2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 93 brake complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, 36% of its 256 total complaints, with 9 crashes and 5 injuries reported. Two related recalls (19V761000 and 19V645000) cover brake control module and vacuum pump issues, at a median 50,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 93
- 36% of 256
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal suddenly turns hard and unresponsive at low speed, giving little or no stopping power in parking lots or driveways.
- Pedal goes to the floor with no braking effect, then returns to normal after the vehicle sits for a while.
- Vehicle fails to stop in time during highway or intersection braking, leading to collisions with other cars or a guardrail.
- Braking problems reappear after dealers reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module for the recall.
- Owners link hard, delayed braking to a failing vacuum pump assembly that a dealer later replaced.
- Loss of braking coincides with other electrical or stability-control warnings, such as camera or 4WD system faults.
When 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 29, 2016, latest Jul 25, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
- NHTSA lists 93 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, which is 36% of the 256 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- Yes. NHTSA recalls 19V761000 and 19V645000 cover the 2016 Tahoe, addressing Electronic Brake Control Module reprogramming and a vacuum pump issue affecting brake assist.
- At what mileage do 2016 Tahoe brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 50,000 miles.
- Have the 2016 Tahoe brake issues caused crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 9 crashes and 5 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe.
- How does the 2016 Tahoe compare to other model years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 Tahoe's brake complaints make up 36% of its total complaints, the highest share among all listed model years, compared to 33% for 2015 and 25% for 2017.