2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 517 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Tahoe model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 48 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 48 people were injured and 8 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Wheels, hubDec 17, 2007
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
Campaign 07E106000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Campaign 06E043000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipAug 29, 2005
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.
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 05V379000 on NHTSA.gov
StructureMar 7, 2003
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
Campaign 03V094000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, head restraintSep 17, 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.
IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER THE PINCH POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
Campaign 02V253000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, retractorMay 17, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT SUCH THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER LOCK.
IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE BELTS IF NECESSARY. GM IS ENCLOSING AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE OWNERS TO USE OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE INSPECTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
Campaign 01V159000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, bodyOct 25, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE OR MISSING REAR WHEELHOUSE PLUGS. UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, EXHAUST GASES CAN FLOW FORWARD AND ACCUMULATE IN THE REAR WHEELHOUSE.
THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY.
Campaign 00V343000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
517 reports, newest first.
Power train, Aug 22, 2007
I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE THAT HAS BEEN RELATIVELY PROBLEM-FREE. RECENTLY, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON IT WITHOUT WARNING. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, HEARD A POP THAT SOUNDED LIKE A FLAT TIRE. SHE PULLED OFF TO INSPECT THE CAR, BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING VISIBLY WRONG. TURNS OUT, SHE HAD NO REVERSE, AND COULD BARELY REACH 50 MPH, SO I AM GUESSING SHE WAS MISSING SOME GEARS. SHE WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO GET IF OFF OF THE HIGHWAY, AND FROM THERE I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. "SOMETHING EXPLODED IN MY TRANSMISSION" WERE THE MECHANICS WORDS. I WONDERED HOW SOMETHING COULD JUST "EXPLODE" IN THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING, SO I WENT SEARCHING THE INTERNET. TURNS OUT ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE SEEN THIS RELATED TO SUN-SHELL FAILURE. TSB 00822B/00822C, NHTSA ITEM NUMBER 10005474. *TR
Air bags, Jul 27, 2007, crash
DRIVING IN LARGE PARKING LOT APPROX 25 MPH, LIGHT POLE WITH CONCRETE BASE WAS IN BLIND SPOT AS I WAS TURNING. HIT THE CONCRETE HEAD ON, $12,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK, FRAME BENT, FRONT END REPLACED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAD NO EXPLANATION OTHER THAN THE DAMAGE MUST HAVE BEEN IN JUST THE WRONG SPOT. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WITH HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. *JB
Steering, Apr 28, 2007
TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING IN MY 2001 TAHOE. THIS WAS PRECEDED BY A CLUNKING NOISE THAT COULD BE HEARD UNDER THE HOOD AND FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. FORTUNATELY, THE LOSS OF STEERING HAPPENED AT A LOW SPEED AND NO ACCIDENT RESULTED. IN MY OWNER'S MANUAL, IT STATES THAT IN THE EVENT OF POWER ASSIST LOSS ON THE STEERING, YOU CAN STILL DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT WILL JUST BE MORE DIFFICULT TO STEER. THIS IS NOT THE CASE. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE SAFELY DRIVEN AT ANY SPEED DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF STRENGTH REQUIRED TO TURN THE WHEEL. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT IN THE STEERING MECHANISM. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING OIL CONSUMPTION FAILURE. TRACY CHEVROLET PERFORMED AN OIL CONSUMPTION DIAGNOSTIC THAT SPANNED THREE YEARS. THE RESULT OF THE DIAGNOSTIC WAS THAT THERE WAS POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE. IN 2004, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD LEVEL WAS MISSING A PART FROM THE FACTORY ASSEMBLY. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE OIL CONSUMPTION FAILURE. A GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT PROMISED TO PROVIDE A NEW ENGINE IF THE REPAIR TO THE CYLINDER DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THREE YEARS LATER, THE DEALER PERFORMED ANOTHER OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND FOUND YET ANOTHER PART MISSING FROM THE ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT ASKED GENERAL MOTORS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AS PROMISED BUT THEY REFUSED TO COMPLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 83,600 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 16, 2007
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
Parking brake, Apr 7, 2007
WENT TO HAVE A VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION DONE ON THE 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE AND IT FAILED BECAUSE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE /ARKING BRAKE WAS STICKING, AND THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES WERE METAL TO METAL. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. SO TO MAKE IT INSPECTION WORTHY I HAD TO PAY $250.00 TO REPLACE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES!! I HAVE READ THIS IN MANY INSTANCES ON THE INTERNET. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 26, 2007
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 5, 2007
ABS SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ABS "DUMMY" LIGHTS GOES OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. *JB
Seat belts, Jan 24, 2007, crash
TL* - THE VEHICLE OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE SEAT BELT FAILED ON THE PASSENGER'S REAR SIDE SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY FAILED TO SECURE THE PASSENGER DURING THE IMPACT. THE PASSENGER WAS FORCED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE CONTACT HAS A POLICE REPORT. THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED, AND THE CONTACT ALSO HAS THE OLD SEAT BELT.*AK UPDATED 02/21/07. *JB
Steering, Jan 12, 2007
I HAVE A RECURRING KNOCKING IN MY CHEVY TAHOE 2001 STEERING COLUMN THAT HAS TO BE SERVICED EVERY 8-10 MOS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED AS A PROBLEM/CONCERN OF OTHER CONSUMERS. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THE KNOCKING IS CAUSED BY SOME TYPE OF CALCIUM BUILD UP AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN AT A COST OF $200-300 EACH TIME THIS PROBLEM IS REPAIRED. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2001. I DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT I SHOULD BE CONTINUALLY PAYING FOR ANNUALLY. THIS IS NOT A RARE OCCURRENCE. IS THERE SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE ON GMAC'S END TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM WITHOUT ANY MONETARY LOSS OF THE CONSUMER? *NM
Power train, Jan 11, 2007
THE SHIFT LEVER ARM ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD RUSTED SUFFICIENTLY THAT THE SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION SLIPPED OFF THE NIPPLE ON THE SHIFT LEVER ARM. IT APPEARS TO BE A SNAP FIT WITHOUT ANY POSITIVE RETENTION. IT WAS THEN NOT POSSIBLE TO SHIFT GEARS OR RE-START THE ENGINE. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED IN MY OWN DRIVEWAY JUST AFTER I HAD DRIVEN HOME ON THE FREEWAY. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE LEVER ARM AND THE COMPLETE CABLE ASSEMBLY. I HAVE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 16, 2006, crash
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
Visibility, Nov 25, 2006
THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WENT DOWN BY ITSELF, AND NOW IS INOPERABLE FROM EITHER THE DRIVERS ELECTRIC WINDOW SWITCH OR REAR PASSENGER SWITCH, SO IT IS STUCK DOWN. ALL OTHER WINDOWS WORK FINE. I HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM YET. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 13, 2006
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.
Steering, Oct 3, 2006
I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE & A 2003 GMC SIERRA. BOTH VEHICLES MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE WITH LOTS AND LOTS OF VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING CORNERS OR MOVING SLOWLY OVER BUMPY AREAS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING SHAFTS ARE BAD. THE GMC HAS ALREADY HAD THE STEERING SHAFT REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM IS BACK. THE TAHOE I PURCHASED USED AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER TOLD ME ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND SAID HE HAS TAKEN IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THEY PACK THE STEERING SHAFT WITH GREASE. MY FATHER IN LAW HAS A CHEVY TRUCK AND IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WITH SUCH A HUGE PROBLEM ON A VARIETY OF YEARS THAT THIS IS NOT RECALLED. IF YOU CAN CHECK INTO THIS PROBLEM AND IF THERE IS ANY SOLUTION OTHER THAN CONTINUALLY RE-GREASING THE STEERING SHAFT WHICH IS A VERY EXPENSIVE AND TIME CONSUMING JOB. TALKING WITH OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, I HAVE HEARD THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WILL EVENTUALLY WEAR OUT AND I DON'T KNOW IF THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS AS FAR AS CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IF SOMETHING HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TWO YOUNG CHILDREN THAT I DRIVE AROUND CONSTANTLY AND I AM SOMEWHAT WORRIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 29, 2006
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 27, 2006
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
Parking brake, Sep 12, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PARKING BRAKE RUBBED DOWN THE BRAKE PADS AND SHOES CAUSING THE PADS AND SHOES TO BE REPLACED PREMATURELY EVERY TWO YEARS. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS RARELY USED AND DOES NOT HOLD. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WAS A SPECIAL SPRING THAT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED TO KEEP THE BRAKE FROM RUBBING AGAINST THE PADS AND SHOES.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 11, 2006
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
Parking brake, Aug 18, 2006
OUR TAHOE FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION DUE TO THE PARKING BRAKE NOT HOLDING. BOTH PARKING BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AND THEN 2 YEARS LATER WE FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION AGAIN DUE TO THE SAME PARKING BRAKE ISSUE. THIS TIME ONE OF THE ROTORS WAS DESTROYED WITH ABOUT A 1/4" GROOVE IN IT WHICH MADE THE REPAIR EVEN MORE COSTLY. OUR REGION IS TOTALLY FLAT, SO WE DON'T EVEN USE THE PARKING BRAKE! THERE IS NO REASON WHY THERE SHOULD BE ANY WEAR ON THE PARKING BRAKE WHAT-SO-EVER. ESPECIALLY TWICE IN THE 5 YRS WE'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE. AFTER ASKING AROUND AND RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS A SERIOUS RECURRING ISSUE WITH THIS BRAKE DESIGN AND UP TO THIS POINT IT HAS ALL BEEN AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. OLD BRAKE DISCS ARE NOT AVAILABLE BUT DESTROYED ROTOR IS. *NM
Parking brake, Jul 26, 2006
2001 PARKING BRAKE WORN DOWN TO METAL TO METAL AT 25,000 FREEWAY MILES. PARKING BRAKE WAS ONLY USED WHEN CAR WAS IN THE GARAGE AT NIGHT ON LEVEL GROUND. LOCAL DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL TO WEAR OUT IN THAT MILEAGE. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 18, 2006
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
Tires, Jul 17, 2006
WE WERE DRIVING THROUGH THE DESERT AT 74 MILES PER HOUR IN 115 DEGREE TEMPERATURE WHEN OUR GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT/S P265/70R16/111S HAD A COMPLETE BLOW OUT ON THE FREEWAY. OUR TIRES ARE ONLY A COUPLE MONTHS OLD AND WE HAD A COMPLETE SAFETY CHECK INCLUDING TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE LEAVING ON OUR TRIP. THE TIRE SIDE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED ON THE EXTERIOR WALL OF THE TIRE. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 10, 2006, crash
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 14, 2006
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