2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, 6% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 - I am still driving my chevy Tahoe with this issue with GM still saying no remedy is available? Can I demand where I purchased my car from to change the faulty air bags or to repurchase at fmv?”
NHTSA complaint #11164805, filed 2019-01, 155,000 miles“Why is NHTSA allowing sale of millions of dangerous unfixable airbag recalled suvs to be driven when the consequence is death by an allowed life threatening problem in a majority of cars on the road. Why is there no protection of innocent people here. This is unacceptable regardless of what is or isn't allowed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11310684, filed 2020-02, 1 miles“Severe burns to arms , hands, forearms, wrists upon airbag deployment . The vehicle was traveling stright on a 2 lane hiway when another vehicle crossed over into the oncoming lane and struck the Tahoe”
NHTSA complaint #11413708, filed 2021-04, 35,243 miles“Takata recall: I first received notice of the recall in july 2016. As of today, november 21, 2017 when I spoke with the dealer, there is still not a plan to rectify the situation / replace the faulty airbag. Takata has now filed bankruptcy. They've had at least 18 months to work on a remedy but as of yet there is none. I doubt there will be...”
NHTSA complaint #11047735, filed 2017-11“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact’s vehicle shifted forward into another lane. The contact stated that the cabin was filled with smoke and she had to abruptly exit the vehicle. The contact sustained an injury to the right knee, back, neck, and right arm that required medical attention. A police report was filed, and the contact was informed that the air bag was partially deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11523892, filed 2023-05, 40,000 milesAir 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 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
53 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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