general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

Eight problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2019

The dashboard is cracked above the steering wheel and also around the passenger airbag.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2018

Takata recall site says recall is "incomplete. Remedy not yet available" how do I schedule a fix if the dealer will not confirm it is a valid recall?.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2017

"takata recall" car dealer wont take my vehicle for a trade in because there is a pending recall been waiting for parts since may 2016. Called gm, they say vehicle is safe to drive, but not safe to trade in.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2016

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair appointment with the dealer (radley Chevrolet, 3670 jefferson davis hwy, fredricksburg, va 22408, 540-898-4000). The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Airbags do not deflate upon impact and electrical system short circuit on the printed circuit board and harness electrical short.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

'takata recall" -- vehicle is 8 years old. Should be on top of recall list. Although not consistent throughout the year, periods of hot and humid weather exists where I live; this condition, as stated in the recall, can add to the increase degrade of airbag. I have learn that if vehicle is over 6 years, our vehicle should be a priority for replacement or repair. Recall is almost 8 months old. Repair should exists by now.


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