Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe has 3 recalls, 179 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
179
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V827000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Si...
21V051000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/...
21V054000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sie...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The AC in the front stopped working on and off but the AC in the back continues to work that's one w... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, t... |
| Apr 25, 2024 | AIR BAGS | My 2012 Chevy Tahoe Dashboard is completely cracked up. This seems to be a very common issue as I r... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | AIR BAGS | I was rear ended while stopped by another truck that was going 60+ mph. None of the airbags in my 20... |
| Mar 27, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My dash is very cracked. I do keep it covered, but it doesn’t make the issue disappear. Upon researc... |
| Mar 25, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While barely moving, (about 2 mph), in a parking lot & preparing to make a sharp left turn, knuckle ... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Warning light for break trailer system. |
| Jan 21, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The vehicle was involved in a "T-Bone" collision where two vehicles drove into the driver side of my... |
| Mar 9, 2022 | AIR BAGS | We took our vehicle to the Chevrolet dealer: Don Mealey Chevrolet 17185 State Road 50 Clermont, Fl. ... |
| Nov 16, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA C... |
| Jun 28, 2021 | AIR BAGS | took car to dealer for nys inspection* {recall must be done to pass} service advisors work on commis... |
| May 3, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DASH CRACKING. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES AND GM NEEDS TO FIX IT. EVERY ONE I HAVE ... |
| Apr 13, 2021 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHT... |
| Mar 21, 2021 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARN... |
| Mar 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA C... |
| Mar 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CRACKED DASH AND DEFECTIVE AIR BAG SYSTEM.WILL FIX THE AIRBAG BUT WON'T FIX THE CRACKED DASH IN THRE... |
| Feb 5, 2021 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA AIRBAG REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | WE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FOR UNSAFE AIRBAGS, BUT NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL BE FIXED. S... |
| Feb 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM... |