2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 216 brake complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, 33% of all 658 complaints filed for the year. Owners report brake pedals turning hard and unresponsive, often at speeds under 35 mph, with a median failure mileage of 75,000. Two related brake recalls exist, covering the EBCM and vacuum pump.
- Brakes complaints
- 216
- 33% of 658
- Crashes reported
- 18
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 75,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal suddenly becomes hard to press and the vehicle fails to slow down, most often below 35 mph in traffic.
- Vacuum pump loses pressure after repeated brake pedal application, causing brake assist to fade and leading to low-speed rear-end collisions.
- Vehicle parked in park on a slope rolls backward on its own, suggesting the brakes did not hold while stationary.
- Brake pressure loss combined with a stability control warning message appears while driving on the highway.
- Partial or total brake failure occurs while backing down a hill or slope at low speed, in one case leading to a rollover.
When 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 4, 2015, latest May 13, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
- NHTSA 19V761000Oct 24, 2019Brakes652,967 vehicles
Service brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
- NHTSA 19V645000Sep 6, 2019Brakes3,456,719 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Brakes complaints by Tahoe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
- NHTSA lists 216 brake complaints for the 2015 Tahoe, which is 33% of the 658 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two brake-related recalls: campaign 19V761000 covering EBCM reprogramming and campaign 19V645000 covering the vacuum pump and Electronic Brake Control Module reprogramming.
- At what mileage do 2015 Tahoe brake problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints is 75,000 miles.
- Did the 2015 Tahoe brake problems cause crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint group shows 18 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.