2003 Chevrolet Tahoe service brakes, hydraulic problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated while driving 35 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle by applying the brake pedal the brake line broke. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed there was erosion on the brake lines and they needed to be…”
filed May 20, 2014
“Not sure what is happening to my car but it is very scary when it happens. Shortly after I start my car and it is warmed up, when I am driving it and I put the brakes on to slow down on a corner or at a intersection, my car will shut off. I can't steer and the brakes are hard to push. Please help…”
filed Mar 9, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE…Campaign 04V045000 · Feb 4, 2004
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% |
| 2002 Tahoe | 68 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.