1996 Chevrolet Tahoe service brakes, hydraulic problems
73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Unwanted antilock brake activation at low speed started intermittent now consistent in unwanted activation resulting in increased stopping distance. There is a current campaign for 1999-2002 that should be expanded to include 1996 vehicles. Campaign no. 05v379000. *tr”
filed Oct 7, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 25 mph the brakes were applied and the pedal extended to the floor. The vehicle was taken to his residence and the contact could see brake fluid leaking from the brake lines. The failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was…”
filed Dec 16, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tahoe | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Tahoe | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 12 | 2% |
| 2009 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Tahoe | 4 | 0% |
| 2006 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Tahoe | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 Tahoe | 23 | 5% |
| 2003 Tahoe | 29 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.