I purchased a used tahoe in august 2014 with 42k miles on it. at the time of purchase the dash above the passenger side airbag had a small crack, approx 1.5 inches. since then the crack spread to about 2 inches and i have noticed a crack on the driver side dash as well. the driver side crack started small but extends about 4 inches. everyone i know that owns a tahoe or silverado manufactured in 2009 - 2011 have the same issue. why is this not being repaired at dealer cost? the cracked dash is a serious safety issue should the passenger side airbag deploy. the plastic then becomes projectiles.
I believe this is a safety hazard due to the possibility of an airbag injury.
The dash has cracked by the passenger airbag, and on the left side of the instrument cluster. this all began at 46k miles. i have never used any chemicals on the dash, and keep a sunshade in the windshield
I'm not sure why i rec'd the recall notice on the 2011 chevy tahoe. i traded that car in back in october 2014. please remove me from your mailing for this vehicle. thank you *tr
My dash has cracked and i'm worried that if i'm ever in an accident that i may be injured if the air bags deploy and send pieces of the dash at me. seems to be a big problem with gm suv's and trucks. there is even a facebook page with a couple thousand members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gmdashcrack/
My dashboard has cracked over the instrument panel. i have had it replaced, but i'm worried it will happen again. i have spoke to people that have had theirs replaced, but had the new one crack too. i feel if i were to ever get into an accident shards of flimsy plastic will be blown on me.
Cracked dashboard. airbag deployment may cause deadly plastic debris flying about.
My 2011 chevy tahoe ltz dashboard fractured completely through the plastic adjacent to the passenger airbag and progressively rattled until it separated. it then cracked in the area in front of the steering wheel and continues to rattle and the crack is getting longer. the area of the dash between these 2 cracks rattles violently when driving on the highway and i am severely concerned about shards of the dash becoming detached in a collision and injuring me or an occupant of my car. i am also concerned that the deployment of the airbag will be compromised and may itself cause the dash to shatter and create sharp projectiles in a collision. this occurred organically over time and was not caused by a single event in time. there are thousands of other trucks with same model dash as mine that all have the same cracks in the same areas. this is an obvious defect that gm has refused to address. i have contacted gm corporate and been sent to the local dealer. i have contacted multiple local dealers that have all stated this is not an issue that gm is addressing even though they have all seen dozens of vehicles with the same issues. my vehicle is otherwise in perfect condition and i am very concerned that this defect will compromise the safety of my family and has lowered the value should i choose to sell the vehicle. i hope that the nhtsa can acknowledge what gm refuses to and force them to replace these faulty dash boards.
Cracked dashboard. - severely cracked in 3 locations (other smaller cracks). dashboard unstable when driving, rattles, vibrates in cracked locations.
1) rear windows hold water when it rains causing doors to rust 2) dashboard driver side at some time cracked itself all over cheap flawed designs and definitely the last gm i'll own
I was wiping dust off the dashboard and saw a small crack on the corner of the dash that meets the airbag compartment as well as a crack on the same dash panel on the driver's side. at the time my vehicle was only three years old but a few hundred miles past warranty. i immediately reported it to the dealership. i was told they had received numerous complaints, but i would have to pay for a replacement. i was also told that several of those that had their dash replaced were experiencing the same problem again. after seeing the same type of complaint from other owners and the cracks on my dash continuing to spread, i decided to file a complaint. my concern is a safety issue with these cracks causing the air bags to malfunction and inflate while driving causing injury. every person i know that has this vehicle is experiencing the same problem. i am requesting that you investigate this issue. i believe there should be a recall and a replacement with a dash that is made of a more durable, safer material.
Dash cracking and falling apart. in four separate locations. they just getting bigger.
My dash is cracking and breaking around my airbag. this seems like it could be very dangerous in a crash. i'm worried that either the airbag won't deploy as it should or if it does, there will be shards of plastic dash flying around in the cab. nothing happened to the dash, it just started cracking.
I have a 2011 chevy tahoe z71. i was getting in the vehicle and seen that the dash had a crack. i hadn't hit anything, had an accident, nor speeding prior to seeing this. i see that its an ongoing issue with chevy.
I took my tahoe to herndon chevrolet to be detailed. within 24 hrs after the detailing, there was a crack in the dash touching the airbag and to over the steering wheel. *tr
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
There are multiple cracks in the dashboard making it a safety hazard in the event of an airbag deployment there could be hazardous debris. when the vehicle is in motion the dash rattles and can be very loud. secondarily there is also an issue with the fuel tank. the pump constantly stops itself not allowing you to put gas in the vehicle. we have tried different gas stations to see if the issue is isolated and this is not the case. no matter which gas station you choose the vehicle will stop the pump after a gallon or two.
Dash cracked in multiple places forcing us to replace at the dealer over safety concerns if in accident. dealer would not replace as out of warranty
Plastic dashboard has developed several long sharp cracks which have broken off from main dashboard. discontinued driving vehicle due to worry of plastic dislodging and causing harm in event of accident or bumpy road.
The dashboard is cracked in several places. this has occurred over a period of years and is not a result of an accident. the vehicle has been stored in a garage its entire life.
60000 miles and the dash cracked in front of the steering column from side to side.it's a safety issue because now it's cracking next to the air bag on the passenger side. sharp piece of plastic will come flying if the air bags inflate.
Just bought the car about 3 months ago wit only 53000 mike more less and within the past month the dash has started cracking one of the cracks is so close on the edge to the airbag that i have a fear the the air bag system might fail or even get cut on deployment due to a accident and some can get very hurt due to failure on design of dashboard and dealer won't even cover it under warranty and no recall has been done car is less than 5 years old and only has 55000 miles for this to break and with time it will only get worse
Dashboard has cracked in multiple places (joint near passenger airbag & several places above instrument panel on driver side). we're concerned that a front end impact accident could cause a piece to shear off and cause damage to either the airbags or the passangers that they are supposed to protect. dashboard has already been replaced once at our expense. vehicle has mostly been garage kept.
Dashboard cracking and it is looking unsafe if airbags deploy.
Dashboard has two major cracks and the center of the dash is ffalling in because of it.
The dash is breaking apart in at least 4 places. my wife and i fear that if the air bags are deployed, either from accident or fault, the shrapnel will kill us. i will post pictures if approached...to large for your specification.
The dash is cracking on passenger side and driver side. and the cracks keep growing. the add washer fuel light stays on and there is fluid in the reservoir.
Dashboard split several different areas over the instrument panel and passenger airbag
The dashboard is cracked. severe rattle and noisy while operating. this is a design flaw as i have read this issue is being seen in 1000's of vehicles. i have taken this in to chevrolet dealers on multiple occasions with no help or assistance. greatly effects the value of the vehicle.
The dash board of the trucks is cracking. it has five cracks now and getting longer. it started to crack within the first 4 years.
There is a recall, no gm has not issued a solution to replace the airbags. safety issue plus dashboard cracked on passenger side at the seam where the airbag is located. dealership does not have an answer to resolve problem.
Dashboard cracking around the airbag and over the top of the instrument panel.
Cracked dashboard. the dashboard is cracked on the passenger side from the airbag towards the windshield and on the drivers side started at the seam and is creeping toward the steering wheel above the speedometer.
The dashboard of my 2011 chevrolet tahoe has cracked in 4 places. the first cracks appeared approximately 18 months after i purchased the suv. these cracks may have a safety problem as they may affect the air bag operation. the tahoe has spent most of its' life in a garage when not in use. i tried to glue the first 2 cracks.
Typical chevy tahoe dash cracking issue. it worries me that if i am in an accident that sharp pieces of plastic may cause more harm to someone inside the cabin than if it was addressed and repaired. gm is at fault for using cheap materials and the consumer shouldn't have to pay. it isn't caused by anything that the owner of the vehicle is or isn't doing. purely material and manufacturing defects. we pay $50k for these trucks each the least gm could do is spend the $500 if that per vehicle to replace it.