2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 22%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,680miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, 22% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,680 miles. 1 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.
“I have a 2013 chevy Tahoe z71 with approximately 45,000 miles. There are a total of three cracks in my dashboard one on the drivers side above the instrument panel and the other two are on the passenger side right above the passenger airbag. I was told by GM that I would have to repair the dash myself and pay out of pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #11129333, filed 2018-09, 34,000 miles“I noticed a small crack in my dash above the airbag on the passenger side over a year ago. It has now grown to several cracks above both the passenger and driver airbag. I take great care of my vehicle, even purchased the extended bumper to bumper warranty. If I was in an accident, the cracks in the dash and the poor quality of the dash could prevent the airbags from deploying correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #11121515, filed 2018-08, 50,000 miles“My door handle fell off on driver side twice and my other three have been replaced as well. Very cheaply made. Very disappointed I did not get what I paid for that's for sure. This has been the worst vehicle I have ever owned and the most expensive at 48,000!”
NHTSA complaint #11006035, filed 2017-07, 40,000 miles“On my 2013 Tahoe a crack suddenly appeared on my dash by the passages airbag. I am a true and faithful user of a windshield shade and dash conditioner that prevents cracks in dash. This crack appeared 6 months after the purchase it and have tried several times to get Chevrolet to do something about it with no luck. Now the dash is caving in which is going to affect my passenger airbag. I don't want to wait until someone is with me and it cause harm to my passenger. …”
NHTSA complaint #11081450, filed 2018-03, 63,000 miles“The dashboard has cracked in multiple locations including 3 cracks around the passenger airbag which I believe leads to a safety hazard should the bag deploy. If deployed, the shattered plastic would be sent as projectiles through the car resulting in serious injury to the driver and passengers. Also, if the airbag is deployed, the plastic shards could cut the airbags rendering them ineffective. I'm asking for this to be reported to general motors as a sever safety concern and issue a recall to correct the problem before there is serious injury. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11323983, filed 2020-05, 75,000 milesRelated recalls
- 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
- 21V054000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2010–2014, Cadillac Escalade 2010–2014, GMC Sierra 2500 2010–2014 +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…
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 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
122 complaintsBody and structure
56 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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