Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

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 pieces once removed due to deterioration and cracks. The cost for the dashboard parts is expected to exceed $1,100. 00. I then contacted the Chevrolet customer assistance center at 800-630-2438 and spoke to jecc which informed me that no, gm will not replace any other parts other than the airbag inflator. I don't understand how gm could be so complacent in delaying for 14 years the installation of this critical safety part which has put my passengers at risk of being impaled be metal shrapnel if in an accident. I also don't understand why after delaying the installation of this part for so long that they are not willing to replace all the necessary parts to make things right. I will be delaying the recall procedure due to the high cost of the repair and in the meantime trying not to carry any passengers. My father got a recall on his 2013 Ford edge a few years ago for the same issue and they replaced the entire dashboard with no questions asked and the dashboard was not even cracked. It was not even an issue. I would thank you if you could pass this on to any higher authorities at gm. It is not right that they do not stand behind their product or their customers safety.

This vehicle was originally subject to NHTSA 16v383, over four years ago. The legal maneuvering by gm has prolonged this issue, further aging my airbag inflator. I am concerned that this daily driven vehicle is not safe for my family. I.

Emissions recall the propellant in some types of takata airbag inflators can degrade over time, especially after long term exposure in hot and humid regions. If the propellant degrades to a certain level, the inflators may rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries.

My dashboard has cracked, unexpectedly (having only 76,000 miles) on my Tahoe ltz 2007. In my review and research of this issue I have seen a common trend with gm for these models. Among this trend, and incidentally from my research, they are all cracking in the same spots as mine. Above the driver's side instrument panel and the upper left corner of the passenger front airbag. In lieu of these these dashboard cracks, and combined with the existing recall that has no solution for fix- surrounding the takata inflators among the airbags, this becomes a serious safety hazard should there be an accident. The time to make corrections and fixes, not at the owner's or passengers' expense, is before an accident occurs. I would appreciate any advise or insight surrounding this matter. I do have photos on my phone for future documentation should it be needed. Your assistance is greatly appreciated in this matter. Please note, this Tahoe is well taken care of and has always been garaged. It's documented history and appearance attest to that fact.

Takata recall. My complaint is that I received a notice from my dealer/via onstar notifying me that I could now schedule replacement of the inflators. I made an appointment, but when I brought the vehicle in (which was the main reason I scheduled maintenance online) they said it wasn't ready for the fix and that the recall number was "not correct, not in their system". I verified thru NHTSA recall info that the recall number was in fact correct. I feel duped into bringing my car in and of course they then told me all sorts of items that should be looked at (over and above the factory maintenance schedule, e. G. , due to time vs. Mileage). So I feel that I and anyone else receiving these emails are getting taken advantage of. I replied to their email that I had scheduled the repair and no one cont.

Takata inflators: the recall has a date on it almost two years old and there is still no resolution to this issue. What happens if there is an accident and my air bag malfunctions while my family is in the car. This is not acceptable. There needs to be more accountability. This could cause a fatality that could be prevented if the company spent less time worrying about saving a dollar. If there is no resolution to this issue soon then I want chevy to buy my truck back.

Takata airbags. I called wilmes chevy and was told that there were no parts available to replace the airbag or takata inflator. Also called wilmes superstore over a year ago and was told the same thing. What do I do next?.

Hi no one has been injured. I recieved post card with recall & class action information regarding the air bag inflators. I have called the dealer & they have told me they do not have the parts for repair.

Takata inflator I received a recall notice for my 2007 chevy Tahoe's airbags last July. I had not heard a peep so I called the local dealers again and was told the same thing, there was no fix coming yet. I called gm and their pr person told me that they had tested 43000 airbags( not real on the road) and found no issues so they were going to request that the recall be recalled! I clearly stated that I live in a hot, humid area by the ocean and was concerned that the propellant in those takata air bags may be corrupted like those in other cars like my wife's Honda which was recently replaced. She said they would do nothing, to which I replied that I would not like to be one of the people that had to have shrapnel in me to provide more evidence of the need for replacements.

My truck is selected for recall. . But letter says it's safe to drive. But the letter also explains what can happens if the air bags inflator may rupture during deployment causing serious or fatal injuries. Also the inflator can degrade over time, especially after long term exposure in hot and humid regions. . Well it's summer time and that can happen if I have an accident. . Need my truck taken ASAP. .

No fix no resolve my vehicle the inflators takata air bag no receiving the secon recall notice my number recall is #49151.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated and a beeping noise was heard while driving. 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 the john l sullivan roseville dealer and was informed to keep checking the GMC website for when the part becomes available. The manufacturer informed the contact that the inflator did not pose a safety risky and the air bags would probably never be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. Consumer writes in regards to replacement air bag not available to repair front passenger airbag inflator recall notice. The consumer stated the dashboard is also cracked. Updated 06/06/2017.

Takata inflators: in July, 2016, Chevrolet's global vehicle safety vice president notified me of the recall, saying I would be notified "when there are parts available. " that was over a year ago. When I called my local dealer to inquire whether they had received the parts, they responded in the negative, and could not tell me when they might be available. I want the problem corrected now.

Nhtsa has contacted me to say that my vehicle's tamara made air bag is part of a recall. I have been in contact with the dealership that services my vehicle. The dealership says they are still waiting for directions from general motors about what to replace or repair. This recall has been in effect for almost a year. Please make gm replace the inflators in my vehicle.

We got a letter from tk holding inc. Saying out airbag inflators are defective and they are filling got chapter 11 bankruptcy and I had a recall may 16 2016 the NHTSA # :16v383 and the manufacture #:2049152 I went to the dealership to get it straighten out but I never heard back from them.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact observed a fracture in the dashboard on the driver and passenger side, which could lead to potential air bag exposure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) for the passenger side air bag inflator. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

My airbag alert light will not go out via the dashboard. It's my understanding there is NHTSA recall (16v383) due to the propellant in some types of the takata airbag inflators which can degrade over time. This can cause the inflators to rupture during deployment causing serious or fatal injuries.

Takata inflators was involved in a car accident on 02/28/2012 airbags didn't deploy and I was injured because of this suffered head injuries since then I haven't been the same from my head.

Takata inflators I live in the northeast region and I believe my car is affected by the deflation of the airbags. Also I have an electrical issue where some of the speakers would work and then have a short and now the vehicle outlets in the front has stopped working. While driving I noticed the speakers would work and then short and come back on . Not all the front speakers are not putting out any sound and the outlets stopped working. Lastly the dash has been cracking . The crack starts from the driveside and ends in the center of the front dash. I happen to get in the car and notice a crack in the dash that gradually started to get bigger.

Takata recall the propellant in some types of takata airbag inflators can degrade over time, especially after long term exposure in hot and humid regions. If the propellant degrades to a certain level, the inflators may rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries.