Body problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe

14 problems related to body have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2012 Tahoe.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2026

The ac in the front stopped working on and off but the ac in the back continues to work that's one warning a situation. The second is the oil light constantly shows low oil even when you get an oil change. The park tire pressure always moves back and forth to 40% to all the way down to 30.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2020

Dash panel cracked in multiple spots - was like this when we bought it used from a dealer.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2020

There was a wreck, where the opposing driver pulled out to take a left turn into oncoming traffic, 10 ft in front of [xxx] (owner of Tahoe). Impact was on front passenger side. Airbag did not deploy effectively resulting in [xxx] have a broken neck and bone fusion. Airbags were exploded open. These events might not have occurred if proper equipment was there. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2019

Approximately 6 months ago the dash on the passenger side started to crack in my 2012 chevy Tahoe. It has always been in a heated garage and out of the sunlight. On December 1, 2015 is the date I purchased the vehicle and the dealer talked me into putting a nano technology coating on the entire vehicle to keep it in like new condition, which cost me $899. I took it to the dealership and showed them and they were going to let me know if abra would fix it, however, after 2 months still no response from the dealership and I contacted them again yesterday. The other thing is the driver side door handle has cracked underneath and so when you close the door it feels like you are going to pull the door vinyl right off. I have never had anything like this happen before.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that when entering into the driver side door and the passenger side door the handle latch fractured without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (classic Chevrolet 1101 w state hwy 114, grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 421-1200) where it was inspected and determined that the handle latch fractured on the passenger and driver side front doors. The handle and latches were repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered 100 dollar credit for repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Ck.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2018

Developed cracks in dash starting in 2018 and progressively got worse. Rattles when you drive. Driver door pull has also broken in several places and has pinched my hand multiple times. Dealer is aware this is a common problem but will need to replace whole door panel and dash at my expense. Transmission went at 81,000. Chevy, you can do better. I was warned not to buy this, but I took my chances. It feels very lemony sour now.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured along the passenger's side air bag housing. . The air bag was not visible from the fracture. Paul masse Chevrolet located at 1111 taunton Ave, east providence, ri 02914, ((401) 680-1261), was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted and wanted aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Ah.

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2018

Tl-the contact owns 2012 chevorlet Tahoe. The contact stated the vehicle's fram is caving in. The contact just bought the vehicle last month and the frame of the body is cracking already. The vehicle would make an abnormal rocking or poping sound when driving. The noise comes from the back andis due to the seperating of the back of the car from the bodies frame. No warning light iluminated. The vehicle was driven to the contacts home. The local mechanic took a look at the vehicle and they stated that the frame could now separate at any minute. The dealer was not contacted the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not informed of the issue. The failure mileage 90,000. Jw.

9 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

Dashboard cracked in several places.

10 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2016

2 cracks around front passenger side airbag dash board. Happened within the past month.

11 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

Rear door are not draining. The drain holes are plugged due to the outside. The rear doors fill up with water.

12 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2016

The dashboard on the driver's side above the odometer has cracked, as well as the dashboard on the passenger's side on left hand corner of the airbag. The vehicle is well taken care of and never taken off road. I noticed the cracks when I got into my vehicle one morning. The cracks just seemed to appear overnight.

13 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2015

Dash board on drive and passengerside are crack.

14 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2014

While turning left (tahoe) with a protected green arrow at an x-shaped intersection, vehicle (kia sedan) at fault failed to yield and entered the intersection at speeds upwards of 40 mph from the left of the Tahoe. Front-impact collision occurred; due to the shape of the intersection and the velocity of the impact, Tahoe struck passenger side of kia sedan. Trajectory of impact caused directional changes in upwards of for both vehicles; the force of the primary accident described above also caused mentioned vehicles to collide with left rear of another vehicle (Honda sedan), causing near 360* rotation of the Honda sedan. Due to the force of impact, front & side airbags deployed on both the kia sedan and the Honda sedan, but failed to deploy on the Tahoe. Scene indicated that the kia sedan made no attempt to brake or decrease speed prior to collision; posted speed limit at intersection is 40 mph. Force was such that after the collision, Tahoe transmission was in drive, but remained at a complete stop. Damage sustained on the Tahoe include front-end body damage, engine damage (vehicle required towing and was inoperable), and frame damage, at a minimum. In addition, engine service lights as well as onstar vehicle diagnostic reports indicate that the airbag system, antilock braking system, and the stabilitrak stability control system also sustained damage and require attention. Multiple first-responders commented on the oddity that, given the damage sustained by the Tahoe and the velocity at impact, the airbags deployed on all vehicles but the Tahoe.


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