2001 Chevrolet Tahoe parking brake problems
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brakes failed to function properly. Brake pedal suddenly retracted to the floor and braking power was nearly lost. The brake fluid reservoir was almost empty. Upon investigation it was clear that fluid was leaking through a rusted steel line on the left rear of the vehicle. The line showed…”
filed Oct 12, 2011
“The emergency brake on my 2001 chevy tahoe was diagnosed as having bad parking brake / e brake. I was unaware of this situation since I rarely need to use the parking brake. I will have to replace this item at a cost of approx. $575. Many other 2001 tahoes have experienced the same problem.. I have…”
filed Jun 30, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Parking Brake problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Tahoe | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 Tahoe | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 Tahoe | 24 | 5% |
| 2000 Tahoe | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 Tahoe | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 Tahoe | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.