2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Air Bags Problems
- 165
- 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 165 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 60 records
- parts recall · 20 records
- recall recall · 13 records
- passenger side · 11 records
- recall remedy · 11 records
- airbag recall · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 32 |
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The cntact owns a 2011 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 contacted (paradise chevrolet in temecula, ca, [redacted]) and confirmed that the parts were not available for…
ODI 11045730
Air Bags
Takata recall - general motors and their authorized dealers have refused to replace the faulty passenger air bag on our 2011 chevrolet tahoe even though its been recalled in 2016. The nhtsa recall number is 16v381 and manufacturer recall number is 2049151 and even though their is a recall for our vehicle's air bag, all of the general motors dealers we contacted said nothing was being done to recall the faulty air…
ODI 11044879
Air Bags
Takata recall: contacted chevrolet dealership, they advise that there is nothing they can do regarding the airbag recall as there are no parts to repair the defective airbag. They also stated they have no idea when or if parts will ever be available to repair or replace the defective airbag.
ODI 11042669
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) and stated that the remedy and part were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The interim recall notice did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be…
ODI 11042518
Air Bags
Takata recall and no remedy. Recieved notice tanaka filing chapter 11
ODI 11039703
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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. The dealer (legacy chevrolet cadillac of columbus, 3615 manchester expy, columbus, ga 31909) was contacted and confirmed…
ODI 11039551
Air Bags
I have had an airbag recall notice for about 18 months. Numerous calls to gm and dealer who say "no parts available". Do i have to wait to be injured to get this fixed?
ODI 11039488
Air Bags
Takata recall. The chev dealer claims they do not have repair kits. A year and a half later. Do we have to be injured first ? They are not pushing the issue, the gov needs to add pressure
ODI 11039295
Air Bags · Body · Interior/Under Dash
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard had extensive cracks on the front drivers and front passenger side near the glove box associated with the air bag components. In addition, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) and the parts had not yet been supplied from the manufacturer to the dealer so the contact was unable to…
ODI 10979363
Air Bags
Takata recall - recall was issued may 27, 2016 for passenger side airbag - 16v381. Gm has no information when parts will be available for the repair and i was told they are waiting for the nhtsa to approve the replacement procedure and parts. When will the parts be available? I also have a 2011 toyota corolla with the same issue and no answers. It has been 6 months and we have no answers from nhtsa! Please act.
ODI 10926775
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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. The contact called mountain view chevrolet (1079 w foothill blvd, upland, ca 91786, [redacted]) and thorson buick gmc…
ODI 11111668
Air Bags
NO AIR BAGS AVAILABLE
ODI 11035515
Air Bags
Dash has cracked around passenger air bag. Afraid it will easily deploy. Just noticed this 2" crack about a month ago. No reason to have cracked.
ODI 10872969
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
2 issues--- 1st--dashboard has cracks in it, which 1 crack is on the passenger side. It could be a safety hazard and cause the airbag to explode causing great harm to a person. These cracks are in the same position as many other consumers who have made complaints. 2nd--engine shuts down while driving; no steering or brake control. Radio shuts off & on, all dash components flicker on and off, gauges turn off, door…
ODI 10871101
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 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. Gray-daniels chevrolet (6060, i-55, jackson, ms 39211, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11195771
Air Bags
No resolution has been made in over a year & this is a serious issue that could injury or death to anyone in my car including myself or my young children.
ODI 11042974
Air Bags · Body
Dash on 2011 chevrolet tahoe has cracked on the passenger side next to the airbag panel. Dash has also cracked on the driver side above the instrument panel cluster. Concern is that in a car accident where the air bags deploy the dash board may break apart and become shrapnel causing additional injury, permanent disability, or death to the passenger.
ODI 10862500
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Dash board has been cracking...started from the corners of the airbag....now i have cracks all over the dashboard.
ODI 11182562
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 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. Munday chevrolet (17800 north fwy, houston, tx 77090, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11181195
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Dash is cracking around passenger side airbag and the instrument cluster. This is unsafe because in the event of passenger airbag deploying, shards of cracked dash can become projectiles. Many complaints on internet about same issue, no resolution from gm.
ODI 10823214
Air Bags
The dashboard cracked between the air bag and the dash vent while the vehicle was parked. The second crack, above the driver controls occurred while the defroster was running and while driving on the interstate traveling at approximately 65-mph.
ODI 10864763
Air Bags
Gm dealer states they are unable to replace the defective air bag in my vehicle. Apparently, gm has filed a request with nhtsa to extend date recalls are to start. What is nhtsa's position, specifically, is gm exempt or allowed to ealay replacement action?
ODI 11063831
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 11041626
Air Bags · Body
Dash is cracking around passenger side airbag. This is unsafe because in the event of passenger airbag deploying, shards of cracked dash can become projectiles. Many complaints on internet about same issue, no resolution from dealer or gm customer service.
ODI 10822812
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Dash is cracking around passenger airbag and above instrument cluster. Concerned that if airbags went off dash pieces would impale driver and/or passengers.
ODI 10807261