1995 Chevrolet Tahoe Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 7%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe, 7% of the 246 complaints for this model year. 12 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 3/13/2001 was involved in an mvc when another vehicle pulled out in front of the vehicle I struck off road. I was traveling aprox. 40-45 MPH when I applied the brakes immediately and slid aprox. 75 feet on road and continued to slide off road for another 50 feet when I collided with the other vehicle. Abs system never kicked in,and the vehicle slid uncontrolled until collision with injuries to myself when the seat belt did not hold my body and allowed me to travel forward striking the steering wheel with the air bag not deploying with a frontal impact and sudden deceleration. …”
NHTSA complaint #759442, filed 2002-03“With the cruise control engaged the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration the foot brake failed to disengage the cruise control resulting in vehicle collision, air bags failed to deploy upon impact and the seat belt failed to restrain him causing his head to strike the passenger side windshiled knocking him unconsious. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559801, filed 2001-02“While driving on road traveling about 35 to 45mph came to an intersection, had the right of way when another vehicle traveling west failed to stop at a stop sign, and pulled out in front of consumer' vehicle. Consumer hit front left of the other car. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed. Contacted dealer and manufacturer. Would sent a representative to inspect the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #859737, filed 2000-04“The light indicating that the air bag has been deployed is on constantly and could cause the air bag to deploy at any time. Manufacturer has been notified about problem. Manufacturer said that they would inspect the vehicle to find out cause of problem, but could make no promises as to the repair of the vehicle because warranty is over.”
NHTSA complaint #813434, filed 1997-06“While driving the truck the driver went into an tree which caused the truck to flip over. The driver states that she was going 45mph. The tree struck the passenger's side. Driver's and passenger's air bags failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #821558, filed 1998-02Related recalls
- 95V140000Jul 25, 1995The vehicles have both the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) label and an engine start label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 1995, Suburban 1995, GMC Suburban 1995 +1 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 27 | 6% |
| 2020 | 4 | 7% |
| 2019 | 8 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 6% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 11 | 2% |
| 2014 | 13 | 14% |
| 2013 | 51 | 22% |
| 2012 | 61 | 34% |
| 2011 | 185 | 41% |
| 2010 | 115 | 37% |
| 2009 | 97 | 34% |
| 2008 | 233 | 44% |
| 2007 | 500 | 42% |
| 2006 | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
| 2003 | 19 | 4% |
| 2002 | 31 | 7% |
| 2001 | 31 | 6% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 20 | 4% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe
75 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe
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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