2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 97about this part
- Share
- 34%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 97 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, 34% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 3 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 airbag inflator is taking too long. Gm sent an initial letter last year; july 2016. I am driving around in florida; hot and humid. Stress is building as new tahoes are rolling off assembly lines, but no parts can be spared to fix an over time serious injury. I have 3 reference numbers; but no parts. Can u help?”
NHTSA complaint #10991357, filed 2017-05, 150,000 miles“My dash has been cracking and I have a crack in between the passenger airbag. I'm very concerned about this problem. I'm afraid that the airbag can deploy and enger my passenger in there face. I've tried to address this issue with the dealership, but I've gotten no help, especially now since my warranty has expired. I really hope I can get some help with this major problem and concern I have with my dash.”
NHTSA complaint #10761897, filed 2015-09, 32,000 miles“The dash on my Tahoe has broken right next to the passenger air bag. It has actually broken a piece of in the air bag. It is my understanding that this is a common problem with these vehicles as the dash is not structurally sound. My fear is that if the air bag is deployed that shards of plastic will be embedded in the passenger. This is the only defect on the dash and it appears to have happened at the weakest point.”
NHTSA complaint #10785060, filed 2015-10, 108,000 miles“Takata recall has a recall on my vehicle airbags. When I hit a pothole on city street airbag came out, brakes locked up and stabilization and traction controlservice lights came on. Had to call for a tow truck..”
NHTSA complaint #11042566, filed 2017-11, 111,000 miles“I noticed a crack in my dashboard going to my air bag on the passenger side. The crack in the dashboard could possibly alter the deployment of the passenger airbag and has compromised the integrity of the dashboard as a whole. There have since developed two additional, larger cracks in the dashboard, furthering the dashboard integrity problem. I have reported this to chevy and GM and they both refuse to accept that this is an ongoing problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563344, filed 2014-02, 95,000 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
- 21V053000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2009–2010, 2013, GMC Sierra 1500 2009–2010, 2013, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009–2010, 2013 +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 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
95 complaintsBody and structure
52 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
22 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology