Dash board has been cracking...started from the corners of the airbag....now i have cracks all over the dashboard.
Cracked dash board above instrument cluster and around airbag.
Dash has cracked right above the instrument cluster (15 inch crack) and just above the passenger's side airbag compartment. this is a safety issue, whcih should be addressed by the manufacturer.
Front dash has 2 cracks, one around the passenger air bag and the other is on the driver side.
Cracked dashboard on driver side. unsure if related to takata inflators.
The dash on my garage kept tahoe is cracking and falling apart. i can only imagine what damage could be done if in a wreck and the sharp pieces are flying in our faces. the first crack by the airbag happened while i was driving on the highway..i heard a loud pop and it scared me to death. the second crack above the instrument panel also happened while driving but not as loud.
On 1-24-16 i went to get in my vehicle and noticed that the dash was cracked on the drivers side above the instrument panels. 1-27-16 i now notice a crack in the dash on the passenger side by the air bag. i am worried if in an accident the cracked dash is going to cause more injuries. i have contacted my local dealer who pretty much blew me off. i also emailed gm and they told me to contact my local dealer no one wants to correct this problem and i am sure i am not the only one with this issue. this happened while it was parked in my garage for no reason.
Dash is cracking around passenger side airbag and the instrument cluster. this is unsafe because in the event of passenger airbag deploying, shards of cracked dash can become projectiles. many complaints on internet about same issue, no resolution from gm.
The dashboard of my 2011 chevrolet tahoe is cracked and my concern is it will affect the airbag in an emergency situation. it started with a small crack and now is cracked in 3 places. there was no reason why this should have happened.
I have a 2011 tahoe which i purchased new. it has always been parked in a covered parking garage during the day and in my covered carport in the evenings. it has 58,000. miles and while cleaning the truck i noticed a crack in the dash on the drivers side approximately 3.5 inches long and another crack on the passengers side, in the corner of where the airbag is located. i am very concerned that in case of an accident these cracks could jeopardize the integrity of the airbags. the dealership has stated that i would have to incure the cost of replacement. this truck is still in absolute perfect condition otherwise.
While driving on interstate i10 sept 2015, noticed a small crack developed on dash over the instrument cluster hump. initial crack was approximately 3" and has continued to crack and extend toward the driver position. dash crack is now 7". concerned the sharp plastic dash could cause additional injury in the event of an accident. vehicle has 68,000 miles.
Dash is cracking around passenger side airbag. this is unsafe because in the event of passenger airbag deploying, shards of cracked dash can become projectiles. many complaints on internet about same issue, no resolution from gm.
Front dash board has cracked in two places.
Takata recall
There are several hairline cracks in the dash behind the steering column and around the passenger air bag. this vehicle has 48,000 miles and has been well maintained. i am concerned about passenger injuries not to forget that this vehicle was purchased for $53,000 and evidently has cheap and poor quality materials . i have replaced 2 door handles that became so loose. the dealership said there were bolts missing. a gm product made in america with this poor quality! makes me wonder what is next!
Dash cracked by airbag may cause defective airbag issues
My dashboard starting cracking above the instrument panel. you can hear it cracking as you are operating the vehicle and continues to crack depending on hot and cold temps.
Dash is cracking around passenger airbag and above instrument cluster. concerned that if airbags went off dash pieces would impale driver and/or passengers.
Replaced cracked dashboard in 2013 and now the new one is cracking. vehicle is parked in garage most of the time.
My 2011 tahoe has yet another crack in the dash. the first time it was changed because i have less than 30000 miles on the truck. now i have 60000 and it has cracked again. this time they are telling me i need to pay at 250 of the cost of repair! no sir! i'm doing nothing to my vehicle to make this happen and i don't feel i should be responsible for having to change it yet again. this is not far! i used to love chevy but now i'm not so sure!
Dashboard is cracked on both sides driver and passenger and general motors refuses to pay for it!! this should require a recall and the nhtsa has done absolutely nothing this could be life threatening!!!! i guess you guys aren't doing your jobs that the american citizens are paying for!!
Came out to take the kids to school and there was a crack in my dash near the passenger air bag. crack appeared over night, car was parked in oceanside ca. concern for passenger and flying debris or if airbag will even work properly. this seems to be a common problem.
Three dash board cracks appeared on the dash overnight. one crack near drivers dash area under windshield, two others on passenger side of dash by the airbag. concerned this could cause issues with airbag deployment or cause proper operation issues. this tahoe was perfectly fine, came out to car overnight and noticed the cracks.
We had the oil changed at a lube shop in marble falls texas and the person that changed the oil told us the transmission dip stick tube was loose so he couldn't check the transmission fluid. we left the lube shop and was driving down 1431 in marble falls when a gentleman stopped us and told us the tahoe was on fire. we popped the hood and indeed there were flames in the lower part of the engine compartment. we called the police and fire department and they came to our call within 10 minutes. in researching the problem i saw that there is a recall on the tubes but my issue is that we were never notified of the recall and the way the recall is written does not consider fire from the transmission fluid. this happened on 10/13/2015.
I have two cracks in the dashboard that makes the dashboard flop, and i'm worried it may affect the airbags. i am the original owner, the truck has never been in a wreck, never place any items on the dash, and i use a visor to protect the dash during work, and the truck is garaged when i'm at home. the dealer said it will cost approx. $1,000 to replace! why would i replace a defective dash? this should be a recall!
Top of dashboard cracked - no accident involved. i have concerns about the airbag working properly now. dealer wants $1,000 to fix it.
Dashboard cracking over instrument panel and corner of passenger airbag.
The dash board has cracked at several places, including where the passenger side air bags it happened sometime in sept'2015, even though the tahoe always is parked in shade (under the porte cochere) or in the garage. i have called gmac and the dealer several times i have been asked to pay out of pocket $800 for a manufacturing defect as this is a common complaint, on chevy dashboards.
The car was parked in the garage not running. i opened the lift gate. it opened fine then when i went to put something into the cargo area the lift gate started slowly closing. i backed out from under it and it suddenly crashed closed nearly hitting me. the struts have not worked since. we have to manually open the lift gate and prop it open with a broomstick handle.
The dash is cracked in multiple places from one side to the other. the major concern is the cracked area around the passenger airbag. there's no doubt pieces of the dash will become flying debris if the airbag is deployed. i currently have an aftermarket cover on the dash to hopefully keep that from happening. also, the rattling of the dash will absolutely drive you crazy on any length of drive time. after doing a little research, this problem appears to an epidemic for 07-13 models and chevrolet should do something about it.
Dash cracked then the piece fell out for no reason
I got into my vehicle and noticed a crack on the dashboard above the instrument panel. that crack became two cracks and now there is one forming by the passenger airbag. this vehicle has never been in an accident. it has just under 18,000 miles and is in immaculate condition. after investigating this online it seems to be a common issue with multiple people reporting the same cracks. i am working with the dealer to replace this (and it will cost me out of my own pocket for part of this) but his seems to be a defect and i think a recall might be warranted.
While driving on city streets several days ago i heard a loud popping sound as if an object has hit the windshield. after stopping to inspect for damage and not finding any glass cracks or chips i drove on. shortly thereafter i noticed a noise coming from the dash area and found that the center portion of the dashboard at the radio speaker was loose due to fact that the tab which is designed to hold the center fastener was broken by the weight and movement of the speaker. upon further examination i found that the dashboard was cracked at the upper left hand corner of the airbag compartment on the passenger side. the vehicle was taken to a local gm dealer this morning due to safety concerns with regards to the air bags either being deployed accidentally or in the event of a real accident, damage to the air bags due to the broken edges of the plastic dash material. furthermore, personal injury could occur as a result of flying debris from the loose, broken or brittle plastic pieces immediately adjacent to the air bag compartment. according to the local dealer they are and have been aware of these type of failure to the dash components for several years (dating back to 2005) on this vehicle but to date they have issued no bulletins or recall notices. this information is also documented here on your website where i was able to find at least 15 similar complaints filed with nhtsa within just the last 24 months most of which identify the exact same location of failure to be the upper left hand corner of the dash adjacent to the air bag compartment. it seems obvious that gm has no desire to address this issue on their own without being pushed to do so. your attention to this issue would be greatly appreciated by many, many gm owners.
The dashboard has 3 cracks in it that randomly showed up, 2 at the top left corner on the passenger side by the air bag and the other the top left side of the drivers side above the instrument panel
One day while driving i noticed a small crack in my dashboard right above the left side of passenger airbag panel cover.
Dashboard is cracked. concerned about safety in the event the airbag deploys. the vehicle has not been in any accidents. no chemical or cleaner has ever been applied to the dash. it looks like a stress crack or manufacturer defect.
Dashboard has cracked where the airbag panel is. vehicle was stationary to my knowledge.
Cracked dashboard on tahoe. numerous previous owners have filed the same complaint. gm (chevy) refuse to recall this defective product.
Hi i currently own a 2011 chevy tahoe lt model with 78,547 mile on it and the dash is crarcked around the passenger airbag and over the instrument cluster and which i think might comprimise the airbag on deployment which would put my children and passengers at risk of a fatality in the event that an accident occurs and gm should recall this problem its not just mine but most all gm models 07-13 are affected by this and we as the customers are concerned with our passengers safety and would like to get this recalled before something fatal does occur thanks .
Dashboard is cracked in front of the driver. hard plastic knife like structure are exposed to passengers. also cracked on the passenger side airbag area. chevrolet states it is cosmetic. this is potentially a hazard for the occupants.
Dashboard is cracked over the steering wheel cowl and by the passenger airbag. vehicle is garage kept and cracked within a few years of purchase (like maybe 3 years).
Vehicle was stationary. dashboard cracked in two spots over time. vehicle has not been in an accident. first crack was noted over the instrument panel of the vehicle's gauges that are used to determine speed, rpms, etc. second was noted adjacent to the front passenger airbag. if the vehicle were in an accident, the cracked dashboard could puncture the airbag rendering the airbag unusable and allowing for more bodily harm and possibly fatality. also, if the vehicle were in an accident and the airbags did deploy without being punctured, the cracked dashboard could then become shrapnel causing more bodily harm and possibly fatality to anyone that is a passenger in the vehicle. i urge the nhtsa to look into this matter and research it heavily. chevrolet and gm are aware that this is a common issue with many of their vehicles of the '07-'11 models, yet refuse to take any corrective action. i obtained a repair estimate from a certified chevrolet dealership for $761.63.
I noticed several tahoe owners are also complaining about cracked dashboard for their vehicle. my is above the steering wheel and have spread down about 12 inches. i also agree that it could be dangerous if the airbag is deployed with cracked dash that can cause plastic fragments. in addition, i am very disappointed with the quality of 2011 chevy tahoe when it is was priced in upper $50'sk when new. i have owned 2 others in the past with no issues. the plastic material used for constructing the 2011 tahoe dashboard is too thin. with all these complaints, what haven't chevy put out a recall?
Dashboard just cracked while driving city street
Multiple large cracks on dashboard. between driver seat and passenger seat, the cracks created a loose, floppy dashboard.
Dash has cracked in 4 separate places. one crack is at the air bag, could potentially cause issues with air bag deployment or debris from dash breaking off if air bag deployed.
There is a major crack that appeared on the dashboard at the base of the steering section, closest to the windshield.
There are two cracks in the dashboard: one is on the driver's side from front to back starts under the windshield and extends to the top of the instrument panel behind the steering wheel; the other on the passenger side starts under the windshield and extends to the air bag cover. i'm concerned that these cracks may compromise either or both air bags should they be deployed in the event of an accident.
I purchased the above used vehicle last summer and the dash at that time had two cracks one on each side of the dash. the cracks are located close to the front airbags one crack has now ran more than half way up over the instrument panel. i had filed a complaint with the bbb and then had spoke with an individual from gm they paid to have the vehicle inspected. well i just feel like the cracks pose a safety hazard if the dash is that weak that it has cracked then what will happen if i was in accident the dash going to explode or maybe even make the airbags malfunction. gm refuses to fix the dash i am sorry that is not acceptable this problem has apparently been going on for a good while. why would a company not want to address this problem and avoid possible lawsuits. it's kinda like a wellness program do preventative checkups to save money in the future. these vehicle cost way to much to have such weak and unsupported dashes. i am not the only one who has complained about this and yet nothing is being done. this makes no sense to me at all this needs to be addressed and thoroughly examined. this tahoe also seems to have other issues it rides like a log wagon and put brand new tires on it last august. now the front cap is peeling off and it appears to have been touched up it looks like someone took something and just put black spots all over the front. the tahoe is not driven on gravel roads and is not mistreated. i have had several suv's and this is the worst one i have owned and i am very disappointed. i will not recommend anyone to buy a suv made by gm because they do not want to take care of the problem at hand.
My dash has a large crack just above the instrument panel.