10.0

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

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problem #7

Nov 011997

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When slowing down the brakes will not engage. When brakes do engage they lock up. The dealer has been notified.

- Fairfax Station, VA, USA

problem #6

Oct 251997

Tahoe

  • miles
Derogate pressure developed in braking system (on damp rainy day.) probable cause: Total loss of apparatus. Potenetial result: Crash.

- Spofford, NH, USA

problem #5

Sep 011997

Tahoe

  • miles
EA94-038; upon depressing the brake pedal in any type of weather conditions the vehicle becomes very difficult to stop. The brake pedal gets very soft, resulting in brake fade away, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states there is air in the master cylinder. Please provide futher details.

- Masa, AZ, USA

problem #4

Sep 021997

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Owner has 4-wheel ABS brakes, has difficulty in braking, there seems to be excessive play in brakes, pedal must be pressed 2-3 inches before brakes respond. Also passengers side seat belt has problems retracting.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #3

May 011997

Tahoe

  • miles
When traveling over 30 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal, the brakes pulsate, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer also noted that the pedal almost goes to the floorboard. Problem occurs on wet or dry pavement. Cons *akumer has contacted the dealer.

- Warren, OH, USA

problem #2

Jan 311997

Tahoe

  • miles
Under normal braking conditions when applying the brakes there is a long pedal travel, the pedal goes almost (3) quarters to the floorboard before brakes engage. Dealer stated this condtion is normal.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #1

Jan 081997

Tahoe

  • miles
When applying the brakes, road was a little wet and the pedal went all the way down and the vehicle did not slow at all, hit another vehicle in the rear. Vehicle being repaired at dealership.

- Metairie, LA, USA