CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (100 reports).
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time when exposed to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature changes.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles uses phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which can degrade after long exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature cycling.
Most common 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
Problem areas named in the 178 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 100 |
| Air Bags | 61 |
| Structure | 37 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Wheels | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the rear driverâs side and passengerâs side doors failed to open manually or while using the power door lock button. The contact was concerned because rear-seat occupants could be trapped and injured during a crash or a vehicle fire. The dealer and an independent mechanic were contacted and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
The AC in the front stopped working on and off but the AC in the back continues to work that's one warning a situation. The second is the oil light constantly shows low oil even when you get an oil change. The park tire pressure always moves back and forth to 40% to all the way down to 30.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the same diagnostic information was provided. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to slow for a traffic light and the vehicle jerked while shifting into low gear. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal when the traffic light had changed, the vehicle hesitated before responding and was jerking and shuddering while changing gear and accelerating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure became a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufact
My 2012 Chevy Tahoe Dashboard is completely cracked up. This seems to be a very common issue as I read online. I am very concerned about the Safety with the Dashboard being cracked in multiple areas. What do I need to do to get Chevy to replace this at no cost to me?
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe questions
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Electrical System:Ignition. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Based on 178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (100), Air Bags (61), Structure (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.