The 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has 3 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, with the potential to cause serious injury or death.
The airbag inflator defect is the subject of two separate filings covering vehicles registered in different states and regions, though the danger is the same: the inflator can rupture violently rather than deploy normally. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across all affected vehicles, which is why coverage was extended to additional states. There is also an electrical concern affecting certain vehicles equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters. A compound used to seal those units can become electrically conductive over time, which allows it to melt and ignite, raising the risk of a vehicle fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator contains a propellant that can degrade and rupture after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature swings.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The insulation compound in certain Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters can conduct electricity after exposure to heat, creating a shock or electrical hazard.
What the fix does
Sure Power will replace the equalizer or converter at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
