2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Airbags Problems
15 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:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Fix: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. 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 N212338110.
Owner Complaints (15)
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the message "Safety Restraint System" was displayed, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance in adding the VIN to a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 98,520. The VIN was not available.
Service safety restraint system notification is coming on, vehicle has 45,000 miles on it.
Air bags did not deploy after significant frontal damage. No warning that the air bag sensor was bad.
Took the vehicle in for Airbag System recall in 2022. They said they fixed it and that there was a broken wire. The very next day the warning light came on again like before. I contacted the dealership and they said bring it in. I could not get it in again as I was very busy. I asked them to make a note in my file of the immediate call/report of still a problem. I took the vehicle in this month (October 2024) for issue of no starting (fuel pump failure, another recall they are denying). They stated that the Drivers Side Airbag module was shorted or bad and my cost would be approximately $1,250. They stated it was not covered under any recall. I contacted Chevy corporate that offered to cover 30% only of this. I believe this should be covered in whole due to the failure to repair the first time and that is is a known safety issue. The vehicle has only 10,800 miles.
I have a 2021 Chevy Tahoe that has been to the dealer 3 times now for an airbag light (DTC B14DC). The dealer has yet to resolve this issue. I am being told it has to do with the harness in my drivers seat. The dealer performed a TSB for this issue which still hasn't fixed the problem. My wife and I travel back and forth from Michigan to Arizona and I am concerned that the system wont perform correctly if I am in an accident.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the "Service Safety Restraint" massage was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the front driver's side seat interior air bag connector was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 41,000.
The indicator light 'Service Safety Restraint System' beeps and comes on about every 5 minutes when driving. Sometimes it doesn't come on at all. There is no rhyme or reason for why it happens.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Service Safety Restraint" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the air bags would not deploy as needed in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Vehicle is displaying service safety restraint system error message which may affect airbag deployment. Dealer advised problem from GM with a harness being too short under seat and seat adjustment can disconnect SRS system which could fail during an accident. Advised no recall but repair parts were not currently available.
My car’s service safety restraint system alert is on for the second time. I took it to Hanner Chevrolet in Baird, TX the first time and they told me it was fixed. It stayed off for a few months until the alert lit up again. My car is available for inspection. According to the dealership, while that light is on, they cannot guarantee that my airbags will deploy in the event of a crash. The dealership has confirmed that there is a problem and has seen the same issue with many other 2021 Tahoes. My vehicle has only been inspected by the dealership so far. The warning lamp is currently on. Luckily I have not had an accident in my vehicle, but I feel unsafe driving it at this time until the issue is resolved. After speaking with the dealership and researching online, it appears that this is a common issue with the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and creates a significant safety threat. I believe a recall might be required.
My airbag light keeps flashing and an alert pops up “service safety restraint system.” Flashes on and off everyday the whole time I’m driving. I can’t even use my digital speedometer because it comes on so much.
CONSTANT RECURRING "SERVICE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM" WARNING, MOSTLY WHEN PASSENGER IS SEATED.
SINCE SEPTEMBER 23, A 'SERVICE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM' WARNING LIGHT REPEATED COMES ON AT THE INFOTAINMENT CENTER ALONG WITH THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. THE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY FEW MILES WHILE DRIVING, AT ANY SPEED UNDER ANY ROAD CONDITION.
PURCHASE THE VEHICLE AND WITHIN A WEEK THE SERVICE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM LIGHT IS ON. MY CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR 3 WEEKS AND THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A ETA ON WHEN THEY CAN GET THE CABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. ARE THEY SELLING VEHICLES WITH BAD PARTS
THE SERVICE SAFETY RESTRAIN SYSTEM WARNING KEEPS COMING ON ALONG WITH THE AIRBAG READINESS WARNING. WE HAVE TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE IN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE AND WE WERE TOLD THERE IS NO CURRENT FIX. HOWEVER THE MANUAL STATES TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID INJURY DUE TO THE AIRBAGS MIGHT NOT BE WORKING PROPERLY. THIS WARNING GOES OFF EVERY 2-3 MINUTES WHEN DRIVING AFTER WE RESET THE ALERT. THIS STARTED HAPPENING THE MINUTE WE DROVE IT OFF OF THE LOT.