Issue ID | 1722611 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11394718 |
Manufacurer | General Motors, LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | TAHOE |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 29/01/21 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On january 29, 2021, my 2016 tahoe lt, with 69,676 miles, experienced a "brake vacuum assist pump failure". The vehicle was on a flat surface (driveway), in reverse, moving very slowly backward, when i engaged the foot brake pedal it was hard and would not stop the vehicle immediately, the vehicle eventually stopped after an abnormal distance (without warning the brakes failed to engage). Once i stopped, i turned off the ignition, waited a few minutes, then started the ignition and no warning sensors/ lights were displayed. I then placed the vehicle in drive to check the brakes. I moved forward slowly, when i pushed the foot brake pedal it was once again hard causing me to pump the brakes which caused the brake pedal to become fluttering and the pedal was pushed to the floor, the vehicle eventually stopped after an abnormal distance (without warning the brakes failed to engage). Because of the severe safety risk, i had no choice but to replace the |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69676 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ANAHEIM, CA |
VIN pattern | 1GNSKBKC3GRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | 3 |
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