Cracked dashboard, front passanger airbag and also by driver side
Electrical problems resulting from burned washer fluid heater
My dashboard has cracked, unexpectedly (having only 76,000 miles) on my tahoe ltz 2007. in my review and research of this issue i have seen a common trend with gm for these models. among this trend, and incidentally from my research, they are all cracking in the same spots as mine. above the driver's side instrument panel and the upper left corner of the passenger front airbag. in lieu of these these dashboard cracks, and combined with the existing recall that has no solution for fix- surrounding the takata inflators among the airbags, this becomes a serious safety hazard should there be an accident. the time to make corrections and fixes, not at the owner's or passengers' expense, is before an accident occurs. i would appreciate any advise or insight surrounding this matter. i do have photos on my phone for future documentation should it be needed. your assistance is greatly appreciated in this matter. please note, this tahoe is well taken care of and has always been garaged. it's documented history and appearance attest to that fact.
My dashboard has numerous cracks on and around passenger airbag compartment which compromise safe and effective deployment of passenger airbag in collision.
Multiple cracks have appeared in my dash board. anywhere from above the instrument panel to the corners of the airbag. dash board is starting to flop and pieces breaking and falling into the dash falling out the bottom on to the floor.
Vehicle dashboard has began to crack in multiple areas if the dash. mainly on the portion around the instrument cluster and one around the passenger airbag. vehicle does not move often and it has tint to reduce heat inside and i use a window screen to keep direct sunlight off the dash along with conditioner to keep the palstics from cracking.
The dash board in my 2007 tahoe has cracked on the drivers side and on the passenger side where the air bags are. this could easily send splinters or bigger pieces of plastic pieces flying into the car if the air bags were to deploy. very dangerous situation. there was no accident or misuse that cause this. the dash just started cracking. the car was kept in a garage. many other complaints about this issue can be found.
Recalls on numerous gm vehicles for catching fire: the vehicle was setting in driveway for over 7 hours and neighbors were awaken by loud explosion and looked out and saw flames under the hood. they woke myself and my daughter up out of deep sleep and car was engulfed in flames. from front bumper to back cargo area total loss. fire department came but couldn't salvage the car. the garage door, garage entry door and downstairs basement were damaged ad possible replacement on them. there has never been any signs of over heating, or smoking, and any type of burning smells.
Takata recall dashboard is cracking on left side
The entire dash is cracked in multiple places and shards of plastic come off easily which during a crash or air bag deployment could cause chunks/shards to injure or kill someone. this is a know issue with these vehicles and gm should recall this known problem
Dash is cracking a part in two places and also around the passenger airbag with the possibility of becoming a projectile in a wreck and could possibly hurt or kill somebody
Cracked dash and passenger airbag does not work. i have two (2) estimates to repair these problems. the estimates 1137.00 to 1439.00 to repair.
Takata recall
Cracked dash issue. 3 cracks extending the length of the dash panel and one of those cracks is adjacent to the airbag on passenger side.
I have complained to dealership over the past year that my dashboard above the instrument cluster and around the passenger side airbag has been cracking. they stated that if it begins to crack around airbag, that it could cause a safety concern. it has now cracked around the airbag and i'm concerned that this could cause a disruption in airbag/flying debris towards passenger if it were to deploy (possible severe injury or even death). the dealership stated there isn't a recall for this as it's common for this to happen in gm vehicles but that it's a known issue and that sometimes they will cover the cost.
Cracking dash. dash is busting on its own due to normal use. i use a sunshade to protect it every day and it still is falling apart. manufacturer defect.
I recently started to notice an odor coming from the air ducts, while running my air conditioner. i called up a local chevrolet dealership, hoping they may schedule me for a servicing of my cabin air filter. i called the parts department, to which they informed me that they did, in fact, carry the parts needed (using my vin). i scheduled my appointment but still had a few questions and asked if i may speak with a service adviser/technician (it took me a week before i was called back). i finally was able to speak with an adviser that, after speaking with one of the technicians, informed me that my vehicle does not have a cabin air filter, thus, there is no need to have it serviced. after doing some research online, i came to the conclusion that my vehicle did not have a cabin air filter installed, however, it does have the housing/slot for one. i purchased a cabin air filter and cover. the directions seemed simple enough that i did not need to take it anywhere as i am somewhat mechanically inclined. i was appalled by what i found when i removed the seal. ten years of standing water, led to an infestation of mold and bacteria, that i and any passengers have been breathing in. attached are pictures i took after cutting out the seal to install a cabin air filter. i would greatly appreciate any and all explanations as to why this was never addressed and what gm may recommend so that this may never happen again. i understand that my year and model of tahoe (along with other models that do not come equipped with a cabin air filter) is not the only one with this flaw, and cannot see how anyone would continue to sit in, let alone drive in, a bacteria/disease-ridden vehicle. email sent to chevrolet customer assistance (to which they informed me that based on my vehicles age and mileage, that they would be unable to assist me.
Dash cracking due to inferior materials. widespread issue that gm is aware of, they will not do anything on their own. it's time a decision is made in favor of the consumers who pay so much money for these overpriced cars.
Dashboard cracked and split by passenger side airbag.
The dashboard of the vehicle cracks in multiple locations to include around the airbag. should he airbag deploy it will be punctured by sharp pieces from the dashboard. this makes the vehicle unsafe and ithe airbags ineffective should the deploy.
The dash in my vehicle has cracked and could be a safety issue should the airbag deploy.
When looking to purchase another tahoe i had seen a lot of dash cracks. the one i purchased which will be 2 years this june just got a crack on the dash next to the passenger airbag.
The 1st crack is at the upper left corner of the passenger air bag. this appeared roughly 2 years into ownership. the 2nd crack is to the left of the instrument cluster, starting at the front closest to the windshield and moving back toward the hump of the cluster closest to the driver. a 3rd crack has appeared, branching off the second crack at the instrument cluster pointing towards the drivers window. those cracks appeared about 3 years ago.this product is defective. the vehicle has been kept under shaded carport or in warehouse most of it's life.
My vehicle has a crack in the dashboard above the passenger side airbag as well as above the instrument panel. i am concerned if i were to get into a wreck, that the dash is going to split and cause bodily harm inside the vehicle. the cracking appears to be continuing to spread.
Multiple cracks in the dashboard and at the passenger airbag.
Cracks in dash board near passenger air bag and driver side steering wheel.
Dashboard cracks around passenger airbags and another larger crack behind the steering wheel. plastic shards will fly through the air if in a crash or if airbag is deployed.
I have two cracks, one located on the driver side dashboard and one on the passenger side above the airbag. nothing has been done to produce such problem. i have also had to replace my heater core input valve. i have read that this has to do with the fact that the vehicle uses dex-cool. i am unsure of what to do with the fact that dex-cool has been found to eat away at hoses, o-rings, gaskets, and other parts of which dex-cool comes into contact with. i would also like to report that my oil pressure sending unit also needs to be replaced, it is no longer sending pressure readings to the dashboard. i have read that this is a very popular problem with many chevrolet vehicle.
I own a 2007 chevrolet tahoe. before the vehicle was out of warranty, i had to replace the dashboard due to cracking. the dashboard is cracked and broken again - all over. the vent has broken and fallen in, there are cracks around the airbag and there are complete holes where pieces have broken and fallen into the dash. i love my car and this is the only issue i have with it. i just called the dealer to replace the dashboard and was quoted $1,300.00 which i can not afford. according to the internet this is a very common problem with this year, make and model vehicle, chevrolet needs to take responsibility and fix this issue.
It was discovered that the dash was cracked in two spots while cleaning the vehicle. one of the cracks is located near the passenger side airbag while the other larger crack is in front of the driver. nothing was done to cause the crack. my wife and i do not use armor all on the dash, we have not placed anything heavy on the dash, we do not place feet on the dash, we have not had any accidents that would cause the dash to crack. our concern is pieces of the dash breaking off during a collision causing injury with air bag deployment. another cause for concern is the cracking getting worse causing holes in the dash, exposing the electronic components under the dash.
The dashboard is cracked. it started with a small crack and now it's from on end to the other.
The dashboard of my 2007 chevy tahoe is cracked. the crack runs from the hump over the steering column and
Dashboard cracked in two places - above left side of passenger airbag and to left of steering wheel. i do no know the exact moment the cracks appeared. i know they were not present two months ago when i last cleaned the interior of my car. this car is kept in a garage or parked in the shade whenever it isn't on the road. i also use a sun screen when parked in open parking lots for brief periods. this did not occur because of uv degradation. if i have an accident i am concerned that the plastic will shatter, being one more thing to cause injury. i have attached a picture of the crack above my steering wheel. the dash is actually gray though it appears green.
Vehicle has significant and extensive cracking of the front dashboard, especially over the instrument console, due to an engineering design flaw in the 2007-2013 models. in the event of an accident, the dashboard will crack and splinter, causing potentially dangerous plastic shards to be directed at the occupants of the vehicle at time of impact, or possibly rupturing deployed airbags, rendering them useless.
Cracks are beginning to form on the top of the dashboard - one above the speedometer, the other above the passenger side airbag.
I have a defective dashboard crack that began over driver instrument panel and extends across dash to and around the passenger airbag that is also defective. i am worried about safety as the defective airbag is now compromised even more by the cracked dashboard that is surrounding it. i am still waiting for airbag recall parts for airbag. it began in late summer and has continued to spread over time and now just cracked around the airbag. i feel our safety is compromised with a crack around an unstable, recalled airbag and i called gm customer service reference number 8-2670033882 to report this.
Dash is severely cracked over steering column and also around air bag. this is not due to a crash or any cosmetic changes to the vehicle. the vehicle has not been exposed to high heat for long periods of time either.
The dashboard has randomly and severely cracked in two different places over the last several years. the most recent just a few weeks ago.
Dash board has cracked over the instrument panel. it started after a warm day and the a/c was turned on. vehicle was stationary when i heard the crack. it had been parked in a parking lot. the crack has gradually extended toward the arch over the instruments.
When i began my monday morning, it was just as any other kentucky monday until i unlocked my baby (2007 chevy tahoe ltz) and noticed a very large crack that appeared overnight!! not only is the crack above my instrument panel but on both sides of my passenger airbag! i am beyond sick. i have never had an issue like this with any other chevy's i had. as a matter of fact, the great track record of my other chevys is why i placed confidence when purchasing this, much more expensive model! i reached out, in person to my local chevy dealer, and with leg propped up, tired and hot look on his face i was informed it was not their problem, the vehicle was over 5 years old. asking to speak to the service manager seemed to really inconvenience this guy, so after a closed door meeting between mr. too happy to be here and the service manager, i got a very "rehearsed" spill about how this is an old vehicle and unless gmc tells them to fix it, they aren't going to fix it! even though he acknowledged this was a common problem. (fyi i never lost my cool and was hoping the cordial, business manner i projected would have been reciprocated.....wrong!) this "old vehicle" has been hand washed, garage kept and kid free since it's original purchase, and maintained well above the manufactured recommendations i'm sure. after reading a 135 page forum of people who have had the same issue as i, i have an overwhelming feeling of being let down by the brand that i have purchased since my first car, a 1986 chevy spectrum.i feel this is a safety hazard if i or a loved one is ever in an accident as the dashboard cracks into hundreds of pieces of flying shrapnel!how can this not be a safety concern? why can't they replace it when they replace the passenger air bag component they are currently looking into replacing? we have been trolling our chevy dealer for a new truck for my son or are we?
Dashboard has several very bad cracks that continue to get worse. the cracks are extending to the passenger airbag. i fear if an accident occurs the airbag may not work properly. this is not something that should be happening for many safety reasons.
My dashboard first cracked where the passenger airbag connects to the dashboard and now is cracked in 3 other places: 2 above the control panel connected to the vent and one above the radio. it is very frustrating and has got to be a safety issue with the location of the airbag and the crack. i am not willing to put my family at risk to just wait and see or take someone's word that "it is not a safety issue". a new dashboard is very expensive. i have read that this is a recurring problem among may tahoes along with other models. these cracked dashboards are a lawsuit waiting to happen when they are not deployed appropriately during an accident. i have not seen when these 4 cracks occurred, but the cracks allow for the dashboard to shift and crack more when driving over bumps, etc.
Dashboard is cracked with the potential of sharp shrapnel being broken up and causing injury in case of airbag deployment.
All my dashboard is cracked near the steering wheel to the airbag.
My dash has cracked over the instrument panel starting at around 65k miles i noticed it and it also has cracked over the passenger side airbag causing the dash to separate from the airbag which would cause part of the dash to potentially shatter upon airbag deployment causing serious or fatal injury.
Dashboard is cracked in three locations. 1st and 2nd: over passenger side airbag from upper corners of the airbag to the air-vent panel 3rd: approximately 8 inches along the top of the driver instrument panel to the air-vent panel. additional separation between panels is created during temperature changes or running the heater in cold weather. have had two dealerships tell me it is a normal, known, and reoccurring problem with the body-style but offered to replace it for over $1,000.
Dash significantly cracking and splitting
I purchased this tahoe in 2008 with almost 13000 miles on it. before the warranty expired i had the dash board replaced because of the cracks in it. now it has cracks all over which are worse then the original one had. there are a lot of sharp arears on it that cut easily when running a rag over it to clean it. i don't know what would be the result if it was involved in any kind of accident.
Dashboard cracks near airbag and over speedometer. i believe this could be a safety issue if airbags employ during accident with pieces of dashboard causing injury.
My dashboard keeps cracking. it has been replaced once already and it is cracking again. i contacted the dealership concerning the problem and was informed that it would cost me $1100.00 to repair the dashboard. gm should fix this problem with their vehicles concerning this defect.