2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 19%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, 19% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall- this recall states that there is a defect with the air bags and my repair air bag light is on and I can't get my car to pass the yearly pennsylvania car inspection. I'm going to continue being stopped by the police and given a 50 dollar no inspection ticket until I can get this repair airbag light off.”
NHTSA complaint #10910684, filed 2016-09, 115,000 miles“1# takata inflators replacement part is available with new part number.. They refuse to replace it insisting it's safe it's 100f every day here in the mojave desert .. They boost big claims it will not be an issue..which is laughable at best it seems like high heat is a issue for these air bags being baked at 140f for most of the day we demand a new air bag with the new part number as they sell to the public for $450 #2 interior door handles peeling razor laceration hazard.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230322, filed 2019-07, 89,000 miles“'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.”
NHTSA complaint #10945557, filed 2017-01“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11032608, filed 2017-10“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. Updated 05/10/17 updated 08/30/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10933863, filed 2016-12Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
13 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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