Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
While trying to stop suddenly the antilock brakes activated on a clean surface extending the stopping distance and subsequently running into vehicle stopped. Speed 30 miles an hour activated ABS and impact at 15-25 MPH.
After contacting GM about several incidents of brake failure I was told they were investigating this problem but my vehicle was out of warranty and nothing would be done by GM. No further explanation followed. The braking problem on this vehicle has resulted in one crash w/injuries and three other occurrences were a crash was narrowly averted. Contact with others across the us indicates the ABS has a problem known by GM, but GM refuses to make reparation. I received facial lacerations due to this problem and consider GM's attitude one of "[redacted] the customer...you're on your own". I firmly believe multiple people will have to die before GM with admit these vehicles have a problem with the ABS.
On 3/13/2001 was involved in an mvc when another vehicle pulled out in front of the vehicle I struck off road. I was traveling aprox. 40-45 MPH when I applied the brakes immediately and slid aprox. 75 feet on road and continued to slide off road for another 50 feet when I collided with the other vehicle. ABS system never kicked in,and the vehicle slid uncontrolled until collision with injuries to myself when the seat belt did not hold my body and allowed me to travel forward striking the steering wheel with the air bag not deploying with a frontal impact and sudden deceleration. (tiresize: 245/75r16)
The anti-lock brakes on my 1995 Chevy Tahoe are activating spuriously at slow speeds when braking. This typically happens as I approach a traffic light or stop sign or when parking in a lot. This activation causes an increased stopping distance. It has not resulted in an accident at this time, but I could see how it could. From some online research it appears that it is a known problem with rusting of the speed sensors. It would seem to me that this is a manufacturer problem for which a recall should be initiated to fix.
The description of the ABS brake failure in the washington post article on July 22, 1999 is an exact description of the cause of an accident I had in February, 1999. I was traveling about 10 MPH and applied the brakes. I was unable to stop because no matter how hard I pushed the pedal, the vehicle continued to roll and bumped into the truck in front of me, damaging my bumper. I had the dealer replace the bumper and check the brakes. They said they didn't find anything wrong with the ABS brake system.
Excessive corrosion on poorly coated/treated brake lines LED to a failure to stop at a stop sign and allowed the vehicle to coast into traffic at an intersection on a busy major highway. Use of downshifting, the emergency brake, and shifting into 4wd was the only way a major accident was avoided. The rear drum brakes were not strong enough to compensate for the compromised line in the front.
When the consumer approached a traffic jam, and applied the brakes, the rotors scattered all over the road, and made it extremely hard to stop. The vehicle was inspected three weeks prior to incident. The consumer requested compensation from GM.
Vehicle has anti-lock brakes with a spongy brake pedal. Consumer replaced every part of the brakes, except the brake booster and the kelsey-hayes anti-lock brake module. Vehicle has no brake pressure. The pedal goes to the floor.
When brakes were applied suddenly, the inside joint of the rotor cracked making it hard to stop. The mechanic found that joint was corroded leading to the crack and that the other rotor was also corroded, and about to break.
NHTSA campaign#95V124000 indicated a wiring defect on the high mounted stop light for 1995 checrolet Tahoe. Mine fails.I took the truck to jerry hamm chev. In jacksonville on 5/4/00 to have the anti-lock brakes fixed for the second time,and asked them to also repair the high-light. They refused,stated the recall was not in their database. I provided them with a printed copy of your campaign,and they still refused. They also made me pay for the ABS modulator repair on 02/22/99 even though it was common knowledge that tahoes were having anti-lock brake failures. I don't think the ABS modulator (heart of the ABS) system should have failed at 47,000 miles. The only thing they did was split the cost of the part after I complained and indicated I was calling Chevrolet
Brake complaints in other Tahoe years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA has 50 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe, 20% of the model year's 246 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (36 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 107,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 8 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.