ChevroletTahoe2001
  1. Chevrolet Tahoe
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Frontal

2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Frontal Problems

15
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 15 stored complaint records:

  • 15 indicate a crash
  • 8 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • airbags deploy · 6 records
  • failed deploy · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
60–100k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 12, 2010 · 177,000 miles

    Frontal

    I was involved in a collision in my 2001 chevrolet tahoe where i rear ended a car. My vehicle was traveling 54 mph and the other vehicle was slowing to turn without blinkers or brake lights. My airbags did not deploy. *tr

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10365882

  • December 6, 2004

    Frontal

    Head-on collision at 50 mph and airbags did not inflate.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10148912

  • April 30, 2004 · 80,000 miles

    Frontal

    I was drivineg on the freeway. The cruise control was set at 70 mph. It was raining i went through a puddle and the car hydroplaned and headed towrd the concrete median, it would not straighten and i hit the median head on. The airbags did not deploy.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10072577

  • April 12, 2004

    Frontal

    FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISION. *AK

    Crash reported

    ODI 10066520

  • November 3, 2003 · 40,000 miles

    Frontal

    Driving in large parking lot approx 25 mph, light pole with concrete base was in blind spot as i was turning. Hit the concrete head on, $12,000 worth of damage to my truck, frame bent, front end replaced and the air bags failed to deploy. The dealer had no explanation other than the damage must have been in just the wrong spot. I went to the hospital with head and neck injuries. *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10197689

  • October 12, 2003 · 50,000 miles

    Frontal

    While driving 50 mph, the consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained severe head injuries and was taken to a hospital. *ak *jb *nm

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10044753

  • May 5, 2003

    Frontal

    The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed. *nlm *ph *jb

    Crash reported

    ODI 10018205

  • January 17, 2003 · 37,500 miles

    Frontal

    It had been raining slightly and as i attempted to use an exit ramp from the highway my antilock brakes failed i skidded and spun and ended up hitting the concrete barrier which did not make my airbags deploy even though the car hit hard enough to bend the frame of the front end by an inch and a half

    Crash reported

    ODI 10007793

  • July 19, 2002

    Frontal

    Hit by a red light runner (45/50mph) on driver's side, hit a second car, then a concrete post head on. Not one of the four air bags engaged at anytime. The car was totaled. I have documentation, pictures, police report, and have contacted chevy, they have no clear response on why? If you would like more detail on injures or have any question please fill free to contact me. Thank you for your time, danielle…

    Crash reported · 4 injuries

    ODI 766175

  • July 10, 2002

    Frontal

    Tahoe was traveling uphill on private gravel drive when hit by truck traveling downhill around blind curve. Truck was traveling at between 20 and 25 mph when it hit tahoe. Both of truck's airbags inflated. My airbags did not inflate, and i hit the steering wheel with my stomach and chest.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 764291

  • April 5, 2002

    Frontal

    While traveling at 35 mph consumer was hit head-on, and vehicle almost tipped over. Upon impact, front air bags failed to deploy. Please provide any further information.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8018113

  • December 1, 2001

    Frontal

    Driver and passenger frontal airbags failed to deploy when consumer was involved in a 40mph frontal collision. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8000772

  • September 19, 2001

    Frontal

    While traveling onto on intersection another vehicle ran the red light and hit consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy.dealership was aware of problem.*ak *yh

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 8017829

  • March 21, 2001

    Frontal

    Vehicle was involved in an accident while traveling at 50 mph when vehicle t-boned a vehicle crossing an intersection. Airbags failed to deploy. Dealership could not provide a reason for failure of airbags to deploy. *ak the maufacturer indicated that the vehicle skidded 20 to 25 feet after impact and the air bag failed to deploy for this reason. The consumer disagrees. *yh

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 884576

  • March 8, 2001

    Frontal

    Front crash at 30 mph, neither airbag deployed, damage about $6500, frame bent, front end replaced. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 885033