TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WENT TO WILSON COUNTY CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (903 S HARTMAN…
2008 chevrolet Tahoe airbags problems
moderate 232 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
232
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE BEEN TRYING SINCE 2016 TO GET THIS REMEDIED AND KEEP BEING TOLD THAT THERE IS NO CURRENT REMEDY FOR THIS. I JUST WENT TO A CHEVY DEALER THIS AM AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING.
MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER2049151 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V381 I'VE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND BEEN INFORMED THAT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER. HOW LONG WILL IT BE BEFORE THIS CAN BE RESOLVED AND THIS CAN POSSIBLY RESOLVE THE ISSUE FOR THE AIR BAG.
TAKATA RECALL. AIRBAG LIGHT GOING ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY. ALSO DASHBOARD CRACKING ALL OVER AND PIECES COMING OUT WHICH CAN BE DANGEROUS IN AN ACCIDENT!
TAKATA RECALL - AIRBAGS. I HAVE A WARNING ON THE DASHBOARD SAYING THAT AIRBAGS NEED TO BE FIXED
TAKATA RECALL. WE WERE NOTIFIED THAT THE PSAN INFLATORS ARE DEFECTIVE AND COULD CAUSE SEVERE BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. AT THIS POINT THE MANUFACTURER HAS DECIDED NOT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS, HOWEVER THIS SHOULD BE REMEDIED BY CHEVROLET.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
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!!!
"TAKATA RECALL" STILL HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING DONE ABOUT FIXING THE PROBLEM NHTSA RECALL NUMBER:16V381 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 2049151
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GETTEL CHEVROLET (1901 TAMIAMI TRAIL, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950, PHONE: (941) 347-6817…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 chevrolet Tahoe?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 232 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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