general problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe - part 1

97 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2010 Tahoe.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2025

I have 2 gm vehicles that the airbag light came on within 3 days of each other and neither has had any such issue ever. [xxx] 2010 chevy Tahoe ltz with 285,000 miles [xxx] 2011 chevy silverado LS with only 88,500 miles local dealership wants $180. 00 each just to check out the issue I just think this is very coincidental. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2025

I wanted to express a concern regarding my vehicle. There are several wires exposed on my dashboard where multiple cracks have developed over time. I have been hesitant to bring the vehicle in for the airbag recall replacement because I am concerned that the existing damage to the dashboard could worsen during the repair process. My primary worry is that additional cracking could expose more wiring to heat, which may increase the risk of electrical issues, wire corrosion, or even a potential fire hazard. I would appreciate any guidance on how this situation could be addressed safely while completing the necessary recall work. Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your advice on the best next steps.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2025

The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notifications and cards of NHTSA campaign number: 21v053000 (air bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because the vehicle was totaled. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2024

I got into a bad accident 3 weeks ago. I flipped 4 times and not one air bag deployed. I suffer some injuries.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2024

I contacted don mealey Chevrolet in clairmont FL and was informed by them they can do air bag recall. But I must sign a waver if the dash crackes in the process they are not responsible for damages and I will have to pay for dash if I want it fixed. Why would I be responsible if this is a recall. I contacted Chevrolet and was informed its a case by case thing and they will not guarantee dash being fixed. Why would I want to chance this.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2023

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 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.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2022

To whom it may concern, I have a 2010 Tahoe ltz which has a cracked dashboard. I have called around to get this fixed and this is very expensive at the dealership for over $1500. I had checked around and found out that this is a common issue with certain types of gm vehicles and mine is on the list. I will like for this to be replaced by gm because because this is truly a safety issue because the cracks are on the driver side near the airbags. Thank you, loring eyo.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v053000(air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2020

Dashboard got 2 big cracks and I don't feel safe driving my Tahoe. It has been garage kept at home and work. Very cheap made dashboard.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2020

Tl- takata recall- the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact's VIN number was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated the air bag waring light was illuminated. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer and dealer had not made aware of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. Parts distribution disconnect. Dp.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received a notification in the mail for a recall under NHTSA recall number :16v381000(air bags). The contact spoke with o'rielly Chevrolet 6160 e broadway blvd, tucson, az 85711 (520) 829-3876 where he was informed that the parts are not available for the recall. The manufacturer had not been notified of the recall. A failure had not occurred on the vehicle. The VIN tool confirms that parts not available. Jo.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2019

The dashboard has cracked and split around the passenger side airbag. The sharp edges of the plastic could be a hazard in an accident. The edges are very sharp.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2019

I purchased my 2010 in 2011 and the dash cracked in 2012. I have taken it to my local chevy dealer twice and chevy will still not accept responsibility for its poor quality and manufacturing. A vehicle that is only two years old and had never been involved in an accident should not have cosmetic damage. This is definitely a manufacturers problem and should be replaced by the company. My truck was worth 48,000 at the time and I should not be responsible for a repair caused by poor quality of their materials. Now my vehicle is 9 years old and the air bags deployed out of nowhere when my son was driving. . . . There was no wreck or impact with anything and they deployed. The quality used by chevy is terrible and I do not plan on purchasing anything else from a company that sells over priced vehicles with cheap and faulty parts that they don't want to assume responsibility for.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

The dashboard of my 2010 Tahoe has multiple cracks and is broken all over from no fault of my own. This has been an issue for many people with gm vehicles of this nature and the company won't help me repair or replace my dash. I'm scared that if I get into an accident that the airbags wont deploy or if they do, it will be with thousands of dangerous broken plastic chards! I am seeking help in this matter so that the company can understand that their product has faults and is putting consumers in risk of serious harm and injury.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2018

I have a cracked dash near the passenger air bag, I've contacted several entities about this issue and was told it couldn't be repaired due to proximity to the air bag, I then searched online and discovered that there is a class action lawsuit against gm due to faulty interior dash, if this is a safety issue, utmost definitely needs to be corrected.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2018

Tried to get takata airbags replaced, and dealership refuses to help.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 vehicle was taken to Chevrolet of spartanburg (located at 1051 asheville hwy, spartanburg, SC 29303, (864) 641-7243), but the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact noticed a crack on the dashboard near the air bag. 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 Chevrolet of stevens creek at (408) 490-0013 (located at 3640 stevens creek blvd, san jose, CA 95117) and was informed that the part was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 8-4829476714. The approximate failure mileage was 56,639. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2018

"takata recall" what is taking so long to issue the gm recall. Takata believes that the gm airbags have the same issues that other manufacturers' airbags have had, but the NHTSA is dragging its feet regarding the issuance of the recall. You issued the original recall 2. 5 years ago. You have had gm's petition for at least a year (assuming it was timely filed). This is ridiculous. What could be taking you so long? you are putting people's lives at risk. Is there a reason that you think the airbags issued to gm by takata are less dangerous than those issued to other manufacturers? stop trying to help gm protect its' pocket books at the expense of people's lives. Do your job. Issue the same recall that you have issued for the other manufacturers.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2018

My 2010 chevy Tahoe ltz dashboard is cracked across the top and especially around the passanger airbag area. It is very brittle and cracks more all the time. If the airbag was to deploy it could send shards of the dash board through out the vehicle, potentially causing injury from flying debris. I have looked into this issue and it seems to be a common issue on these trucks. For me and my family's safety and everyone else who has this issue, I hope it can be looked into and resolved before someone is injured or killed.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2018

Dash is completely cracked above the airbag which could be a safety hazard of flying debris if the airbag should deploy. Also the middle bench seat 60 side randomly closes which is a huge hazard as my children ride back there.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2018

Takata recall. . . Called today, Aug 21,2018 to weseloh Chevrolet service dept. Carlsbad CA on airbag recall. They do not have parts and no indication when they will have the airbag available. We live in a humid area with a child and concerned of this dangerous airbag being deployed. Crack on dash!.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2018

Takata recall- dealer stated they are not making repairs.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer of las vegas, nevada was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ad.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 mall Chevrolet at (856) 662-7000 (located at 75 haddonfield rd, cherry hill, NJ 08002) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (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. The contact had not contacted a local dealer or manufacturer for part availability. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2017

Bought my Tahoe a year ago in perfect condition. I clean it 2 to 3 times a month due to having 5 kids. Last month I was pulling out of the driveway and heard a loud pop. The next time I cleaned it, it had a crack to the right upper side of the passenger airbag. 2 days ago I was cleaning the dash and there is another huge crack above the steering column. I thought it was just my vehicle and see all these complaints. I've always owned chevy and have never had this issue! if anything happens to my babies because of this defect, I'll own gm. I'm scared to have anyone sit in the passenger seat. You should never feel uncomfortable or unsafe driving a $24,000 vehicle! taking to dealership to see how much it will be to replaced and how much more money I'll have to add to fix a defect that isn't my fault.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2017

Takata form notice was presented to the service dept, they told me to go to the site on the back of the form and follow those directions. They told me they did not have the part to repair my car and did not know when they would and that Chevrolet was denying there may even be a problem. I want my airbag fixed or replaced to a safe system.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2017

Takata recall. The gm dealers never have the part to remedy this problem. They blame gm and takata for not supplying parts. When will this be taken care of?.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2017

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that alamo city Chevrolet (located at 9400 san pedro Ave, san antonio, texas 78216, (210) 987-2134) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer has not been made aware of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Dp.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2017

(aa no dealer info) tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (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. The contact called a local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2017

The dashboard on my chev Tahoe 2010 is cracked in two places. I heard the very loud pop sound when it cracked.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2017

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 vehicle was taken to keyes Chevrolet dealership located at 5949 van nuys blvd, van nuys, CA 91401 where the vehicle was rejected to be serviced due to the remedy part not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available. Aw.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2017

Takata recall. Its been a year since getting any new information on this particular recall and now my dashboard is cracking!!! called all chevy dealers in honolulu and its going to cost an arm and a leg to get my dashboard changed!!! very unacceptable that gm won't fix this problem. I just finsished my extended warranty and now this happens!!!! come on gm, fess up to this prpblem!!!!!.


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