Problems with 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe STRUCTURE

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle fractured. the dashboard was in close proximity to the frontal air bag compartment. the contact stated that portions of the dashboard started to disintegrate. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 9-5211213523. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

I bought the car a year a go, i started to notice some cracks ok the top dashboard, by the instrument cluster, i big crack by the top air bag system. the cracks are getting bigger, im afraid this is not safe in case of traffic accident.

My dash panel has cracked over the drivers side instrument panel and above the passenger airbag area. this can cause potential safety issues if the airbags were to deploy or possibility of things getting in through the crack to damage the electronics underneath.

Chrome plating on interior door handles peeling, cutting my fingers when trying to exit the vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the dashboard developed a crack that was deteriorating the instrument cluster. the contact called peterson chevrolet buick cadillac (12300 w fairview ave, boise, id 83713, (208) 908-6305) to make them aware of the failure and to inquire of any recalls related to the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

Takata recall. airbag light going on and off constantly. also dashboard cracking all over and pieces coming out which can be dangerous in an accident!

Two dashboard cracks on 2008 chevrolet tahoe, 1 of which is directly going to passenger side airbag compartment. if this airbag is to be deployed, it will send the pieces of this dash flying throughout the vehicle. this is a well known issue and there are thousands of these identical cracks on these generation vehicles with no support from gm. this is a safety issue and needs to be recalled.

The dashboard is cracking all over, and there is even a hole where it cracked so bad that a piece fell off. i believe this is a common defect and that the manufacturer should be responsible for this.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called westside chevrolet at (281) 392-3200 (23001 katy fwy, katy, tx, 77450) and was informed that the parts were not available. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked on the driver's side air bag location. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the failure mileage was unknown. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall - i have been checking on this for a year and a remedy is still not available. i was involved in an accident april 10 2017 and the tahoe sustained significant front and rear damage while stationary. i was hit from behind by a large truck and was then pushed into the car in front of me. no airbags deployed.

Chrome on inside door handle beginning to flake and chip and cut passenger's hand when operating door handle.

Dashboard cracked on instrument panel and by passenger airbag causing a terrible rattle

Crack on dashboard near passenger airbag may cause damage to airbag during deployment or pieces of dash to contact passenger during deployment

The door handles on my 2008 chevy tahoe z71 are chrome plated and have delaminated and cut my hands several times upon opening the door while stationary. i saw a recall was issued for 2007 models but never for 2008. the issue is occurring in these vehicles as well.

Multiple dash cracks around steering column and more concernedly around passenger air bag. this is separate from the airbag recall that currently exists. the dash being cracked around this particular point would cause vinyl shrapnel to be sent throughout the cabin of the vehicle presenting a serious safety hazard. this is the only place on the vehicle these cracks are happening even though much of the interior is finished with this same type of vinyl. *tr

Dashboard has crack 6 inches long above instrument panel occured while vehicle was parked taken out of service with refective sunvisor in window

Dashboard has cracked adjacent to corner of passenger side airbag panel and along top of driver side instrument cluster panel. cracks were noticed upon entering vehicle after it being parked in front of home overnight. the cracked dashboard is a safety concern in that shards of the plastic may break off during an accident and/or during deployment of the airbags, impaling the passengers.

Dash board of chevrolet tahoe is cracking in all places and exposing vehicle components

The dashboard is cracking in multiple places.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. the contact noticed cracks on the dashboard towards the front passenger side near the air bag components and cracks on the driver side near the gauges. the dealer and manufacturer stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the manufacturer provided no repair solution other than stating to take the vehicle to the dealer for repair. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Dash cracked while stationary. very common. potential to become projectile during accident.

There is a crack in the dash that extends from the passenger side airbag area. i am concerned with the fact that if the airbag were to deploy it could propel plastic material into the cabin and at the passengers.

The dash board o the vehicle is cracking all around the takata recall airbags. the cracks are spidering across the dash, there are so may complaints with this dash board cracking and it is a safety issue if the airbags go off the dash board is likely to shatter and potentially be a projectile causing injury or death. this should be invesitigated and be a recall. you will find thousands of vehicle have this problem, gm is aware and its all over facebook and online. just google tahoe cracked dashboard and look for yourself. thank you for investigating this matter

My dashboard recently cracked on its own in several locations including around the passenger side airbag and in front of the drivers console. it seems as if this is some sort of defect in the manufacturing process. it split all the way through. my main concern is the pieces next to the airbag may become projectiles if the airbags were to ever be deployed. gm and chevrolet dealerships refuse to address the issue after numerous complaints. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the vehicle developed a crack on the dashboard near the air bag. the dashboard began to disintegrate. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the failure was a common issue with the vehicle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,000. the vin was not available.

The dashboard on my chevy tahoe is cracking. it began with one very small crack and now it has spread to the airbag compartment. the cracks have become so bad that the airbag compartment on the passenger side has begun to protrude above the surface of the dashboard.

2008 chevy tahoe cost in 2008 , $35,000. current mileage 68k, dash cracked at passenger airbag at 38k mileage while taking a family trip and same thing happen at 44k the dash board on drive has now crack as well i made a huge investment when i made choise to buy chevy now is looking like i made a mistake. i will be buying ford products from here on out. shame on you chevrolet!! you should stand behind your products. and to think i was in process of maybe getting a newers model

Dashboard is cracking around the airbag and on top of the odometer/ speed and is a safety issue if passenger side airbag goes off. potential for it to shoot plastic shrapnel into cabin and it's occupants. i have children and i feel unsecured riding my truck.

The door handles on my tahoe have broken off at the post in the door. this is a common occurence for this model according to the data on the internet. the plastic handle easily breaks off from the metal post over time. this is not from excessive use or force this is just a design flaw with inferior materials. both the passenger and driver side handles have broken off. the situation just contuinued to get worse over the last year. this vehicle is garaged 90% of the time only being driven as a pleasure vehicle. the doors broke when the vehicle was parked.

Have two area on my,dash board where. cracks are located, running from the steering to the passage side. never use any cleaning products, just a damp towel.

So i take very good care of my truck its garage kept always have sun visor on when in the sun but that didn't matter. i first noticed a small crack above the instrument panel maybe a inch and with a month it's cracked all the way up almost around to the front. this is not he fault of the consumer. there are thousands and thousands on facebook, on the news and all social media. gm needs to get this recalled immediately. *tr

Dash has cracked in multiple places. first crack is on right side of dash, top left of the air bag panel. second crack is on left side of dash over the instrument panel. most people don't think about a cracked dash being dangerous. however, if the airbags are deployed, fragments could become projectiles that can harm passengers. chevrolet/gm needs to make this right.

Dashboard cracking in several different places, even beside passenger airbag.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. while driving at 25 mph, the contact noticed that there were multiple cracks on the dashboard where the air bags were located. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000.

I previously filed a complaint regarding two cracks in my 2008 chevy tahoe dashboard, which have now increased to three. this has now left the entire piece above the passenger airbag detached from the rest of the dashboard. also, i now have inside components that have broken, fallen through the dashboard compartment and fallen on my feet as i am driving. the pieces are very sharp and are a distraction while driving and i am concerned for other pieces that may fall and impede my ability to operate the gas or brakes properly. *tr

There are numerous cracks in the dashboard around the airbag. i am worried if the air bag will prematurely deploy, or will not be able to deploy as designed with the cracks. my vehicle is a 2008 tahoe ltz. there are countless people with the same issue, with the crack in the same place. i have no idea what is going on with the electrically system and what the cracks might be doing. *tr

The chrome is peeling on my door handles and have caused cuts for different family members this is bad. *tr

There are very large cracks on my dash board, the worst one being around the airbag plastic cover on the passenger side of the dash! you can see under the cover showing all of the components under the dash! the crack that is on the drivers side is above the steering column running from the defroster to the top by the speedometer displays, etc! i feel as if these cracks, specifically the one on the passenger side, is a huge safety hazard! without crashing, there is no way of telling if the passenger side airbag will deflate properly due to this! i feel that to find this out, it should be at no ones expense! i have filed a complaint & a claim with gm a few months ago only to be told by the dealership that gm contacted on my behalf that the responsibility is mine if i wanted this problem to be fixed! the dealership informed me that it would cost $850 to $1000 to have the dash replaced! the dealership also said that they are very aware of this problem in the tahoes because they have replaced some dashes! gm is not taking any responsibility for their faulty equipment & refuse to issue a recall! there are thousands of other customers who i know for a fact that are also facing the same problems with their trucks & suvs! please do the right thing & issue a recall on these faulty & cheap made dash boards! thank you! *tr

The outside door handles are cheap and defective. just replaced one and another is breaking apart. replaced the handle at the dealer who told me they are replacing a lot of them! *tr

The dashboard has cracked for the 2nd time it was replaced a few years ago under warranty but has cracked again in 2 places. i have a 2008 tahoe with 51000 miles. i have been in contact with gm trying to get this repaired at their experience. i have done some research and found many complaints about the dash cracking, a recall needs to be released to fix this issue. *tr

Noticed two sizeable cracks in the dashboard, one of which is right near the airbag. i researched the issue and noticed there are several other tahoe owners that are experiencing the same thing and that it is a defect in the dashboard. the cracks seem to be getting bigger and i'm concerned pieces of the dashboard will splinter creating flying projectiles if the airbag were to ever deploy. *js

Dashboard has 3 large cracks. started as a small stress crack then spread throughout the dash. this is a known problem with the 08-14 gm vehicles ( tahoe, suburban, avalanche) this happened as the car was stationary. this is very unsafe as the crack can spread and/or break during driving, gm needs to address this major concern

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the dashboard of the vehicle was fractured in several places, which could cause injuries. the vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 54,398.

Dash is cracked in three (3) locations. one location is near air bag and passenger air bag light will not engage. dealership and gm directly have advised they will not repair. the airbag could deploy on its own, or could fail to deploy if needed, both of which are a safety issue. dash cracks are large. thousands of gm owners are experiencing this same issue. electrical system has gone haywire. after three attempted repairs by a dealership, they finally replaced the negative battery cable. the vehicle would disable completely at random, requiring tows on too many occasions to recall. electrical issues still remain. i am afraid that the vehicle will catch fire, as the electrical system appears to be engaged and operating when there is no power to the vehicle. door handle on drivers side will not engage with automatic lock feature. other doors lock and unlock, but drivers side will not. this is a serious safety issue, as the door has failed to open when needed in an emergency. the door handles have chrome covering coating. the coating is peeling off and is very sharp, resulting in cuts to your hands. i have attempted to file down the coating, but have finally covered it with duct tape to avoid further cuts to my hands and my passengers hands. on a cosmetic note, the coating on the steering wheel is all peeling off. all of the issues i have reported are happening to thousands of gm owners and gm has failed to accept responsibility for these issues. i have also been overcharged by an authorized gm dealership for time expended on repairs to my vehicle. *tr

The chrome plating on the driver interior door handle split at the seam and almost cut my hand....it would have if i had not noticed it before i grabbed the door to open it. *tr

The truck was having dry start ups winter or summer..could hear the lifters tapping really hard until oil hits it,,lifters collasped on right side now the left is doing the same and warranty wont fix..also the leveling pump keeps going out and this it rhe second one in two years that had to be replaced..also the driver mirror will not role in so when i park noone wont hit it..also dash is craxk over the passenger side and driver side air bags..also the transmission is slipping into second gear and it rumbles inside when it drops to 4 cylinder..

Dashboard has cracked adjacent to corner of passenger side airbag panel and along top of driver side instrument cluster panel. cracked dash continues to expand. the cracked dashboard is a safety concern in that shards of the plastic may break off during an accident and/or during deployment of the airbags, impaling the passengers. the sad part of this is that i had to replace all the exterior door handles also because they all broke off from the cheap plastic clip that holds the handle in place - no recall on that either. this is inexcusable when you look at the cost of the ltz vehicles. both of these defects are safety issues - mishandling of aibags when deployed and someone able to enter your vehicle through a broken handle!!!!!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that there was a fracture across the dashboard. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 98,000. updated 05/19/14*lj updated 06/24/14*lj updated 06/25/2014 *js

I purchased my chevy tahoe in july 2013. i was only the second owner. i did not notice right away but the dash board was cracked above the cluster. since i purchased the card i have used a sun shade to protect the interior of the car. since i purchased the car there has been another crack located at the passenger airbag. my main concern is if i were to get into an accident would the dash stay intact or would the cracked pieces then become similar to shrapnel? i have contacted gm customer service regarding this, all they did was set up an appointment with my local dealership and did not explain the problem. i was then contacted by the local dealership and after some time was told that there was nothing they could do for me other than paying for the repair out of pocket. they claimed it was due to the fact that i am not the original owner and my mileage is too high. however on numerous on-line forums there have been different stories and amounts people are being charge for replacing this item that is a known problem. this problem effects 2007 - 2013 tahoe, silverado, yukon, denali, sierra and suburban. *tr

Driver and passenger side broken exterior door handles (chrome plated). both door handles pulled away from the door and are broken. also the chrome plating on all handles are peeling. my research indicates that this is an extremely common problem with this model. *tr