2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Air Bags Problems
- 201
- 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 201 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 88 records
- parts recall · 23 records
- recall recall · 22 records
- failure parts · 14 records
- recall remedy · 13 records
- recall notice · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer bredemann chevrolet (1401 w dempster st, park ridge, il 60068 was contacted and confirmed the parts were not…
ODI 11308766
Air Bags
No resolution to current airbag safety recall. Nhtsa recall number 16v383. Gm tells me it is safe and nhtssa says i might die.
ODI 11287408
Air Bags
Still waiting on outcome of takata airbag recall.
ODI 11287181
Air Bags
The dealer says they do not have the parts to replace the recalled air bags and do not know when they will get them. Yesterday the computer flashed a warning to check air bag.
ODI 11283101
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The contact stated that griffith motor company (located at 1300 w harmony st, neosho, mo 64850, [redacted]) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair and stated that the part was unavailable. The…
ODI 11271023
Air Bags
Airbags have not been fixed due to parts not available it's been 3 yrs since! Every time i call the dealer i get the same well we don't have any parts. You should be fine...because of that i haven't felt safe for my kids to be in a vehicle i love and paid so much for! So now it's just sitting or used by my husband but we have to be careful.
ODI 11258754
Air Bags
Takata recall the service airbag light is on in my 2008 chevrolet tahoe and when i called a gm dealership they said there isn't anything that they can do about it because the remedy is not yet available. However my vehicle wont pass inspection until the light is off and airbags are fixed. I received my letter from gm about this recall in 2016 and it stated that they wouldn't fix it unless the light came on and now…
ODI 11256840
Air Bags
Airbags will not inflate. Inflator keeps going and regulator does not stop.
ODI 11206601
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I drove my vehicle in the morning and then parked it for about 2.5 hours. When i started my vehicle the gas gauge showed my car was empty, even though i had just recently filled up and had only gone about 80 miles on the tank, my airbag readiness light stayed on, and none of my gauges were functioning. Also, the light for the passenger air bag above my review mirror didn't illuminate at all. I drove it for a few…
ODI 11173331
Air Bags
Takata recall - i have been trying since 2016 to get this remedied and keep being told that there is no current remedy for this. I just went to a chevy dealer this am and was told the same thing.
ODI 11164193
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated occasionally, but recently began to flash more often. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 38,673.
ODI 11165867
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted about the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not…
ODI 11151950
Air Bags
Takata recall" -- gm recall #2049151; nhtsa #16v381. I live in southern oregon where it is very humid and can also get very hot, both of these conditions are listed by the manufacturer to increase the rate at which the airbags can degrade. This recall is over two years old, repair or replacement should exist by now. I have contacted the dealership in my area multiple times, only to be told each time, that there is…
ODI 11143968
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The dealer (cable dahmer chevrolet, 1834 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to nhtsa. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool…
ODI 11139231
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
I bought the car a year a go, i started to notice some cracks ok the top dashboard, by the instrument cluster, i big crack by the top air bag system. The cracks are getting bigger, im afraid this is not safe in case of traffic accident.
ODI 11184422
Air Bags
Takata recall - we rec'd a recall notice back on july 2016 but the dealer has not rec'd the replacement parts. I contacted gm chevrolet and i understand gm is saying we are not at risk with the airbags based on their findings? Why the recall? Waiting on nhsta to change their decision on the recall? I'm confused...is there a recall or not? 2 years and still no resolution? What would make the chevrolet tahoe takata…
ODI 11118259
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit when the vehicle was started. The contact called pointe buick gmc [redacted], located at 91 n virginia ave route 130, penns grove, nj 08069) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 11142165
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall. Many years and no action to resolve this matter. Unable to sell due to outstanding recall.
ODI 11104273
Air Bags
Service air bag light randomly turns on and off for no reason. Code b1019 at dealership. So they replaced the module. $900. Still having random light on and off. They say they cant fix it without the light being on. I took it back in with the light on, he cleared the code and now says he needs it to come back on again. Help. I don't feel safe after reading everything about takata recall. Only have 63,000 miles
ODI 11104885
Air Bags
Have called chevy dealerships and they have no parts to replace the airbags. The airbag is on and do not feel safe at all driving it.
ODI 11099316
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The contact stated that hertrich chevrolet buick gmc(located at 7677 ocean gateway, easton, md 21601, [redacted]) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and…
ODI 11254169
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The dealer was not contacted regarding part availability. The contact had not…
ODI 11097790
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (ron westphal chevrolet, [redacted], aurora, il 60503, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts…
ODI 11089124
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to serra chevrolet cadillac buick gmc kia ([redacted], jackson, tn 38305, [redacted]) and the contact was informed that the part was not available. The…
ODI 11203968
Air Bags
Takata recall nearly 2 years later there is still no fix for this recall.
ODI 11075723