2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, 3% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 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.
“1- every time I apply my brakes, they vibrate, speed doesn't matter, I have been complaining to my husband about this for about 1 year. 2- sometimes when I apply my brakes then release them a little and reapply the 2nd time it feels like I am pressing against a brick wall and can't push the brakes. I notice this when I am going super slow, parking lot, stop and go traffic, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #11254973, filed 2019-09, 100,000 miles“July 16th, 2019 my 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe ltz was involved in an accident of total loss. Travel speeds were 30 MPH. In attempts to stop due to vehicles traveling in front of mine had come to abrupt stops my brakes failed to provide adequate stopping while straight line steering. Thus I was forced to steer left to avoid collision. My brakes were quickly applied, moderate brake pedal travel, brakes were slow to respond with minimal braking. …”
NHTSA complaint #11255836, filed 2019-09, 138,627 miles“At freeway speeds the dic message to service brakes soon appears. While this occurred perhaps 2 or 3 times during a 30 mile drive originally, now it only appears perhaps once every 300 miles. Can be cleared by reset button in control panel. Dealer unable to trace fault even after shown message on dash. Front doors do not drain water properly - sure to lead to premature rust-out of lower panels.”
NHTSA complaint #10680292, filed 2015-01, 2,000 miles“Traction control and stability trak lights come on while driving, common problem with alot Chevrolet trucks SUV and cars. I had 2005 Tahoe previously and the same problem was occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #11153380, filed 2018-11, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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…
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 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
122 complaintsBody and structure
56 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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