2016 Chevrolet Tahoe air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 7/28 while driving my vehicle, the ABS and traction control light came on unexpectedly (the symbol with the car and squiggly line in front of it). Nothing is wrong with the vehicle for these lights to come on as I keep up with all maintenance and repairs to this suv seeing that im the only…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“I purchased a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe on March 8, 2026, in [XXX] . After the sale, I discovered that the vehicle has serious undisclosed safety defects, including evidence that the airbag (Supplemental Restraint System) had previously deployed and was not properly repaired or restored to working…”
filed Mar 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tahoe | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 Tahoe | 25 | 6% |
| 2020 Tahoe | 4 | 7% |
| 2019 Tahoe | 8 | 8% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 10 | 6% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 11 | 2% |
| 2014 Tahoe | 13 | 14% |
| 2013 Tahoe | 51 | 22% |
| 2012 Tahoe | 61 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.