my own door. took the vehicle to the chevrolet dealer and brake system was inspected. found it necessary to replace both front speed sensors. also had to replace 1 broken caliper bolt as necessary. total cost $697.47. recall was issued for 1.35 million trucks and suvs for brake sensors. our truck being a 1999 tahoe was not covered. all other chevy trucks were. *jb | |||
| 12/15/2004 | 74000 | 9999 | 12/15/2004 |
| Gm issued a recall #05068 on over 800,000 trucks & suvs involving improper abs activation at low/slow speeds. (nhtsa campaign id #05v379000). i took my 1999 chev tahoe to the dealer today for the repair, and was told this recall did not effect my vehicle, that it did not include my vin #. the service person said he did observe the fact that my vehicle indeed has the problem, but they cannot fix it per gm's guidelines. i do not understand how - if it is evident the vehicle has the unsafe equipment/actions that warrant the recall, how can it be excluded from the recall? as of this date, i do not have an auto accident and/or personal injury on record due to the fact that i have learned to adjust my driving to avoid the obvious fact that, yes, i would have one or two rear-end accidents a week if i did not. this vehicle was purchased by me dec 2004 and was a problem from the beginning. we did not immediately have the money to pay to have it fixed. my husband was checking to see if the wiper system had been recalled for some reason as they rarely work, when he discovered the brake problem was being investigated. so we have waited this process out, only to discover it does not include our tahoe. as a matter of fact, when he printed the recall information out on 9/29/05, it listed the 1999 tahoes, but now as of today, it has been changed to 2000 and newer. how can that be when my vehicle has the problem? *jb | |||
| 02/27/2006 | 138000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated at speeds below 10 mph, the abs activates. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 01/16/2006 | 49000 | 1 | 08/07/1999 |
| 1999 chevrolet tahoe with 49,000 miles anti lock brakes sensors activating at speeds under 10 mph. took to dealer for repair at our expense, we were told this vehicle was not part of a recall. gm is now trying to offer us 25% of our cost. this is not acceptable since this is a safety issue. my wife almost drove through the garage door one day. (incident date is being listed as date of repair, the vehicle had many incidents were the sensors failed. *nm | |||
| 02/14/2006 | 83249 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the antilock brakes engaged at 10 mph. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 02/02/2006 | 102780 | 5 | 03/25/2000 |
| Within the past 2 weeks, my 1999 chevy tahoe began experiencing a problem with the abs brakes. when slowing down and performing normal braking prior to coming to a stop, the abs kicks in at very low speed (<5mph) and the brakes essentially fail. i contacted my dealer about this problem and they said the 1999 tahoe (old style) is not covered under a recall. *nm | |||
| 02/10/2006 | 91400 | 1 | 09/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 5mph, the abs engaged and the vehicle did not stop. the vehicle ran through the end of a garage door. the vehicle received minor damage; however the total amount of property damage has not been assessed by the insurance company. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or independent repair shop. the contact removed the fuse to the abs and drives without the abs. | |||
| 11/04/2004 | 107660 | 2 | 04/01/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph slowing down to a stop, the antilock brakes engaged without warning. this occurred on a normal road during normal braking. the dealership and manufacturer were notified however no repairs were made. updated 3/17/2006 - the consumer's vehicle was not included int he abs recall. the consumer heard a squeaking noise in the driveline. the dealer replaced the rear universal joint in the driveshaft. *nm | |||
| 02/13/2006 | 115000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was an increased stopping distance at a speed of 15 mph or less. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was seen by a dealer. the dealer replaced the brake shoes and the cylinders, but the problem persisted. the service department suggested replacing the entire antilock brake system, but no further repairs were made. updated 3/3/2006 - *nm | |||
| 08/10/2005 | 53159 | 1 | 05/10/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs activates at low speeds of 3 to 5 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. upon inspection both wheel speed sensors were corroded due to salt on the highway. there is a nhtsa recall, 05v379000 regarding the anti lock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the consumer stated the abs warning light never illuminated. updated 03/03/06. *jb | |||
| 01/15/2006 | 113296 | 1 | 11/26/2002 |
| On 1/27/06 i took my vehicle to a certified mechanic for a problem with my abs. he informed me that there was a problem with corrosion on the sensors causing the abs to activate at slow speed. he disassembled, cleaned and reassembled the sensor for a cost of $148.00. i drove it again and the same problem occurred. i looked to see if there was information about the problem. i found a recall nhtsa # 05v379000 gm campaign # 05068. i took the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer today for a diagnosis and was told i needed a hub assembly which would cost $350.00 labor $180.00 and that my vin number was not included in the recall. as of today 1.4 million trucks and suv's are recalled with the same problem. i called gm customer service and was told that because i did not buy the vehicle new and did not have it continually serviced at the dealer there was nothing that they could do. i don't understand how they can pick and choose vehicles to be covered by this recall. my vehicle falls into the category of every stipulation except for the vin number. *jb | |||
| 11/15/2005 | 140000 | 50 | 09/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs would not work at low speeds. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 11/02/2005 | 155157 | 20 | 09/12/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs was engaging at 10mph with increased the stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to the local service dealer for repair and cleaning of the wheel speed sensor. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the abs. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 03/22/06. | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 122000 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs activated at low speeds and there was an increased stopping distance. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. *nm | |||
| 01/17/2006 | 105000 | 1 | 10/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the consumer stated the abs activated at low speed and there was an increased stopping distance. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. the consumer experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall; however, the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| 12/14/2005 | 106000 | 2 | 06/10/2003 |
| I brought my 1999 chevrolet tahoe to alexandria buick-pontiac-gmc in alexandria, virginia on december 14, 2005 because the abs light kept coming on in the dashboard. mechanic diagnosis was speed sensors were missing. he replaced the hub assemblies and speed sensors. total repair was $1064.54. i then found out that a recall on the problem i had just repaired was going on in the rust belt states and canada. the recall was for the whole northeast part of the country down to and including washington dc. i work in washington and live about 5 miles from the city. i wrote the gm claims department with copies of every receipt and a copy of the recall letter. they contacted me and told me the repair was indeed one included within the recall, but they were denying the claim because i live in virginia and the recall is only valid in salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. i want the recall to be opened back up and to include additional states. i spend every single day in washington, what makes my claim any different from the person that lives 5 miles away from me, but happens to live across the state border? what is different from someone who lives in washington and works in virginia? since my home address was virginia, my claim was denied. the recall campaign # is 05v379000. *nm the engine light illuminated, the serpentine belt was repalced. the water pump was leaking abd the pinion seal was replaced. updated 02/09/06. *jb | |||
| 08/30/2005 | 1 | ||
| There has been a recall issued for 2000-2002 tahoe for front wheel speed sensor corrosion (product safety recall 05068) from gm. this should have also included the 1999 tahoe. this abs issue is currently happening to my tahoe. its been occurring since the middle of 2005. i heard of the upcoming safety recall back in august 2005. but when i took my 1999 tahoe to the dealership, they stated my vin# was not on the list for recalls. when i looked deeper into this recall, it only includes 2000-2002 tahoe. i know of this happening on another 1999 tahoe sport. it would be nice to have gm expand the recall coverage to include all 1999 tahoe. *jb | |||
| 02/03/2005 | 69900 | 50 | 02/19/1998 |
| Anti-lock brakes activate at low speed as noted in campaign id 05v379000 of nhtsa. i was told my vehicle was not included in the recall and i am wondering why it isn't. *jb | |||
| 01/09/2006 | 80000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact complained about increased stopping distance and inappropriate activation of the abs brakes at low speeds which resulted in the vehicle striking a garage door with minor damage to the vehicle. there was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the abs brakes. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it was not included in the recall due to the vin. there were no injuries, and police report was required. the dealer repaired the vehicle as instructed in the recall. *ak updated 01/25/06. *jb | |||
| 01/09/2006 | 107000 | 90 | 05/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs brakes pulsated at low speeds, and it felt as if the vehicle was on ice. there was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for an oil change and it was determined that this was the same problem as in the recall. *ak updated 2/7/2006 - *nm | |||
| 11/03/2004 | 90000 | 1 | 09/24/2003 |
| Chevrolet has recalled 1999 tahoes for abs sensor failure due to corrosion. i didn't receive a recall notice, so i called chev. at 1-800-630-2438. their representative told me that my vehicle's identification number did not fall within the breakpoint, so my vehicle isn't covered in the recall, despite the fact that i had to have the abs sensors replaced in nov, 2004 at a cost of $741. the rep. couldn't explain why my vehicle didn't fall within the so-called breakpoint. my vehicle's ident. # is 1gnek13r4xj321406. the vehicle has always been used in maine, which is one of the salt belt states. *jb | |||
| 01/06/2006 | 76000 | 1 | 02/01/2005 |
| Dad*: the contact stated the vehicle has increased stopping distance, and the antilock brakes activated at low speeds. the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. antilock brakes failed. the vehicle has increased stopping distance,activated at low speeds. there was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included in the recall due to the vin. *ak | |||
| 12/31/2005 | 28000 | 3 | 04/06/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving the abs activated, causing the contact' to lose control of the vehicle. the contact applied pressure to the brakes twice before the vehicle stopped. after the first incident there was extended stopping distance at low speeds. the dealership determined there was corrosion on the abs sensors. the abs sensors were cleaned in december of 2004. the abs problem recurred, and outdoor temperatures decreased. *ak the serpentine belt was replaced. updated 01/19/06. *jb | |||
| 05/15/2005 | 28600 | 75 | 04/23/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall, campaign 05v379000 regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. on this vehicle the abs engaged at low speeds of 10 mph or less.*ak updated 1/19/2006 - *nm | |||
| 12/22/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt*: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign #05v379000 concerning the antilock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the vin. *ak | |||
| 11/30/2005 | 1 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall campaign #05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it was not included in the recall due to vin and the model year. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall before it was sold, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense and wanted reimbursement. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 5900 | 1 | |
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign #05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the vin and the model of the vehicle. *ak updated 01/04/06. *jb | |||
| 11/25/2005 | 1 | 11/01/2003 | |
| Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to v and model year.*ak | |||
| 11/12/2005 | 85000 | 100 | 08/15/2004 |
| The recall that chevy has for the antilock brakes only goes back to 2000. mine had the same issue and i had to replace the entire hub assembly on each side because it got so bad that they were activating all the time. i do not have the parts, but i got it repaired at a service garage and have the receipt. *nm | |||
| 12/06/2005 | 90021 | 1 | 08/21/2004 |
| I was in an accident today. the reason for the accident is that my anti-lock brakes engaged at less than 15 mph therefore not allowing me to stop in time. the brake actually felt as if they were not working at all. i was informed that newer models were included in a recall in the salt belt, but not in mn. what can we do to fix the problem? it happened in mn and in a 1999 tahoe. thanks, joan godfrey. *nm | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 1 | 04/15/2003 | |
| Dt: the contact complained about an anti lock brake system problem. there was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000. the anti lock brake system activated at low speeds, less than 5 mph. the dealership and the manufacturer have been contacted. they told the contact that this vehicle was not included in the recall, and since this vehicle was not regularly serviced at the dealership, they will not consider assisting him. the repairs have been made to the vehicle at contact's expense. *ak | |||
| 10/14/2005 | 162000 | 1 | 09/18/1998 |
| 1999 chevrolet tahoe - unwanted anitlock brake system (abs) activation gm failure to resolve/recall defective 1999 chevrolet tahoe. gm campaign 05068 nhtsa 05v-379000 in a letter dated august 29, 2005 to ronald medford (nhtsa), gm reports a problem with the abs sensors on vehicles including the 1999 chevrolet tahoe. on the same date, nhtsa acknowledges receipt and confirms 1999 chevrolet tahoe to be part of this recall and for release to the public. on august 30, 2005, gm notifies dealers of upcoming safety recall 05068 to include 1999 chevrolet tahoe. on september 23, 2005 gm sends product safety recall notes to dealers omitting 1999 chevrolet tahoe and other models and states customer notifications to begin october 14, 2005. on october 04, 2005 gm revises form 573 removing 1999 chevrolet tahoe and others. there is no indication that nhtsa has acknowledged the removal of this model year, nor if this would still satisfy pe05-020 / gm679 1999 chevrolet tahoe should be included in this safety recall as originally identified by gm and acknowledged by nhtsa. *nm | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin and model year. the vehicle has not been repaired due to excessive cost. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the contact stated the abs brakes activated at low speeds. the mechanic said there was a problem with the abs. repairs have not been done at this time. the contact found nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. however, this recall covered only the 2000-2002 models. when she contacted the manufacturer, they said this vehicle's year was not included. in the recall. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - *nm | |||
| 05/30/2003 | 100000 | 200 | 05/14/2003 |
| Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign id 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. this vehicle manifests the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to vin. no repairs have been made at this time.*ak | |||
| 11/03/2005 | 3 | 11/20/2003 | |
| I have a 1999 chevy tahoe. there have been a few instances when i have applied the brakes at low speeds; the brakes lock causing the truck to skip and skid. this is terrifying, as i do not know when the truck will stop. sometimes the skip and skid will go for 10-15 feet before finally stopping. twice i have almost hit another vehicle. a third time i had to drive off the road to avoid a collision because the truck would not stop. there is a current recall issued by nhtsa #05v379000 but does not extend to california. i reside in northern california. this vehicle is used in the snow/sleet/rain. the condition (summary of recall) is in occurring in my vehicle here in northern california and should be considered in the recall. this is a very dangerous occurrence with the brakes that could result in a motor vehicle accident. *jb | |||
| 11/18/2005 | 52000 | 1 | 04/01/2004 |
| Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the model year of vehicle. the vehicle has been partially repaired at contact's expense. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 106000 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning the service brakes, hydraulic: anti lock. this vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the vin. he has not repaired the vehicle at this time. *ak | |||
| 05/06/2005 | 78371 | 1 | 05/17/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated abs brakes failed. he applied the brakes while pulling into a parking lot and the vehicle kept going. he managed to avoid the vehicle parked in the space in front of him. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer , and they replaced the abs sensor, which rusted. the vehicle was operating normally now. the manufacturer was contacted. they offered no free remedy. the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning the hydraulic antilock brakes. *ak updated 12/7/2005. *nm | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Dt: the contact stated this vehicle was having the same problem as mentioned recall 05v379000, butt his vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. this occurred for approximately one year. the brakes continually pulsated whether the vehicle was moving or parked. the vehicle has been to the dealership twice for brake failure. the last time they found that both abs hubs were bad. due to the expense no repairs were performed. *ak udated 12/27/05. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 1300 | 03/20/2004 | |
| In reference to the current investigation of gm trucks and suvs for brake problems at low speed. as i slow down or have to stop on clear/dry roadways, i have been fortunate not to smash into the vehicle in front of me or to cause an accident by going past the stop sign. i have had this problem with my 1999 chevy tahoe since december, 2004 and it's getting worse. it used to happen just once in awhile, now it happens 99% of the time when i slow down or need to stop(at a speed of under 10). i'm having to double pump the brakes and still pray it will stop in time. most repair places want to replace the hubs for a very high price of $500 per wheel or more. i am a michigan resident living in a salt belt state and i'm not understanding why the 1999 year chevy tahoe isn't covered under the recall for repairing the anti-lock brakes. i would like to challenge the national highway traffic safety department to drive my vehicle and then determine if it shouldn't be covered. *nm | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 111995 | 1 | 10/01/2001 |
| Dt: the contact stated the vehicle experiences extended stopping distances. the problem was intermittent at first and has continually gotten worse. she replaced the entire braking system , trying to correct the problem, and discovered a recall recall 05v379000 for a different year. the dealership replaced the abs sensors due to corrosion. *ak 11/29/2005 - *nm | |||
| 01/13/2004 | 35951 | 1 | |
| Dt: the consumer stated in january 2004 when applying the brakes they almost went to the floor and they made a rattling sound. on 01-27-2005 he had the front wheel sensors replaced because they were deformed due to the accumulation of rust on them. the consumer contacted gm and they told him that there was no recall on this vehicle. *ak (12/08/05) the consumer requested reimbursement for the repair. the vehicle also experienced near misses due to the brakes going all the way to the floor because of corrosion under the wheel sensors. *sc updated 11/29/2005. the consumer requests reimbursement because the vehicle has such low mileage. *nm | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 60000 | 1 | 12/31/1998 |
| Dt: the consumer stated that the vehicle was having the same problems as recall campaign # 05v379000. the consumer contacted gm but found that his vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin number. the problem started approximately 18 months ago. there had been no repairs made at this time. *ak (12/08/05) when braking at low speeds, the anti-lock brakes would activate and the vehicle would require more distance to stop causing several near missed accidents. *sc | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 79000 | 100 | 12/01/2003 |
| Dt: the contact complained about abs problem. nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning abs brakes was issued. the contact's vehicle experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall however, this vehicle was not included. in the recall due to vin. no repairs have been made at this time. *ak | |||
| 11/02/2005 | 94600 | 1 | |
| I have 1999 chev tahoe that appears to be covered by nhtsa campaign # 05v-379. i spoke to chevy customer service and was told that even though i was experiencing abs braking problems, mt car was not included in the recall. the vin is 1gnek13r2xj495328. *jb | |||
| 09/30/2005 | 53000 | 1 | 04/01/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated when applying the brakes the abs will activate at speeds higher than 3 mph, but less than 10 mph. there was pulsation in the brake pedal when the brakes were applied. there were no warning lights indicating a problem with the abs. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the problem. he believed it was the same problem as indicated in the recall for the abs system.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 36000 | 2 | 09/01/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was a problem with the abs sensors. the abs was activating at low speeds. she took the vehicle to dealer for repairs. they replaced the abs sensors. also, the rotors and hubs were replaced, allowing them to access the sensors. the problem occurred again in october 2005. she was having the problem diagnosed today. *ak | |||
| 10/18/2005 | 1 | 06/05/2003 | |
| Continual activation of abs when coming to a stop; also activates while drive my 1999 chevy tahoe; this has been happening for months. *nm | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 78500 | 300 | 06/12/2003 |
| 1999 chevrolet tahoe (vin 1gnek13rxxj442716) has been experiencing increasingly severe brake shudder and activation of abs system at low speeds for the past 6 weeks. happens nearly every time i come to a slow stop and has caused dozens of near miss crashes in city traffic. brought vehicle into dealership on october 14, 2005 and was informed that item was a corrosion problem and part of a recall. gmc was contacted directly and informed me (and the dealership) that my vehicle vin was not part of the august 2005 recall notice and that problem was my own problem. inspection of brakes by local dealership confirmed that defect was consistent with other recall items and involved a component that was actually operating defectively (as opposed to preventative replacement of the part). recall should be re-examined and expanded. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 37000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. when pressing the brakes at low speeds the vehicle will not stop, it will go on for a couple of feet until it stops. the dealer gave the contact an estimate of $4000 to replace brakes. this began to occur at 37,000 miles after the warranty expired. the contact has been having this problem for almost two years, and has 56,000 miles on the vehicle now. he feels that this is a manufacturer defect, and he does not want to replace it at his expense. he is filing this complaint in reference to the nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000. *ak (11/09/05) there were times where the vehicle would almost rear-end another vehicle in front of his. *sc | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 75000 | 365 | 09/10/2001 |
| Newspaper says gm recalls 800,000 pickups, suv's but when i call gm about my 1999 chevy tahoe brakes letting off at 4 mph ( the abs sensors kick in) i am told my vehicle is not in the recall. *nm | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 144000 | 10 | 12/02/1999 |
| My 1999 chevy tahoe ls 4 door, 4 wd wagon is having increased stopping distance due to the abs engaging when they shouldn't. this has caused 1 accident (minor) and 2 near misses. there is a recall for this problem for this model but the dealer said there was no recall. gm customer service acknowledged the recall but said it somehow did not cover my vehicle. *nm | |||
| 10/03/2005 | 51000 | 1 | 03/26/1999 |
| Dt: contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while applying the brakes as he was entering the garage the brakes would not work. the pedal went almost to the floor but would not stop the vehicle so he put the vehicle into park. he did not have time to apply the emergency brake. there were no warnings indicating that there was a problem with the brakes. thiswas the first time that there have been problems with the brakes. recall 05v379000 for the 2000-2002 models was issued, but not on the 1999 model. the dealership and the manufacturer said that this vehicle was not included in the recall. the contact stated that there was a recall for the 1999 chevrolet tahoe, and this vehicle was identical to the 1999 chevrolet tahoe.*ak | |||
| 07/16/2005 | 38000 | 1 | 08/18/1999 |
| Anti-lock brakes on 1999 chevrolet tahoe have failed causing braking problems when coming to a stop. gm did not include the 1999 year tahoe in their recall leaving the cost of repair up to me. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 68000 | 40 | 12/01/2003 |
| Dt: the consumer complained about an abs brake problem. the problem first started in april 2005. the brakes catch at low speeds. it has happened around 40-50 times. nhtsa recall 05v379000 and gm recall number 05068 was issued. when the consumer contacted the manufacturer, they said that the consumer's state of residence and vin were not included in the recall. there have been no accidents as of yet. *ak 11/15/2005 *jb | |||
| 09/28/2005 | 149800 | 24 | 12/12/2002 |
| Anti-lock brakes activate at light pedal and very low speeds. extends stopping distance. *nm | |||
| 10/03/2005 | 3 | 12/20/1998 | |
| Original owner of 1999 tahoe. since purchase, i have felt that the truck was not stopping well, even at low speeds. i returned to dealer and they continued to say nothing was wrong. since that time, i have had four different dealers in three states and two private mechanics look at it. all have said it performs as intended. the brakes were worked on seven times that i have records for. at 17k miles, 32k miles, rear brakes were cleaned and adjusted. at 36k, front rotors were resurfaced, rear brakes cleaned/adjusted. at 47k, front rotors were replaced and rear drums were turned. replaced pads. rears adjusted at 59k. at 72k, replaced front brakes and machined rotors. cleaned/adjusted rears. this continues on every 20k miles or so and still the truck does not stop under normal conditions even at low speeds. the rear brake adjustments only last about two weeks, then back to the same thing. luckily, i have not had an accident yet but have had to pull to the side to avoid hitting car in front of me. *nm | |||
| 10/03/2005 | 3 | 12/20/1998 | |
| Brake failure. *nm | |||
| 09/16/2005 | 95386 | 1 | 08/03/2001 |
| Dt: on september 16, 2005 noticed at low speeds the abs system activated. have contacted the dealer, and there was recall 05068, but this vehicle was not included. the abs system activated no matter what the road conditions were. could hear and feel abs system activate, and the vehicle continued to roll. had to increase stopping distance in order to get the vehicle to stop. there was no for warning when this happened. *ak | |||
| 09/09/2005 | 12 | 06/21/2005 | |
| Dt: the consumer complained about an abs brake problem. when coming to a slow stop the brakes will grab. took vehicle to dealer, they said that there was a problem with it, but this vehicle was not included under recall 05068. started noticing this on september 9, 2005. this problem became worse when it was raining. therewas no for warning, the light did not come on, and there was no noise. *ak | |||
| 09/19/2005 | 78744 | 1 | 04/23/2005 |
| Dt: the brakes had many repairs. had them readjusted, bled, and replaced the brake pads. the problem happened multiple times, the most recent was on september 19, 2005. there have been no accidents as of yet. the brakes were not holding, and they went all the way to the floor. when consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs they tell her that nothing was wrong. nhtsa recall 05v379000 was issued. but when the consumer contacted the manufacturer they told her that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 04/06/2004 | 89131 | 15 | 05/07/1998 |
| Recall #05v379000 4/6/04 antilock brakes kicked in when going 5 mph trying to stop,there was rust built up on sensor, this was cleaned 6/17/04 new brakes needed to be installed. *nm | |||
| 09/02/2005 | 90100 | 1 | 04/01/2002 |
| Dt: the caller was not aware of a problem with vehicle but insisted was denied recall 05v379000 concerning abs brakes because vehicle was registered in colorado and not in new york and pennsylvania. this was told to him by the manufacturer. *ak updated 11/30/2005 - *nm | |||
| 05/30/2005 | 100000 | 300 | 12/20/2002 |
| Dt: while driving at 45 mph and under the brakes failed to engage properly. the car will not stop properly. the consumer has to pump on the brakes to stop-sometimes this did not work. the vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer, and they said there was a problem with the abs brakes. no repairs or corrections were made. at one incident the consumer was towing a horse trailer at 45 mph. when brake pressure was applied, there were no brakes, a complete failure, causing the horse trailer to jackknife. the brakes failed and engaged and failed and engaged as reported by the consumer. this resulted in the trailer damaging the vehicle, trailer, and injury to the horses. there have been no repairs or corrections made to the abs system at this time. *ak | |||
| 08/02/2005 | 84000 | 50 | 02/01/2004 |
| Dt: beginning in july, the consumer had a problem with the brakes during low speed brake applications. when approaching a stop sign, the brakes would grab. the brake pedal would fluctuate. there was a feeling like being on ice. the problem happened about 85-90 percent of the time. the problem became worse with time. the consumer checked on the recall 05v379000. his vehicle identification number was not included according to the dealer. they stated that the owner has the old wheel speed sensors and those were not affected by the recall. the consumer would like to alert nhtsa that his vehicle still has the exact problem listed in the recall. the consumer has not repaired it yet. the consumer has almost rear ended a car due to the abs activation and extended stopping distance. *jb update 1/11/2006 - *nm | |||
| 08/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| The abs brakes seems to activate all the time while driving at low speeds when i press down on the brakes to come to a stop. *nm | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 1 | 02/19/2000 | |
| I am the original owner of a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. i have been having trouble with the brakes since 2001. i have had them replaced twice since my mileage on the vehicle is over 70,000. my problem is that they still don't feel right....i've mentioned this to both a gm dealer and private auto garage and they can find nothing wrong. i feel that the abs recall just announced will fix my problem. i looked at the list of states at www.kyw.com and noticed that delaware is not listed. how can i be a part of this recall so that i don't become an accident statistic? i phoned gm and they don't have any information in their computers about this recall yet. i was informed that you it is still in the works. *nm | |||
| 08/18/2005 | 135220 | 1 | |
| Dt: the consumer believes his vehicle should be included in recall#05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. this vehicle was having the same problem with abs as stated in the recall. the consumer was told by the dealer and manufacturer that his vehicle was not included in the recall because the state in which the vehicle was located was not considered the salt belt. *ak *nm | |||
| 08/31/2005 | 102000 | 100 | |
| Experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation and increased stopping distances during low speed brake applications. we have filed a previous complaint for nhtsa campaign id 05v379000 which prompted gm to recall some of the vehicles affected by this problem. vehicles in our state of wisconsin were not included in this recall. when asking for the number of failures, i entered 100, but it happens everyday at just about every attempt we make at stopping the vehicle. *nm | |||
| 08/31/2005 | 114000 | 5 | 04/01/2001 |
| I am writing ref nhtsa campaign id - 05v379000 i have experienced this symptom several times and always thought it was something i had done wrong. my complaint is that my state is not included in the recall and i can assure you that maryland uses a tremendous amount of salt in the winter. i can't remember the last time it occurred but am putting in today's date to finish the form. *jb | |||
| 08/10/2005 | 92000 | 1 | 08/04/2005 |
| (1) braking on dry ground (2) abs engages at speeds below 5 mph, brake distance is increase unexpectedly (3) no repair yet, dealer says entire brake assembly needs to be exchanged. *jb | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 88000 | 10/01/2004 | |
| In an unloaded (normal) condition. the brakes are very ineffective. almost to the point of not being useful. i've had them looked at by both a dealer and midas and they both said everything seems fine. the lack of sufficient braking power has made me come very close to causing an acident on multiple occasions. i have been told by more than one people that this is the norm for this series of chevy. i consider this a very hazardous item and i would be selling the vehicle if my finances allowed at this time. the truck is a 99 model and i bought it used in 04. | |||
| 05/03/2005 | 2 | ||
| 1999 chevrolet tahoe experiencing problems with the brake equipment.*mr the abs activated at low speeds and while on dry pavement which reduced the braking effect and increased stopping distance. the abs light now remains on while the vehicle is in motion. the dealer suggested that the abs module be replaced after the first attempt to clean the corrosion on the electrical connector did not work. *jb | |||
| 11/16/2004 | 64000 | 11/25/1998 | |
| Abs activates at speeds under 10mph whether applying the brakes or not. there is increased stopping distance. the pedal goes to the floor. has almost caused accident on more than one occasion. | |||
| 05/24/2005 | 105000 | 1 | 11/02/2001 |
| Dt: a low speeds on snow or loose gravel the abs will not let vehicle stop at reasonable distances.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 69000 | 2 | 11/01/2002 |
| The abs activated when braking increasing the vehicle's stopping distance. the abs brakes made noise when they were activated and now it activates on dry payment. *nm in cold weather, the abs brakes would activate on the very first stop in the morning. the front brake pads were wearing uneven from left to right. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/20/2005 | 67000 | 1 | 06/21/1998 |
| Occasionally while braking on dry and clear pavement my 1999 chevy tahoe will appear to activate the abs system. this occurs at low speed and extends the stopping distance of the vehicle. first observed about january 2005. *sc *jb | |||
| 02/17/2005 | 97000 | 15 | 08/01/2000 |
| Dt: the vehicle abs engaged at low speeds and he truck would not stop. two wheel sensors were the cause of the problem. *nm | |||
| 05/04/2005 | 90000 | 100 | 09/06/2002 |
| My 1999 chevy tahoe has a condition where if the brakes are applied while the vehicle is traveling at a speed greater than 3.7 mph but less than 10 mph, i get unwanted anti-lock brake system (abs) activation. no accidents have been cause by this yet, but it has been very close many times. | |||
| 04/30/2005 | 1 | 05/01/2003 | |
| Contact states: poor brake performance on 1999 chevrolet, tahoe. the anti lock brake system wasn't working . *ak | |||
| 02/14/2005 | 10 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Abs intermidently working at slow speeds. mechanic thought cleaning off the abs sensors would help. instead mechanic had to replace pads, rotors,calipers and slides and wheel cylinder. my 1999 tahoe only had 65,890 miles on 2/14/05 when repairs were performed. cost $785.00 and is well documented. mechanic is gm certified and was surprised at the amount of repairs needed. | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 70000 | 50 | |
| About 2 months ago the anti-lock brakes on my tahoe started activating as i was slowing down or stopping on clear/dry roadways. it took longer to stop, and the first few times it happened i was fortunate enough to stop without smashing into the car in front of me, or that there was no car in the intersection when i went past the stop sign a few feet. i was told by a mechanic friend that it was caused by a dirty or defective abs sensor. he also told me that gm does not sell the sensor seperately and you have to buy the entire wheel hub, which costs around $500 per wheel. i have not had it repaired yet due to the cost. i simply allow myself more time to stop. i was told that i could disable the anti-lock brakes. i am hesitant to do that because i feel i have better control with the anti-lock brakes than conventional brakes with the weather in the area where i live. | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 80000 | 3 | 10/15/2001 |
| Chevy tahoe 1999, we have owned this vehicle for four years and put 40,000 + miles on it, it now has 102,000 miles. in that time frame we have had to replace the front roters and pads four times. in january of 2002 i had an accident at slow speed in slushy road conditions where the vehicle did not stop over a travel distance of 100'+/- it was blamed on driver error and poor road conditions, since that time we had a complete failure of the front brakes with no accident and fortunately no injury. a third incident resulted in no property damage or accident. | |||
| 09/16/2003 | 95000 | 5 | 04/20/1998 |
| My anti locking brakes seem to be engaging when i break at slow speeds. i had an accident in slow traffic when i pressed on the breaks, but the vehicle did not stop. this happened to me twice on the way to work this morning, almost causing another wreck...that is why i am writing today. it doesn't do it all the time, just sometimes. i didn't realize what the problem was until i began doing research.*ak | |||
| 04/09/2004 | 95000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 |
| While driving 35 mph and depressing the brakes the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not slow down. the vehicle ran through a traffic light and was broadsided by another vehicle. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. *ak the brakes were check 9 day prior to this accident. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2001 | |||
| Abs system is the problem, it activates on dry pavement, not stopping in time. dt | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2098 | |
| The anti-lock brakes come on intermitently when comming to a slow controlled stop in any weather condition. i pulled the fuse the controls the abs system to prevent this from happening because i figure it is a costly repair and isn't under waranty any longer. yesterday i read in the cleveland plain dealer driving section about other motorist having this same problem on 1998 chevy trucks. i thought that sounds like my problem. the article suggested that we contact you because no one including the dealer has been able to diganose this problem. they suggested a failure of an inclement weather sensor. i am concened because i know this is a heavy vehicle and abs allows you to control a vehcile better in an emergency situation. i can provide the vin if you need it i just don't have it right now at work.*ak | |||
| 12/23/1999 | |||
| When brakes were applied at 35 mph in a sudden stop they grabbed and then released, causing vehicle to rearended another vehicle. *ak | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| *akanti lock braking has caused 2 accidents, twice rearending other motorists. truck has brand new brakes rotors & drums at the time. | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| Brakes do not work properly. stopping distance has increased since consumer purchased vehicle. had contacted dealer, and the dealer replaced some parts dealing with brakes, but problem still occurs.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Rotors had to be replaced three times since date of purchase of vehicle. brakes also would lock up while consumer was driving.*ak | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Truck was taken in repeatedly for brakes, transmission, air conditioner and headlights prior to warranty expiration and was told they could not duplicate the problem or it was under chev specs or we were experiencing anti-lock brakes. water pump began leaking and had to be replaced 2200 miles outside of warranty. entire brake system, lines-calipers, everything had to be replaced because foreign fluid corroded the system. no one has touched the brakes but the dealer. we repeatedly complained about the brakes taking too long to stop the vehicle, having a spongy feel and absolutely no confidence that they would stop in an emergency situation. overall, the brakes just did not feel safe and we reported this when the vehicle was still under warranty. intake manifold is leaking and needs to be replaced. battery exploded and leaked battery acid everywhere damaging other engine parts. transmission is in need of an overhaul/replacement either as a direct result of the battery exploding or mere coincidence considering we have always complained that something was wrong with the transmission and you could push the truck while in park a full foot. the air conditioner has always leaked after driving approx. 2 hr as well as the driver's side high beam headlight always has water in it. detailed complaints have been filed with the attorney generals of az and fl, as well as copies sent to the dealer, manufacturer and leasing company involved. chevrolet should be ashamed of the shoddy product that rolled off their assembly line and the manner in which they conduct business surrounding consumer complaints generated as a direct result from poor workmanship at one of their factories. there is a long list of cosmetic defects as well. for instance, the custom leather seats that we paid extra for are wearing holes in them; the driver's side door handle is cracked, drink holders are rusting, and the list goes on and on. | |||
| 12/31/1999 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| At any speed, brakes only work if pedal is pushed to floor, need lots of stopping time. dealer said that was the way tahoe's work. finally replaced them somewhere else. they used an upgrade that they said tahoes have for the 2000 year. also both back drums cracked.*ak | |||
| 06/23/1999 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| When you hit the brakes, they don't seem to stop quick enough. i hit my brakes on the highway to evoid an accident, they first locked up, then let go, i had to pull to the shooulder to evoid hitting another car. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| When abs brakes engage, there is a screeching or loud moaning noise, and abs fails to bring vehicle to a stop. consumer has not taken vehicle to repair shop to be examined. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| 04/27/2001 | 1 | ||
| Could not stop almost wrecked! replacement cost almost $500. very dangerous!!!. no safety defect mentioned. *ak | |||
| While depressing bbrake pedal vehicle continued to travel without any indication that pedal was at floorboard. please provide further information*ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 2 | ||
| Abs will work intermittently when applying brakes. pedal goes hard, then brakes will work. once abs failed completely. *ak abs failed again going through a 4 way stop, luckily there was no traffic at the time. *slc | |||
| 2 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Brakes required replacement at 10,000 which was one year ago and are now being replaced again at 21,000. when contacting manufacturer, they reported normal usage, which is obsurd.*ak | |||
| When brakes are applied vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not bben able to duplicate or correct problem. *ak | |||
| 06/06/1999 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| Had to stop quickly. brake pedal went to the floor without even getting close to squeeling the tires at all. was able to stop, but not very quickly. brakes smelled following the stop. asked the delear about the problem and got no good explaination. still having problems with weak brakes!*ak | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Was braking vehicle & the steering wheel was shaking. made controlling of vehicle hard. took to dealer & informed by mechanic that brake rotors were causing the shaking problem. mechanic took the brake rotors off & informed owner they were made of tin. rotors were replaced with a different type.*ak front and back brakes failed twice. *yh | |||
| 07/08/2000 | |||
| Consumer was backing out of driveway, and brakes had to be pumped to stop a little. there was brake fluid on the ground. emergency brake was not working, as well. dealer found alot of battery acid that badly corrored both brake lines. dealer was suppose to clean away the rust, but it was still was there.*ak | |||
| 05/19/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Contacted gmc , they would not come out to inspect vehicle as requested. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| While traveling at 45 mph another vehicle pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle resulting in an accident. upon impact, air bags did not deploy at any time. also, abs locked up. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 04/26/2000 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| I tried to stop the car and i was not able to get the vehicle to a complete top. the car only slowed down until i hit the vehicle infront of me. i have reported the brakes failure to the dealer previously. the dealer's response is that this is normal. *ak | |||
| 02/29/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Brakes failed and rearended another vehicle. vehicle wa stotaled. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and noises, such as brakes chattering while braking. dealer replaced the brake pads and shoes/drums and master cylinder. but, problem still exists. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 12/07/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| We purchased the 1999 tahoe in june, 1998. we had the rotors turned in december 1998 and then replaced aug. 1999. this should not happen on a new vehicle, let alone one that costs as much as the tahoe. the brake pedal was going to the floor and the vehicle was not stopping very good, especially at a speed greater than 40 mph. the brakes were bled in the summer of 1999. that seemed to help for a while. but the problem seemed to reappear. we took the truck back to our dealer. they then replaced the brake master cylinder. that seemed to help. but i feel the brake system still is not a good system when you must press the pedal down so far to get a good stop. the manifold gaskets also had to already be replaced. for a fairly new and expensive vehicle, we have had alot of problems with this particular vehicle. (we had a 1995 chevy suburban before, and we had no problems with it. we really liked the braking system on it and wish we had never traded for the tahoe.) one thing i noticed on your recalls, on the 1998 tahoes, there was a recall on the rotors and braking system. since our truck was built early in may 1998, and listed as 1999, could we have possibly inherited the same problems as the 1998 tahoe? i would love to purchase a 2000 tahoe, but hesitate because of the braking system they may have. please inform me if there could be a recall on our model and year. i feel the 1998 recall should be extended to the 1999 since everything on the vehicles are the same. *ak | |||
| 07/30/1999 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Pulling up to a red light and upon applying brakes to slow down, vehicle started pulling left to right and jerking violently. contacted dealer, they were unable to find the problem. *ak | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/07/1999 | |||
| Was driving & starting to apply the brakes. felt a pulsating motion in the pedal. took vehicle to dealer & was informed the pads had worn unevenly, and that rotors were warped. also that the shoes needed replacing due to being worn out. entire front abs brake system needed replacing. *ak | |||
| 01/05/1999 | 500 | 01/01/1999 | |
| You need to pump the brakes in order to feel responsive/ i'm told i'ts normal /uniroyal factory tires are all ready breaking down at sidewalls at 5,000 miles/told it is normal/air constantly comes through center lower vent when system is shut down, told this is also normal... i disagree thank-you( dot number: 00000000 tire size: 16 ) | |||
| 09/16/1999 | 05/08/1998 | ||
| While driving at a speed of 55mph and applying the brakes brake pedal went allthe wayto the floor.consumer had to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. vehicle had to be towed to dealer, and dealer replaced master cylinder in that reservoirs were empty. *ak | |||
| 04/04/1999 | |||
| Abs brake problems: when applying the brakes under normal braking conditions, vehicle is slow in stopping. this happens while traveling on smooth road surfaces and no inclement weather. it seems as though the braking system is inadequate for the truck. dealership stated that the brake system is working as it was designed. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1998 | 25 | 05/01/1998 | |
| I had only the vehicle a couple two or three months when one day i found myself in a situation to have to make an emergency stop while going about 35 mph, when i stomped on the brakes the rear brakes locked up and the tires skid and screeched. the front end went to the right and the rear end went to the left on the inside lane of a four lane street which put the front end in the right same direction lane and the rear end in the inside on-coming lane. it really scared me as i expected a true straight forward stop without any skidding. also at times when the brakes are applied normally they at any speed the brakes will pull hard on the steering wheel either left or right. one never knows until the brakes are applied. i have this vehicle into three different dealership service departments several times for repair of this and many other things over the past year while working with the chevrolet customer assistance office. finally i was allowed to meet with the south central region area service manager for general motors. he drove the vehicle and about lost control of the vehicle while making a simulated emergency stop. he has advised me that it was normal. i do not agree with him as i have and have had other vehicles with anti-lock brakes that have responded like that. i feel like the vehicle is defective and dangerous. i requested gm to purchase the vehicle back from me for that reason and they have refused. | |||
| 07/24/1999 | |||
| When applying the brakes pedal went all the way down to the floor, there was a popping noise and there were no brakes. driver lost control of the vehicle and flipped over into median. the vehicle has not been totalled. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| Vehicle was put into reverse and the brakes did not work when applied. the vehicle hit a tree. dealer said the abs did not work in reverse. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 03/19/2007 | 132000 | 3 | 12/01/2002 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. when preparing to stop the vehicle while driving at 5 mph the abs activated, and took longer to stop the vehicle during clear road conditions. the dealer stated that the wheel speed sensor caused the abs to activate. the dealer stated that the sensor should be cleaned. there was recall 05v379000 concerning the wheel speed sensor. the manufacturer stated the 1999 chevrolet tahoe was not included in the recall. the current and failure mileage were both 132,000. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 123000 | 50 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. the vehicle made a jerking motion at any speed when the brake was depressed. the dealer stated that the wheel speed sensors needed to be cleaned. the dealer cleaned the sensors. however, the vehicle continued to jerk. the dealer replaced the speed sensors, but the failure continued to persist. the contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer since the sensors were replaced. the current and failure mileage were 123,000.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 11390 | 20 | 06/17/1998 |
| I own a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. it has a severe brake problem. sometimes when you are going under 40 and step on the brakes the abs seems to activate making a loud noise and the vehicle does not want to stop unless you stand on the brakes and then it stops slowly. i had a complete brake job done and it didn't get any better even though i took it back 2 more times. while i was on the internet trying to find a site that might be able to tell me what was wrong i ran across a site called www.ohiolemonlaw.com. they listed my vehicle model and year as having a recall for exactly the problem i was having. i then checked with gm and my local chevrolet dealership and they were both aware of the problem and the recall but said my vehicle's vin was not included in the recall. if there was a recall on the 1999 tahoe for exactly the same problem as my 1999 tahoe then i feel that my vehicle should be covered under that recall. i also looked under the nhtsa site and found a recall campaign number 05v379000 for exactly the same problem i am having. please let me know what my options are. my vin # is 3gnek18rxxg111340 and i am the original owner thank you. *nm | |||
| 07/24/2005 | 20 | ||
| Hydraulic antilock control unite module. arizona was not one of the states in the salt belt states. failure to the abs on my vehicle has caused me in 2 minor crashes. didn't have the money to repair vehicle. vehicle has been parked for some time. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/25/2002 | 2 | 03/18/2002 | |
| While driving, brakes operated poorly. there was extended stopping distance. *ak consumer stated that the front end of vehicle vibrated when driving speeds of 50 and over, the dealer determined that the left front caliper was stuck out, also 2 front hubs and a sensor were replaced, consumer also stated there was a problem with the master cylinder.*jb | |||
| 02/01/2002 | |||
| While traveling at 30 mph consumer applied brakes, and pedal was hard, resulting in a four car collision. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer stated that the brakes failed completely and contacted three dealers. the dealers failed to correct these brake defects. *yh | |||
| 8 | |||
| Consumer states brake sfailed within the first 2000 miles and the dealer has failed to provided a remedy for the problem.yd | |||
| 07/13/2001 | 2 | 06/22/2000 | |
| At 14 miles the vehicle developed excessive vibration on stopping at speeds over 4-=50 mph. dealer resurfaced rotors(front)cleaned cailpers(warranty). at 27,500 dealer again turned rotors, repisced front pads, cleaned and adjusted rear brakes. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing brake problems. nlm | |||
| 04/08/1999 | 2 | ||
| Brakes failed, replaced and continue to make noise and pull. mjs | |||
| 01/04/1999 | 5 | 10/06/1998 | |
| Rear and front brakes worn out. yh | |||
| 07/11/1999 | |||
| Brakes fail to operate properly. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/07/2002 | |||
| Consumer replaced twice brake pads caused by the rotors which went bad, causing loss of rear brakes. dealer has been notified.*aki | |||
| 03/11/2002 | |||
| Brakes on right passenger's side keeps wearing down metal to metal. had replaced 5 times. dealer contacted. *ak | |||
| Dealer gave consumer front & back brakes all the around & they were just changed. brakes were always purcahsed from dealer (delco). brake drums pads & rotors were changed. dealer was saying it was normal wear. last time they were changed was in august.*ak | |||
| 10/28/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| The positive terminal on the original delco battery broke off, leaking acid down the wheel well onto the right front brake lines and the abs electrical connector to the right front brake. the acid corroded the brake line, electrical connector, and removed the paint on the frame and lower a-frame. the failure occured in our driveway and the vehicle was disabled. had to buy a new battery and 2 cans of battery acid cleaner to remove the acid in the right side engine compartment and lower frame assembly. the brake problem occured as my wife was driving home. she said that the steering was shaking and rumbling. it was pulling to one side. i found the left front caliper had seized in the cradle assembly and worn the outer pad to less than a tenth of an inch. she said it had been squealing for a couple of days. the right side was ok, but, i changed all front pads any how. i had to clean rust from the caliper and mount to allow movement in the assembly. i still have the bad battery and the brake pads. *ak | |||
| 10/16/2000 | 2 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Brakes failed at 19,443 miles. both pads and right rotor needed replacement. dealership will not stand behind warranty even though there are service bulletins out on both the brakes and rotors. | |||
| 07/30/1999 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Pulling up to a red light and upon applying brakes to slow down, vehicle started pulling left to right and jerking violently. contacted dealer, they were unable to find the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Warping of front discs/rear drums and premature wear of pads/shoes @ 15k miles. dealership aware that there is an issue but not covered under warranty except unwritten 12/12. had rotors and drums turned and new pads installed. problem has been corrected and will hopefully last. *ak | |||
| 12/07/1999 | |||
| Was driving & starting to apply the brakes. felt a pulsating motion in the pedal. took vehicle to dealer & was informed the pads had worn unevenly, and that rotors were warped. also that the shoes needed replacing due to being worn out. entire front abs brake system needed replacing. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| The exhaust manifold was falling out causing vehicle to lose gas mileage. vehicle experienced pulsated brakes when driving on the hwy at 55 mph. dealer replaced brakes and surfaced rotors to correct the problem. brakes failed after serviced. however, the calibers got very hot which boilded the oil in the brakes system which caused the failure. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 80000 | 3 | 10/15/2001 |
| Chevy tahoe 1999, we have owned this vehicle for four years and put 40,000 + miles on it, it now has 102,000 miles. in that time frame we have had to replace the front roters and pads four times. in january of 2002 i had an accident at slow speed in slushy road conditions where the vehicle did not stop over a travel distance of 100'+/- it was blamed on driver error and poor road conditions, since that time we had a complete failure of the front brakes with no accident and fortunately no injury. a third incident resulted in no property damage or accident. | |||
| 08/25/2001 | 3 | ||
| Power booster failed, causing brake pedal to hit floor.also, dealer advised that brake pads will have to be replaced. this will be the third replacement. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Excessive wearing of brake pads, brake shoes due to the intermittent engagement of the power booster while driving. took vehicle when it first had this problem to two different chevrolet dealerships and was told that because i could not prove the booster's premature triggering that it would not be covered under warranty, in other words they told me if we don't see it as being broken we aren't fixing it.. they did not acknowledge the existance of a safety bulleting saying in fact that the power booster was prone to failure. since then i have had to change out the brake pads twice at my own expense. i replaced all parts with gmac factory parts and replaced the power booster with a gm rebuilt power booster. *ak | |||
| 2 | 04/12/1999 | ||
| Truck pulls to one side, brakes shoes found to be cracked, master cylinder leaks | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and noises, such as brakes chattering while braking. dealer replaced the brake pads and shoes/drums and master cylinder. but, problem still exists. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 03/17/2007 | 48000 | 1 | 04/16/1999 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe with a failure and current mileage of 48,000. the contact took the vehicle in for a recall repair for campaign # 05v379000. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not affected by the recall, but they would still do the repair. when the vehicle repair was done the dealer stated that his brake rotor separated. | |||
| 02/11/2007 | 48808 | 3 | 05/25/1999 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that on 12/2006 the vehicle had a brake problem. when brakes were applied the front end of the car would vibrate and pulse while driving at b 25 mph. when the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected he was told that the rotor separated into two pieces . after the repair was done a month later the contact the brakes stll vibrated and pulsed when trying to stop the vehicle. talso, he contact stated that there was safety recall o5v379000 on 1999 - 2002 chevrolet tahoe, andwas told that it did not apply to t his vehicle due to the vin. the failure and current mileage were 48808.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 36000 | 2 | 09/01/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was a problem with the abs sensors. the abs was activating at low speeds. she took the vehicle to dealer for repairs. they replaced the abs sensors. also, the rotors and hubs were replaced, allowing them to access the sensors. the problem occurred again in october 2005. she was having the problem diagnosed today. *ak | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 80000 | 3 | 10/15/2001 |
| Chevy tahoe 1999, we have owned this vehicle for four years and put 40,000 + miles on it, it now has 102,000 miles. in that time frame we have had to replace the front roters and pads four times. in january of 2002 i had an accident at slow speed in slushy road conditions where the vehicle did not stop over a travel distance of 100'+/- it was blamed on driver error and poor road conditions, since that time we had a complete failure of the front brakes with no accident and fortunately no injury. a third incident resulted in no property damage or accident. | |||
| 12/14/2004 | 1 | ||
| Replacement front brake rotors installed on a 1999 chevy tahoe 2 door and driven approximately 100 miles in 15 mile increments resulted in significant intereference wear between the disc brake pad backing plates and the cylindrical portion of the brake rotors, with significant heat generation, noise, and odor. subsequent inspection of the replacement rotors and the oem rotors revealed that the replacement rotors diameter of the cylindrical portion that covers the vehicle hub were approximately 3/16 larger diameter than the oem rotors. replacement rotors have been returned to the seller, paul do at cquencemotorsports, 4933 pearce street, apt. b, huntington beach, ca 92649. i believe the rotors were manufactured in china, their part number is 5569 min thk 30.86mm pt14 bt. fortunately, the problem was discovered before significant vehicle damage occured. the stock rotors were reinstalled without interference. old part unavailable, it was returned to seller under warranty.*ak | |||
| 11/29/2003 | 3 | 04/02/2003 | |
| I have a 1999 chevrolet tahoe 4x4 lt. in the last few months i have had to replace the front brake pads and rotors every 5,000 miles. i am now looking to spend another $600 to replace them again. i have had them looked at each time, and i am told there is nothing wrong with the calipers and they have no reason as to why the rotors are being warped. the most recent time i took in the tahoe i was told the rotors were blue due to the heat from the pads, but again there is nothing wrong with the calipers or anything else. i have not been carrying any heavy loads in the vehicle, or driving hard. most of the miles are from driving on the highway. i have never taken it off roading. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Problems with vehicle brakes, steering and rotors. *mr there were problems with the brakes, steering, and rotors since purchase. there was a chattering sound in the front brakes. the consumer had the vehicle re-aligned, and the rotors machined. the problem went away for a short period, but then return after 4k miles. the dealer suggested the consumer place high end rotors on the vehicle. *scc *jb | |||
| 02/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| The rotors experienced premature wear, which caused vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.*jb | |||
| 09/29/2002 | |||
| Consumer state that the vehicle would vibrate when applied the brakes. dealer was notified and replaces the front rotors and the pads on four separated occasions and the problem still reoccurring. (as i mentioned vin# please fill in) ts | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Rotors had to be replaced three times since date of purchase of vehicle. brakes also would lock up while consumer was driving.*ak | |||
| 5 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| This 1999 tahoe is about to undrgo the fifth brake job. the first for wapred rotors occurred at 1300 miles, the second at 18000 miles, the third at 23000 miles, the fourth at 26000 miles and now, the fifth at 36500 miles. each time i have hd to fight with dealership to get anything done. chevrolet insist nothing is wrong with these vehicles. a vehicle this expensive should not be having this many problems. normal driving does not cause this problem. i have not had these problems with any other vehicle i have owned. chevrolet needs to take responsibility for this defective braking system. i have lost days from work having this fixed again and again. i will certainly think carefully before buying another chevrolet.*ak | |||
| 07/19/1999 | 7 | 07/10/1999 | |
| The front brake rotors and rear brake drums have been machined and replaced on several occasions by the dealer due to pulsation, the pulsation still exists. nlm | |||
| 05/08/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Experienced excessive vibration when braking. mechanic advised that rotors were warped and needed to be turned. this was done but problem reoccurred after less than 5,000 mi. advised this time that rotors are warped again and need to be replaced, probably due to the way i drive. i have never had this happen with other vehicles. after asking that they look further for a cause, i am told that this is normal wear and tear. after pushing a little harder, i am finally advised that the rotors on this year/model are prone to warping and should be replaced, but are not covered by warranty even though i puchased extended warranty. i am told that the gm replacement part will be identical to original. rear brakes were screeching @27489 mi (i purchased at 23326 mi). told that shoes nead replcmt due to wear. i, nor anyone i have spoken with have heard of rear brake shoes wearing out at this low mileage. *ak | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Was braking vehicle & the steering wheel was shaking. made controlling of vehicle hard. took to dealer & informed by mechanic that brake rotors were causing the shaking problem. mechanic took the brake rotors off & informed owner they were made of tin. rotors were replaced with a different type.*ak front and back brakes failed twice. *yh | |||
| 12/07/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| We purchased the 1999 tahoe in june, 1998. we had the rotors turned in december 1998 and then replaced aug. 1999. this should not happen on a new vehicle, let alone one that costs as much as the tahoe. the brake pedal was going to the floor and the vehicle was not stopping very good, especially at a speed greater than 40 mph. the brakes were bled in the summer of 1999. that seemed to help for a while. but the problem seemed to reappear. we took the truck back to our dealer. they then replaced the brake master cylinder. that seemed to help. but i feel the brake system still is not a good system when you must press the pedal down so far to get a good stop. the manifold gaskets also had to already be replaced. for a fairly new and expensive vehicle, we have had alot of problems with this particular vehicle. (we had a 1995 chevy suburban before, and we had no problems with it. we really liked the braking system on it and wish we had never traded for the tahoe.) one thing i noticed on your recalls, on the 1998 tahoes, there was a recall on the rotors and braking system. since our truck was built early in may 1998, and listed as 1999, could we have possibly inherited the same problems as the 1998 tahoe? i would love to purchase a 2000 tahoe, but hesitate because of the braking system they may have. please inform me if there could be a recall on our model and year. i feel the 1998 recall should be extended to the 1999 since everything on the vehicles are the same. *ak | |||
| 06/11/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Consumer was traveling on highway and veered over to the shoulder to avoid hitting another vehicle. when consumer applied brakes, pedal was soft and went all the way to the floor. also, there was vibration. in addition, steering wheel pulled back and forth, due to rotor failure. *ak *yh | |||
| At 11,000 miles front rotors are prematurely warped, cause unknown. also when applying brakes the front end of vehicle vibrates/shakes. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 07/19/1999 | 7 | 07/10/1999 | |
| The front brake rotors and rear brake drums have been machined and replaced on several occasions by the dealer due to pulsation, the pulsation still exists. nlm | |||
| Dealer gave consumer front & back brakes all the around & they were just changed. brakes were always purcahsed from dealer (delco). brake drums pads & rotors were changed. dealer was saying it was normal wear. last time they were changed was in august.*ak | |||
| 02/22/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| After several trips to the dealership to have the problem connected to the transmission fixed, the dealership finally replaced the entire transmission. the problem presented itself when after the truck was going, when i had to stop for a light, stop sign or whatever, i would then engage the gas pedal. the truck would only inch away, when my foot was completely down on the gas. the sideview mirror on the passenger side shattered for no apparent reason, while driving on an open road. when i took the truck in to have it fixed, i was told the entire brake system would have to be replaced. the master cylinder was leaking and the shoes and pads were gone. now my truck is currently going back to the dealership because there is a knocking noise in the steering wheel column and a buzzing noise when the fan is turned on for heat. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 09/01/2006 | 100 | ||
| 1999 chevy tahoe. 4x4 rear brake lock up uncontrollably during first 10 or so stops, smashing occupants forward...brakes have been inspected, bled ect ect...but problem remains...months and hundreds of dollars later it still does it. *jb | |||
| 12/31/1999 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| At any speed, brakes only work if pedal is pushed to floor, need lots of stopping time. dealer said that was the way tahoe's work. finally replaced them somewhere else. they used an upgrade that they said tahoes have for the 2000 year. also both back drums cracked.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and noises, such as brakes chattering while braking. dealer replaced the brake pads and shoes/drums and master cylinder. but, problem still exists. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Warping of front discs/rear drums and premature wear of pads/shoes @ 15k miles. dealership aware that there is an issue but not covered under warranty except unwritten 12/12. had rotors and drums turned and new pads installed. problem has been corrected and will hopefully last. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 52600 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving approximately 2 mph in reverse, the brakes failed. she had to shift into neutral gear and apply the emergency brake in order to gain control of the vehicle. the contact added brake fluid to the vehicle; however, it continued to leak out of the vehicle due to corrosion in the brake line. the vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealer to be diagnosed when the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were 52,600. | |||
| 07/01/2002 | |||
| Battery acid leaks from positive post, causing corrosion in brake line.*ak | |||
| 07/08/2000 | |||
| Consumer was backing out of driveway, and brakes had to be pumped to stop a little. there was brake fluid on the ground. emergency brake was not working, as well. dealer found alot of battery acid that badly corrored both brake lines. dealer was suppose to clean away the rust, but it was still was there.*ak | |||
| 08/30/2000 | 1 | ||
| Battery has leaked acid onto brake line, causing all fluid to leak, amd a loss of braking power. deaelr has been contacted.*ak the battery acid corroded the brake line. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 2 | 04/12/1999 | ||
| Truck pulls to one side, brakes shoes found to be cracked, master cylinder leaks | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and noises, such as brakes chattering while braking. dealer replaced the brake pads and shoes/drums and master cylinder. but, problem still exists. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 3 | 09/04/2000 | |
| Master cylinder was leaking brake fluid, causing soft brake pedal, and resulting in poor braking ability. consumer had contacted dealer, dealer stated that was normal operation. consumer noted that the 2000 tahoe has been upgraded as to prevent this problem, and wants the old 4 wheel disc system to be replaced with the upgraded one. *ak *ml | |||
| 10/21/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Leakage from rear seal of brake master cylinder, causing loss of fluid from reservoir serving front disc brakes. | |||
| 09/16/1999 | 05/08/1998 | ||
| While driving at a speed of 55mph and applying the brakes brake pedal went allthe wayto the floor.consumer had to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. vehicle had to be towed to dealer, and dealer replaced master cylinder in that reservoirs were empty. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Brakes failed because of master cylinder leakage. yh | |||
| 02/22/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| After several trips to the dealership to have the problem connected to the transmission fixed, the dealership finally replaced the entire transmission. the problem presented itself when after the truck was going, when i had to stop for a light, stop sign or whatever, i would then engage the gas pedal. the truck would only inch away, when my foot was completely down on the gas. the sideview mirror on the passenger side shattered for no apparent reason, while driving on an open road. when i took the truck in to have it fixed, i was told the entire brake system would have to be replaced. the master cylinder was leaking and the shoes and pads were gone. now my truck is currently going back to the dealership because there is a knocking noise in the steering wheel column and a buzzing noise when the fan is turned on for heat. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 08/25/2001 | 3 | ||
| Power booster failed, causing brake pedal to hit floor.also, dealer advised that brake pads will have to be replaced. this will be the third replacement. *ak | |||
| 05/31/2001 | |||
| While driving about 30 mph consumer applied brakes, pedal went to floor, no braking action. towed to dealer, who found power booster had failed, and had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Excessive wearing of brake pads, brake shoes due to the intermittent engagement of the power booster while driving. took vehicle when it first had this problem to two different chevrolet dealerships and was told that because i could not prove the booster's premature triggering that it would not be covered under warranty, in other words they told me if we don't see it as being broken we aren't fixing it.. they did not acknowledge the existance of a safety bulleting saying in fact that the power booster was prone to failure. since then i have had to change out the brake pads twice at my own expense. i replaced all parts with gmac factory parts and replaced the power booster with a gm rebuilt power booster. *ak | |||