The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has 4 recalls, the most serious being a front passenger airbag inflator that can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The airbag inflator concern spans multiple filings tied to vehicle registration in specific states and climates, but the underlying hazard is the same across all of them: the inflator can rupture violently rather than deploying normally. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why more than one recall addresses this defect. Separately from the airbag issue, certain Tahoes equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters contain a potting compound used to seal the electrical components. That compound can become electrically conductive over time, at which point it can 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 may fail to deploy or deploy incorrectly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
