2001 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems
294 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, which is 48% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 294 48% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 212 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 17 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 3
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 22 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 45 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 32 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 33 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 23 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 16 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 7 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 212 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 17 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries, 3 deaths.
What owners wrote
While driving 40 MPH driver hit the brakes suddenly and vehicle hit the curb and rolled twice. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. People were ejected from the vehicle. As a result,they died.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. The condition was likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. The vehicle was repaired under recall number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). Six years after the repair the vehicle experienced unwanted antilock brake activation. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who stated that the ABS sensor needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Tires 32 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Seat belts 29 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Seats 21 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints