2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Airbags Problems
8 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Airbags Recalls (1)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Owner Complaints (8)
Front passenger air bag warning light lit up during road trip to NM. (1400 miles) warning bell sounded. We were very concerned airbag would explode at any minute. This was second time airbag light went off. First time was a loose sensor over drivers head. This time we repaired airbag in passenger seat at cost of $1800!. Now light is on again! This must be defective and needs a recall.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact’s vehicle shifted forward into another lane. The contact stated that the cabin was filled with smoke and she had to abruptly exit the vehicle. The contact sustained an injury to the right knee, back, neck, and right arm that required medical attention. A police report was filed, and the contact was informed that the air bag was partially deployed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and then towed to the insurance company's tow lot. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
SEVERE BURNS TO ARMS , HANDS, FOREARMS, WRISTS UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT . THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING STRIGHT ON A 2 LANE HIWAY WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER INTO THE ONCOMING LANE AND STRUCK THE TAHOE
TAKATA RECALL - I AM STILL DRIVING MY CHEVY TAHOE WITH THIS ISSUE WITH GM STILL SAYING NO REMEDY IS AVAILABLE? CAN I DEMAND WHERE I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM TO CHANGE THE FAULTY AIR BAGS OR TO REPURCHASE AT FMV?
TAKATA RECALL
TAKATA RECALL: I FIRST RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE RECALL IN JULY 2016. AS OF TODAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017 WHEN I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER, THERE IS STILL NOT A PLAN TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION / REPLACE THE FAULTY AIRBAG. TAKATA HAS NOW FILED BANKRUPTCY. THEY'VE HAD AT LEAST 18 MONTHS TO WORK ON A REMEDY BUT AS OF YET THERE IS NONE. I DOUBT THERE WILL BE...
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF 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. WEBB CHEVROLET (RT 30, PLAINVILLE, IL 815-261-0121) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*BF UPDATED 8/14/18*JB
I NEED NEW AIR BAGS I HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE OF A RECALL