1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems

“Unwanted antilock brake activation at low speed started intermittent now consistent in unwanted activation resulting in increased stopping distance. There is a current campaign for 1999-2002 that should be expanded to include 1996 vehicles. Campaign no. 05v379000.”

“My '96 Chevrolet Tahoe 2-door suffered complete brake system loss when a brake line burst while in-service. The Tahoe, used primarily in illinois in the winter, suffered the failure in may of 2008 with about 102,000 miles accumulated and with no with no prior indications of a problem prior to the complete failure. The brake line simplyburst/ failed completely when the line (mounted to the firewall below the radiator) completely failed, leaving blown out gap about an inchlong in the line. …”

“The front disc brake rotors separated from the mounting bracket, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately when the pad was depressed. This resulted in extended stopping distance. (the right side front disc brake rotor)”

“Accident ron a major highway. There was a sudden stop in traffic. We were a least at an eight second following distance. When we try to stop the rear passenger tire locked up. Our truck slammed into a full sized truck which then in turn crashed into a minivan. Damages totaled over $15,000 this is the second major accident with this vehicle.”

“The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving approximately 5 MPH and pushing another vehicle, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, both vehicles crashed into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.”