65 of the 1,210 complaints about the Chevrolet Tahoe (5.4%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 0.9× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
65Complaints · Brakes
5.4%Share of complaints
0.89×vs. all vehicles
20Last 12 months
7.7%Share involving a crash or fire
5Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2018 model (14, 14% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2019 model (1). 20 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 15 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “brakes”, “brake pedal”, “squeal lot”, “brake assist” and “system”. 5 of these reports (7.7%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 1 death mentioned.
5 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V674000 (2024-09-12, model years 2023 and 2024).
While driving home, the the FAC, forward automatic crash, indicator light came on, I applied the brakes and watched to my dismay as my vehicle slowed down but would not stop. I applied steady hard pressure until impact with another vehicle in front of me.
Brakes · 2022-10-23 · ODI 11490509 · Crash
Brakes fail a low speed, less than 10 MPH. Happen three times. First time there was an accident. I have a dash cam. I had to place the Tahoe into park to get it to stop. Was at dealership for bent push rods for 15 day. I ask them to check the brakes.
Brakes · 2022-02-18 · ODI 11452857 · Crash
Upon getting into vehicle , a pooling of fluid was in the all weather mats.. with a visible leak line from top of mat to the pooling area on driver side. It did not dry as water would and it was a slightly oily feeelign and left an oily residue.
Brakes · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761630
Brake System Failure 62 MPH Top Speed Service ESC Service Brake Trailer System These warnings appeared on 04/30 and my brakes became extremely hard to use to stop my vehicle.
Brakes · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11760984
It has not been inspected yet but will call the dealer tomorrow morning since I just this vehicle on Friday
Brakes · 2026-06-07 · ODI 11742605
was moving vehicles around in driveway and vehicle was running and in parked position in the driveway on slight hill and after 4-5 mins of sitting there idle vehicle rolled down the hill towards kids playing and struck another vehicle.
Brakes · 2026-06-03 · ODI 11741890
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP Campaign 24V674000 · 2024-09-12 · Model years: 2023, 2024
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Campaign 21V579000 · 2021-07-29 · Model years: 2021
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. Dealer service technicians may have calibrated the brake system incorrectly, affecting Electronic Stability Control (ESC) , traction control, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), and braking while towing a trailer.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1202; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340970.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Campaign 20V603000 · 2020-10-01 · Model years: 2018
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING Campaign 19V761000 · 2019-10-24 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Campaign 19V645000 · 2019-09-06 · Model years: 2018
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
How common are Brakes problems on the Chevrolet Tahoe?
65 of the 1,210 complaints about the Chevrolet Tahoe (5.4%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 0.9× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Chevrolet Tahoe model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2018 model (14, 14% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2019 model (1).
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes problems?
5 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V674000 (2024-09-12, model years 2023 and 2024).