1998 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems
83 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe, which is 26% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 83 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer was traveling about 5MPH, backing up and he hit a tree. He applied brakes, and pedal went all the way to floor . ABS braking system didn't kick in at all. Also, there was fluid leaking from the brakes. Dealership was aware of the problem.
The front brake rotor/hubs failed while driving vehicle. The brake rotors were replaced by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not under recall #98v033000. Please provide more information. *nlm
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 51 complaints
- Steering 33 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints