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2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
11%of 57 total for the year
Median mileage
300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe, 11% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“My new 2020 Tahoe has auto/power pedal height adjustment. It allows both pedals in unison to be lowered or raised for comfort and dexterity of use. The height distance between the brake and gas pedal is extreme. There is a inherent danger of hitting the side of the brake pedal prior to getting ones shoe onto the brake pedal. Women wearing sandals or open face footwear can possibly snag their footwear to the side of the pedal platform. Any heavy working type shoe is also prone to hitting the side of the pedal first. My wife and I both noticed this during our separate test drives. …”

NHTSA complaint #11329434, filed 2020-06, 300 miles

“Both front rotors are flaking off in large chunks only on the inside. 35,500 miles . Outside smooth as butter. I don't know if it's a factory issue with the rotors,factory Brembo calipers or both . I included pictures.”

NHTSA complaint #11542387, filed 2023-09

“I own a 2020 Tahoe, 160,000 miles. While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of brake assist due to a failure of the vacuum brake pump. The brake pedal became extremely hard, and the vehicle would not slow or stop as expected, requiring me to put vehicle in neutral and frantically find a way to the shoulder to force a stop (pulling the emergency brake). This created a dangerous condition and significantly increased stopping distance, posing a serious safety risk to myself, and others on the road. There was little to no warning prior to the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11733810, filed 2026-04

“Tahoe transmission failed with 103,000 miles… took to Chevrolet they confirmed, took to a transmission specialist they confirmed failure but they said the computer was throwing weird codes and they believe this has a factor in transmission issue. On the way home the brake system alert went off and the car would not go above 35 miles an hour … I get this is a safety feature but it was dangerous in the location this occurred ans this car was not that old and does not have high miles to justify this type of issues”

NHTSA complaint #11737487, filed 2026-05

“While driving toward intersection, light changed to red. Applied pressure to brake pedal and pedal became extremely difficult to press. Vehicle was not slowing as expected with pedal pressure becoming very hard to press to slow vehicle. Warning on dash Brake Assist and Chevrolet app displays Antilock Braking System and text that states Schedule service now. If my wife would have been driving, this would have caused an accident. This is extremely dangerous condition that must be addressed with a corrective action taken by the manufacturer.”

NHTSA complaint #11691929, filed 2025-10

Related recalls

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202627%
20251019%
20241217%
2023219%
2022126%
2021225%
2020611%
201987%
20181918%
20174425%
20169236%
201519630%
201467%
201363%
201263%
201141%
201010%
2009114%
200882%
2007101%
20061311%
2005259%
20048618%
200311322%
200218241%
200127253%
200013648%
199924945%
19987729%
199711328%
19967828%
19955020%
19941053%
1993338%
1992583%

Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe

Engine
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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