While pulling up to the drive thru window to pick up our food, at very low speed, vehicle would not stop had put all of my body weight on brake pedal to get it to stop and avoid hitting car in front of us.
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems
severe 73 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
73
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
8crashes
4injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 73 brakes complaints filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 73 brakes complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 16 model years of Chevrolet Tahoe in our records for brakes problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
When driving at low speed (parking lots i.e.) brakes don’t work properly and the brake assist message pops up on dash, it only happens at very low speed
When driving at slow speeds, particularly to park, the brakes did not work. You can put the pedal to the floor and the vehicle keeps going. This only occurs when at a slower speed, in both drive and reverse. I have taken it to a mechanic and the vacuum pump has to be replaced. This is very dangerous and could have caused an accident, as I almost hit another car because I couldn't stop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet tahoe. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle shook when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that antelope valley Chevrolet (located at 1160 motor ln, lancaster, ca 93534, (877) 385-0885) exceeded a…
We took a family vacation to ny and almost died because our brakes went out. If you research 100's of people have had their 2016 tahoe brake pump fail. I am also experience my car jerking. I am beyond myself that a recall hasn't been issued because I am getting ready to go pay for a part that is faulty. You want to make this recall fast or people will die. You cannot have your brakes go out like…
I am experiencing loss of brake booster function at low speeds. I have read about the vacuum pump and the conditions match exactly
Just recently got my brakes re-programmed and immediately they continued not to function correctly. The warning lights don't come on but they still do not stop in time. In a parking lot I could not stop and hit a sign in front of the parking space. Will Chevrolet fix the damage caused by my car. Also noted in a drive-through cannot get stopped in time when trying to follow cars. And it backing…
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe?
It's a meaningful issue. 73 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 45 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 44,900 and 68,000 miles, with the median around 57,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 44,900; a quarter make it past 68,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Chevrolet/Tahoe.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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