Issue ID | 1595373 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11246301 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | TAHOE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 03/08/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2015 chevy tahoe, we purchased two months ago still under factory warranty. I was turning around in the driveway, hit the brakes, and the brake pedal wouldn't move. It was extremely stiff, causing me to crash the vehicle into my utility trailer. I pushed as hard as possible and nothing happened. There was almost no braking pressure at all and my suv just kept going. I purchased this vehicle for my family but now everyone is scared to ride in it. I've financed a vehicle for years that i've had posession of for months, and it's most nesscery saftey function has failed. I'm extremely disappointed. I've always owned gm vehicles. As a 31 year old father of 3 small children, this was a very large purchase for our young family. Now i feel i may have to look outside my trusted brand to find a safe vehicle i can transport the most precious cargo in. It's very disappointing . I then find out this exact issue has caused multiple crashes involving injuries. Gm is aware this is a problem, lawsuits have been filed, yet little or nothing has been done. How can general motors knowingly turn a blind eye and allow this life threating saftey issue to go on in a vehicle marketed to families? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPENCER, OH |
VIN pattern | 1GNSKBKC1FRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 7 |
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