2008 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 Nov 30, 2025CAAirbagsElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   We were sitting in a parking lot with the engine running and heard an explosion in the vehicle. Later we discovered that the left rear, side curtain air bag had deployed. Horn has been inoperable for months cruise control hasn't worked in years steering wheel radio controls don't work. No appointment reason for any of it. Pass air bag off warning light red Air bag light is usually on but not always.

   NHTSA complaint #11702074 · source
2. Filed Aug 19, 2023CACrashAirbagsAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   I was involved in an accident last year where I took out a gaurd rail next to a building. My air bags never deployed and now my car will not run.

   NHTSA complaint #11539569 · source
3. Filed Sep 14, 2021WYAirbags

   I was sent a notification in February 2021 to notify of a recall for the airbags on my Tahoe. I have received no further information from General Motors, Chevrolet or the local dealer. The notice says a severe injury or death could result from the malfunction. Seven months is not timely. I checked the General Motors website and it states no parts or repairs are available. I will contact them also so see if this can be escalated. Dangerous.

   NHTSA complaint #11432848 · source
4. Filed Sep 7, 2021139,000 miTXCrash1 injuredTowedAirbags

   The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. While the contact's daughter was entering traffic at 65 MPH, the vehicle in front made an abrupt stop. As a result, the contact's daughter was unable to stop the vehicle in time and crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that no air bags deployed during the impact. In addition, the contact stated that the OnStar feature failed to activate and it was concluded that it was due to the sensors. During the impact,…

   NHTSA complaint #11431989 · source
5. Filed Mar 15, 2021160,000 miCAAirbags

   Received a recall notice gm recall: n212328760. Made an appointment to have the recall work completed with simpson chevrolet in irvine ca. When we left the car we were told that they have to go under the dash to do the work, and if they break or crack the dashboard, we would be responsible for the repairs. We did not have the work completed as the notice says the service will be performed for you at no charge. They also inflated the mileage by 9,000 miles.

   NHTSA complaint #11403080 · source
6. Filed Jan 24, 2021AZAirbags

   I was notified july 2016 by us mail that my vehicle is involved in gm recall 49152 for the passenger side takata airbag inflator. I have never recv'd any further communication from gm. I filed a complaint with nhtsa 4/10/19 (odi #11195391). I mailed requested docs to nhtsa 5/15/19. I have not heard back from anyone and the issue with the takata airbag inflator has not been addressed after 4 years of waiting for a remedy.

   NHTSA complaint #11389653 · source
7. Filed Jan 6, 2021CAAirbags

   It's been over 4 years since this mandatory recall and chevrolet still has no fix for the airbags. Having a car that i spent so much on and maintaining it cause i love it but i can't even drive it since i don't feel we as a family is safe. I wasted over $40k for it to just be there...cause who knows what can happen with that airbag.

   NHTSA complaint #11386857 · source
8. Filed Dec 31, 2020TNAirbags

   Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact became aware that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (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 contact went to wilson county chevrolet buick gmc (903 s hartmann dr, lebanon, tn 37090, [phone removed]) for additional information but was…

   NHTSA complaint #11385784 · source
9. Filed Dec 30, 2020SCAirbags

   Manufacturer recall number2049151 nhtsa recall number16v381 i've contacted the dealership and been informed that no parts are available to resolve this matter. How long will it be before this can be resolved and this can possibly resolve the issue for the air bag.

   NHTSA complaint #11385616 · source
10. Filed Nov 30, 2020MOAirbags

    There has been a recall since may, 2016 for the airbags. I have repeatedly requested from chevrolet (gm) to have this recall completed (at least 3 times/year), but to date (11/30/20), it has not been completed.

    NHTSA complaint #11377089 · source
11. Filed Nov 25, 2020GAAirbags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called andean chevrolet (527 atlanta rd, cumming, ga 30040; [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 manufacturer was not…

    NHTSA complaint #11376380 · source
12. Filed Sep 3, 2020TXAirbags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact called the westside chevrolet dealer located at 23001 katy fwy, katie, 77450, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when parts would…

    NHTSA complaint #11352994 · 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