1. Chevrolet Tahoe
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Air Bags

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

BandRecords
100–150k mi22
60–100k mi21
30–60k mi10
1–30k mi4
150–400k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 24, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall - still no fix for the issue! Just checked with dealer today 10/24/17. Airbags could deploy and cause damage to any member of our family at any given time, its very concerning!

    ODI 11039163

  • October 23, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall. I have contact the nearest chevrolet dealership to correct the issue. At this time no remedy to this recall has been sent down to the dealerships.

    ODI 11039370

  • October 23, 2017

    Air Bags

    TAKATA RECALL.

    ODI 11035653

  • October 23, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall, need airbag replaced before someone is injured. I am currently pregnant.

    ODI 11035628

  • October 10, 2017 · 190,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata inflators. I was contacted several times over the past 2 years that my vehicle was part of the recall. Everytime i have contacted the dealer i was told there was be remedy it this time. It seems that gm is holding out in performing the recall on a large amount of their consumers. This hasent been fixed in a timely manner. They have had plenty of time to prepare and complete the recall they are just dragging…

    ODI 11244723

  • October 1, 2017 · 98,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall - airbags. I have a warning on the dashboard saying that airbags need to be fixed

    ODI 11057337

  • September 5, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall, i reached out to my nearest chevrolet dealer(jim ellis) and i went there to get the repair done but they told me they would call once they received the part. They told me they would mail out an appointment but i have not received anything to date.

    ODI 11140227

  • September 1, 2017

    Air Bags

    ( takata recall)my airbag light is on and i heard about the recall i want it replaced before somebody gets hurt

    ODI 11041846

  • August 17, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact did not receive a recall notification and was informed per the dealer while attempting to trade the vehicle in august of 2017. The dealer (jim keras chevrolet, 2110 covington pike, memphis, tn, 38128) stated that the parts were…

    ODI 11015985

  • August 11, 2017

    Air Bags

    I took my vehicle to dealer when the airbag service light came on. They checked and said my vehicle was not on the recall list. They charged me to repair the airbag. This happen with the passenger side first , then one month later the service light for the airbag came on again . They now stated it was for the drivers side. $822.00**

    ODI 11035465

  • August 1, 2017

    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 dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The contact had not…

    ODI 11123081

  • July 20, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall: the airbags have been under a recall for years but there is still no remedy.

    ODI 11242671

  • July 7, 2017 · 120,000 miles

    Air Bags · Engine

    La luz de la bolsa de aire se prendio repentinamente igualmente paso la luz del motor ya se cambio todo la sealant la computadora se apaga por 2 dias y luego se enciende .el diler areglo para pasar la inspeccio pera see prendio nuevamente

    ODI 11046483

  • July 1, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Pioneer chevrolet-cadillac in marietta, ohio was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made…

    ODI 11041324

  • June 1, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall: received notice in 2016 concerning the recall of the takata airbags. The notice came from gm. Since the initial letter, i have received no follow up on the recall. Now i have received a notice of a lawsuit involving takata. They still have not replaced the airbags and have not had any communication from gm. About replacing the airbags.

    ODI 11042144

  • June 1, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to gwatney chevrolet ([redacted], jacksonville, ar 72076, [redacted]), but was not repaired because…

    ODI 11030528

  • May 17, 2017

    Air Bags · Structure

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). 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 contact called westside chevrolet at [redacted] (23001 katy fwy, katy, tx, 77450) and was informed that the parts were not…

    ODI 11062404

  • May 4, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall we have not been able to get the recall fixed as we are told the airbags or the necessary parts to fix the recall are on back up or not available.

    ODI 11041976

  • April 10, 2017 · 83,000 miles

    Air Bags · Body

    Takata recall - i have been checking on this for a year and a remedy is still not available. I was involved in an accident april 10 2017 and the tahoe sustained significant front and rear damage while stationary. I was hit from behind by a large truck and was then pushed into the car in front of me. No airbags deployed.

    Crash reported

    ODI 11041603

  • February 1, 2017

    Air Bags

    2008 chevrolet tahoe. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair airbag inflator recall notice. *smd

    ODI 10954670

  • January 6, 2017 · 140,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Side rail airbags deployed while i was driving on a city street without any impact. *tr

    ODI 10945931

  • January 2, 2017 · 90,000 miles

    Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other

    Dashboard cracked on instrument panel and by passenger airbag causing a terrible rattle

    ODI 10993502

  • January 1, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the notification in 2017. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *dt *tr

    ODI 11193877

  • December 15, 2016 · 108,000 miles

    Air Bags · Unknown Or Other

    Driver side dashboard cracked above steering column by front windshield. Vehicle was stationary overnight. Came out in morning to find huge crack in dash.

    ODI 10935864

  • December 14, 2016

    Air Bags

    Takata air bag recall gm recall 49151 received first letter on safety recall july 2016 called local dealer john roley service, levelland, tx. On 7/29/16 was told should receive second letter. Nothing! Called again 10/14/16. When parts arrive to dealer, someday may be fixed? Today is 12/14/16, and still nothing.

    ODI 10935200