Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at slow speeds into a parking area, the passenger's side of the vehicle collapsed, rendering the vehicle inoperable. The contact stated that shortly afterwards, Roadside Assistance arrived to tow the vehicle and observed that the frame had split down the center. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 240,000. The VIN was not available.
To Whom It May Concern, I have a 2010 Tahoe LTZ which has a cracked dashboard. I have called around to get this fixed and this is very expensive at the dealership for over $1500. I had checked around and found out that this is a common issue with certain types of GM vehicles and mine is on the list. I will like for this to be replaced by GM because because this is truly a safety issue because the cracks are on the driver side near the airbags. Thank you, [redacted]
The passenger side front interior chrome door handle has begun peeling which results in a sharp edge on the door handle which results in minor cuts on human hands when a person pulls on the handle to open the door. This is the same issue experienced with 2007 Chevy Tahoe which resulted in NHTSA ea 10004. NHTSA ea 10004 resulted in Chevrolet extending warranty on this issue for 100,000 miles or 10 years. I contacted Chevrolet about this issue with 2010 Tahoe and they are not willing to extend the warranty on this model without NHTSA enforcement. The driver side front handle had the same problem in 2012. GM fixed that handle for free because car was under 36,000 mile / 3 year warranty. Online search reveals that other post- 2007 model Tahoe owners are having same issue. Since issue is with door handle, vehicle is stationary when door handle is used.
In 2013 I noticed small cracks on the dash around the top corners of the passenger airbag. Since then, I will hear random "popping" sounds as new cracks develop on the dash above the instrument panel. There's about 3 inches left before the entire thing cracks open. There's a semi-circle piece now missing from the dash because the crack opened up entirely and the piece is now rattling somewhere in the dash... After a particularly loud crack, I noticed the passenger airbag light will intermittently come on. This is the light that says whether it's "on or off." most of the time it will not come on, even with a person clearly sitting in the passenger seat. I'm afraid the airbag will either fail to deploy or randomly deploy...
Takata recall I just notice a crack on the left top side of my dashboard a day after I brought my vehicle to get service at bical Chevrolet dealer. I return to get answers and the dealer told me it's a known issue for these type of vehicle and they will not pay for the repair. I call Chevrolet GM (case # 8-2129107909) and they told me this was the first time hearing about this issue and will no pay for the repair. Personally I think this is wrong and there should be a recall or some type of repair for vehicles that are currently crack in the same places on the dashboard especially long side passenger airbag. I would like something be done about my dashboard where I don't have to pay for it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that there was a crack in the dashboard and was concerned about an inadvertent air bag deployment. The vehicle was taken to herndon Chevrolet (5617 sunset blvd, lexington, sc 29072) where the contact was informed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the crack extended over time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Consumer stated dashboard is cracking into smaller pieces surrounding the airbag.
The dashboard is cracking in several places. One location is right above the instrument cluster. The other is around the passenger side airbag. This is a safety hazard as an airbag deployment could result in plastic breaking free and become flying projectiles within the cabin. Like many other vehicles with this same issue, the vehicle is well maintained, garage kept, and in good working order. The way that GM designed the dashboards and the materials used for the dashboards are the reason for this issue. Both GM and our local dealership have denied me any assistance in having the dashboard replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard cracked. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (mckelvey Chevrolet, 17488 us-280 dadeville, al 36853) who stated that there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contacted mentioned that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the failure was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 74,488. Updated 11/07/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in May of 2015. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to park the vehicle and wait for the part to become available. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured near the driver and passenger air bag areas. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked above the air bag area. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Body complaints in other Tahoe years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA has 89 complaints about the body & structure of the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, 28% of the model year's 314 complaints. The component named most often is body (57 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 68,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.