MYRModel Year Report

2010 Chevrolet Tahoe

● Typical for this model
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
314
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 246 complaints 1995 1996: 283 complaints 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1999: 552 complaints 2000: 282 complaints 2000 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 467 complaints 2005: 293 complaints 2005 2006: 114 complaints 2007: 1,176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2010 314 2011: 447 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2013: 232 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2015: 658 complaints 2015 2016: 256 complaints 2017: 174 complaints 2018: 103 complaints 2019: 105 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 452 complaints 2022: 189 complaints 2023: 222 complaints 2024: 67 complaints 2025: 49 complaints 2025 2026: 25 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 246 complaints 1996: 283 complaints 1996 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1999: 552 complaints 1999 2000: 282 complaints 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2002 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 467 complaints 2005: 293 complaints 2005 2006: 114 complaints 2007: 1,176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2010 314 2011: 447 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2013: 232 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2014 2015: 658 complaints 2016: 256 complaints 2017: 174 complaints 2017 2018: 103 complaints 2019: 105 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 452 complaints 2022: 189 complaints 2023: 222 complaints 2023 2024: 67 complaints 2025: 49 complaints 2026: 25 complaints 2026
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 246 complaints 1996: 283 complaints 1996 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1998 1999: 552 complaints 2000: 282 complaints 2000 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2002 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 467 complaints 2004 2005: 293 complaints 2006: 114 complaints 2006 2007: 1,176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2008 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2010 314 2011: 447 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2012 2013: 232 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2014 2015: 658 complaints 2016: 256 complaints 2016 2017: 174 complaints 2018: 103 complaints 2018 2019: 105 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 452 complaints 2022: 189 complaints 2022 2023: 222 complaints 2024: 67 complaints 2024 2025: 49 complaints 2026: 25 complaints 2026

2010: 314 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19913
19926
19938
199419
1995246
1996283
1997410
1998263
1999552
2000282
2001512
2002449
2003507
2004467
2005293
2006114
20071,176
2008528
2009284
2010314
2011447
2012178
2013232
201490
2015658
2016256
2017174
2018103
2019105
202057
2021452
2022189
2023222
202467
202549
202625

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

37% · 115 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I got into a bad accident 3 weeks ago. I flipped 4 times and not one air bag deployed. I suffer some injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-24

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-16

I contacted Don Mealey Chevrolet in Clairmont Fl and was informed by them they can do air bag recall. But I must sign a waver if the dash crackes in the process they are not responsible for damages and I will have to pay for dash if I want it fixed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-30

Structure

28% · 89 reports

Most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

INJURY
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Chrome on inside door handle has peeled and is cutting fingers when you open the door.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-04

Chrome plated interior door handle is peeling and cutting fingers.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-23

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. While the vehicle was stationary, the dashboard began to fracture near the seam of the passenger air bag. The contact noticed a severe fracture along the instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30

Electrical system

5% · 16 reports

Engine

4% · 11 reports

Power train

2% · 6 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Lifters collapsed, motor blew on the highway at 60MPH causing large accident on shoulder

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-02

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-09-14Equipment10E043000 Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger…

    Remedy: Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2015-06-11Defect petitionClosed 2017-03-07 Rollover Side Curtain Air Bags
  3. R
    2021-03-01Air bags21V050000 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,...

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2021-05-11Air bags21V053000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles...

    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 24, 2021.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2021-05-11Air bags21V054000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the...

    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 25, 2021.

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  6. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Chevrolet Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 115 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 89 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10E043000 · Equipment
  • Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V053000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V054000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.