2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 86about this part
- Share
- 18%of 467 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,320miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 86 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, 18% of the 467 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,320 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake line blew without warning. Approaching stop signal and was slowing down by braking and then suddenly the brake pedal went to the floor. I swerved into left turning lane to avoid the car in front of me and traveled halfway through the busy intersection before stopping. Proceeded into lot of nearby convenience. Brake fluid pooled under car. Could hear air coming out of brake line when brake pedal depressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10809864, filed 2015-12, 240,000 miles“While away from home and towing my boat I started to lose braking power and was barely able to stop. The amount of rust on the lines and poor quality of the components and the way they route them they should be ashamed. I count myself lucky that neither I or anyone else was injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10749582, filed 2015-08, 194,957 miles“As I applied my brakes to stop for traffic in front of me my brakes failed causing me to hit the vehicle in front of me. There had been no warning that the brake system had an issue but upon inspection of the brake lines that come out of the master cylinder it appears that one of these stainless steel lines has failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10477397, filed 2012-09, 79,800 miles“It sat on the side of the driveway for about three months, then when I backed it out of the driveway, I lost all of my brakes. I ran into a tree with the rear bumper. There was just a small dent in the rear quarter panel. I had to have three brake lines replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10638224, filed 2014-09, 54,600 miles“Brake pedal completely depressed and all brake fluid spilled out on driveway. I looked under vehicle and all brake line were visible highly corroded. I've been maintaining vehicles for 50 years and have never seen a failure like this. The brake lines had the appearance of cars 30 years old but were heavily pitted and corroded. I don't want to hear a GM excuse of road salt wear and tear ! This is inexcusable!”
NHTSA complaint #10476756, filed 2012-09, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V045000Feb 4, 2004Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2003–2004, Silverado 2003–2004, GMC Yukon 2003–2004 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10178353Jun 26, 2020This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10161004May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10129088Jan 23, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
Brakes: 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 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
214 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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