Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,538 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V052000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
557,023
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-05
Owners notified
2021-09-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 21V050000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,641,272
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-05
Owners notified
2021-03-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 10V240000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,365,070
Reported to NHTSA
2010-06-04
Owners notified
2010-06-11

Defect description

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.

Safety risk

IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V441000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
857,735
Reported to NHTSA
2008-08-28
Owners notified
2008-09-12

Defect description

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.

Safety risk

THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags49392,000 mi
Unknown or other19779,500 mi
Electrical system13089,800 mi
Structure: body11570,500 mi
Structure11174,000 mi
Engine58127,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)53100,225 mi
Structure: body: door4852,786 mi
Latches/locks/linkages4250,345 mi
Power train3599,300 mi
Fuel/propulsion system25123,602 mi
Vehicle speed control2275,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1725,430 mi
Engine and engine cooling1528,808 mi
Seat belts13112,000 mi
Exterior lighting1075,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1035,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel920,500 mi
Steering9112,320 mi
Tires9900 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch852,957 mi
Suspension883,500 mi
Service brakes653,744 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine513,000 mi
Equipment527,000 mi
Fuel system, other446,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate458,105 mi
Traction control system462,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls434,665 mi
Air bags: side/window380,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems347,250 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior3600 mi
Air bags: frontal260,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module298,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery28,400 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2276,985 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner220,500 mi
Interior lighting2—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock23,500 mi
Seats234,665 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic210,605 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor23,000 mi
Suspension: front25,736 mi
Tires: tread/belt2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control267,000 mi
Visibility221,000 mi
Visibility/wiper230,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly282,421 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2100 mi
Wheels285,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator12,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1150 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly12,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring150,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)18,855 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly12,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer18,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1235,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system148,000 mi
Power train: driveline13,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor15,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler110,605 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads136,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid110,605 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut163,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars12,400 mi
Suspension: front: hub115,521 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing115,521 mi
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system1200 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring110,605 mi

The 2006 model has 11 times as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.