We were sitting in a parking lot with the engine running and heard an explosion in the vehicle. Later we discovered that the left rear, side curtain air bag had deployed. Horn has been inoperable for months cruise control hasn't worked in years steering wheel radio controls don't work. No appointment reason for any of it. Pass air bag off warning light red Air bag light is usually on but not always.
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe: airbag warning light
25 of the 528 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in may of 2016. The contact spoken with an unknown chevrolet dealer several times; however, the dealer had not responded back to the contact. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The failure mileage was 225,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The contact stated that griffith motor company (located at 1300 w harmony st, neosho, mo 64850, (888) 592-3925) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair and stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
"takata recall" the service airbag light is on in my 2008 chevrolet tahoe and when I called a gm dealership they said there isn't anything that they can do about it because the remedy is not yet available. However my vehicle wont pass inspection until the light is off and airbags are fixed. I received my letter from gm about this recall in 2016 and it stated that they wouldn't fix it unless the light came on and now that the service light is on I feel unsafe to drive it and worry about inspection when it comes due.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The contact stated that hertrich chevrolet buick gmc(located at 7677 ocean gateway, easton, md 21601, (410) 200-9757) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The contact stated that the seat belt and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The part to do the repair was unavailable and the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to bomnin chevrolet manassas (8000 sudley rd, manassas, va, (703) 368-2111), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 127,578.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated occasionally, but recently began to flash more often. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 38,673.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit when the vehicle was started. The contact called pointe buick gmc (856‑514‑0872, located at 91 n virginia ave route 130, penns grove, nj 08069) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Service air bag light randomly turns on and off for no reason. Code b1019 at dealership. So they replaced the module. $900. Still having random light on and off. They say they cant fix it without the light being on. I took it back in with the light on, he cleared the code and now says he needs it to come back on again. Help. I don't feel safe after reading everything about takata recall. Only have 63,000 miles
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The dealer (bob mccosh chevrolet buick gmc cadillac, 1 business loop 70 w, columbia, mo 65203, (573) 442-6156) was contacted and stated that the part was not available from the manufacturer to repair the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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. This recall is taking too long and gm needs to find a remedy asap. I the airbag light comes on from time to time while I am driving my tahoe and I am worried that it may be faulty and if I were to be involved in a accident it will not work or worse cause serious injury or death to me, the driver, as the lawsuit states that it may.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program
- This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
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- Engineering Study
- General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (SIR) indicator/lamp on with...
- Gm: the air bag door may be warped or not sit flush with the instrument panel/dash
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020; Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006; and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.
Recall number 21V050000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.
Recall number 21V052000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe?
25 of 528 owner complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (5%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe?
There are 2 recalls and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
Door locks 82Loss of power 11Check engine light 10Stalling 10Key fob 9ABS 5No deployment 5Fire or smoke 5Fuel pump 5Seat belt 5
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