2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Air Bags Problems
- 39
- 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 39 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 15 records
- instrument panel · 8 records
- side airbag · 6 records
- dash cracked · 5 records
- dashboard cracked · 4 records
- above instrument · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
Approximately 6 months ago the dash on the passenger side started to crack in my 2012 chevy tahoe. It has always been in a heated garage and out of the sunlight. On december 1, 2015 is the date i purchased the vehicle and the dealer talked me into putting a nano technology coating on the entire vehicle to keep it in like new condition, which cost me $899. I took it to the dealership and showed them and they were…
ODI 11308028
Air Bags
Takata recall---a code "service air bag" note appeared on the dash and is now at the dealer to replace the passenger air bag. The cost is over $1000. The vehicle was not in an accident, the code just came on while driving.
ODI 11172753
Air Bags
The dashboard around the airbag is cracked causing an extremely unsafe environment for my self and family.
ODI 11166473
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
As i was driving on 176th getting ready to turn on spanaway loop my wouldn't complete the right turn or stop so i had a head on collision with another truck and my air bags didn't deploy.
Crash reported
ODI 11278797
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 11093558
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving west bound on 176th st and as i approached the light i could not brake or turn my car to the right in which i had a head on collision with another vehicle. On in packed my airbags did not deploy! The driver of the other vehicle even told the officer he was trying to turn , his eyes were as big as a cows clearly he was in distress. Luckily neither of us were injured.
Crash reported
ODI 11194940
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
DASH CRACKED BY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
ODI 11078565
Air Bags
Takata recall i called baierl chevrolet in wexford, pennsylvania about the recall. According to the nhtsa.gov website my vehicle is affected. The dealership said they have no information about this recall and therefore will not make an appointment to look at my tahoe. Who is right? The nhtsa.gov website? Or baierl chevrolet? This needs to be confirmed, as i am currently driving children around in my tahoe.
ODI 11061371
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
This week the temperature fluctuated drastically. My tahoe was in the garage for 2 solid days. I pulled it out the next two days and drove to work like any normal day but the temperatures were cold in the mornings and warmed up through the day. Today we pulled the tahoe out of the garage, got in to go to church and noticed that the dash had cracked in the upper corner of the airbag compartment towards the air vent.…
ODI 11045508
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Multiple cracks in the dash and around air bags. Multiple people have stated the dash is a problem in the avalanche, silverado and tahoe yet the dealership charges an astronomical amount to replace the dash.
ODI 11084550
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
There are cracks along the dashboard that seem as if they would cause a major safety issue launching pieces of the dash if the airbags deploy.
ODI 11020125
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
My tahoe has dash cracks from poorly constructed dash risking dash collapse and cracks at the airbag with risk of flying debris upon release of airbag resulting in injuring occupants. Chevrolet not interested in replacing. Purchased the vehicle like this at 75000 miles and discovered this is a very common issue in all the chevrolet and gm vehicles from years 2007-2014.
ODI 11032261
Air Bags
DASHBOARD IS CRACKED BY THE AIRBAG
ODI 10999992
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
After 5 years of garage kept vehicle, purchased a new car to be kept in garage, only 2 days of having this suv outside the dash cracks,very disappointed on gm customer service i have 6 yr 100000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. I worry about where the crack is right by the passenger in dash airbag
ODI 10995012
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Dash is developing cracks , most concerning is the crack leading to the airbag on the passenger side
ODI 11023545
Air Bags · Body
Cracked dash near airbag. Cracks appearing along dashboard. If airbag deploys, sharp plastic shards will be propelled at high speeds.
ODI 10957447
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
I currently own a 2012 tahoe that the dashboard has cracked over the drivers area and cracked in two place on the passenger airbag causing a serious safety issue should the airbag deploy it could seriously injure someone or kill them
ODI 11040057
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
I'm not sure exactly when the first crack in the dashboard appeared but i noticed it about six months ago on the passenger side. Then on 05/16/17, i cranked the car, pulled out of the parking space and started down the parking garage ramp. That's when i heard a loud cracking noise. So i was traveling approximately 5 mph. After i pulled out and stopped at the red light i looked and the driver side dash above the…
ODI 10986199
Air Bags
Crack right where the air bag is on the dash board. The crack occurred while it was in the garage sitting still.
ODI 10944215
Air Bags · Body
Vehicle was stationary and i noticed a crack in the dash board right on the passenger side air bag. Thru some research i came across a pending class action lawsuit for this issue affecting thousands of gm customers. This vehicle has only 35,000 miles on it.
ODI 10903566
Air Bags · Body
2 cracks around front passenger side airbag dash board. Happened within the past month.
ODI 10899845
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Two issues: 1. Dashboard cracked at airbag on passenger side and on drivers side. Airbag deployment appears unsafe due to cracking. 2. In hot and humid weather to, the traction and stability systems become inoperable and the message system requests that maintenance be performed. This message can come up a few minutes after driving or can come on right after starting the vehicle.
ODI 10897080
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Cracked dash right where the airbag is. I park my car in the garage and use sunshades when not parked inside. My tahoe is not that old. I take excellent care of it, and there should be no reason for the dash to crack. It almost seems like there may be too much pressure from the airbag being inside there causing it to crack. It's definitely a manufacture defect. I'm not sure the airbag will work properly if needed.
ODI 10874660
Air Bags
I have a 2 inch crack by my passenger side air bag in my dash also that just kind of appeared out of nowhere and the center of the windshield panel of the dash is also lifting up. I have just noticed.
ODI 10862087
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
Dash is cracked over instrument panel, and 2 spots over the passenger side airbag. The cracks get bigger everyday and makes the dash rattle. Bought in 2016 and the cracks just keep getting worse. Along with the drivers side door handle that cracked inside.
ODI 11129390