2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
Common Problems
Ranked from 125 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
7 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Dashboard cracks near passenger airbag
83complaintsSafety riskOtherThe dashboard near the passenger airbag is cracking, which could cause shrapnel to fly during airbag deployment, posing a safety risk.
- 2
Takata airbag recall issues
23complaintsHigh severityElectricalTakata airbags are not being replaced in a timely manner, posing a safety risk during deployment.
- 3
Cracked Dashboard Near Airbag Compartment
20complaintsSafety riskOtherThe dashboard is cracked near the airbag compartment, which could cause fragments of plastic to be launched into the vehicle during an accident.
- 4
Dashboard cracking
7complaintsHigh severityOtherThe dashboard is cracking, which could affect the safety of the airbag deployment and other critical components.
- 5
Chrome peeling from interior door handles
6complaintsMedium severityOtherThe chrome on the interior door handles is peeling, which can cause cuts to fingers when opening the doors.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Airbags not being repaired in a timely manner
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalOwners are experiencing delays in receiving parts for airbag repairs, leading to unresolved safety issues.
- 7
Airbag system failures and recalls
5complaintsHigh severityOtherMultiple airbag system failures and recalls, including Takata recalls, have been reported.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.