Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that he attempted to decelerate but the brake pedal failed to respond. upon inspection, it was found that the brake lines had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000. updated 08/27/13*lj

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 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. *tr

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. *tr

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 veered 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 corroded it was leaking in three places . to find the leak it was necessary to remove the gasoline tank to see it . and replace that section 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. *tr

Low speed abs failure (brakes pulsate) when stopping or turning between 3-10 mph. issue appears to be cooroded front wheel sensors. *js

Our 2001 tahoe had brake failure due to a corroded brake line. we were told all five were corroded and needed to be replaced. we have lived in both ny and nj and are the only owners of the truck. we found out that gmc 1999-2003 trucks are in your engineering investigation for brake line failure due to corroded brake lines in the salt belt states which we live in. i wanted to add this complaint with the hopes that others will as well and if a recall is issued we can get compensated for the very hefty repair bill. *tt

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. updated 05/31/12*lj

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.

Brake line ruptured and the fluid leaked out resulting in damage to vehicle. *tr

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? *tt

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. *kb

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 chevrolet in il and spoke to 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. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *tt

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated was driving 25 mph when the brakes were applied, but the vehicle would not stop. the contact had to pump the brakes for the vehicle to come to a complete stop as the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. a local mechanic inspected the vehicle and found that the front brakes were rusted and leaking brake fluid. the same brake failure was repaired for the rear brakes prior to the failure. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 153,000.

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that all the brake lines were rusted and the fuel lines were corroded. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 144,000 and the current mileage was 154,000.

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.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. the condition was likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. the vehicle was repaired under recall number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). six years after the repair the vehicle experienced unwanted antilock brake activation. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who stated that the abs sensor needed to be replaced. since the vehicle was repaired under the recall the manufacturer was not willing to repair the vehicle under the recall again. the contact stated that the remedy repair did not fix the failure and the manufacturer should extend the recall. the failure mileage was 108,000.

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. *tr

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. *tr

Brake lines (all) are rusting to the point of failure. must be replaced before someone dies. gm should make good for repairs. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that at a slow speed while attempting to stop the vehicle the abs engaged extreme pressure was applied to the brakes, extending the stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the were familiar with the failure. nhtsa recall campaign id number: 05v379000, service brakes hydraulic, antilock was related to the failure; yet, gm informed him his vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 103,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the abs system would independently engage when driving at low speeds, increasing brake stopping distance. the contact stated that the failure was sporadic over a period of six months. the manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was approximately 85,000. updated 1/19/2010 *cn the consumer stated he purchased a complete bearing assembly which came with a wheel speed sensor. he also had to purchase an axle socket to get the hub off. the consumer made the repair himself and the problem has not returned. updated 03/31/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph and approaching a traffic stop signal when 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 was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. updated 09/28/2011 *ln *tr

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 several 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. *tr

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

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

Abs sensor is not working properly. abs "dummy" lights goes off and on intermittently. *jb

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.

I own a 2001 chevy 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. *tr

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

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.

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

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