2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 233about this part
- Share
- 44%of 528 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 233 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, 44% of the 528 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. This recall is taking too long and GM needs to find a remedy asap. I the airbag light comes on from time to time while I am driving my Tahoe and I am worried that it may be faulty and if I were to be involved in a accident it will not work or worse cause serious injury or death to me, the driver, as the lawsuit states that it may.”
NHTSA complaint #11043293, filed 2017-11, 135,000 miles“Takata recall. My airbag has not been replaced by GM. My dashboard is cracked all around the passenger side airbag container. My car repeatedly notifies me that my airbag needs servicing. Gm needs to replace it. I go onto GM and get the attached message. Gm needs to replace with some replacement airbag soon.”
NHTSA complaint #11073585, filed 2018-02, 163,000 miles“Takata recall - I have been checking on this for a year and a remedy is still not available. I was involved in an accident april 10 2017 and the Tahoe sustained significant front and rear damage while stationary. I was hit from behind by a large truck and was then pushed into the car in front of me. No airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11041603, filed 2017-10, 83,000 miles“Takata recall we have received a number of letters regarding this recall and the most recent post card states that replacement parts are now available but when I contact local dealers are saying that parts are not available????? We have been dealing with this for 2 1/2 years and are very frustrated!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11163540, filed 2018-12, 110,000 miles“Takata recall on my vehicle - why is taking so long to remedy this recall? I also have a few other issues I want to mention. I bought my Tahoe in july 2016, my dash is cracking on the driver's side and from what I've read, this is very common and GM is ignoring the issue. My vehicle also started taking off on its own, took extra pressure to stop & RPM would fluctuate sporadically. …”
NHTSA complaint #10939088, filed 2017-01, 138,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V050000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2011, GMC Yukon 2007–2011, Cadillac Escalade 2007–2011 +11 more
- 21V052000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2009, GMC Yukon 2007–2009, Cadillac Escalade 2007–2009 +11 more
Related 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…
- 10232819Feb 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10210324Mar 9, 2022This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10208055Jan 25, 2022This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10201261Jul 26, 2021This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10201252Jul 21, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 10193478Apr 29, 2021This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
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 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
93 complaintsElectrical system
87 complaintsBody and structure
79 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
60 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology