TAKATA RECALL. AUTONATION CHEVROLET WILL NOT FIX MY AIRBAGS. THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT IN. IT'S BEEN GOING ON BETWEEN 1-2 YRS NOW.
2011 chevrolet Tahoe airbags problems
moderate 183 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
183
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
I confirmed the vehicle has a recall. Called the Dealer and they informed me that the dash may crack while performing the recall but is not included in the recall. Any cracks in the dash would be customer pay. This doesn't seem right.
TAKATA AIRBAGS RECALL CONCERNED AS TO WHY THIS ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED AND REPAIRED.*DT*JB
DRIVING ~25 MPH IN RESIDENTIAL AREA, ALL SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. NOTHING WAS HIT BY THE VEHICLE AND NOTHING HIT THE VEHICLE. ONE PASSENGER DRIVING VEHICLE.
THERE IS A CRACK IN THE LEFT UPPER SIDE OF THE DASH WHERE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS. THIS HAPPENED WITH AROUND 60K MILES ON IT.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 chevrolet Tahoe?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 183 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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