Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V379000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/2000 to 07/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1353718 | 09/22/2005 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/2005 | 08/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. this condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. this recall will be launched in the 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 only. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. the recall began september 22, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05068. gm revised the involved vehicles by amending the original 573 report on october 4, 2005. gm revised the original 573 report on december 16, 2005, to include additional states and vehicle population.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 040525002 | 06/01/2007 | 040525002D | 10022470 | Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground). *kb | 08/15/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 3455 | 10017232 | Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| 05068 | 09/01/2005 | 10016715 | Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion. *tt | 09/28/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 02053 | 01/01/2004 | 3080 | 10007739 | Information on resurfacing the park brake portion of the rear brake rotor. *tt | 07/09/2004 |
| 020522004 | 09/01/2002 | 10000067 | Trailer brakes applied when headlights / park lamps are on, brake controller illumination. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
| 020522004A | 09/01/2002 | 020522004 | 10000061 | Trailer brakes applied when headlights / park lamps are on, brake controller illumination. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 030525007 | 05/01/2009 | 030525007D | 10004310 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface). *tt updated 10/23/09. *pe | 12/02/2003 |
| 020525006 | 01/01/2006 | 020525006B | 10000062 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 040525002B | 11/01/2005 | 040525002C | 10008659 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. *tt update. *tt | 08/13/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 040523006 | 08/01/2004 | 10011201 | Revised brake pads replacement-rear. *tt | 01/10/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA11001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure. of the890 total complaints for brake pipe corrosion identified, 761 were located in salt belt states (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).the complaint rate per 100,000 vehicles sold is significantly higher in the salt belt, 43.0, compared with 3.0 for the remaining states.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints, the brake pipe failure has allegedly occurred suddenly, with no warning to the driver (i.e., no brake warning light), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 26 of these incidents, the increase in stopping distance that resulted was alleged as a factor in a crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.an engineering analysis has been opened for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA11001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure. of the890 total complaints for brake pipe corrosion identified, 761 were located in salt belt states (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).the complaint rate per 100,000 vehicles sold is significantly higher in the salt belt, 43.0, compared with 3.0 for the remaining states.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints, the brake pipe failure has allegedly occurred suddenly, with no warning to the driver (i.e., no brake warning light), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 26 of these incidents, the increase in stopping distance that resulted was alleged as a factor in a crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.an engineering analysis has been opened for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 03/07/2013 | 127 | ||
| I was driving north on rt 67 in southbury ct. when a deer crossed the street in front of me. i applied the brakes firmly and at first they felt fine, then they just went to the floor. fortunately the the car slowed from the first application of the brakes since i no brakes after that point. using the e-brake i inched my way to a safe spot on the side of the road and called a tow truck. the car is currently at a repair shop and i am waiting for an estimate. this incident appears to match many others related to ea11001. as you know, this might have turned out differently under other circumstances. fortunately in my case, the deer jumped out at the right place at the right time. if the deer did not jump out and the brakes failed later in my trip i might have been on a hill or at a busy intersection where injury and property damage would have been a certainty. i find it remarkable that ea11001 is taking so long to resolve given the seriousness of this issue. please provide me with any updated information. thank you. | |||
| 11/27/2012 | 121000 | 1 | |
| Was coming to a stop at intersection. and could not stop, brakes failed.. mechanic says all lines are completely corroded.. extremely dissatisfied, seems many other gm owners have same issues, should be recalled huge safety issue with these vehicles. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 113000 | ||
| Truck brakes lines just rotted out completely had to replace entire lines. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 113000 | ||
| Truck brakes lines just rotted out completely had to replace entire lines | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 103000 | 1 | |
| I was driving on the pa turnpike. lightly applied my brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor. the brake lines are corroded and blew. *tr | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 103000 | ||
| I was driving on the pa turnpike. lightly applied my brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor. the brake lines are corroded and blew. | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact was driving 65 and applied the brakes to to avoid crashing into a deer. the brakes seized and the vehicle failed to respond. the contact lost control of the vehicle and rolled over multiple times. also, the front and side air bags on the passenger and driver's side failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained a concussion and several lacerations. prior to the crash the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the abs system failed. the vehicle was taken to another dealer for a second opinion who was unable to find any failure codes. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the current and failure mileage was 160,000. pmb | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while driving at 65 mph, the contact crashed against a deer. the contact attempted to brake, and the brakes locked up. the anti-lock braking system failed to respond. the contact rolled over nine times. the front and side air bags in the driver and passenger seat, failed to deploy. the contact sustained a concussion and several lacerations. the vehicle was destroyed. the abs warning light was illuminated. the vehicle had been inspected by dealer prior to crash, and they were unable to diagnose problem. the vin was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of failure. the current and failure mileage was 160,000.yn | |||
| 07/20/2012 | 129732 | 1 | |
| We were driving the vehicle and the brakes stopped working. we discovered that all the brake lines were corroded . research on the internet showed that numerous people have had the same issue with chevrolet vehicles built at this time. there has not been a recall by chevrolet at this time. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2012 | 129732 | ||
| We were driving the vehicle and the brakes stopped working. we discovered that all the brake lines were corroded . research on the internet showed that numerous people have had the same issue with chevrolet vehicles built at this time. there has not been a recall by chevrolet at this time. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/04/2005 | 40000 | 1 | 10/15/2003 |
| Driving on 93s in somerville ma in am rush hour traffic. the van in front of me stopped and i applied my brakes, they never worked. i was travelling approx. 10-12 mph and never stopped, therefore crashing into the van in front of me and pushing him into another car. | |||
| 05/07/2005 | 4 | ||
| On a number of occasions when stopping the vehicle at a low-speed, typically pulling up to a stop sign, a vibration can be felt in the brake and the vehicle does not slow down. under additional pressure, the brake pedal then slips down a bit and the brakes then engage. i have not taken the vehicle back to the dealership yet as the problem occurs infrequently. so far, other than an extended stopping distance, there are not been any adverse consequences. the most recent incident 07-may-2005. | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 56000 | 1 | 09/20/2000 |
| A loud air blower sound could/can be heard from the car. took the car to two mechanics who both told me the abs system had failed and needed to be turned off in order to not drain the battery. the only corrective action is to purchase $1,200 part + labor from the same manufacturer with no guaruntee the part will work. was told by mechanics they see the abs failures in chevy products daily. in november i was in an accident because abs system had been disengaged due to failure. i do not feel safe driving this car and will sell as soon as possible. *ak | |||
| 06/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| Brake system failure. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 71000 | 100 | 01/05/2003 |
| (unwanted activation of abs system when braking at low speed) i first took my vehicle in to mckluskey chevrolet in cincinnati, oh., to diagnose and advise a method of repair on 06-07-08. they responded that i needed new wheel hubs on both right and left front wheels, at a cost of approximately $780.00. i advised them that there is a gm service bulletin #03-05-25-007a issued that gives instruction on how to clean the sensors, etc. they advised that they had tried this approximately 10 times on other vehicles and that the procedure never worked. i contacted mr. bob mckinney, local gm service representative, who called the dealership and instructed them to perform this procedure at no charge. i dropped the vehicle off today, 06-14-05 at 8:00 a.m., and their service advisor called me back at 9:30 a.m. and left a message stating that they tried the service bulletin procedure, but it did not work. i question how they were able to complete all aspects of the bulletin and retest the vehicle in less than 90 minutes. regardless, i have also been in contact with two different gm customer service representatives who have been unable to assist me in any manner. this is a dangerous situation, and because there is a recall in canada, and a service bulletin issued, i feel as if gm is responsible for correcting this problem. however, i find myself situated between the dealership and gm, with no one working on my side. my vin # is 1gnek13t11j134059. please help! | |||
| 05/06/2005 | 35000 | 100 | 04/02/2001 |
| Just before i reached 36000 miles with my 2001 tahoe, the antilock brakes started to constantly engage. the service dept. changed the sensor on one side and the problem went away for a little while. it happened again and the service dept. cleaned the sensors, said there was corrosion or debris on them. i left the garage and it was ok but started again a couple of weeks later. i took the truck to the service dept again and they test drove it for 32 miles, but nothing happened. after about 100 or so incidents, i called the garage again and told them i almost had 2 accidents because the antilock brakes kept engaging on their own. i just took it in again, and they said that gm's technical department said the only thing they could do was replace the brake hub on one side and clean the sensor again, at a cost of gm's deductible amount of $100.00. they said nothing else could be done unless gm issues a recall on the truck. i told them this is unacceptable and what would i do if they fail again and i get in an accident? they said i would have to take this up with gm. this is a very dangerous situation and i don't feel safe in my vehicle. | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | 10/20/2001 | |
| Abs motor failed on my vehicle. replacement motor was estimated to cost roughly $1,000. i have heard this was common with chevrile, tahoe vehicles.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 104000 | 1 | 09/28/2004 |
| Abs computer module causes the pump to continuously run the abs light to turn on. it seams that many 2001 tahoes have the same problem, as per the parts department attendant at my local chevy dealer. after discovering that the part was about $800.00 at the dealer, i contacted many salvage yards and they all had meany tahoes, but they said that the abs module was one of the first parts to sale. i did some research online, and found that meany people were in the same situation. i belive that there shude be a recall to correct this problem. *ak | |||
| 06/17/2004 | 57623 | 1 | 11/11/2000 |
| Electronic brake control module failure. required relacement of module and battery that failed as a result of continuous brake module operation. total repair cost $939.01.*ak | |||
| 10/11/2004 | 52000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 tahoe recently the abs light came on. later that day when the ignition was off, the abs pump was still running. i disconnected the 60a fuse that feeds the abs system and it stopped. i took it to the dealer but with 52,000 miles it was not covered, and wanted $1000 to replace it. while looking online, i found endless complaints on multiple web boards claiming the same problem. i have found a company circuit solutions that can fix the problem, a bad switch that they call an inadequate switch for $100. they say on thier site that the switch is too small for the powerful abs motor. the new switch they install is supposedly 30% higher rated than the one used.*ak | |||
| 03/29/2001 | 49750 | 1 | 09/08/2001 |
| I have a 2001 tahoe with an abs problem. after i turn the vehicle off i hear a motor sound under the truck, and te abs light stays on. i popped out that 60 amp abs fuse and the noise stopped, so i guess its possibly a stuck relay switch.*ak | |||
| 11/27/2003 | 1 | ||
| My abs light came on and the abs motor started to run. i turned the car off, but the abs motor continued to run. i had to go under the hood and pull the fuse to prevent the motor from burining out and to prevent the battery from draining. the dealer wants $1000 to replave the ebcm, but some compaines on the internet who were formed solely to fix this problem will do it for cheaper. there are many many people on the intenet sites who have this problem for all types of chevy trucks from 1999-2003.*ak | |||
| 10/11/2003 | 43600 | 1 | 01/27/2001 |
| Defects: abs light on at 43,600 miles. when car is turned off a loud noise is heard beneath the drivers side of the vehicle my independent mechanic said the abs unit is purging. at 20 miles and regularly there after, when the fog light power button is pressed, the rear window wiper briefly makes noise as if it had been activated. at 3000 miles and regularly there after , all four doors squeak at the hinges and must be lubricated weekly. at 10,600 miles the rear differential began to leak. both driver and passenger seat squeak and do not firmly lock into position. the driver and front passenger seats do not lock into position. the parking brake has not worked since i purchased the vehicle. *la | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 135000 | ||
| I've had two anti-lock brake modules replaced, 1 at 40k miles & again at 130k miles. they went bad for no apparent reason. the cost on the first one was $900, and the last was over $1400. i saved the last one. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/05/2012 | |||
| The rear steel hydraulic brake line rusted through and rendered the brakes inoperable. the brake warning light did not come on immediately after the failure. all hydraulic fluid was lost to the rear brakes. | |||
| 03/22/2012 | 119640 | ||
| Low speed abs failure (brakes pulsate) when stopping or turning between 3-10 mph. issue appears to be cooroded front wheel sensors. | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 156000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated the brakes seemed to fail whenever they tried to stop the vehicle on a bumpy surface. the contact stated the anti-lock braking system failed when the road was not even. recall campaign id number: 05v379000 (services brakes: hydraulic anti-lock) repair was performed in 2005, but the failure recurred. the contact did not have the vehicle inspected, but stated the stopping distance and lack of brake response was the same as it was when the original recall was performed. the failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 157,000. rvk | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 156000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated the brakes seemed to fail whenever they are trying to stop the vehicle on a bumpy surface. the contact stated the anti-lock braking system seems to fail when the road is not even. the contact had recall campaign id number: 05v379000 (services brakes: hydraulic anti-lock) done in 2005, but the failure has had returned. the contact had not had the vehicle inspected, but stated the stopping distance and lack of brake response was the same as it was when the original recall was performed. the failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 157,000.rl | |||
| 04/20/2012 | 157688 | ||
| Was driving a rural two lane road when the car in front of me slowed to turn left. i tried to brake and the brake pedal wet to the floor, no brakes at all. i veared of f to the shoulder and was able to avoid collision and slow the car using the parking brake. i called my husband and he had me check my brake fluid which was almost empty. he brought some,we refilled and saw a large puddle start to form under car near the driver side door. upon getting the vehicle home ,we found a two foot section of hard line so corrorded it was leaking in three places . to find the leak it was neccesary to remove the gasoline tank to see it . and replace that secion of line . we are in the process of replacing all the lines a there are many sections that are corroded (rusted ) very badly . i see no other way to feed secure in this vehicle and dealer cost are said to be $1200 to $1500 . the area around the brake line was clean and we saw no cause for this corrosion | |||
| 12/17/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while driving 10 mph, she applied the brakes and the pedal depressed to the floor. as a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. the contact noticed that the brake lines were fractured and leaking brake fluid upon exiting the vehicle. the vehicle was safely driven home and parked. the vehicle was then taken to an independent repair shop, but repairs were not performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 126,000. | |||
| 12/17/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while driving 10 mph, she applied the brakes and the pedal depressed to the floor. as a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. the contact noticed that the brake lines were fractured and leaking brake fluid upon exiting the vehicle. the vehicle was safely driven home and parked. the vehicle was then taken to an independent repair shop, but repairs were not performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 126,000. rvk | |||
| 12/17/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, she applied the brakes and the pedal depressed to the floor. as a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. the contact noticed that the brake lines were fractured and leaking brake fluid upon exiting the vehicle. the vehicle was safely driven home and parked. the vehicle was then taken to an independent repair shop, but repairs were not performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 126,000. sm. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 119577 | ||
| I experienced brake line failure on my 2001 tahoe due to rust. i was hauling a trailer last week in southern utah and traveled over some high passes. in escalente, i put my foot on the brake and it went all the way to the floor. scary to think what might have happened an hour earlier when i was driving in the mountains. the brake line running over the gas tank had completely rusted through. all the brake and fuel lines were severely rusted. fortunately, the only shop in town was able to make up a replacement line and that got me home. i'm in the process now of replacing all the brake and fuel lines. this is not due to neglect. i wash and clean the undercarriage often during the winter to remove salt and sand. i first noticed rust within a year of purchasing the car in december 2000. about 5 years ago, i had my mechanic install a counteract gsl-2-lc corrosion control system. the rust continued to worsen this failure could have been catastrophic! i'm getting my lines replaced but what about all the other tahoes experiencing the same problem? | |||
| 10/21/2011 | 87500 | ||
| Brake line ruptured and the fluid leaked out resulting in damage to vehicle | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 119577 | ||
| I experienced brake line failure on my 2001 tahoe due to rust. i was hauling a trailer last week in southern utah and traveled over some high passes. in escalente, i put my foot on the brake and it went all the way to the floor. scary to think what might have happened an hour earlier when i was driving in the mountains. the brake line running over the gas tank had completely rusted through. all the brake and fuel lines were severely rusted. fortunately, the only shop in town was able to make up a replacement line and that got me home. i'm in the process now of replacing all the brake and fuel lines. this is not due to neglect. i wash and clean the undercarriage often during the winter to remove salt and sand. i first noticed rust within a year of purchasing the car in december 2000. about 5 years ago, i had my mechanic install a counteract gsl-2-lc corrosion control system. the rust continued to worsen this failure could have been catastrophic! i'm getting my lines replaced but what about all the other tahoes experiencing the same problem? | |||
| 10/21/2011 | 87500 | ||
| Brake line ruptured and the fluid leaked out resulting in damage to vehicle | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 85000 | ||
| Brakes failed to function properly. brake pedal suddenly retracted to the floor and braking power was nearly lost. the brake fluid reservoir was almost empty. upon investigation it was clear that fluid was leaking through a rusted steel line on the left rear of the vehicle. the line showed significant rust particularly within several inches where it connects above the rear differential. the right rear line was also very rusted in the same location but not yet leaking --- both lines where replace at owners expense. the steel line that leads up to the master cylinder is also very rusty. | |||
| 05/09/2007 | 130000 | ||
| Gas gauge had been broken for several years took to the dealership and was told that there have been reported problems with this happening but no recall had been issued after severl years my brother bought a new fuel pump and filter and fixed the problem or at least i hope it is fixed. abs/ brake light has also been coming on and off i have also taken it to dealership for this problem about a year ago and was told that it is just the sensor not to worry about it brakes will be fine or i could always take out the fuse so light will stay off which i have not done, so far lucky and no failure with brakes working. | |||
| 09/08/2011 | 227652 | ||
| On approx. september 8th, 2011. my anti lock brake system on my tahoe started to engage at low speeds, even though it was dry pavement. when you pull up to a stop light or into a parking space, at low speed, the abs system kicks in and does not allow you to stop properly. almost causing an accident. i took the vehicle to my regular mechanic and he informed me that there was a safety recall on this vehicle for this problem. i called ken nelson chevrolet in dixon, il and spoke to dan a service advisor. he asked me the vin number of the vehicle and then looked it up and told me that this was done in 2005, but there is a lifetime warranty due to the safety recall and it being the same problem. i set up an appointment for september 15th, 2011 at 10:00am. i took my vehicle in to them and again was told that it was covered under the safety recall and has a lifetime warranty. after a few hours, they called me back and now told me it was not covered and that i now owed them an inspection fee on my vehicle. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 100126 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated when the brakes were applied the antilock system activated and the vehicle would not come to a complete stop. previously the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 05v379000, service brakes, hydraulic: antilock; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 100,126. rvk | |||
| 12/05/2009 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph approaching a traffic stop signal, the brake pedal was depressed with a delayed response in the activation of the anti-lock brake system. in addition, the parking brake and abs warning indicators illuminated whenever the engine was in operation and remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). the recall was offered in the salt belt states which excluded the vehicle from being eligible for the recall repair. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. js | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 153000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact state that he was driving 25 mph before pushing the brake for the vehicle to stop, but the vehicle would not stop. the contact had to pump the brake for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. a local mechanic repaired the same brake failure for the back brakes previous. the current failure, the front brakes were rusting and leaking brake fluid. the dealership nor the manufacturer was contacted. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 153,000. nw | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that he got his vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the contact stated that at low speeds the abs activated, which made the stopping distance for the vehicle much longer. the vehicle was repaired in 2006 and identical failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 95000 | ||
| 2001 chevy tahoe brake failure. very sudden. this is a major safety issue that could have been catastrophic. there is corrosion on the brake lines and is reportedly occurring on other chevy makes from 1999-2003. we need to replace all of the brake lines per dealership. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 96500 | ||
| My brakes suddenly failed as i was approaching a red traffic light. when i pushed on the brake pedal it went all the way to the floor and produced no deceleration of the vehicle. i was able to narrowly avoid an accident, but the situation could have been deadly if traffic had been different. the cause of the failure was diagnosed as a rusted brake line. i found a report of an ongoing investigation of rusted brake lines that covers my vehicle make/model/year, and i want to add my event to your database. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that he got his vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the contact stated that at low speeds the abs activated, which made the stopping distance for the vehicle much longer. the vehicle was repaired in 2006 and identical failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 95000 | ||
| 2001 chevy tahoe brake failure. very sudden. this is a major safety issue that could have been catastrophic. there is corrosion on the brake lines and is reportedly occurring on other chevy makes from 1999-2003. we need to replace all of the brake lines per dealership. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 96500 | ||
| My brakes suddenly failed as i was approaching a red traffic light. when i pushed on the brake pedal it went all the way to the floor and produced no deceleration of the vehicle. i was able to narrowly avoid an accident, but the situation could have been deadly if traffic had been different. the cause of the failure was diagnosed as a rusted brake line. i found a report of an ongoing investigation of rusted brake lines that covers my vehicle make/model/year, and i want to add my event to your database. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevy tahoe. the contact stated that he got his vehcile repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was repaired in 2006 and the failure reoccured. the vehicle had not repaired for the current failure. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 95000 | ||
| 2001 chevy tahoe brake failure. very sudden. this is a major safety issue that could have been catastrophic. there is corrosion on the brake lines and is reportedly occurring on other chevy makes from 1999-2003. we need to replace all of the brake lines per dealership. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 96500 | ||
| My brakes suddenly failed as i was approaching a red traffic light. when i pushed on the brake pedal it went all the way to the floor and produced no deceleration of the vehicle. i was able to narrowly avoid an accident, but the situation could have been deadly if traffic had been different. the cause of the failure was diagnosed as a rusted brake line. i found a report of an ongoing investigation of rusted brake lines that covers my vehicle make/model/year, and i want to add my event to your database. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevy tahoe. the contact stated that he got his vehcile repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was repaired in 2006 and the failure reoccured. the vehicle had not repaired for the current failure. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 95000 | ||
| 2001 chevy tahoe brake failure. very sudden. this is a major safety issue that could have been catastrophic. there is corrosion on the brake lines and is reportedly occurring on other chevy makes from 1999-2003. we need to replace all of the brake lines per dealership. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 96500 | ||
| My brakes suddenly failed as i was approaching a red traffic light. when i pushed on the brake pedal it went all the way to the floor and produced no deceleration of the vehicle. i was able to narrowly avoid an accident, but the situation could have been deadly if traffic had been different. the cause of the failure was diagnosed as a rusted brake line. i found a report of an ongoing investigation of rusted brake lines that covers my vehicle make/model/year, and i want to add my event to your database. | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 95000 | ||
| 2001 chevy tahoe brake failure. very sudden. this is a major safety issue that could have been catastrophic. there is corrosion on the brake lines and is reportedly occurring on other chevy makes from 1999-2003. we need to replace all of the brake lines per dealership. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 96500 | ||
| My brakes suddenly failed as i was approaching a red traffic light. when i pushed on the brake pedal it went all the way to the floor and produced no deceleration of the vehicle. i was able to narrowly avoid an accident, but the situation could have been deadly if traffic had been different. the cause of the failure was diagnosed as a rusted brake line. i found a report of an ongoing investigation of rusted brake lines that covers my vehicle make/model/year, and i want to add my event to your database. | |||
| 09/17/2005 | 78818 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated the vehicle assist brake system failed in 2005. the vehicle was taken to the dealership whom performed a diagnosed. the failure was located at the abs module. the dealership advised the vehicle could be driven without the abs, but the contact had the dealership replace the abs module. the repair did not correct the failure. the abs module failed. the manufacturer took a report 71-917954-903. the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 78,818 and the current mileage was 130,000. li | |||
| 01/17/2011 | 108000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated the vehicle has experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. this condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. the contact had the vehicle repaired under recall number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). six years after the repair the vehicle is still experience unwanted antilock brake activation. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and the dealer stated the abs sensor needs to be replaced. since the vehicle was repaired under the recall the manufacturer is not willing to repair the vehicle under the recall again. the contact stated the remedy repair did not fix the issue and the manufacturer should re-issue the recall. the failure mileage was 108,000. jo | |||
| 09/17/2005 | 78818 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated the vehicle assist brake system failed in 2005. the vehicle was taken to the dealership whom performed a diagnosed. the failure was located at the abs module. the dealership advised the vehicle could be driven without the abs, but the contact had the dealership replace the abs module. the repair did not correct the failure. the abs module failed. the manufacturer took a report 71-917954-903. the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 78,818 and the current mileage was 130,000. li | |||
| 01/17/2011 | 108000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated the vehicle has experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. this condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. the contact had the vehicle repaired under recall number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). six years after the repair the vehicle is still experience unwanted antilock brake activation. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and the dealer stated the abs sensor needs to be replaced. since the vehicle was repaired under the recall the manufacturer is not willing to repair the vehicle under the recall again. the contact stated the remedy repair did not fix the issue and the manufacturer should re-issue the recall. the failure mileage was 108,000. jo | |||
| 11/23/2010 | 81000 | ||
| On november 23, 2010 we were traveling on i-95 just outside of washington dc when we were in some heavy traffic. we needed to stop quickly & the brake pedal on our 2001 chevy tahoe lt went to the floor. we were able to stop but when we were able to get off to get gas & check on the brakes we noticed brake fluid leaking from the rear of the tahoe. was able to get to a brake shop when we found out the brake lines were corroded. the shop figured something must have hit the brake line while we were driving & since they were rusting it ruptured the line. we ended up having to spend the night in fredricksburg, va & paying $1,500 to just get the rear lines fixed so we could continue our trip to myrtle beach. we still need to get the front lines changed but we don't have the money to get them fixed at this time. so the tahoe sits in our driveway until we can afford to get it fixed. | |||
| 05/12/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the abs system engages at low speeds which makes it hard to stop in time to avoid a crash. the failure stated approximately 6 months ago and is getting progressively worse. chevrolet was notified and and stated that there was a recall but his vehicle was not included. the failure and current mileages were approximately 85,000. rd | |||
| 09/12/2010 | 145000 | ||
| The right rear brake line cracked and failed, causing brake failure 3 times in 18 months. the first time it was repaired at the dealer. the second time it was replaced at the dealer. the third and most recent, it was repaired at a truckstop in the new mexico desert. | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 60000 | ||
| I own a 2001 chev tahoe that has the brake / abs lights coming on while driving. after learning about earlier recall i took my vehicle into a dealership and told them about the problem. the lights did not come on for awhile but started to light up again. i feel the dealership did a 'quick-fix'. i would like to know why i was not contacted about this recall when i have brought my vehicle in before with a previous recall. | |||
| 06/26/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| 05v379000 service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. recall date 8/29/05 my 2001 chevy tahoe is activating my antilock brakes while trying to stop. i have come close to several accidents. i bought it used in february of 2006. i called gm and they will not honor their recall and fix my tahoe. i do not feel safe driving it and i have a small child. i want to know what i can do to have my tahoe fixed. i do not have the money to pay for it to be fixed. gm should honor their recalls and fix this problem. what can i do? *tr | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 90000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. while driving 15 mph or attempting to come to a stop, the abs engage automatically and cause difficulty stopping. the contact must apply a significant amount of pressure on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. the failure has been occurring for almost two years, but has recently become progressively worse. the vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000, nhtsa action number pe05020 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. the contact believes that the recall should apply to his vehicle. the failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 127,000. | |||
| 10/19/2008 | 62000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. while the vehicle was parked in the garage for two days, it caught fire. the contact extinguished the flames. a mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the fire was caused by the brake relay system. the current and failure mileages were 62,000. | |||
| 08/29/2008 | 85000 | 1 | |
| The dealer recommended that i replace my anti-lock brake system (abs) because my light would come on for no reason. they wanted $2300 but goodyear did it for $2,086.19. after researching, this has been an on-going problem for tahoe's. i would like to be reimburse. repairs: 1 e.b.c.m (abs control module) labor & parts $163.40 1 88964302-hyd valve assy $710.88 1 abs pressure modulator assy/88982287 $970.40 1 brake fluid exchange-dot 3 $ 66.46 parts: $1697.10 labor 214.04 shop fee 25.00 7.75% tax 150.05 $2,086.19 *tr | |||
| 03/11/2008 | 103000 | 1 | |
| Driving at under 10mph going to brake, anti-lock brakes kick in when unnecessary which caused me to be unable to brake properly and crash into the vehicle in front of me. *tr | |||
| 06/07/2006 | 54572 | 1 | 12/09/2004 |
| While driving on an interstate from new jersey, the abs light activated on my vehicle. i was informed by a mechanic to pull the fuse to prevent the abs pump from being ruined. upon doing so, the brake failure light activated. my concern was that if an additional problem arouse we would not have any warning. researching i found gm has a recall for this problem in approximately twenty states, but not in sc. i feel this is an across the board safety problem that should warrant a recall of all vehicles on the recall. this repair is very expensive, and gm should be responsible for the repair regardless of the location of the vehicle. this is a very important safety recall that research shows these faulty abs systems are all over the country, not just in salt belt states. *nm | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 1 | 04/19/2005 | |
| Steering becomes difficult when turning into a parking place or turning left at slow speeds. there is a recall for this same issue for my make of vehicle (tahoe) but not for the year (2001). it is id 04v045000. no repairs have been done. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer 2001 tahoe brake did not catch, took vehicle to the dealer and was told that the rotors were damaged and brake pads needed to be replaced. *ts ***nar received 10-18-05*** the consumer was told a clip that was used to hold the pads was not very sturdy which caused the pads to shake and wear out prematurely. the emergency brake would not grab even though the consumer had never used it before. the consumer was told the reason why the rotors were damaged was because the emergency brake was never used and it was considered a wear and tear item. customer service informed the consumer that the emergency brake must be used periodically so that it would center the pads and keep them lasting longer. *jb | |||
| 09/16/2005 | 1 | ||
| My complaint has to do with the running lights and the brake system for the 2001 chevy tahoe. i have had my running lights replace numerous times and there is an apparent short in the wiring connection that will have to be fixed. my parking and abs brake lights keep coming on even though the braking system has been replaced and the lines have been flushed. these lights go off once the car is restarted, but sometimes come back on. this will be my second trip to the mechanic to see what the problem with my brakes is. i think this is ridiculous because i have already spent several hundred dollars that i didn't have, in order to ensure my children's safety. now after reading about the parking brake, who knows how much more i will have to spend to have it checked to see if that is the problem? since there are parking brake issues, the vehicles should have been recalled at the cost of the company, not the consumer. *nm | |||
| 08/18/2004 | 59016 | 4 | 10/31/2001 |
| The consumer indicated that the parking brake failed and would not hold the vehicle when it was parked on a hill. the dealership inspected vehicle several times, and the mechanic advised the consumer that they replaced the mechanical part, but the problem was never resolved. *ak the rear brakes were replaced with factory parts. the consumer requested reimbursement. the a/c was inoperative, the vehicle would pull to the right while in motion and the brake shoes were worn and scored the rear rotors. *sc | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 10000 | 6 | |
| When traveling at low speeds, the braking system has failed. it usually occurs within the first couple of minutes of driving. it has probably happened 6 or 7 times over the course of owning the vehicle (3 years). no lights are on. when you press the brake, it goes further than normal, and then it finally works after taking several extra feet to stop. it happens irregularly, so we can't duplicate it for service. *la | |||
| 08/03/2003 | 38000 | ||
| While driving 40 mph driver hit the brakes suddenly and vehicle hit the curb and rolled twice. upon impact, airbags did not deploy. people were ejected from the vehicle. as a result,they died. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer stated that brake system has failed 3 times within 1 year.*ak | |||
| 4 | 11/02/2001 | ||
| Vehicle has been serviced 4 times for malfunction of the brakes. manufacturer notified but not willing to do anything. consumer feels vehicle is unsafe. *tt *jb | |||
| 1 | 01/20/2001 | ||
| While driving at speeds above 50 mph the front end and the steering wheel will shake violently. at the same time the brake pedal pulsates and is very firm. vehicle has to be brought to a complete stop to return it to help eliminate the shaking. dealership has been notified but feels this condition is not a problem. *tt *nlm | |||
| 2 | 10/01/2000 | ||
| When the brakes were being applied, the pedal would travel further than normal. mr although the problem could not be duplicated, the dealer stated that if the abs light did not not illuminate, then there was not a problem. *jg *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/13/2008 | 90000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that his vehicle was involved in recall 05v379000, antilock brakes. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred after 5 years. the current mileage was 107,000. the failure mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 08/12/2009 | 55000 | 2 | 03/31/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000, service brakes, hydraulic:antilock repair was performed on the vehicle; however, the contact's failure is directly related. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 55000. updated 9/23/09 *cn the consumer stated when coming to a stop, the abs activates and it makes the brake pedal push back toward the him causing greater stopping distance. the abs light does not illuminate when it happens. the consumer received a recall and the problem was repaired on oct 25, 2005, however the problem has returned. updated 09/28/09.*jb | |||
| 07/10/2009 | 111000 | 1 | 07/10/2009 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the abs failed. whenever he approaches a slow stop at 5 mph, the abs makes it difficult to stop the vehicle. the dealer stated that the braking system was disabled. the contact had to pay for the repair. he called the manufacturer, but they would not assist. the failure mileage was 111,000. updated 8/24/09 *cn updated 08/26/09. *jb | |||
| 06/26/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| 05v379000 service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. recall date 8/29/05 my 2001 chevy tahoe is activating my antilock brakes while trying to stop. i have come close to several accidents. i bought it used in february of 2006. i called gm and they will not honor their recall and fix my tahoe. i do not feel safe driving it and i have a small child. i want to know what i can do to have my tahoe fixed. i do not have the money to pay for it to be fixed. gm should honor their recalls and fix this problem. what can i do? *tr | |||
| 06/21/2006 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the brakes would not engage properly and stop the vehicle when the pedal was depressed. the failure progressively worsened. he took the vehicle to the dealer for brake service and was informed of nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000. the vehicle was repaired according to the recall. he recently noticed the issue resurfacing and the dealer referred him to the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated that they could not assist because the recall repair had already been performed. the current mileage was approximately 118,000 and failure mileage was approximately 40,000. updated 05/06/09 *bf the consumer stated gm provided a temporary fix 2 years and never really fixed the problem. updated 05/08/09.*jb | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 135000 | 1 | |
| The abs is malfunctioning on my 2001 chevrolet tahoe. during an internet search i discovered that the problem matches that found in campaign #05v379000, however, my vehicle's vin was not included in that recall. i believe that my vehicle, and possibly many others, should have been included. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2007 | 115000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the antilock brakes would engage during deceleration and while driving on dry pavement. occasionally, the vehicle would not stop at the appropriate times when driving between 1-15 mph. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) was referenced. the failure mileage was less than 115,000. | |||
| 04/16/2007 | 2 | ||
| 2001 chevrolet tahoe abs module failed at 40000 miles. replaced the part, then it failed again at 80000 miles. two failures of the exact same safety related component in 80000 miles seems excessive. *jb | |||
| 02/20/2007 | 38686 | 2 | 05/09/2001 |
| Experienced unwanted anti-lock brake system (abs) activation twice with 2001 chevrolet tahoe owned in alabama. activations occurred in 2004 and 2007. crash can occur due to increased stopping distances during low speed brake applications. abs module replaced twice by certified auto mechanics. *jb | |||
| 01/24/2007 | 85000 | 20 | 12/17/2001 |
| Abs sensor is not working properly. abs dummy lights goes off and on intermittently. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2006 | 5 | 11/07/2000 | |
| My vehicle exhibits the same problem as nhtsa recall #05v379000 . i purchased the vehicle new in portland maine and operated it there for 1 year. i am active duty navy and hence was not a residence of maine. i did not title the vehicle in maine. gm will not honor the recall since the vehicle was never titled in one of the target states. *jb | |||
| 09/27/2006 | 97000 | 1 | 02/03/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs activated at 10 mph. a nhtsa recall, #05v379000 was performed on the vehicle in august 2004 concerning the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock, however the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall. updated 10/17/2006 - *nm | |||
| 09/05/2006 | 114963 | 2 | |
| Anti-lock braking ebcm failure, this module was replaced in may of 06 and has now failed again in september 06. one day the anti-lock warning light comes on along with the traction lock light. the cost to replace is in excess of $1000. *jb | |||
| 07/24/2004 | 21000 | 1 | 11/10/2000 |
| The anti-lock brakes activate when they are not supposed to. 2001 chevrolet tahoe / 4 wheel drive. they activate on moderate braking on dry pavement. this increases stopping distance. i had a minor accident as a result of this problem. incident date is an estimate. i noticed that gm has a recall for this problem - but it does not cover my vehicle since it was not registered in a state that salts their roads. my vehicle was bought and operated in maine (recall state), but i had it registered in south dakota - i am active duty navy. *jb | |||
| 06/07/2006 | 56122 | 1 | 12/10/2004 |
| While traveling to nj we found the abs pump would not shut off. this occurred on 06-07-06. we contacted a mechanic who advised us to pull the fuse for the abs brakes. i have found that this is a common problem with several gm vehicles. i have a 2001 chevy tahoe. the control module is bad and will cost over $800. both the abs and brake warning lights now stay on. if there is a further problem with my brakes i have no way to be warned. kelsy hayes is the manufacturer and should be made to correct the problem. *nm | |||
| 04/15/2006 | 49100 | 1 | 06/16/2005 |
| Bought a used 2001 tahoe a year ago. recently, the abs and brake light would come on and stay on. after reading all the complaints concerning the matter, the dealer diagnosed it as ebcm failure. repairs would be $1200+. it's an obvious defect with this model and a recall needs to be done and repairs made for free. *jb | |||
| 04/27/2006 | 65000 | 1 | 11/15/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the service abs light illuminated indicating the antilock brakes were engaged. this happens at all speeds. the manufacturer was alerted. there is a nhtsa recall # 05v379000 concerning the antilock brakes for which the vehicles vin is not included. updated 5/16/2006 - *nm | |||
| 04/20/2006 | 89114 | 1 | 07/20/2001 |
| My car ws not serviced to correct the defects which were present at purchased. this greatly inhibits my ability to drive safely and responsibly.campaign number: 05v379000 date: 2005-aug-29 component: service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock defect summary: certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted anti-lock brake system (abs) activation. this condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. this recall will be launched in the 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 only. consequence summary: this can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash. corrective summary: dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. the recall began september 22, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. *jb | |||
| 11/21/2005 | 10 | 02/08/2001 | |
| I previously filed a complaint for the rear seat belt malfunctioning but this vehicle has several dangerous issues..the throttle sticks and happened with my 2 children in the vehicle driving 55 mph..not fun! the outcome could have been detrimental. the parking brake does not work and has been fixed 2 times..it still does not work and will not pass inspection...the antilock brakes engage for short stops and the vehicle slides!! this is just unbelievable to me. gm must have many lawsuits in the works and many to come. *nm | |||
| 12/14/2005 | 87276 | 1 | 12/20/2004 |
| Gm recall for hub bearing areas and abs activation. i went to the chevy dealer in florida bob taylor and service advised us the repairs were not necessary in florida. they did not inquire where the vehicle was located etc. we had to insist the recall repair be done. they did not even want to inspect. with our insistence it was done. how many vehicles have been turned away without inspection by this dealer. it is not up to the driver to decide on a recalls necessity. we complied but with dealer indifference. i am concerned about other individuals who would not have the legal background to insist. they will be told they did not comply when they did. no record would be kept of the dealer discouraging the service and the defense if this is linked to an accident is that they did not get the repair/inspection. this may not be the spot to notice but i am concerned to have this occur. *nm | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 50 | 04/26/2001 | |
| Abs brakes activate at low speeds causing increased stopping distances. also humming nosie from abs system. *nm | |||
| 07/09/2005 | 58000 | 1 | 11/04/2000 |
| Dt: the contact states there nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning antilock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. the vehicle has not been repaired.*ak updated 1/4/2006 - *nm | |||
| 07/09/2004 | 2 | 02/14/2004 | |
| My chevy 2001 tahoes suffered an abs malfunction at low speeds in the summer of 2004. it was repaired at a dealer. in august of 2005 i heard of the recall of 2001 tahoes in 14 northern states for the exact problem my tahoe was in the shop for, the remedy for the recall is exactly what the dealer performed on my car in july 2004. my tahoe will be going back to the dealer 11-25-05 for the same problem again, gm has told me there is nothing they can do since i am not in one of the recall states. gm has acknowledged that this malfunction can cause accidents since it increases braking distances. i have already spent 300 dollars on the first repair and am looking at spending the same amount again. *jb | |||
| 10/25/2005 | 100844 | 1 | 11/10/2004 |
| I brought my truck to hawthorne chevy for an unrelated repair. they asked me if i wanted them to do the abs recall while it was there at no charge. i agreed. the brakes were working fine when it went in, but when i got it back the abs kicks in every time i brake. then they told me that i needed new hubs because the procedure ruined them and it will cost $700.00! this repair is not covered, they say, under the recall. i told them that i am unprepared for such an emergency repair so they showed me the fuse to pull so the abs would stop. now it does not function and i am unprotected by this feature. nice goin' guys! once again you only went half way and fumbled the ball! i'm so glad that a gov't. agency is looking out for my safety. nice fix. now it doesn't work at all. i will tell anyone who has a truck like mine not to have the recall done. *nm | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Unwanted anti-lock brake system activation on a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. in reviewing the details on an existing recall (gm recall no. 05068) my tahoe is exhibiting the characteristics described, where upon deceleration at low speed brake applications intermittently activates the anti-lock brake system. unfortunately, i have been advised by a local dealer as well as chevrolet via their recall hotline that the recall is not applicable in my state. i believe this omission of de from the recall when several adjacent states are included is arbitrary and does not adequately resolve this potential safety issue for all of those impacted, including myself. according to the existing recall, the condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas and has resulted in the recall being launched in the salt belt states which for some reason does not include de. i can say with the utmost certainty that de does receive snow, and that the dept of transportation uses salt during snow fighting operations every winter, potentially contributing to the problem experienced with my tahoe. furthermore, the previous owner of the vehicle resided in pa, which is included in the list of recall states. to date, no repairs have been made as i don't feel the repairs should be made out-of-pocket.*jb | |||
| 10/21/2005 | 1 | 08/01/2003 | |
| Dt: the contact received a recall concerning the brakes. she took the vehicle to a dealer for e recall repair, and the recall service was performed accordingly. after completion of the recall repairs she discovered that when applying brakes at speeds of 3 mph or less the abs will activate followed by a loud noise. the vehicle stops but at extended stopping distance. she contacted the dealership, but they could not offer any explanation. the regional office was contacted regarding this situation and she was waiting for a response. no further repairs or corrections have been made. *ak. the contact stated the problem has been taken care off. *ak | |||
| 10/04/2004 | 1 | 10/10/2001 | |
| I own a 2001 tahoe, purchased from ed bozarth chevrolet in grand junction, colorado. during late july or early august, i heard a tv news story saying that tahoes including my year and type had been recalled due to a corrosion problem affecting the anti- lock braking of the vehicle. at that time i called the dealership and was told that there was no recall he/they knew of and therefore no problem. on october 4, 2005, i pulled up your website and found a service bulletin advisory # 05068 regarding the above situation. i then clicked on the get summary button and saw that there was a recall on this situation. i called the dealership again and was again advised that there was no recall on my truck by the service manager. he also stated that they would find out right after a media announcement which is inconsistent with the first conversation i had with him (at that time he indicated that the media alwaysjumped the gun). so the question is, is there a recall or not and how do i get my truck fixed if necessary?*jb | |||
| 09/22/2005 | 70250 | 2 | 01/03/2004 |
| Low speed anti locking brakes activate and vehicle doesn't stop. a recall has been issued to correct problem, but i've already had that done once, and am having the problem again!!!! i don't believe the recall fix issued by gm will correct the problem,, just prolong it, causing additional accidents. *jb | |||
| 03/07/2005 | 50 | 08/08/2003 | |
| At low speeds, anti- lock brakes activate. this causes brake failure and increased stopping distances. because of many near accidents, we have since pulled out the anti- lock brake fuse. this way the brakes will at least stop the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 04/23/2005 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2001 chev tahoe, when braking at low speeds the car will not stop. on several occasions we have nearly hit other cars especially when pulling into parking spots. once pulled into driveway at home and hit wife's car. not much damage was done but one of these times i felt like something was going to happen. i took it to a shop the said it was a faulty right front wheel sensor. replaced bearing/hub assembly with labor $429.00 . now three months later it is doing it again although not near as often. thinking its the other side??? don't feel safe driving vehicle. please help. *nm | |||
| 08/08/2005 | 59500 | 200 | 05/21/2001 |
| Anti lock brakes activated during normal stopping conditions. truck does not stop as quickly since brakes are not applied as normally they would be. dry conditions, normal road conditions. leads to longer distances to stop since anti-lock is being applied when it is not necessary and should not be. can seem like truck is not going to stop since the stopping distance is longer than what the driver is accustomed to. *nm | |||
| 08/05/2005 | 26130 | 2 | 07/25/2001 |
| Front wheel speed sensors fail and so do the brakes...very hard to stop the vehicle. two feet on the brake pedal and push like hell. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 40000 | 100 | 06/15/2003 |
| Dt: the consumer complained about abs brake problem. at low speeds when trying to stop the brakes stuck as if activated. this resulted in extended stopping distance. consumer called dealer, and dealer indicated that wheel speed sensors were corroded due to road salt. consumer has not contacted chevrolet/gm. dealer would not perform repairs because there was no recall. *ak | |||
| 06/20/2005 | 60000 | 100 | 10/09/2004 |
| Abs activates when coming to complete stop on smooth, dry road surfaces. occurs at speeds from approx 10 mph to 0 and with increasing frequency, now perhaps 15% of stops. results in slightly increased stopping distances. *nm | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 2000 | ||
| Abs brakes engage at any speed under 10 mph. i am aware of the canadian recall on this model for the same problem and don't think that i should be responsible for paying to fix a manufacturer defect myself. i have pulled the abs fuse and completely disabled abs braking. *nm | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 97000 | 40 | |
| 2001 chevy tahoe lt 4wd, 5.3l abs brakes activate without warning (intermittently) and when they should not be activating, under 10 mph when coming to stop, increasing stopping distance. abs light works but does not come on. 96000 miles on vehicle. no corrective action has been taken at this time, as i have been researching possible causes of this problem. i have just learned that gm has issued a recall for this problem in canada. | |||
| 05/10/2005 | 70800 | 10/08/2004 | |
| 1) 2001 chevy tahoe - antilock brakes engage any time brakes are applied at low vehicle speed (under about 5 mph). multiple events in stop-and-go traffic lead to loss in brake pressure. 2) typical consequence is annoyance and increased stopping distance at low speeds, worst event was loss of brake pressure during stop-and-go traffic leading to bump of vehicle ahead, no damage, no injuries. system requires manual pumping of brake pedal to restore pressure after 2 or 3 braking events in a short time span (2-5 minutes). 3) problem still exists, as gm has no recall for this problem in us, only canada. | |||
| 06/09/2005 | 1 | 01/01/2005 | |
| Dt: contact stated that abs light and brake light came on. he noticed that other vehicles had this problem. dealership disconnected the abs. also, when turning the steering wheel all the way to the left or to the right consumer will hear a clicking noise usually while reversing.*ak | |||
| 04/03/2005 | 75920 | 4 | 01/07/2001 |
| Dt: 2001, chevrolet tahoe. having severe anti-lock brake problems at low speed, 3-5 mph. this happens on dry pavement. when coming to a stop the pedal starts to pulsate violently and the vehicle will not stop. this occurs when it is in two wheel drive. the tahoe is a 4-wheel anti lock. the truck was taken to the dealer. however,they refused to fix the problem. dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the abs system.*ak second dealer which was aware of the problem replaced the front wheel rotation sensors. there have not been any further problems.*sb *nm | |||
| 04/04/2005 | 62500 | 20 | 01/11/2004 |
| I currently own a 2001 chevy tahoe lt 4x4 and just had my brakes fixed because of a problem with the design related to the anti-lock sensors. for the past few months i've been having problem when coming to a slow stop the anti locking brakes activate, then having to use the emergency brake to get the suv to stop. when i had the system reviewed, there were no indications in the various onboard computers that there were any abs errors, so it was suggested that the brakes will need to be done. i spent over $1000.00 replacing brake parts and the problem still continued. the next review of the problem, the warranty company suggested that it could be the wheel bearings, but to first try and clean the sensors first. since the wheel bearings are over $350.00 each, we had the sensors cleaned. my local mechanic cleaned the sensors and at this point i've not had any more problems. but they told me i will again because of the design of the vehicle. the repair shop that fixed my car is located in so. burlington, vermont autoworks. | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 96000 | 1 | 04/23/2001 |
| Anti lock brakes did not hold at low speed. vehicle crashed into a truck. *ak | |||
| 04/21/2005 | 28700 | 6 | 10/01/2001 |
| During the past 2 weeks, my abs has activated when stopping at speeds under 10 miles per hour. this has happened approx 6 times, and is intermittent. | |||
| 01/05/2004 | 72000 | 30 | 02/26/2001 |
| Vehicle jerked forward when brake were applied at low city speed but would not stop vehicle. vehicle has been serviced several times. *ak *sb *nm | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 200 | 30 | 09/01/2001 |
| Saw your recent article re defective anti-lock brakes. i have had, on numerous occassions, incidents where the anti-lock brakes failed and caused my vehicle to roll much further than normal. these incidents seem to happen if i am applying brakes and either hit a pothole or bump in the roadway while braking. | |||
| 12/27/2004 | 46000 | 1 | 05/01/2004 |
| The abs brakes do not stop the vehicle. once the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the sensor, the rotors, and bearings had to be replaced. *nm the dealer found a technical service bulletin regarding the problem. *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| When the brakes were applied they would make a noise. when applying the emergency brake on an incline it did not hold. *ak *jb | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 34500 | 2 | 10/30/2000 |
| Immediately after application of the anti-loch brakes at low speeds in 2 wheel high mode, the vehicle seems to lock up the wheels as if it were in 4 wheel drive. we get severe wheel hop and when we stop the vehicle, then restart it there is a very loud clunking sound. after that the vehicle preforms normally. the problem also goes away if the vehicle is turned off. the vehicle goes into 4 wheel auto, 4 wheel low and 2 wheel high normally at all other times. again, the problem only happens when the antilock brakes are activated at low speeds (no problem from high speed stops) and it has happened twice in the past 5 minths. | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 20000 | 4 | 01/01/2001 |
| The problem(s) are as followed: belt separation from tire (loss control), anti lock brake/loss pedal, pedal height and stopping ability. scc | |||
| 02/26/2002 | 2 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Customer reports emergency braking system failures detected at 11,000 miles, with complete in-operability by 19,000 miles. dealer/manufacturer only warranties this safety device to 7,500 miles, while vehicle warranty states 36,000 miles.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 10 | 08/20/2001 | |
| While traveling in inclement weather tire has no traction. vehicle will slide while applying brakes. goodyear, wrangler ,t30/5135-955. dealership is aware of problem.*ak. consumer states the tires are not adequate for vehicle or braking system is not working properly, which cause the abs to engage frequently.*jg | |||
| 03/20/2002 | 2 | 04/06/2000 | |
| In cold weather when applying brakes vehicle swerved left into other lane out of control without warning.*ak *jg | |||
| 01/15/2002 | |||
| Whenever brakes are applied in a panic/sudden stop during highway speed of 50 or more it causes extnded stopping distance. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 11/05/2001 | 1 | 02/01/2001 | |
| We reported to the dealership 5 times that something was wrong with this vehicle. we took it to an independent auto mechanic who discovered that abs sytem was failing. we attended an arbitration where our 2001 tahoe was ruled defective by theharbitrator and chevrolet was ordered to repurchase it. the repurchase date was nov. 8. on nov 5, the abs lost control and my husband rolled down a 200 ft cliff. we are currently seeking any help we can get. *ak | |||
| 11/17/2001 | 3 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle would not stop when brake pedal was applied.pedal pulsated but did not vehicle resulting in accident. happened on more than one occasion but the last time hit another vehicle. will sell vehicle if problem not corrected. dealer says no codes present, could not duplicate problem and never had similar complaint. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| Brakes failed when trying to slow down. consumer was traveling at 30-35 mph. when at first consumer tapped the brakes, and then when trying to slow down, vehicle would not stop. consumer rear ended another vehicle. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
| 12/07/2000 | 2 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Dealer is unable to fix and we are scared to drive the car. the car starts shaking and feels like it is goingto flip.the car goes from 70 to 50 instantly and the brakes get extremely hot. *ak | |||
| 05/08/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving would step on brakes and seat belt will not hold body like others vehicles that seat belt will hold. *ak | |||
| 01/07/2001 | |||
| Intermittently when applying brakes pedal would go to floor and commenced to make a popping sound . vehicle was taken to dealer shop, and informed that they could not duplicate problem. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 10/13/2006 | 55000 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs light illuminated causing the antilock brakes to malfunction. the service dealer stated the electronic braking control module needed to be replaced. the contact expressed concern that this was a defect. | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving a whizzing sound came from the abs brakes. somehow, the computer for the abs brakes caused a lock up. the cost of repairs was quoted to the consumer as $1,100. took vehicle to dealer, who indicated that abs brakes needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 05/10/2005 | 86000 | 2 | 04/10/2003 |
| (abs)abs motor went bad two years .(why?) had it replaced three years ago ,went bad again a year later. been riding with a bad (abs)system for another year with the (abs)and traction light on because that should not happen that soon. i mad e quick stop and the (abs)motor started running and the (abs and traction came on. replacement too soon. *tr | |||
| 01/22/2008 | 78000 | 1 | |
| Abs system will not shut off, made noise while driving and would not shut off after ignition turned off. abs system did shut off after pulling the 60amp breaker. *tr | |||
| 12/03/2007 | 97000 | 2 | 10/01/2001 |
| 2001 chevy tahoe. abs pump running all the time even if the ignition is tuned off. this has happened twice on the same vehicle. the first time it happened, we replaced the abs control module. it happened again today. unsafe driving and costly repair. *tr | |||
| 11/24/2004 | 9 | 06/14/2003 | |
| Abs module, transmission, parking brake, throttle body, windows, rear a/c, steering suspension. since we purchased the vehicle we have had to spend over $4000.00 on repairs that should be recalled due to safety. *jb | |||
| 10/13/2006 | 55000 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs light illuminated causing the antilock brakes to malfunction. the service dealer stated the electronic braking control module needed to be replaced. the contact expressed concern that this was a defect. | |||
| 04/24/2006 | 54891 | 1 | 09/15/2001 |
| Abs light came on and motor would not stop running, even with engine turned off. had to have ebcm for internal ground fault module replaced at charge of $1132.48. tahoe only has 54,891 miles on it. *jb | |||
| 11/21/2005 | 92000 | 1 | 03/15/2001 |
| Anti-lock braking system failure. pump on anti-lock braking system continues to run causing pump failure unless customer disconnect fuse at panel. upon disconnecting fuse the anti-lock braking system is useless as is the traction control feature. all lights, abs, traction assist, brake become illuminated on dash board. i feel this is a hazardous condition due to the driver not having the anti-lock brakes or traction assist. i've talked with numerous owners of the same type vehicle and they all have the same complaints. the only repair is to replace the electronic brake control module (ebcm) that is mounted to the top of the abs pump. gm is charging in the ballpark of $700-$900 for this part and they are aware of the problem. *jb | |||
| 08/04/2005 | 49225 | 30 | |
| A problem with corrosion on the front wheel anti-lock sensors. making you feel like the brakes are failing at slow speeds when stopping. my understanding is that this is already a recall issue in canada. my dealer in a small town noted he has fixed 8 of these already this month alone. *nm | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 70000 | 1 | 07/01/2003 |
| Abs sensor bad, causing improper braking, causing vehicle to not stop at slow speeds. happens almost every time brakes are applied at slow speeds. removing the abs fuse is the only way to stop the malfunction short of an overly expensive repair. life safety issue without working brakes. *nm | |||
| 06/27/2005 | 70000 | 1 | 08/01/2001 |
| Abs ebcm shorted causing abs failure, abs dummy light to come on, and abs pump to run incessantly. had to pull fuse on abs to prevent abs pump wear/failure, which caused brake dummy light to come on - could not tell at the time if this was due to removed fuse or actual brake problem. dealer cost to replace is $1100 although this is obviously a common problem with this unit (on many vehicles) - am having part repaired by 3rd party instead for $150 - hopefully will not cause other brake problems. | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 100 | ||
| My 2001 chevrolet tahoe lt 4wd would have its abs brakes engage at speeds of 3 to 7 mph. thi happened hundreds of times and cause it to become difficult to stop the vehicle at times. the problem was fixed by replacing the abs speed sensors. i am aware that gm has a recall for canadian trucks regarding this same problem, however i was required to pay for the repairs out of my own pocket. | |||
| 02/01/2003 | 50000 | 2 | 12/01/2001 |
| Abs brake module. low traction light comes on while driving, and drains the battery. vehicle has been repaired twice . cost covered the first time and gm paid half for last repair.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Heard a noise coming from vehicle. consumer called nearest certified dealer and was told that it was the abs module.*ak | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 70000 | 1 | |
| When shutting the vehicle off t abs motor continued to run. as a result, abs sensor light stayed on. *ak | |||
| 08/18/2004 | 48450 | 1 | 07/15/2004 |
| I have only had my 2001 tahoe for a month or less and one dy when starting my vehcile the abs light would not go out. when the car is off some type of motor is still running. the dealer said it was the bscm this controls the abs system. it will cost me $1000. to fix. i have read where other people are having the same problems with there brakes. i need help!*ak | |||
| 03/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| 2001 tahoe abs module went out after doing research realized there is hundreds of people with same problem after paying 30,000 for a tahoe you shouldnt have this problem so soon and it be so expensive to fix. *ak | |||
| 10/10/2003 | 51400 | 1 | 05/31/2001 |
| 2001 chevrolet tahoe--abs light came on. when vehicle was turned off, noise heard below vehicle. service tech advised the abs sensor module had gone bad--@$1,000.00 repair. saw similar incidents on nhtsa website--thought it may help to include this incident. *la | |||
| 37000 | 1 | ||
| The abs warning light flashes on and stays on while driving, when this occurs it drains the battery. this problem is caused by the abs control module shorting out. *ak | |||
| 06/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicles abs module failed which caused the abs light and brake light to illuminate. *ak *cb *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/06/2002 | |||
| While driving brake system failed. had heavy vibration, and would be hard to stop. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 02/13/2008 | 1 | ||
| The left front and rear caliper are not working properly on my 2001 tahoe. the left rear is shot, and the pad has worn clear to the rivets witch ate up the rotor. the cooling shield has rotten away. i haven't checked the right rear yet. the brakes sound like they are grinding. the truck is now at my mechanic shop to be fixed. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 12/07/2000 | 2 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Dealer is unable to fix and we are scared to drive the car. the car starts shaking and feels like it is goingto flip.the car goes from 70 to 50 instantly and the brakes get extremely hot. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 02/13/2008 | 1 | ||
| The left front and rear caliper are not working properly on my 2001 tahoe. the left rear is shot, and the pad has worn clear to the rivets witch ate up the rotor. the cooling shield has rotten away. i haven't checked the right rear yet. the brakes sound like they are grinding. the truck is now at my mechanic shop to be fixed. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 11/28/2007 | 99456 | 2 | 07/26/2001 |
| Brake pads wear unevenly. inner pad wears well before outer pad wears. no wear sensor on inner pad. only indication is metal to metal grinding, by that time the rotors are destroyed. 11-22-2006 had front pads replaced, found rotors damaged. 11-28-2007, rear rotor grinding, inner pad gone, outer pad intact. heard of similar troubles on full size suv and pickups manufactured by gm 1994-2004. *tr | |||
| 05/05/2005 | 22000 | 1 | 05/08/2001 |
| Dt: parking brake was defective. nothing happened before failure. emergency brake did not hold. upon inspection it was found to have a problem. has to have brake pads replaced before it can be inspected.*ak | |||
| 06/12/2003 | 250 | 5 | 10/20/2002 |
| 2001, chev tahoe, 28000 mi brakes squeal. have taken the tahoe to the dealership 5 times since purchase. finally took it to a trusted mechanic and he agrees that there is not a problem with the brakes mechanically except the loud squeal. i am told that i can replace them if i want to get rid of the squeal, but i don't think i should have to pay to replace the brakes since they sold the vehicle to me with a squeal. the vehicle was only 5 days old the first time i took it to the dealership. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/28/2007 | 99456 | 2 | 07/26/2001 |
| Brake pads wear unevenly. inner pad wears well before outer pad wears. no wear sensor on inner pad. only indication is metal to metal grinding, by that time the rotors are destroyed. 11-22-2006 had front pads replaced, found rotors damaged. 11-28-2007, rear rotor grinding, inner pad gone, outer pad intact. heard of similar troubles on full size suv and pickups manufactured by gm 1994-2004. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2007 | 1 | 05/30/2001 | |
| 2001 chevrolet tahoe, went to have it inspected and the emergency brakes failed. i never used them so how can they be worn out? also, when i went to adjust the cable, it was already adjusted all the way that it could go. it should not have been adjusted out all the way. this came like this from the factory and i bought it new. now the garage want $300 to replace the emergency brakes which are different than the disc pad brakes. they even said that the rotor might be worn out also. this is ridiculous! that's another $300 plus labor. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2006 | 69551 | 1 | |
| Routine check on brakes for my 2001 chevy tahoe found at meineke car care center that my aluminum calipers on rear of brake system were locked in place wearing the rear brakes out. the front brakes were 40% used. informed by lee, manager, this is a problem with this type caliper, uneven wear and locking up. jb | |||
| 06/09/2005 | 1 | 01/01/2005 | |
| Dt: contact stated that abs light and brake light came on. he noticed that other vehicles had this problem. dealership disconnected the abs. also, when turning the steering wheel all the way to the left or to the right consumer will hear a clicking noise usually while reversing.*ak | |||
| 01/09/2005 | 55000 | 1 | 12/14/2003 |
| I have a 2001 chevrolet tahoe with an abs brake module failure. the motor/pump that controls the abs brakes won't turn off. it keeps running even when the ignition is turned off. my abs light turns on and abs brakes are now not operative. i read many complaints on this issue on 2001 model chevy/gmc full size suv/pickups. i think this is a safety concern that should be addressed immediately to prevent accidents and deaths due to abs brake failures.*ak | |||
| 10/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at normal speed consumer applied the brakes, and there were no brakes. an independent repair shop replaced all four rotors. consumer paid $1,200.00 for repairs. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 12/24/2002 | 18000 | 2 | |
| The rear brakes had a tendency to wear out every 18000 miles. dealer examined the vehicle twice, and claimed that the rear brakes were wearing out normally. consumer felt that the rear brakes were wearing out excessively.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 09/22/2004 | 1 | 04/17/2001 | |
| 2001 chevrolet tahoe has an inoperative emergency brake system. problem is currently be investigated and repaired.*ak | |||
| 12/06/2003 | 19900 | 1 | |
| The truck failed state inspection because the parking brake wouldn't hold. the dealership indicated that this failure is due to premature wear of the brake shoes. this is also a common problem with the model vehicle. there's a tsb for this issue 020526002. please provide any additional information. . *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/20/2009 | 98000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. while travelling at 2 mph and applying the brakes, the contact noticed that the brake pedal extended down to the floorboard. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the brake line was replaced due to corrosion. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000. the current mileage was approximately 110,000. | |||
| 09/20/2007 | 61000 | 2 | 07/15/2005 |
| Brake failure. complete loss of brake function without warning. master cylinder replaced, but did not correct. had to replace 2 brake lines. both had rusted thourgh (beside the frame under the drivers seat). the 2 failed brake lines each had at least 10 rust blisters that could easily rupture. vehicle was not from the north east or near the ocean. | |||
| 02/19/2003 | 41900 | 3 | 07/07/2001 |
| Both brake lines to the rear wheels have cracked, leaving me with no brakes after the fluid leaked out. pebbles continually get wedged between the rear calipers and wheel rims, causing wheel lockup, and scouring of the aluminum rims and rotors. the right rear top caliper bolt fell out, allowing the caliper to rotate forward and lock up the wheel. i was told that these vehicles were not designed to travel on a gravel lane, but where west of the mississippi are there not gravel lanes? this is a very widespread problem , and dealers in ranching country are getting a flood of complaints, and have even designed rock shields for the rear disc brakes. it is a very large safety problem, for if the brakes do not completely fail they are impaired due to scoured rotors, etched wheels, and deteriorated pads. *jb | |||