2001 Chevrolet Tahoe service brakes, hydraulic problems
137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle pulled to the left very hard, almost causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The ABS and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…”
filed Apr 15, 2025
“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…”
filed Jul 29, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE…Campaign 05V379000 · Aug 29, 2005
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 2001 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.