Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 3373 | 10013523 | Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt | 04/20/2005 | ||
| 040941003 | 06/01/2004 | 10012542 | Proper use of labor operation code when diagnosis leads to sir passenger presence system replacement. *tt | 03/07/2005 | |
| 020941002 | 03/01/2004 | 020941002A | 10000080 | Air bag lamp on, passenger air bag indicator always reads off, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b0092 set. *tt | 02/12/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 176388 | 1 | |
| On sept 21, 2012 i was driving home for lunch and after driving for about 10 minutes i notice my radio shut off and on, the power door locks kept locking and unlocking. also, the gauges on the dash where coming on and off and all the lights inside on the tahoe where going on and off also. as soon as everything stopped my airbags deployed and hit my face and chest. i remember a cloud of white powder and realized i was still driving. i was able to avoid running into on coming traffic. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 176388 | ||
| On sept 21, 2012 i was driving home for lunch and after driving for about 10 minutes i notice my radio shut off and on, the power door locks kept locking and unlocking. also, the gauges on the dash where coming on and off and all the lights inside on the tahoe where going on and off also. as soon as everything stopped my airbags deployed and hit my face and chest. i remember a cloud of white powder and realized i was still driving. i was able to avoid running into on coming traffic. | |||
| 06/16/2011 | 80000 | ||
| 2004 chevrolet tahoe, after being involved in an accident with severe impact to both front corners and bumper, hard impact collision, and after flipping three times, both front air bags did not deploy. severe driver injury as a result of the airbag failure. | |||
| 02/16/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer for a suspect system restraint issue with indications from the air bag dash light. first repair was diagonised with codec0041. code lead the dealer to the drivers seat. the technican reported the issue to be a wiring problem under teh seat with rubbing of the wiring. air bag light did go out for a short period of time and then started to flash back on and off. within the past two months the light has started to stay lit about 90% of the time. vehivcle was returned to teh chevrolet dealer, trouble code reported the same code (c0041), now the dealer is indicating the problem to be the seat air bag module. dealer wants to split the cost of the repair 50/50 now after an initial charge of $275 against a current estimate of $570. | |||
| 01/22/2009 | 1 | ||
| I was approaching an intersection heading northbound, got the green arrow, so proceeded to go. my vehicle was going about 5-10 miles per hour. another car coming the opposite way, heading southbound ran the red light going about 35 miles per hour. my air bag did not blow. i drive a 2004 chevy tahoe. i had my 6yr old daughter in the car. we both got injuries. the other car's airbag blew . my car was crushed like tin foil and i can't understand why the air bag did not go off. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 69900 | 1 | |
| The service airbag light & message came on in my 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the dealer ran test & found that the sensing diagnostic module had failed the vehicle is less than 5 years old, less than 71,000 miles. they said this was a serious safety issue because the airbag may not come out in an accident. i had them replace this module on 12/30/08 and paid them $550.49. i don't know if they still have the old part or not. this should not be an issue in an expensive vehicle at this age, we should be able to rely on airbags to function properly & safely for many more years than this. in the past two weeks i discovered that my horn will not blow which could also be a safety issue. a mechanic checked the horn and stated that it will cost at least $200. to go into the steering wheel & take it apart to find the problem. i've also taken this vehicle in a number of times because the service tire monitor message comes up but the dealer doesn't find a problem. *tr | |||
| 02/20/2006 | 26400 | 1 | 07/11/2004 |
| Air bags of 2004 chevrolet tahoe spontaneously deployed upon turning the key to the on position. driver and passenger airbags deployed. driver was struck in chest and face, causing injuries, burns and bruising), neck, and shoulder pain . she is still seeking treatments. also, a near miscarriage of unborn child. regional diagnostician read black box, and no triggers were found. general motors bought back vehicle and were waiting on settlement. *ak | |||
| 01/17/2005 | 16987 | 2 | 02/20/2004 |
| During a side impact/roll over motor vehicle accident, no automatic safety features deployed. full side impact to the passenger side resulted in no airbag deployment. this vehicle was equipped at additional cost, side impact airbags. in contrary to national advertising the on-star feature was also a null response. this vehicle was a total lose and non-repairable.*ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/11/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. while driving at approximately 50 mph during rainy weather the vehicle accelerated on its own and crashed into a concrete medium on the highway. the vehicle began to spin around on its own and then reversed while the contact depressed the brake pedal. the vehicle crashed into a another vehicle and then crashed into a metal rail causing the vehicle to come to a stop. the contact stated the air bags did not deploy. the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. the driver of the vehicle sustained neck injuries and swelling to his collar bone. the passenger sustained injuries to her rib cage, neck and face. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated the front and rear end of the vehicle sustained damage. also, the rear drivers side wheel and the spare tire sustained damage. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. ds | |||
| 08/09/2007 | 56800 | 1 | 08/07/2004 |
| I was involved in a head on collision with 2 other vehicles, at 45 to 50 mph, and my air bags failed to deploy. *tr | |||
| 03/29/2005 | 12000 | 1 | 01/10/2004 |
| Consumer lost control of the vehicle, it rolled over, and the roof collapsed. also, no air bags deployed.*ak consumer glanced up in the rear view mirror at son, looked back down and had ran off the road with one tire. tryed to correct ended up in the opposite lane. when consumer corrected this the tahoe tilted causing the tire to buckle and the rim caught on the pavement causing the car to begin flipping. it flipped 5 times landing on the roof. the tahoe was totaled. *bf | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 02/16/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer for a suspect system restraint issue with indications from the air bag dash light. first repair was diagonised with codec0041. code lead the dealer to the drivers seat. the technican reported the issue to be a wiring problem under teh seat with rubbing of the wiring. air bag light did go out for a short period of time and then started to flash back on and off. within the past two months the light has started to stay lit about 90% of the time. vehivcle was returned to teh chevrolet dealer, trouble code reported the same code (c0041), now the dealer is indicating the problem to be the seat air bag module. dealer wants to split the cost of the repair 50/50 now after an initial charge of $275 against a current estimate of $570. | |||