10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,029 miles

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problem #132

Jul 012016

Tahoe

  • miles
I received a letter dated July 2016 about the recall on my Chevy Tahoe's airbags. The manufacturer still does not have remedy. I'm concerned with driving this vehicle and the safety. Why can't this be corrected in a timely manner.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #131

May 272016

Tahoe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The dealer (bob mccosh Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac, 1 business loop 70 w, columbia, mo 65203, (573) 442-6156) was contacted and stated that the part was not available from the manufacturer to repair the vehicle per NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #130

Jun 302008

Tahoe

  • miles
I have tried many times to get my airbags replaced or whatever needs to be done for several years but am always advised that it can't be done at this time

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #129

May 272016

Tahoe

  • miles
"takata recall" -- GM recall #2049152; NHTSA #16V383. My Chevrolet Tahoe is now 8.5 years old. According to my information, if vehicle is more than 6 years old, it should be a priority for replacement or repair. Our Chevrolet should be on top of recall list. Although not consistent throughout the year, periods of hot and humid weather exists where I live; this condition, as stated in the recall, can add to the increase degradation of the airbag. Since I am now having to park the vehicle outside (instead of a garage), the increase risk has increased. Recall is almost two years old. Repair or replacement should exist by now. Chevrolet has ignored my requests for this recall repair. This is my second complaint to the hntsa

- Lees Summit, MO, USA

problem #128

Jul 012016

Tahoe

  • 40,000 miles
Takata recall - I know I have missed the deadline for filing but I can't get any information about my car.all I want to know is if my airbags are safe or if they need to be replaced and how I go about getting them replaced

- Richmond Hill, GA, USA

problem #127

Mar 012018

Tahoe

  • miles
Takata recall nearly 2 years later there is still no fix for this recall.

- Matthews, NC, USA

problem #126

May 272016

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • miles
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. The consumer stated the value of the vehicle depreciated due to it being on the recall list.

- Gold Canyon, AZ, USA

problem #125

Feb 192018

Tahoe

  • 163,000 miles
Takata recall. My airbag has not been replaced by GM. My dashboard is cracked all around the passenger side airbag container. My car repeatedly notifies me that my airbag needs servicing. GM needs to replace it. I go onto GM and get the attached message. GM needs to replace with some replacement airbag soon.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #124

Feb 062018

Tahoe

  • miles
Takata recall 2-6-17 Chevrolet dealer in mt. Pleasant, SC told me my subject Tahoe had diminished value because of the air bag issue. Why have I not been told about this safety matter and appropriate follow up action taken for our safety" I have only owned Chevrolet all my life and find this issue very troubling. Is this vehicle safe to take a four day trip to another state" please advise. Thanks

- Mt. Pleasant, SC, USA

problem #123

Jun 132016

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (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 (yark Chevrolet in whitehouse, Ohio) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Whitehouse, OH, USA

problem #122

Dec 222017

Tahoe

  • 81,039 miles
Dashboard complete crack at left upper corner of passenger airbag cover dash plate. There is atakata airbag recall since 2016 that GM still has pending replacement. Crack happened while vehicle was stationary in parking lot this summer. Since cold small hairline crack is now completly thru dash and pushed airbag dash cover up. I am afraid that if the vehicle gets jarred the bag will release.

- Angola, IN, USA

problem #121

May 312016

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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. Bill hood Chevrolet (69020 hwy 190 service road, covington, la) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The manufacturer informed the contact that the company was waiting to be advised on the repair process. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not provided.

- Mandeville, LA, USA

problem #120

Jan 152018

Tahoe

  • 125,000 miles
Started the Tahoe and put it in drive and the side curtain airbags deployed on both the driver and passenger side. The seat belts also locked up.

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #119

May 172017

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 contact called westside Chevrolet at (281) 392-3200 (23001 katy fwy, katy, tx, 77450) and was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked on the driver's side air bag location. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #118

Jun 012016

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer (autonation Chevrolet amarillo, 2200 1-40 amarillo, tx 79103). Stated that parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was safe to drive. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #117

May 272016

Tahoe

  • miles
Takata recall - there has been a very serious and dangerous recall involving the airbags of my vehicle that have not been able to be repaired or replaced as of today's date, January, 8, 2018. This has been an open recall since May 2016. I am reluctant to drive my vehicle due to the possibility of serious injury or death caused by a device that is there to help protect us in case of an accident.

- Grants Pass, OR, USA

problem #116

Nov 012017

Tahoe

  • miles
Takata recall. Airbag light going on and off constantly. Also dashboard cracking all over and pieces coming out which can be dangerous in an accident!

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #115

Oct 012017

Tahoe

  • 98,000 miles
Takata recall - airbags. I have a warning on the dashboard saying that airbags need to be fixed

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #114

Mar 102008

Tahoe

  • miles
"takata recall" still have not done anything done about fixing the problem NHTSA recall number:16V381 manufacturer recall number 2049151

- Arnaudville, LA, USA

problem #113

Jun 022016

Tahoe

  • miles
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 gettel Chevrolet (1901 tamiami trail, punta gorda, fl 33950, phone: (941) 347-6817), but they were not being instructed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that they filed a petition with NHTSA and was waiting on the ruling. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

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