2003 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems
118 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 118 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 108,000 miles 108 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 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 | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 17 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 20 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 108 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 108,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes.
What owners wrote
While driving about 55 MPH on the highway driver applied the brakes and pedal went all the way down to the floor, and vehicle crashed into a guard rail.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the brake lines would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The consumer stated when he backed up and applied the brake pedal, it went to the floor.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Electrical system 193 complaints
- Steering 52 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Seats 19 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints