Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Chevrolet Tahoe - part 1

Chevrolet Tahoe owners have reported 112 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the Tahoe.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 11/30/2020

Tl takata recall- the contact owns 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while making a left turn and then crashed into another vehicle. The airbags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries on both hands, both shoulders and upper chest. The contact did seek medication attention at private care. A police was report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The VIN was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (airbags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called local dealer ray dennison Chevrolet (2320 n 8th st, pekin, IL 61554;(309) 347-3101), where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Dp.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 07/11/2020

Tl- the contact stated they rented a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact that while coming to a stop to make a u-turn the vehicle, the vehicle's steering wheel suddenly locked. The vehicle continued to accelerate forward crashing into a wall on a driveway of a home nearby. The vehicle's airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and had not been deemed totaled as of yet. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the head and knees. The contact stated there were 5 passengers in the vehicle, not including the contact, there was a passenger in the front and four in the rear. The contact stated the passenger in the front had head, mouth, and wrist injuries. The passengers in the back received injuries to their head, foot, ribs, legs, face. Medical attention was not needed. The contact had not contacted the dealership. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000. Gl.

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3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 06/10/2020

I was hit I entered an intersection by a large semi/gravel truck that I did not see because there was a semi on the other side closer to me and going slower. It hit my left front driver side hard enough to spin my car across 2 lanes with a lot of damage. My airbags did not deploy. I hit my head along with other bruising. I am worried that the airbags did not deploy and do not want this to happen to someone else. I am worried that if it had been closer to the cab I would not be alive.

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4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 04/07/2020

Tl the contact owned a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while his wife was driving 55 mph, another vehicle pulled out in front of his vehicle hitting the front of his vehicle. The contact stated the air bags on the side of the vehicle deployed however, the front driver air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact's wife was transported to the hospital by ambulance as she sustained broken ribs and chest pains. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer nor local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe

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).

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6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 11/09/2019

While traveling southbound on a four lane highway at approximately 65-70mph (posted speed limit of 65) my 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe seemed to have no steering, similar to how a steering wheel feels when vehicle is off, as the vehicle was traveling over a knoll with a slight curve to the left. The accelerator was pressed to check to see if vehicle was in fact still running, which it was, but the steering wheel would not move. The brakes were applied at which time the Tahoe darted left into the other lane where another vehicle was traveling, causing that vehicle to hit the Tahoe in the drivers side back door. The Tahoe then continued broadside until it broke free of impact with the other vehicle, and turned backward into the median. The Tahoe travelled backwards thru the median for approximately 80ft at which time the accelerator was pressed to the floor in an attempt to keep the Tahoe out of northbound traffic. The Tahoe came out of the median broadside, back into the left lane & stopped. The steering wheel never moved during this accident. The state trooper suggested that the front wheels were locked the entire time based on the black marks in the road. Also, even with a direct side impact by the other vehicle, the side airbags did not deploy.

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7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 07/16/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving 35 mph a 2012 Nissan frontier side swiped the vehicle , the contact veered off the road and crashed into a light pole. The air bags did not deploy, the contact sustained head, back. Neck hand and knee injuries and medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. There was no fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The contact called patterson Hyundai- tyler 3120 s sw lp, tyler, TX 75701 (903) 561-2404 but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 128,122. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. Ap.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 04/20/2019

Tl the contact owned a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving 35 mph, the contact had a head on collision with a light pole. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was inured and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled and towed to the contact's residence. An unknown dealer was made aware of the failure, but did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 03/17/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. While the contact's son was driving 40 mph, he crashed into a vehicle that ran a red light. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's son sustained chest, lower back, and neck pains that required medical attention. The contact's son went to the emergency room two separate times. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact was waiting for finalized information from the insurance company to determine if the vehicle was totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was unknown.

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10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 01/19/2019

I was driving a 2016 chevy Tahoe on a residential street. My car lost all control of steering and brakes. While driving the car veered to the right and hit a car, continued on hitting 2 more parked cars, drove thru someone's large hedges, and was seconds away from driving into someone's house but was stopped when I hit the 2 parked cars in the driveway. My airbag also did not deploy. Two cars involved were totaled. Again, I had no control over the steering or the brakes. Thank god I'm alive and I didn't kill anyone.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

There is a large crack in the dashboard right up to the air bag. I don't know when or how it started. I looked at the dashboard and there was a crack. It seems to be getting bigger. I am afraid that if I am ever in an accident with a passenger the airbag will not deploy.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 03/19/2018

I was driving west bound on 176th st and as I approached the light I could not brake or turn my car to the right in which I had a head on collision with another vehicle. On in packed my airbags did not deploy! the driver of the other vehicle even told the officer he was trying to turn , his eyes were as big as a cows clearly he was in distress. Luckily neither of us were injured.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 06/21/2017

The contact owned a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving various speeds, the digital instrument panel would display incorrectly. Also, the air conditioner and remote start failed. The vehicle was taken to washington Chevrolet (1 raymond blvd, washington, PA 15301 (724) 222-2800), where a software malfunction was diagnosed and the software was updated, but the failure recurred. Several months later, while driving 25 mph, the contact inadvertently swerved to the left and struck a utility pole and fence. The air bags failed to deploy and there were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained head injuries and bruising that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not assist. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 16v651000 (air bags, seat belts). The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 04/03/2017

Takada airbags recall notice received in mail in July 2016. I was rear ended on April 3, 2017 no fault of my own. The airbag did not deploy thank goodness. I parked it and haven't driven it since. My complaint is that it's been 1 1/2 yrs since the recall and still no fix for replacement of airbag. I feel the vehicle is unsafe to drive and I should be compensated for the inconvenience of not having a safe vehicle to drive.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 02/01/2017

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle sustained significant damage. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the back, shoulders, arms, left leg, and knee. The passenger suffered injuries to both knees. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 01/02/2017

The contact owned a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. While the driver was making a left turn, another vehicle drove through a red light and crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a fractured clavicle, sternum, vertebrae, left hand, eleven fractured ribs, and a major laceration across the face that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 239,000.

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17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

Takata recall. . . I've been in a car accident and my air bags did not deploy, I even have warning lights on that says service airbag. Gm told me there is no remedy for this recall? I would like it fixed as there is a recall!!.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 09/15/2016

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact struck a bear with the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. The contact was not sure if a police report was filed. The contact received neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the body shop. The vehicle received repairs to the front frame; however, the additional repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was included in an air bag recall. The NHTSA campaign number was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 10,004.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 07/08/2016

My Tahoe was parked when I noticed 2 cracks on the left hand corner by the passenger side airbag on my dashboard. I also have a really large crack on the dashboard above the instrument panel . I am concerned that airbag will not deploy correctly if I were in an accident.

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20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 07/08/2016

I have noticed 2 cracks on the dashboard, one over the instrument panel and the other on the right corner just in front of the passenger side airbag compartment (crack extends out from the airbag compartment) on my dashboard. I am very concerned that airbag will not deploy correctly if I were in an accident or that the dashboard will splinter and cause severe injury if the airbag deployed.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 04/14/2016

The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The front seat passenger sustained 12 broken ribs and 2 collapsed lungs that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent towing facility. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

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22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 04/11/2016

I was hit in a head on collision going through a stop light which resulted in me hitting the steering wheel and my air bag did not deploy. Furthermore since then my back windshield wiper works only occasionally. Ofcourse it works when I can get in at the dealership.

23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 11/25/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn at 10 mph, an oncoming vehicle hit the contact on the passenger side. The contact stated that as a result of the "t-bone" hit the vehicle flipped several times. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries to the back and head that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,000. Wh.

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24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 10/16/2015

The vehicle airbags failed to deploy in accident were it received severe front end damage.

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25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 08/11/2015

The contact owned a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving approximately 50 mph, the rear driver side wheel became detached from the vehicle and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a wooden pole, which crashed through the front window. The vehicle flipped over three times and landed upside down. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained broken bones and injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the towing company. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 03/10/2015

The contact owned a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the contact stated that the seat belt restraint failed to operate. The contact sustained a fractured rib and contusion to the sternum that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,999.

27 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 02/09/2015

My husband and I was involved in an accident and the air bags did not deploy we were hit at 55 mph.

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28 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 11/07/2014

The contact owns 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, a vehicle crashed into the vehicle causing the contact to lose control and spin. In addition, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle causing it to roll over several times and crashed into a guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained critical injuries and the front passenger sustained fatal injuries. Both the contact and front passenger required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

29 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 10/16/2014

Airbags did not deploy.

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30 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 10/11/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while traveling an unknown rate of speed, another vehicle came out in front of the contacts vehicle and the other vehicle crashed into the contacts vehicle and none of the air bags were deployed. The vehicle was hit near the front passenger side going back towards the second row of seats in the vehicle. The driver and the four passengers sustained whip lash, did not receive medical treatment and a police report was filed. The insurance company had the body damages repaired to the vehicle but there was no diagnosis to determine the reason the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer to further inspect if the area of impact to determine if the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

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31 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

I have two cracks in my dashboard. One is huge over the drivers side control cluster and the second, I believe, poses a big safety concern. The second crack is at the corner of the passenger airbag. I'm concerned that the airbag will not deploy with this defect and if it does the sharp edges/shards of the dash will either injure the passenger and/or others in the car, or rip the airbag making it useless. Airbags are a legal requirement. I have been on many forums and pages regarding the chevy Tahoe and there are hundreds of people with this very same problem. I really believe gm/chevy should order a recall. I also have a minor claim about the rubber on the steering wheel and the paint on the stereo/climate control buttons. All of which is peeling off. I have also see hundreds of writings about this problem. We have already had to replace the steering wheel and stereo/climate control. And the problem persisted on the new items. I paid way to much for the vehicle to be doing this. I also have no intentions of getting a new car; however, as they problem persist, especially the safety issues. I just may be forced to .

32 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

Dashboard cracked at left corner of airbag as well as cracking above the left side of the instrument panel. The crack over the airbag concerns me in that my airbag may not deploy correctly in the event of an accident or may cause significant harm from chards of plastic.

33 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 08/23/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 40mph,he had loss control of the vehicle while proceeding around another vehicle and crashed into a ditch bank on the front right side of the vehicle. The vehicle then flipped multiple times which caused the vehicle to be upside down. The radio had ejected from the vehicle and the steering wheel became broken. The contact was then pulled out of the vehicle by another individual. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a sprung shoulder and some memory loss that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a junk facility. The vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Gb.

34 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 08/21/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact was going up an incline and did not realize that the vehicle ahead of the her was coming to a stop. As an result the contact crashed into the vehicle causing that vehicle swerve into the opposite lane and crash into 3 other vehicles. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to lock in the contacts vehicle. Medical attention was required for the passengers of the other vehicles for unknown injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure but the entire front panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9200. Mf.

35 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 07/14/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the vehicle in front and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck, back and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

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