10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,150 miles

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problem #51

Jul 182016

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 07/12/17

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #50

Jul 062016

Tahoe

  • miles
Takata recall - our vehicle had a recall on 07/06/2016, we went to renew registration at dmv and they would not give of tags to place on plate due to airbag recall. I had to get a temporary red card for vehicle which eventually would expire. Since August 2016 every other month I called puente hills dealer and Chevrolet customer assistance center to get vehicle serviced. Either one had information as when the parts would be available for repairs. It is now 04/04/2017 and still no parts and no tags for my vehicle. Last night I got pulled over for no tags. I provided receipt of payment for registration and all documents on recall and temporary registration, the officer was nice enough to let me go. He did mention vehicle can be towed away. I called puente hills Chevrolet dealership this morning to schedule service for recall and rene rodriguez told me parts are not available and that they have not been able to fix any vehicles on this recall due to no parts since the recall notice 07/2016. I also spoke to customer service and they were not able to help me. They would like me to get in writing from dmv why I can not get my tags.

- La Habra, CA, USA

problem #49

Mar 012010

Tahoe

  • 50,000 miles
Takata recall. Between 2010/2011 side curtain airbags (front and back), deployed while operating vehicle in optimum driving conditions, after a passing over a pothole in the roadway. I was traveloing with my then [xxx] son and daughter. Imeediately took the vehicle into the dealership only to wait over a month, without a vehicle, and never given the option of a rental or loaner vehicle. As "Chevrolet" investigated the on-board computer data, it falsely read that airbags deployed due to "rollover event" data was sent to the vehicles SRS system. Chevrolet then deemed that I was driving over 95 mph (which is impossible due to the rev limiter), and I had oversized wheels on my vehicle. Wheel diameter and size were not the factor, as they were within 5/32" of oem stock dimensions. I was charged for "troubleshooting", as wewll as labor for the removal of the side airbags, and they declined the claim. Additionally, I have had to reyturn to the dealership to again "warranty" the ECM, BCM, window regulator (twice), as well as charging system faults. My extended warranty was again denied saying it was not within the parameters of the coverage. Full extended warranty, bumper to bumper and this was not covered? also, the dashboard front cowl is cracked (known defect, no recall), chrome peeling off interior door handle, as well as stabilitrak" computer errors and issues (known issue, no recall) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Calexico, CA, USA

problem #48

May 272016

Tahoe

  • miles
Recall on 5/27/2016 when may I expect service to B completed deaths are climbing

- Knightdale, NC, USA

problem #47

Jul 222016

Tahoe

  • miles
Back in July 2016 I received a letter from GM stating that my Tahoe VIN is on the recall list for airbag inflators, ( GM recall 49151) until this date February 27 2017 they have not resolve the issue yet. My wife and my kids are in this vehicle almost everyday, I am afraid that something bad will happen to them regarding this unsolved recall.

- Pasadena, TX, USA

problem #46

May 012016

Tahoe

  • miles
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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Sparks, NV, USA

problem #45

May 272016

Tahoe

  • miles
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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #44

Feb 012017

Tahoe

  • miles
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair airbag inflator recall notice.

- Fredericksburg, TX, USA

problem #43

May 272016

Tahoe

  • miles
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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #42

Jan 062017

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • 140,000 miles
Side rail airbags deployed while I was driving on a city street without any impact.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #41

Dec 122016

Tahoe

  • 138,000 miles
Takata recall on my vehicle - why is taking so long to remedy this recall? I also have a few other issues I want to mention. I bought my Tahoe in July 2016, my dash is cracking on the driver's side and from what I've read, this is very common and GM is ignoring the issue. My vehicle also started taking off on its own, took extra pressure to stop & RPM would fluctuate sporadically. After contacting a dealer, I was told there was campaign to replace the throttle body sensor but it had expired while the previous owner had possession and was told I'd have to pay for the repair and would possibly have to replace the throttle body. After replacing the sensor, my vehicle's RPM still fluctuates upon stopping and idle is rough. Very upset Chevrolet customer now.

- Canton, GA, USA

problem #40

Jul 102016

Tahoe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #39

Dec 152016

Tahoe

  • 108,000 miles
Driver side dashboard cracked above steering column by front windshield. Vehicle was stationary overnight. Came out in morning to find huge crack in dash.

- Burke, VA, USA

problem #38

Dec 102014

Tahoe

  • 75,000 miles
Cracking dashboard. This has happened over time and cannot be attributed to the speed, direction, or orientation of the vehicle. I feel this can be a safety issue inhibiting the safe deployment of the airbags.

- Wolfe City, TX, USA

problem #37

Dec 142016

Tahoe

  • miles
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.

- Levelland, TX, USA

problem #36

Oct 312016

Tahoe

  • miles
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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Jakcsonville, FL, USA

problem #35

Oct 242016

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
Multiple dash cracks around steering column and more concernedly around passenger air bag. This is separate from the airbag recall that currently exists. The dash being cracked around this particular point would cause vinyl shrapnel to be sent throughout the cabin of the vehicle presenting a serious safety hazard. This is the only place on the vehicle these cracks are happening even though much of the interior is finished with this same type of vinyl.

- Lemoore, CA, USA

problem #34

Oct 242016

Tahoe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #33

Jul 132016

Tahoe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #32

Oct 222016

Tahoe

  • miles
Dash cracking around passenger airbag

- Clayton, NC, USA

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