TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (ROSNER CHEVROLET, 800 S. HARBOR CITY BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PA…
2010 chevrolet Tahoe airbags problems
moderate 116 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
116
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TRIED TO GET TAKATA AIRBAGS REPLACED, AND DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO HELP.
TAKATA RECALL I WAS NOTIFIED IN JULY 2016 THAT MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL. I HAVE CALLED CHEVROLET SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR AND 5 MONTHS AND THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR IT. I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM TK HOLDINGS INC, THAT NOTIFIES ME THAT THEY HAVE FILED CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRING MY AIRBAG? THE VEHICLE IS OBVIOUSLY NOT SAFE TO DRIVE IF …
TAKATA RECALL - NO REMEDY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE MANUFACTURER. I VERIFIED THAT MY CAR WAS INVOLVED IN THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND FOUND AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP (HENDRIX CHEVROLET IN HOOVER, AL _ AND SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. UPON ARRIVAL I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE AIRBAG BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT DETERMINED A COURSE OF REMEDY.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 chevrolet Tahoe?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 116 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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