2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,121miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,121 miles.
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.
“Recently purchased a used Tahoe from dealership with warranty.while driving in snow making a right turn the stabilitrac light came on, traction control, and ABS. The vehicle fishtaled, engine lost response. The ABS and stabilitrac warnings continue for a short time and went off. I was able to stop the vehicle safely. Second instance in the rain, on the highway. I was traveling in the fast lane, wanted to move over for a fast moving vehicle behind me. As I was changing lanes the stabilitrac light came on again, this time pulsing the a b s breaks. …”
NHTSA complaint #11192734, filed 2019-03, 100,000 miles“I was driving on the highway with my child, when then engine light came on. Seconds later the stabilitrak off and traction control off came on. Service traction came on and within seconds the power steering left and the brakes seemed as if they were not working properly. Thank god there was not a lot of traffic!! I got over as the engine sputtered and finally died. This could have been a tragedy!! I have read many are having this problem and it needs to be fixed before someone really gets hurt!!”
NHTSA complaint #10497665, filed 2013-02, 74,242 miles“I was driving on the highway at approx 65 MPH. The truck dropped speed rapidly and without warning. Lights starting flashing and stating reduced engine power - service stabilitrak. When attempting to pull over I applied the brakes and the truck lunged forward. This happened three times before the engine sputtered and shut off - on the highway.diagnostic tests show it was error p2135 - the throttle body component. Gm/Chevrolet states this is not under warranty. The truck is less than 2 years old. …”
NHTSA complaint #10504792, filed 2013-03, 41,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact purchased a vehicle from an independent mechanic and was informed that the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. Also, the contact stated that the steering made noises while driving various speeds and the oil gauge fluctuated while accelerating. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle hesitated after accelerating from a stop. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently while driving various speeds. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11270687, filed 2019-10, 172,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
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 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
212 complaintsAir bags
185 complaintsBody and structure
81 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
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