1994 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 53%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 176,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe, 53% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 176,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe s10. While driving over a bump at any speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The ABS engaged and the vehicle lost braking ability. Also, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that there were no current recalls that applied to his VIN. The current and failure mileages were 176,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10241037, filed 2008-09, 176,000 miles“In december 2001 the brake system totally failed for an instant in heavy traffic very nearly causing a rear end collision. Again on feb 6, 2002 the same thing occurred, again in heavy traffic. I will present the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer in hopes of having it fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #757935, filed 2002-02“Applied brakes, pedal went to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Vehicle went into an intersection, hit by another moving vehicle in driver's side door. Vehicle rolled over onto passenger's side. Dry weather; 35 MPH prior to stopping. Vehicle totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #821060, filed 1998-03“During wet conditions, when attempting to stop ABS brakes lock up, and vehicle will slide to a stop. Dealership has replaced a sensor in ABS; however, this has not corrected the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #888689, filed 2001-05“Had at garage 4 times for brakes & on 5th set now. When applying ABS brakes, front brakes lockup; vehicle would slide; rear brakes would not hold. Going 10mph & hit another vehicle head on. Road dry w/loose gravel & sand.”
NHTSA complaint #815726, filed 1997-07Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 10 | 19% |
| 2024 | 12 | 17% |
| 2023 | 21 | 9% |
| 2022 | 12 | 6% |
| 2021 | 22 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 11% |
| 2019 | 8 | 7% |
| 2018 | 19 | 18% |
| 2017 | 44 | 25% |
| 2016 | 92 | 36% |
| 2015 | 196 | 30% |
| 2014 | 6 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 11 | 4% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 11% |
| 2005 | 25 | 9% |
| 2004 | 86 | 18% |
| 2003 | 113 | 22% |
| 2002 | 182 | 41% |
| 2001 | 272 | 53% |
| 2000 | 136 | 48% |
| 1999 | 249 | 45% |
| 1998 | 77 | 29% |
| 1997 | 113 | 28% |
| 1996 | 78 | 28% |
| 1995 | 50 | 20% |
| 1994 | 10 | 53% |
| 1993 | 3 | 38% |
| 1992 | 5 | 83% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology