2007 Chevrolet Tahoe airbags problems

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• Recall 21V052000Feb 5, 2021557,023 vehicles
  AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

  Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.

• Recall 21V050000Feb 5, 20212,641,272 vehicles
  AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

  Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 6, 2025VIAirbags

   Bonjour j'habite en France et procède un Chevrolet Tahoe V8 5,3 de 2007. il fait partie de la liste des véhicule dont l'air bag doit être remplacé et aucun garage en France ne veut faire la réparation et prise en charge. Pouvez-vous me dire comme et vers qui me tourner pour que le remplacement de cet Air bag puisse être pris en charge et réparer? Merci d'avance Cordialement Mr Lamy

   NHTSA complaint #11678754 · source
2. Filed Jul 1, 2024TXAirbags

   The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…

   NHTSA complaint #11597991 · source
3. Filed Jun 3, 2024PAAirbags

   I was driving down the street and all side airbags deployed out of nowhere, the seats belts that were not occupied locked, the seat belts that were occupied did not lock. The vehicle was able to drive to safety. The back latch would not open to allow me to remove my stroller.

   NHTSA complaint #11592181 · source
4. Filed Aug 7, 2023NCCrashAirbagsOther / Unknown

   Drivers side air bag barely inflated but something is causing aching in my ear and hearing is a little funny. My arm was cut from whatever blew out of 1 of the front airbags. I never received anything about any recalls.

   NHTSA complaint #11536949 · source
5. Filed Jul 14, 2023CAAirbags

   Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

   NHTSA complaint #11532244 · source
6. Filed Jun 13, 2023MIAirbags

   Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…

   NHTSA complaint #11526749 · source
7. Filed Mar 31, 2022108,000 miAZCrash1 injuredTowedAirbags

   The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, she rear ended another vehicle that was involved in another accident; she was involved in a four vehicle pile-up. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact stated that her daughter face hit the back of the passenger side seat and sustained a busted lip; however, she did not need medical attention. No other injuries were reported at the scene. A police report was filed. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11459120 · source
8. Filed Jul 6, 2021200,000 miINAirbags

   Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, when the vehicle was picked up and the contact was driving away, she noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer was informed of the failure and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact was informed that upon completing the…

   NHTSA complaint #11423561 · source
9. Filed Mar 15, 2021TXAirbags

   Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to bruce lowrie chevrolet (711 southwest loop 820 forth worth, tx 76134, [phone removed]) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…

   NHTSA complaint #11403087 · source
10. Filed Mar 15, 2021CAAirbags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to simi valley chevrolet (1001 cochran st, simi valley, ca 93065, [phone removed]) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11403078 · source
11. Filed Mar 13, 202191,000 miFLAirbags

    I finally just received a safety recall letter from gm that the parts are now available to replace the passenger side airbag inflator in my vehicle. During the 14 years that gm has taken to respond to the safety problem my dashboard which is made from plastic has several cracks in it. I spoke with the local dealer and they informed me that they will replace the airbag inflator at no charge but will not be responsible for the dashboard which will break up and come out in…

    NHTSA complaint #11402747 · source
12. Filed Mar 2, 202180,000 miGAAirbagsElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The dash cracked on passenger side 80 k.this vehicle is very well-maintained it looks like it rolled off the showroom floor. Takata airbag recall what a joke. So you recall the vehicle but you don't have the parts to fix it. The vehicle has a defect in the fuel system, i started noticing it when i would fill up with fuel. It has to build the pressure up before it'll start. Many mechanics told me this is a defect. Kat friday night i ran an errand. Pulled in the driveway…

    NHTSA complaint #11398615 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology