10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,493 miles

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problem #27

Sep 231999

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
Chev steadfastly has found no problem; vehicle, however, sails on...

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #26

Nov 011999

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
When the brakes are applied pedal goes partially to the floor and the vehicle vibrates. The dealer has inspected the vehicle several times, and the and the problem still exists. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Sparks, NY, USA

problem #25

Nov 211996

Tahoe

  • miles
While driving at any speed and going over railroad tracks and rough roads and gravel, vehicle didn't stop, causing consumer to rear end another vehicle.

- Lake Forest, IL, USA

problem #24

Aug 021999

Tahoe

  • miles
When applying the brakes, during a normal stop, the pedal went to the floor and the truck did not stop. Driver used both feet to stop the truck after driving onto the shoulder. Dealer has been notified about this problem. 6 sets of brakes have been put on this vehicle in 2 years.

- Troy, NY, USA

problem #23

Jul 221999

Tahoe

  • miles
Consumer was traveling at 15 mph and applying the brakes, ABS kicked in and the consumer rear ended the other vehicle.

- Mountlake Terrace, WA, USA

problem #22

Jul 221999

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
Intermittently when brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has repaired the vehicle several times.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #21

Jul 111999

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
Major clunk and vibration after braking to a stop

- Woodacre, CA, USA

problem #20

Jul 081999

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
Steering gets loose when warm, maybe somthing wrong with variable assit system, can cause dangerous lane changes.

- Shelton, CT, USA

problem #19

Jul 081999

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
Steering and front supension getting very loose.dealer says normal but is not

- Shelton, CT, USA

problem #18

Mar 291999

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
When applying ABS brakes on dry pavement, they locked up, causing extended stopping distance, snd resulting in a collision.

- Jacaksonville, AR, USA

problem #17

Aug 251997

Tahoe

  • miles
My steering has locked on me while driving, my car would not start due to crack in the battery and acid leak, my car had to be towed to repair shop due to starter cable popping off. Currently, I am stranded due to my brakes losing power somehow.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #16

May 011998

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying brakes in wet weather, pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle.

- Pacifica, CA, USA

problem #15

Jan 241999

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
I am constantly having problems with the braking system on my Tahoe. I have had a scraping sound when I first start out in the morning, and also a shake when braking, I have taken it to the dealer where I bought it two times, and he has replaced the pads, and then the drums and rotors. He said that the factory rotors were no good because they couldn't be turned so he installed after market rotors and drums.the second time. The brakes worked fine for a couple of weeks and then begun doing the same thing again.

- Ogden, UT, USA

problem #14

Nov 171997

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. Whe applied brakes, they went to the floorboard. It was hard for the consumer to stop vehicle. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- San Rafael, CA, USA

problem #13

Jul 151998

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle about 35 mph and when stepping on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Also, when raining consumer has trouble stopping and loses control of vehicle sometimes.akconsumer stated front and back brakes were replaced twice.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #12

Jul 171998

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD Diesel

  • miles
ABS brakes lock up when making a right turn. Also replaced ring and pinion gear and front drive axle.

- Elon Colle, NC, USA

problem #11

Apr 161998

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes do not work properly, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a rear end collision.

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #10

Nov 121997

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle has been into the dealer 4 times for this problem.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #9

Mar 051998

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
ABS brakes locked up during a 25-30 mph panic stop.

- West Chester, OH, USA

problem #8

Jan 181998

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
Anti-lock brake system locked.

- Minneapoli, MN, USA

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