1997 Chevrolet Tahoe service brakes, hydraulic problems
104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When pulling out of driveway, brake peddle went to floor. Pulled back into garage to see what caused the problem and found that the brake line running down drivers side frame rail was rusted through back by where it exits the frame to go to the t fitting for rear brakes. *tr”
filed May 6, 2012
“My wife was driving my 97 chevy tahoe home with my 2 kids in the truck when the rear brake line blew. Luckily she didn't have to come to a quick stop. When she got home I inspected the brakes and found the rear brake line rusted out and looked at the rest of them they are all rusted severely. *tr”
filed Jul 17, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tahoe | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Tahoe | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 12 | 2% |
| 2009 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Tahoe | 4 | 0% |
| 2006 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Tahoe | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 Tahoe | 23 | 5% |
| 2003 Tahoe | 29 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.