The dashboard has cracked and repositioned itself. these cracks occurred over a period of 3 weeks until the dash repositioned itself. these cracks occurred in the normal course of driving and parking the vehicle. this repositioning is a direct result of the cracks. the passenger airbag appears to be affected by this condition posing a safety risk to any front seat passenger. these risks include improper deployment of airbag preventing proper passenger protection in a collision and pieces of the dash becoming sharp plastic projectiles if the airbag does deploy causing serious bodily injury and possibly death.
Dash cracking and causing impaired vison
I have 2 large cracks in the dashboard of my 2009 chevy tahoe ltz. i have always kept a sunshield in the window to reduce interior heat and damage to dash. but, this didn't work. the damage happened while the vehicle was in front of my home. i believe that the problem could have been avoided if the manufacturer had used a thicker material (plastic) for the dash. i love the vehicle. but, hate to look at the cracks every time i get in. i inquired into replacement of the dash and was given a rough estimate of $1500-1800.
Cracks on dash and corner of passenger side airbag on dash
Cracked dashboard and spreading - my 2009 dashboard has large cracks in several places and is now exposing the electrical underneath. not only do i find this very alarming seeing as the airbags are underneath but the problem is only getting worse , in motion or not , and the rattling sounds of all the pieces have become super annoying. gm this needs to be addressed and fixed! take care of your customers!!!!
The dashboard on my 2009 tahoe cracked just to the left of the airbag on the passenger side and then several months later cracked above the gauge cluster. i contacted gm, along with many other owners with this issue, as i am concerned about the safety - since it was so close to the air bag.
The 2009 chevrolet tahoe automatic lift gate became a significant danger to those accessing the rear compartment of the vehicle. typical operation of the automatic lift gate is that the rear hatch opens completely and remains open with a single button click. the same automatic lift gate typically closes and remains shut with a single button click. on or around may 28th, 2015, my son was placing several items in the back of the vehicle when the liftgate began shutting on him. in an attempt to hold the liftgate open, it continued to close forcefully without raising back up. thinking quickly i was able to pull him away from the liftgate as it continued to clamp anything in its path. my son received a bumped head and scratches as the door shut on him. the issue appeared to be an electrical issue that caused the liftgate to close forcefully and clamp shut without consideration of anything in its path. i also was not able to prevent the liftgate from closing as it just clamped shut, crushing anything in its path. this is a major safety concern and we fear that other people may be injured or killed as a result of this malfunction. there is no rapid functionality to override the the motor (switching to manual) that controls liftgate operations. this could very well have crushed my child if i hadn't been standing next to him. other issues that occurred at the same time within the vehicle included: 1) a single event where the radio stayed on one channel and would not change without restarting the car was when the issue began; 2) xm satellite radio began working without a subscription; 3) the automatic memory position of the driver seat did not remain in position as typical; and 4) the liftgate would automatically open about 18 inches and immediately close, crushing anything in its path.
Cracked dash in 2 places
Dash cracking severely around airbag on passenger side,, if deployed may cause additional damage from shrapnel from broken plastic pieces. this ongoing and progressive, started about two years ago
Dash board cracking
Purchased this vehicle new in 2009 in baton rouge, louisiana. in the last two years have noticed cracks have developed on the dashboard adjacent to the vent openings on both the driver and passenger side. these cracks appear similar to those reported by others. the dash has been cleaned routinely with armor all, which has preserved the condition of the dashboards on our other vehicles. recently the crack on the driver's side has begun to propagate toward the steering console. it is not just unsightly but concerning, as others have raised, as i fear this may impair the effectiveness of the airbag system.
My dash has been cracking and i have a crack in between the passenger airbag. i'm very concerned about this problem. i'm afraid that the airbag can deploy and enger my passenger in there face. i've tried to address this issue with the dealership, but i've gotten no help, especially now since my warranty has expired. i really hope i can get some help with this major problem and concern i have with my dash.
Have 2009 tahoe only 70k miles dashboard has big crack
My dashboard has large cracks extending from the driver's side to the passenger side airbag. i have fears the dashboard will break apart and strike me or a passenger if the airbags deploy.
Dash board cracking possibly effecting air bags
Dash board has cracked over the instrument panel and over the glove box area. no reason for this to happen.
Like everyone else i have spoken to with 2007-2013 year model chevrolet vehicles my dashboard is cracked because of a design flaw. i am worried that my passenger side air bag will not work correctly because of the crack. i have contacted gm for help but they offer nothing. the crack has gotten worse over the years and is now really bad. gm is pitiful
Extensive cracks in dash including around and going up to front passenger side airbag placement. fear is that if airbag deploys shards of plastic dash may be disloged and become projectiles.
Dashboard is cracking in multiple places, pieces falling off inside dash and rattling. 2 places on dash where passenger airbag deploys. this has happened over the past 3 years and keeps getting worse. afraid of airbag deployment on passenger side with the cracks on the deployment area and possibly having shards of hard dash pieces flying and hitting/hurting someone else or myself.
Cracks in dash could cause serious injury in crash. dash cracking started around 80k. engine uses oil,several qts. between oil changes. it has used oil since around 45k miles
The dashboard has cracked in several places. we haven't had any wrecks.
Dash board cracks severely above steering column and by air bag on passenger side
My dash is horribly cracked all the way across
Cracked dash in multiple places
Dashboard cracks - the vehicles dashboard has several extensive cracks. this started occurring in 2011 and has gotten worse over the years. now a section has completely broken off. the dealers refuse to address this.
Dashboard cracked in more than one place
Dashboard cracking starting from on top of steering wheel by airbag. other cracks around the dashboard.
Dash board cracked at drivers side . this is a safety issue due to deployment of airbags.