Problems with 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. while driving approximately 45 mph, the rear brakes malfunctioned when the brake pedal was depressed. the failure caused the stopping distance to increase. the contact discovered a puncture in the brake line due to the brake line making contact with the frame of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 148,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the brake lines were perforated due to rust. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 114,000. updated 05/12/14*lj the consumer stated the hard steel brake line to the rear brakes completely rusted through, causing the line to burst. updated 05/15/14

A few days before the complete failure we noticed that the brakes had started to feel "mushy". on 9/29/12 my husband hit the brakes hard and that is when the brake line blew out in the front and the rear. the brake line is completely rusted from front to rear.

I have a 2000 tahoe i busted a brake line thankfully i did it while pulling out of my garage after i came back from leave. now my brake pedal depresses all the way to they floor and takes longer to stop. (real dangerous) i didn't think much of it b/c its a third vehicle until i looked online and read so much about rusted brake lines. when i looked at mine they were all rusted. scared to see what the damage will be to fix all the lines. funny thing is the underbelly of my 2000 tahoe looks worse than that of my 82 c10. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving 8 mph, the anti lock brake system engaged without warning. the vehicle was not taken to dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 84,000.

Brake line corrosion!! (all lines!), one ruptured, lost brakes, forced off road to stop, extended braking distance, almost crashed. driving home from airport at 1am, getting off highway, brake pedal went all the way to floor.... brakes kicked in approx. 90-95% of the way to the floor, but took forever to stop. another car was at traffic light off the highway, and i was forced into the grass on the side of the road before car came to full stop. towed home - i replaced master cylinder thinking that's where the failure was, but then i couldn't bleed rear brakes and noticed the puddle under the truck and crawled under to discover there was a brake line that was completely rusted through. this happened at the abs module, where 5 brake lines connect, and all the lines show dangerous corrosion levels and need to be replaced. it also affected a fuel line right there too, (fuel filter is right there).... i have owned the truck since new, and there is 1 line that looks brand new (never replaced), and all other lines in that area are dangerously corroded. very odd that one line looks good, and all the other lines are bad. i have pictures of all lines and corrosion available. *tr

I was pulling into an angle parking place and the abs brake system suddenly engaged, the vehicle surged forward striking a dumpster. later it happened while slowing for a traffic light, almost causing me to rearend another vehicle. the dealer and gm have told me they fixed the problem once under a recall and will not cover it again.

Driving home from church 20 mile trip, about midway pressed on brakes and pedal went all the way to the floor with total loss of braking. managed to make it through two red lights with horn and hazard lights before coming to a stop with use of parking brake. immediately i popped the hood to check for brake fluid and reservoir was still half full. had the wife cycle the brakes so see if there were any problems with the master cylinder or booster. all looked good, walking around the car i found a large puddle of brake fluid inside drivers side rear wheel. limped car home, and noticed the rear brake line which sits above the frame rail was completely rusted through. i can not replace this line myself so i will be returning vehicle for service to chevrolet dealer. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. while driving approximately 5 mph in reverse the anti lock braking system engaged involuntarily. once the vehicle reached a complete stop he was able to continue driving as normal. the failure began to recur intermittently so he took the vehicle to an authorized dealer where he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000, service brakes, hydraulic:antilock. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 111,092.

Driving in the fast lane on the freeway, had a sudden stop in traffic, my brakes went to the floor, and skipped to a stop. brakes went to the floor thereafter having to coast to a stop. brake line had rust corrosion and cracked. the same thing happened again october 2010. my son was driving us to his driver's education class and the brakes went completely to the floor having to coast to a stop. thankfully, no one was hurt. another line had rust corrosion and split in two.

I own a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. i began having trouble stopping at low speeds, the abs system is engaging when i drop below approximately 10 mph, making it very difficult to stop at low speeds. the first time it happened, i almost drove off a cliff on a mountain road because i couldn't stop the truck. the cliff is approximately 1,500 feet down - we are very lucky we aren't dead because we only stopped a few feet from the edge. through online research, i found a nhtsa recall (campaign id number 05v379000), which stated that certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system activation. the condition was more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. the recall was launched only in the "salt belt" states. the chevy tahoe i own was originally purchased in wisconsin and driven there for 5 years before i purchased it and moved to colorado. i called the manufacturer (gm/chevy) to inform them of the abs issue, and they stated that the vin was not included in the recall even though the failures were identical. the mileage is 222,400. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that when attempting to apply the brakes at various speeds, there was an unusual increase in stopping distance. the dealer made repairs under nhtsa recall campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) and the failure continued to occur. in addition, the abs would abruptly engage after repeated pressure was applied to the brake pedal. the vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for additional repairs or diagnostic testing. the failure and current mileages were unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. through online research, the contact found nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000, which stated that certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system activation. the condition was more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. the recall will be launched only 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. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall, although the failures were identical. the current mileage was 118,000 and failure mileage was 112,000.

On dec 24th 2008 upon pulling into my driveway at about 5-7 mph anti-lock brakes activated for no apparent reason causing me to collide with my house after applying brakes for over 20 feet. *tr

When applying the brakes at low speeds the abs kicks in making the vehicle shutter to a stop which makes the vehicle unable to stop right away.

Abs intermittently came on when i apply the brakes. after several weeks of this happening the brakes became very mushy. changed both front wheel sensors but didn't fix the problem. took to repair shop and they said the brake modulator was bad - $1200 to repair. we disconnected the anti-lock brake system at this point. brakes work fine without it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that when driving 35 mph or less, the vehicle would exhibit a loud grinding noise. in addition, the brake pedal would become soft when applying the brakes, increasing stopping distance and time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure where the dealer replaced the brake and the rotors several times but the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. in an attempt to park the vehicle at 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. the brakes had to be applied again in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), which relates exactly to the failure. the current mileage was 90,000 and failure mileage was 88,000. updated 03-04-08 *bf

I have a 2000 tahoe and am having a problem with the abs as described in the recall. gm is telling me it was not included in the recall because of the manufacturing location of my vehicle. this is absurd. i live in an area where road salt is used and winter corrosion is possible. this is a dangerous issue and should include all vehicles regardless of where they were manufactured. how does gm know where the vehicle went after it was purchased, they don't. i almost hit a pedestrian in the crosswalk a few days because the abs came on while i was going very slow. *tr

Abs activates at speeds below 7mph while braking. have almost run into a vehicle and person due to this failure. the tahoe was originally purchased in texas but has been in pa. for 3+ years. my vehicle should have been included in the recall but i was told it was not, doesn't make sense. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. while driving between 3-6 mph, the brake pedal pulsated when it was depressed. the contact stated that the sensors failed. the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. the contact would have to pay $705 to repair the vehicle. the state where he resides is included in the recall. the contact still drives the vehicle and shifts into neutral or turns off the vehicle when needing to brake, in order to avoid crashing into the preceding vehicle. the recall indicates that the failure occurs in corrosive areas. the failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 127,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. while depressing the brake pedal and decelerating from 20 mph, the antilock brake system (abs) unexpectedly activates. the failure increased the stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to an auto service center and the contact was informed that the front wheel sensors failed. the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 79,000 and failure mileage was 77,000. updated 04/25/08 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. when the contact attempted to engage the brake pedal at low speeds when it rains, she noticed that the abs brake control activated and disabled the brakes which caused the vehicle to continually move forward. the failure has not been diagnosed by a dealer. the contact also stated that when the vehicle was driven during very cold temperatures that the braking distance would increase greatly. the current mileage was 84,588 and the failure mileage was at 70,000.

Vehicle did not stop at intersection when brakes were applied. the abs sounded as if it had engaged but my wheels did not stop. i had my 2 children in the vehicle and fortunately nothing was coming and therefore no one was hurt or killed. i reviewed the nhtsa website to investigate and found that campaign number 05v379000 covers this problem and that a recall had been issued to remove corrosion from the speed sensors and apply rust inhibitor. i contacted apple chevrolet in york, pa and on 2/28/07, they found the that my wheel speed sensors had excessive rust build up. i was also informed that my vehicle was not included in this recall. i was charged $241.65 for these repairs and i feel that i should not be responsible for this. how can oer 1.3 million vehicles made between 1999 and 2002 be recalled for this same problem and my vehicle is not included? *jb

There is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. dealers have been telling me that this recall does not cover 2000 tahoe with the old body style (ie. as indicated by the vin). *nm

No brakes at low speed on my tahoe. the truck was recalled in 2006 for anti-lock brake issues. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated after having a recall performed in october 2005, the abs and brake light continued to stay illuminated. the front end shook very badly. when the brake was depressed, the pedal pulsated. the dealership inspected the vehicle numerous times and could not find the problem. the recall was campaign id #05v379000, regarding service brakes, hydraulic: antilock.

Abs and brake warning light comes on randomly. *tr

I own a 2000 chevy tahoe. for the past 2 years, i experienced occasional problems stopping under 10 mph due to the faulty activation of the abs. on several occasions i barely avoided a dangerous crash. i called art moehn chevrolet in jackson, michigan about the problem and was told i could make an appointment to have the problem repaired. no mention was made of the possible recall. i took the vehicle to art moehn chevrolet in jackson, michigan on april 7, 2006. the problem was repaired at a cost to me of $241.60. i did research on the internet about the abs problem and located a recall for 1999-2002 gm trucks (see nhsta recall campaign number 05v37900). i contacted the dealer and was told that my vin # was not part of the recall. the brake work done on my 2000 tahoe is the exact repair sent to chevy dealers by gm for the recalled vehicles (see gm bulletin # 05068b). i am seeking full reimbursement of my costs for repair under the recall notice. thank you. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the abs activates at low speeds or when the roads are icy or wet. this caused the contact to rear end 2 vehicles. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. there was no damage to either of the vehicle. updated 02/27/06. *jb

Dt*: the consumer stated the abs activated at low speeds. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. the consumer experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall; however, the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb

Anti- lock brakes activate when i am below 10 mph causing near rear end collisions due to excessive stopping distances. *jb

I heard of a recall on cnn, and investigated it further on your website, campaign id number 05v379000, dated 8/29/05. when i called chevrolet to get this fixed on my vehicle, because i was having the same trouble with the antilock brakes, they informed me this recall did not include the state of utah. my antilock brakes activate quite often at low speeds and cause me to skid, which could very easily cause an accident, but has not yet to date. where the recall is known, i don't understand how this could not include my vehicle when i am experiencing the exact same problems. i have experienced this literally hundreds of times in the last few years. *nm

Gm recall; 05068 states "certain ...vehicles may experience unwanted anti-lock brake system activation. this condition to more likely occur in environmentally corrosive areas. this recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of..." and excludes mn and wi. this is due to fewer complaints. this is irrelevant since the safety consequence is"this can cause increased stopping distance during low-speed braking applications, which could result in crash." the root cause seems to be salt corrosion and that should determine the location, not "complaints, accidents or fatalities" as i was informed by my call to gm. i have not been given a valid reason why i am safe from this issue because i live in minnesota and use more salt than 50% of the other states on the list.

Exiting freeway brakes were applied at a slow speed , brake pedal pushed back on my foot and vehicle did not stop as if i didn't have any brakes. had to take my foot off the brake and pump them. i was very fortunate that there was no one (car or person) ahead of me. these were abs brakes and at slow speeds they fail. according to a new media there is no recall on my vehicle (2000 tahoe) because we do not live in rust or salt belt. our area does have significant amounts of rain and snow and use of salt on the roads to cause problems with these brakes. it is interesting that when this happens in other states, there is a recall but in wi there is not. apparrently life and limb are not as important as in other states. i will be awaiting your immediate reply by phone, letter, email or fax. thank you in advance. floyd j. michaels. *jb

Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Dt: contact states there is nhtsa recall 05v379000 regarding the anti-lock brakes. this vehicle manifests the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the vin. *ak

General motors and dealer refuse to recall and fix hydraulic anti-lock brake problem on my 2000 chevrolet tahoe. recall date was aug 29, 2005. *jb

Minnesota is a "salt" state. the bearing/abs sensor assembly has become "bad" on my 2000 tahoe causing unwanted and unsafe abs activation at slow speeds parking or just before coming to a full stop. the recall should cover minnesota as a state with corrosion impacts. a $35,000 vehicle 5 years old, truck class should not require consumers to pay $578 per wheel to correct an obvious and unsafe design flaw.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. while driving the vehicle at a speed of 35 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle experienced unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. when the engine was shut off, the antilock braking system would continue to run. the contact confirmed that the only way to deactivate the abs system was to remove the fuse and the failure had occurred on numerous occasions. the contact believed the failure to be directly related to nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). the dealer advised the vehicle was not included in the recall and the recall would only apply to the salt belt states. the vehicle has not yet been repaired. the current mileage was 133,000 and the failure mileage was 70,000.

Dt: the vehicle will stop, but there was extended stopping distance. manufacturer's recall # 05060 was issued. the consumer could hear the abs kick in with extended stopping distance. started noticing this problem on august 15, 2005. this usually happened on dry pavement. contacted the dealer, they said this only applied to the rust belt states. *ak *jb

Dt: the consumer owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe that has been experiencing a problem with the anti lock brakes. this happens at low speeds. it sometimes feels as though it may not stop the vehicle. the consumer took the vehicle to a dealer for the problem. the consumer found recall 05v379000 about the anti lock brake system. the dealer said there was nothing they could do about it because the consumer did not live in the state in which was affected, but he felt he was having the same safety problem as noted in the recall. the consumer has not contacted gm at this time. no repairs or corrections at this time have been performed at the dealership. *ak

Abs activates at speeds under 10 mph. increase in stopping distances has caused many near miss collisions.

Dt: chevrolet tahoe v71. the abs brakes activated at 5 mph. this occurred only one time. *ak *nm

Contact states: her son was driving the vehicle in bumper to bumper traffic at 30-35 mph when vehicle in front of the contact's vehicle hit another vehicle , and contacts son hit the brakes but did not stop and the truck just kept going.*ak

Upon stopping on slick roads, the antilock system activated and the motor continues to run all day, even after shutting engine off. had to remove the maxi fuse to shut it off. i know of two other gm trucks of the same model and year with the same exact problem. this is not a coincidence. this is a small town and 3 vehicles with the same safety problems in the braking system should be addressed by a recall. *nm

Consumer states brake pedal goes to floor. brake lines to rear rusted through. replaced 4 lines from front to rear. *bf while braking the vehicle's brake line ruptured causing extended stopping distance. during repair of the brake lines the dealer advised the consumer that the antilock brake system self activates and will need new hubs to correct the problem. within days the consumer obtained a copy of the recall and contacted the manufacturer. the consumer was told by the representative that the recall was only applicable in canada. *nm

when slowing down to a stop, my chevy tahoe's anti lock brakes randomly kick on and keep my vehicle from coming to a regular stop, my braking distance is varied. my car was extended into intersections numerous times because the abs kicked on. i have had problems in parking lots with other cars because they will kick on.

Abs would intermittently engage itself during normal braking. this condition caused loss of braking or extended stopping distance.vehicle was taken to the dealer, and dealer informed the consumer that they could not duplicate the problem.*ak