17 complaints reported

2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Air Bags

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
17
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Aug 2025

Dealer has advised that replacement of airbag will result in damage to interior parts and trim and that replacement parts are not available and that the dealer will not be responsible for replacement and repair of damage. I have refused the warranty replacement until a dealer can be located that will not damage car interior

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Aug 2025
Sep 2024 Injury

The contact owned a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the Air Bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while parked at a rest stop for approximately five minutes, the vehicle was turned on, and the driver's curtain air bag and the passenger side air bags were deployed inadvertently. The contact sustained lower head and scalp injuries and was knocked unconscious. Medical attention was not needed. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown third party by the insurance company where it was deemed totalled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,251.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Apr 2024
Jun 2024

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON A RECALL FOR AIR BAG SAFETY CONCERN FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. I HAVE CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMPLAINED THAT MY LOCAL DEALERS REFUSES TO REPLACE THIS ITEM. EVERY TIME I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, I HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE RUNAROUND REGARDING THIS SAFETY ISSUE. I KEEP GETTING NOTICES OF THE RECALL BUT WHAT GOOD IS IT WHEN GM AND THE DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG. IF YOU CONTACT THEM, YOU CAN SEE HOW MANY TIMES IV'E CALLED THEM AND COMPLAINED. DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO EXCEPT WAIT UNTIL A PASSENGER GETS INJURED OR DIES.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2021
Jan 2023

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V053000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2021
Apr 2022

Received recall information and have tried to have the vehicle fixed. All the Tampa dealerships in the area do not help. They hang up don't keep appointments and don't return phone calls.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2022
Feb 2022

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the airbags service light remained illuminated while driving. The contact stated she received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) or 21V053000 (Air Bags) at the time the airbag warning light started to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced under the airbag recall however, the airbag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle failure cause was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was advised of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to another dealer for diagnosis. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Nov 2021
Oct 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V053000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated the parts were not available and an appointment may be scheduled in 2022. Additionally, the contact was informed that if the dashboard cracked during the recall repair, the vehicle owner was responsible to repair or replace the dashboard. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2021
Aug 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V053000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2021
Jul 2021

Hello this car have an incomplete recall I need to get fixed can you help me out with this?? Thanks

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2021
Jan 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (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 local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Apr 2021
Oct 2018

TAKATA RECALL. WHILE MY TAHOE WAS IN A REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE NEW AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMED, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. . IN ADDITION, I NOTICED THE DEPLOYED SIDE AIR BAGS DO NOT COVER THE FRONT DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. THEREFORE, IT APPEARS TO BE ONLY A PARTIAL DEPLOYMENT OR A DEFECTIVE DESIGN THAT IN ADDITION TO ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT, THEY DO NOT PROTECT PEOPLE IN THE FRONT SEATS.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2018
Aug 2018

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2017
Apr 2018

I BOUGHT A REPLACEMENT RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT MANUFACTURED IN CHINA. IT HAS A DEFECT THAT REQUIRES THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS BE INSTALLED FACING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION FROM THE NORMAL ORIENTATION (REARWARD RATHER THAN FORWARD). HOWEVER, I SUSPECT THAT MAY AFFECT AIR BAG SENSOR FUNCTION AND POSSIBLY AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING AN ACCIDENT. ONLINE CHATS WITH THE SENSOR MANUFACTURER RESULT IN EVASIVE ANSWERS DUE TO POTENTIAL LIABILITY. THEREFORE, I BELIEVE THE CHINESE MANUFACTURED RADIATOR CORE SUPPORTS SHOULD BE RECALLED. *JS

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2018
Apr 2018

CRACK IN DASH ADJACENT TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. CONCERN DASH WOULD SHATTER IF AIR BAG DEPLOYS.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Apr 2018
Mar 2018

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. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR A NEW DASH THAT HAS HAD THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS DEALING WITH DASH CRACK PROBLEMS IN THIS KIND OF VEHICLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jun 2015
Sep 2016

THE VEHICLE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES TO INCLUDE THE AREA SURROUNDING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG, AND NEAR THE STEERING COLUMN. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, THE DASHBOARD COULD FRAGMENT AND BECOME A HAZARDOUS PROJECTILE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jul 2016
May 2015 Crash Injury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER AND THE FOUR PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED WHIPLASH THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE BODY DAMAGES WERE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Nov 2014

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The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe has 17 Air Bags complaints on file. 1 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.