3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,712 miles

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problem #96

Feb 042024

Tahoe

  • miles
Cracked 2009 Tahoe Dash

- Gonzales, CA, USA

problem #95

Aug 162022

Tahoe

  • miles
I have this car since 2018. The dashboard of this car was in good condition however in the last few months we have see cracks developing near the airbag and the driver steering wheel. These are deep cracks. The car was 100% parked inside the garage. We are concerned if the airbag function will be impacted due to this cracks

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #94

Apr 302023

Tahoe

  • miles
The Side area bags are Deployed a The vehicle is parked an not be operated. It wasn-??t involved in any collision, The front Dash board airbags & steering wheel air bags aren-??t Deployed an are in tact-??.there is No Body Damged or The Vehicle was Parked Not Being Operated for Over a month I Don-??t understand How The Side air bags Have ruptured without any Cause That is Very Big Danger to My self an Family-??There is No warning Lamps On Or Check Engine Light activated,

- Elk Grove , CA, USA

problem #93

Jan 012011

Tahoe

  • miles
The dash board is completely falling apart. There are now 5 cracks and I am afraid that this could be a very dangerous situation. Apparently, there are many trucks like mine that have the same problem, but no action has been taken.

- Stevensville, MD, USA

problem #92

Nov 012018

Tahoe

  • miles
Dash continues to crack. Worried about integrity of dash in the event of accident due to placement of the passenger airbag. GM just recalled passenger airbag due to 'shrapnel' which could also be part of the dash exploding. Furthermore, only option is to add a 'glue on' cover to build quality to oem, but has possibility to cover passenger air bag or make recall of airbag not possible (or other repairs possible). GM should offer dash replacement as a recall along with passenger airbag.

- North Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #91

Mar 012019

Tahoe

  • 100,000 miles
Front dashboard has two cracks. This is not due to sun damage or negligence. This is a product failure.

- Pasco, WA, USA

problem #90

Jun 182013

Tahoe

  • 98,000 miles
Dash has cracked in multiple places and now chunks are falling off.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #89

Jan 202012

Tahoe

  • 25,000 miles
I have a dash that is cracked in multiple areas. I think there may be a future issue affecting the air bags.

- Allen, TX, USA

problem #88

Dec 232019

Tahoe

  • 163,000 miles
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 sensors for the automated ac/heating systems in the car. Believing they are calibrated with sealed intact components. The larger split at the speedometer has only recently happened which makes this a concern that there are larger more underpinning issues not fully realized.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #87

Nov 202015

Tahoe

  • miles
The dash is cracked in 2 places near the passenger dash airbag and directly up the dash where the speedometer is located. I'm concerned this could be a safety issue in the event of an accident.

- Tahoka, TX, USA

problem #86

May 272016

Tahoe

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was called 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.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #85

Oct 012018

Tahoe

  • 100,000 miles
Sensor for air bag is on at all times while the vehicle is turned on.

- Brownsville, TX, USA

problem #84

May 272016

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact called lou bachrodt Chevrolet coconut creek at (954) 960-6544 (located at 5500 N state road 7, coconut creek, fl 33073) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was 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. Consumer states that vehicle was traded in and that he is no longer concerned with issue.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

problem #83

Aug 012019

Tahoe

  • miles
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.

- Grain Valley, MO, USA

problem #82

May 142019

Tahoe

  • miles
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, (281) 328-4377, and it was informed part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.

- Liberty, TX, USA

problem #81

Jan 012005

Tahoe

  • 30,000 miles
Takata recall-----nothing being done for years-----why "?"

- Apache Junction, AZ, USA

problem #80

Jul 012016

Tahoe

  • miles
Takata recall. 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. Buick GMC of vacaville (350 orange dr, vacaville, ca 95687, (707) 471-8800) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Rio Vista, CA, USA

problem #79

Oct 202017

Tahoe

  • miles
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.

- Litchfield Park, AZ, USA

problem #78

Feb 012013

Tahoe

  • miles
Like everyone else I have spoken to with 2007-2013 year model Chevrolet vehicles my dashboard is cracked because of a design flaw. I am worried that my passenger side air bag will not work correctly because of the crack. I have contacted GM for help but they offer nothing. The crack has gotten worse over the years and is now really bad. GM is pitiful

- Lakeland, LA, USA

problem #77

Sep 152018

Tahoe

  • 90,000 miles
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.

- Madisonnville, LA, USA

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