2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 44 brake complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, 25% of all complaints filed for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 49,936 miles. Two related brake recalls exist (19V761000 and 19V645000), tied to EBCM and vacuum pump issues.
- Brakes complaints
- 44
- 25% of 173
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 49,936 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal hardening or becoming very stiff at low speeds, especially while parking or backing into a spot, requiring extreme force to stop.
- Several drivers report the pedal sinking to the floor with a loss of stopping power, sometimes linked to a suspected vacuum or brake booster failure.
- Some complaints describe unintended or unexpected braking events while driving at highway speeds, such as 56 mph, without warning.
- Multiple owners connect their symptoms to existing GM recalls for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) or vacuum pump, saying dealers referenced these campaigns during repairs.
- One owner reported a grinding noise along with a brake pedal that sank to the floorboard after several hours of driving, requiring use of the parking brake to stop.
- A few owners state the issue recurred even after recall-related repairs were performed at a dealership.
When 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 9, 2019, latest Mar 17, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
- NHTSA lists 44 brake complaints for the 2017 Tahoe, which is 25% of the 173 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two brake-related recalls covering the 2017 Tahoe: 19V761000 for the EBCM and 19V761000/19V645000 involves a vacuum pump issue affecting brake booster performance.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2017 Tahoe?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2017 Tahoe is 49,936 miles.
- Did the 2017 Tahoe brake issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to brake complaints for the 2017 Tahoe.
- How does the 2017 Tahoe compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 Tahoe's brake complaints made up 25% of its total complaints, lower than the 2015 (33%) and 2016 (36%) model years but higher than most other years in the dataset.