2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 25%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,936miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, 25% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,936 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving in traffic slow speed, brakes went to floor, lost power brakes, possibly vacuum pressure. Very hard to stop vehicle. Brakes worked after driving at a higher speed while attempting to exit the road. This is a brake booster/vacuum loss issue in my opinion. This is a 1 year old vehicle. This should not be happening. I have video of this happening.”
NHTSA complaint #11185454, filed 2019-03, 40,000 miles“My brakes become very very hard to push when it senses anything near my car. I noticed this was a recall issues so I took it to the dealership (gerry lane chevy in baton rouge, louisiana) and they tried fixing it but were unsuccessful. The second attempted 'worked' or at least they said it did. I'm still having issues with it and have since the moment I left the dealership. They refuse to look at it without me paying this time.”
NHTSA complaint #11383942, filed 2020-12, 97,000 miles“Depressing the brakes, failed to bring the vehicle to a stop. While at a low rate of speed, the brake pedal would sink to the floor, and there would be no stopping power. This occurred 3 times in a single day. We rolled through the end of several driveways, directly into the middle of the street. We contacted the dealership, and they confirmed there is a service bulletin for the issue, and the vehicle should get immediate and necessary repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11243232, filed 2019-08, 31,000 miles“Very hard brake pressure needed. Car will stop and very har d. Acts like power brakes do not work.. Loss of maybe due to vacuum loss. There should be u recall issued. Not safe. !!!?”
NHTSA complaint #11364523, filed 2020-10, 51,800 miles“Hard brake pedal resulting in little or no stopping power when applying the brakes. Happened two days in a row. Extreme pressure needed to stop. Both times in the parking lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11343836, filed 2020-08, 48,072 milesRelated recalls
- 19V761000Oct 24, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2015–2020, GMC Yukon 2015–2020, Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2020 +2 more
- 19V645000Sep 6, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2015–2018, Silverado 1500 2014–2018, GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 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.
- 11007761Sep 13, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their…
- 11007691Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer…
- 11007686Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic trailer brake system causing a voltage spike into the trucks electrical system which…
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 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…
- 10251685Feb 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
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 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
53 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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