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5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,000 miles

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1996 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Comments

problem #6

Feb 192004

(reported on)

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The front disc brake rotors separated from the mounting bracket, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately when the pad was depressed. This resulted in extended stopping distance. (the right side front disc brake rotor)

- Morton Grove, IL, USA

problem #5

Aug 312000

Tahoe

  • miles
Right front rotor broke, repairs were made. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide further details.

- Richmond, RI, USA

problem #4

May 121999

Tahoe

  • miles
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard, and there is a problem with the master cylinder and brake rotors.

- Hampton, NY, USA

problem #3

Apr 281997

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Front rotors failed.

- Brookeville, MD, USA

problem #2

Nov 011996

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors failed, causing vibration.

- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 241996

Tahoe

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS, brake failure, dragging, worn and disc pads/rotors. Dealer replaced brake pads and resurfaced rotors to remove blued hotspots rotors.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

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