2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Air Bags Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
My husband and i was involved in an accident and the air bags did not deploy we were hit at 55 mph
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10836861
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that as soon as the vehicle was started, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told by the dealer that they were not able to determine what caused the failure, but they would change the module and sensor to see if the repair would correct the issue. The vin was not…
ODI 10504465
Air Bags
On the date in question my teenage son and girlfriend came to a complete stop at a stop sign when, without any warning lights or other warning of any kind, the overhead side rail airbags on both passenger and driver side deployment simultaneously and the seatbelts lock up. Fortunately the kids were not physically harmed. Gm was contacted and they arranged an inspection of the vehicle including recovery of the…
ODI 10513486
Air Bags · Electrical System
On sept 21, 2012 i was driving home for lunch and after driving for about 10 minutes i notice my radio shut off and on, the power door locks kept locking and unlocking. Also, the gauges on the dash where coming on and off and all the lights inside on the tahoe where going on and off also. As soon as everything stopped my airbags deployed and hit my face and chest. I remember a cloud of white powder and realized i…
ODI 10476865
Air Bags
2004 chevrolet tahoe, after being involved in an accident with severe impact to both front corners and bumper, hard impact collision, and after flipping three times, both front air bags did not deploy. Severe driver injury as a result of the airbag failure. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10409000
Air Bags · Side/Window
Vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer for a suspect system restraint issue with indications from the air bag dash light. First repair was diagnosed with code"c0041". Code lead the dealer to the drivers seat. The technician reported the issue to be a wiring problem under the seat with rubbing of the wiring. Air bag light did go out for a short period of time and then started to flash back on and off. Within the past…
ODI 10351252
Air Bags · Seats · Steering
I have been seeing commercials about airbags not deploying on chevy vehicles. My daughter was killed in my 04 chevy tahoe where the airbags did not deploy. She was thrown from the vehicle and also another person was in the car as well. Airbags on the drivers or passengers side did not deploy. The truck flipped several times. The drivers seat also lifted up and was split in to. We asked the investigators and our…
Crash reported
ODI 10593235
Air Bags
I was approaching an intersection heading northbound, got the green arrow, so proceeded to go. My vehicle was going about 5-10 miles per hour. Another car coming the opposite way, heading southbound ran the red light going about 35 miles per hour. My air bag did not blow. I drive a 2004 chevy tahoe. I had my 6yr old daughter in the car. We both got injuries. The other car's airbag blew . My car was crushed like tin…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10260544
Air Bags
The "service airbag" light & message came on in my 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The dealer ran test & found that the sensing diagnostic module had failed the vehicle is less than 5 years old, less than 71,000 miles. They said this was a serious safety issue because the airbag may not come out in an accident. I had them replace this module on 12/30/08 and paid them $550.49. I don't know if they still have the old part or…
ODI 10255105
Air Bags
Air bags of 2004 chevrolet tahoe spontaneously deployed upon turning the key to the on position. Driver and passenger airbags deployed. Driver was struck in chest and face, causing injuries, burns and bruising), neck, and shoulder pain . She is still seeking treatments. Also, a near miscarriage of unborn child. Regional diagnostician read black box, and no triggers were found. General motors bought back vehicle and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10194923
Air Bags · Equipment
During a side impact/roll over motor vehicle accident, no automatic safety features deployed. Full side impact to the passenger side resulted in no airbag deployment. This vehicle was equipped at additional cost, side impact airbags. In contrary to national advertising the on-star feature was also a null response. This vehicle was a total lose and non-repairable.*ak
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10110649