1. Chevrolet Tahoe
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Air Bags

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Air Bags Problems

85
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.

What owners report

  • takata recall · 35 records
  • passenger side · 14 records
  • parts recall · 11 records
  • passenger airbag · 11 records
  • dash cracked · 9 records
  • recall notice · 9 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi13
60–100k mi13
30–60k mi5
150–400k mi4
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 23, 2019 · 163,000 miles

    Air Bags · Unknown Or Other

    The dash on the vehicle has cracked at the passenger air bag cover. Also cracked above the speedometer. Concern is there may be humidity ingress to the airbag, the electronics or sub assemblies increasing the risk for an airbag deployment anomaly. Another concern is plastic or metal from the dash could also impact the airbag (deflation) or present injury to the occupants (flying parts). A lesser concern is the…

    ODI 11292034

  • August 1, 2019

    Air Bags

    Takata recall when is this recall going to be fixed. I don't want something to happen and the airbags fail and someone get hurt or killed because so much time is wasted fixing the issue.

    ODI 11241004

  • May 14, 2019

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, 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 contact called turner chevrolet dealer, located at 21001 crosby fwy, crosby, tx 77532, [redacted], and it was informed part was…

    ODI 11207477

  • September 15, 2018 · 90,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Dash is cracking in several places, including around passenger air bag and top of instrument panel in front of driver, causing possible unsafe conditions in a collision. Cracks occured under normal driving conditions and dash was not subjected to any physical abuse.

    ODI 11170134

  • July 18, 2018

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 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. Bomnin chevrolet dadeland (8455 s dixie hwy, miami, fl 33143, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were…

    ODI 11112121

  • June 11, 2018

    Air Bags

    Takata recall. I received a recall notice two years ago and my air bags have not been replaced. In the beginning when i would call i was told to wait for a take it to the dealer letter. Today i was told by gm that the air bags in my vehicle were safe and i would not receive a notice to replace. The gm statement was read to me and which in essence stated that the current air bags were safe as takata had manufactured…

    ODI 11101167

  • May 14, 2018 · 131,415 miles

    Air Bags · Body

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the driver's side dashboard had a three to four inch crack. Additionally, there was a one inch crack on the passenger side dashboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (musson patout buick gmc, 214 w. Hwy…

    ODI 11093785

  • April 2, 2018

    Air Bags · Unknown Or Other

    Dash has cracked on passenger airbag and driver side. Plastic has sharp edges where cracking when cleaning.

    ODI 11110736

  • February 28, 2018

    Air Bags · Unknown Or Other

    The dash around the airbag is cracked. Tahoe had 45k on it when it started to crack.

    ODI 11075530

  • February 23, 2018

    Air Bags

    TAKATA RECALL CHEVY SAYING NOT AVAILABLE YET!

    ODI 11074543

  • December 14, 2017 · 140,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v380000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification in may of 2016. Autonation chevrolet north richland hills (7769 boulevard 26, north richland hills, tx 76180, [redacted]) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer…

    ODI 11054681

  • December 1, 2017 · 170,000 miles

    Air Bags · Unknown Or Other

    Cracked dash. The dash has cracked at the passenger side airbag. If airbag deployed, the dash would probably turn to shrapnel.

    ODI 11052163

  • November 27, 2017 · 157,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The dealer was contacted (gunn chevrolet, 16550 i-35, selma, tx 78154, [redacted]) and stated that the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. Additionally, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags).…

    ODI 11056946

  • November 21, 2017

    Air Bags

    I received a recall in may 2016. I jus got off the phone with norman frede chevrolet and they told me they do not have the parts to fix my chevrolet. What i am supposed to do to get this deadly problem fixed? I live in a very humid environment and humid weather is supposed to make these air bags more dangerous,

    ODI 11047807

  • November 21, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (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. Terry cullen chevrolet southlake ([redacted], jonesboro, ga 30236, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…

    ODI 11047758

  • November 15, 2017

    Air Bags

    I currently have a dangerous airbag in my vehicle with no recourse to resolve it and no time frame for when this will occur. I have contacted two dealers and neither seem to know what i can do other than go to the website.

    ODI 11061509

  • November 13, 2017 · 133,333 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata recall i can not find a dealer with parts for this recall

    ODI 11045801

  • November 3, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall - received a recall notification a year ago. Contacted supreme chevrolet where tahoe was purchased and they did not have the parts to repair. Got notice from tk holding this week and called supreme again and they can not get the parts to repair and told me to contact tk holdings for resolution. I've called the phone numbers on the notice but there is never anyone available and they just say call back.…

    ODI 11042962

  • October 28, 2017

    Air Bags

    My airbag is unsafe...and gm is not doing anything about it. I do not want my family driving around in a car that has unsafe parts. I don't understand how this problem is allowed to go unsolved, especially when gm and takata both know about it.

    ODI 11040804

  • October 27, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall i have received numerous recall notices from tk holdings inc. Regarding recall on takata airbags on my 2009 chevrolet tahoe. Every time i receive the notice i contact autonation, [redacted], green acres, fl 33463, and i get this same response--we do not have replacement parts for the airbag recall. Why would any authorized dealership not have the recall replacement parts? I have heard about malfunction…

    ODI 11040383

  • October 24, 2017

    Air Bags

    The dealership said takata filled bankruptcy and as of right now they can not replace the air bags.. What about our safety?

    ODI 11039262

  • October 23, 2017

    Air Bags

    No dealership has parts so i am unable to get fixed? How can i make car safe? When will parts come in?

    ODI 11035622

  • October 22, 2017

    Air Bags

    Tamara recall needs immediate attention safety concern

    ODI 11035494

  • October 20, 2017

    Air Bags · Unknown Or Other

    Dash board above steering wheel well to wind shield and passenger side air bag panel is cracking and continues to grow in both directions. Vehicle was purchased this way and others of this year have the same issues.

    ODI 11181688

  • October 6, 2017 · 111,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes

    Takata recall has a recall on my vehicle airbags. When i hit a pothole on city street airbag came out, brakes locked up and stabilization and traction controlservice lights came on. Had to call for a tow truck..

    ODI 11042566