Dashboard near windshield is cracking and making noise. it's the panel near the windshield inside the vehicle and goes around the air bag. the material used to make the panel is weak and may explode if airbag goes off on passenger side.
Takata recall - i received a recall notice over a year ago. i call the dealer on a monthly basis and to date, they still do not have an eta for a fix. my wife is uncomfortable driving her tahoe and since there is an active recall, our resale value is impacted as well.
2010 tahoe ltz dash is cracking above the instrument panel and on the passenger side at the airbag site. this has happened over time, the dashboard bounces up and down even on smooth roads.
Tahoe dash is cracking in two spots. the first is on the corner of the passenger airbag. a very dangerous spot for a jagged edge to be next to an airbag. the 2nd is a much larger crack in the dash that appeared a year later over the instrument hump. i see many cases of tahoe's and suburban's online with the same problem. when i see another tahoe in a parker lot, i always check, and 9 out of 10 times they have the same cracks in the same spots. when i called gm they asked me to take it to a dealership to be looked out. the dealership quoted me $500 to fix. it's time for chevrolet to acknowledge that they messed up and take responsibility.
Cracked dash could affect the safety of the airbags
Takata recall - my srs light came on in my truck stating that maintenance needed to be preformed. shortly afterwards, my dash cracked in front of the airbag compartment. i feel this is a safety hazard to anyone sitting in the passenger seat.
Three large (and growing) cracks in my dashboard. one around the housing of the airbag. the other two are above the steering wheel. very concerned that if air bag deploys, dash material from broken piece may become a projectile or puncture the airbag not allowing it to work. i see gm says it is a know design defect but there is no recall. chevrolet dealer told me it is #1 repaired item on tahoe.
The dash at the corner of my passenger side airbag cracked and now the entire dash rattles. i am worried about how this affects the airbag now. the dash was vibrating so much and it just keeps getting worse. i have looked online and apparently, i am not even close to being the only one with this problem. please help!
Purchased vehicle in october 2015. did not see a crack at time of purchase. was wiping down the dash one day and noticed a small crack up the center of the steering column. that was mid january. has now cracked from the middle above the steering column across the dash to the left side corner of the air bag compartment. dash is unstable. concerned it will cause airbag to go off prematurely. if in an accident and the airbag were to deploy could send pieces into passengers like shrapnel.
Cracked dashboard. this is a common issue gm fails to acknowledge. the danger is the plastic shattering if the airbag deploys and because of the material defect in the plastic, large sharp shards can be shot into the cabin area if airbag deploys (shrapnel).
The dashboard has developed cracks that will become flying shards of hard plastic if the airbag deploys.
The dashboard on my 2010 chevrolet tahoe has two severe cracks...one above the instrument panel and the other beside the passenger side airbag. it would seem that this crack could interfere with the effectiveness of the airbag. this is a known issue with these vehicles.
The dashboard has cracked near the air bag on the passenger side which appear to be a safety issue if it may cut or impair the proper inflation of the airbag.
Dash has cracked in two places. one connecting to the air bag and one over the steering wheel. i noticed it about 6-8 months ago (october 2015) and attempted to glue it...it is just getting worse and the crack over the steering will is growing.
This the 2nd time mine dashboard has cracked on paassenger side of mine 2010 tahoe. the 1st time serra chevrolet fixed at no cost to me. this time that said that it would be over a $1,000 dollars. i do not think i should have to pay this, i park in mine garage. i would like to be able to go get it corrected at no cost to me. i just saw that it had happen, there were no accidents.
My vehicle has developed two cracks in the dash one by the instrument panel and one at the left upper corner of the passenger airbag. this is a safety hazard as it may affect the deployment of the airbag. this vehicle has been garage kept since i bought it in 2012 and it has 83,000 miles on it. gm is refusing to take responsibility and replace this manufacturer defect
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked above the air bag area. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 68,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.
My dash is cracked in 4 different places. one crack extends to the airbag and i am afraid if the airbag were to deploy pieces of the dash would break off and potentially hit someone. it is also very annoying because it rattles constantly.
Dashboard above speedometer hump cracked. 6 months later a crack on passenger and driver side by airbags cracked. the cracks are continually getting longer. a total of 3 cracks.
Dash cracking all along air bag. and all over dash. which can lead to air bag safety issues while in a wreck.
Driving along one day at 45 mph and the dashboard just cracked. mine has cracked over the instrument panel. i have a friend who has the same crack as well as a crack over the air bag on the passenger side. the cracked dash is a known problem that needs to be corrected, i am also concerned what may happen if the air bag goes off with what is obviously a brittle dash.
Dashboard cracked on passenger side at upper left corner of airbag. safety concern since plastic is cracked. cannot get answer on takata recall notice.
The dashboard has two cracks. the first crack, extending from front to back on the passenger side from the front edge of the dashboard back into the cover (left front corner) of the passenger airbag, appeared the week of june 29, 2015. the second crack began approximately 3 weeks later on the driver's side of dashboard. it started on the right side of the dome portion covering the instrument panel. the crack progressed approximately 1 1/2 inches and split into a "v" shape and is continuing up the dome. our safety concerns are twofold. first, is the crack at the airbag going to interfere with it's proper function or pierce it upon deployment. second, if we're involved in a wreck, will the sharp points of plastic dash involved in the driver's side crack cause injuries if the forces of a collision turn them into projectiles. this problem with gm/chevy dashboards is widespread and it must be addressed and rectified before someone gets injured due to the company's negligence.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet tahoe. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated. the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed three times in order for the vehicle to slow down. the contact stated that the vehicle ran off the road into a ditch. the air bags did not deploy and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 75,000. updated 11/09/15*lj the consumer has since sold the vehicle. updated 12/15/15.*jb
Cracks have formed in the dashboard for no reason. it started with one crack above the instrument cluster, which continues to worsen, and now one has formed by the passenger airbag, which has me concerned for safety should the airbag need to deploy.
I have a 2010 chev tahoe that is in excellent condition. my dash both front and back has cracks. i take very good care of my tahoe which you can tell by the condition it is in both outside and inside. in fact, i still have the plastic protector cover over the lens on the radio. general motors should have a recall on the dashes. also, my air bag made by takata needs to be replaced!!! i have spoken with dealerships in my area and both of these 2 things have been a big concern with customers. gm needs to step up and take care of their customers!
I came out to start my car one day and noticed that my dash board cracked in two places. it seems like it happened over night theres a huge crack splitting into another one above my steering wheel and another crack on the crease of the passenger side air bag which is causing it to lift and looks like it could set off the airbag unexpectedly. very dangerous especially as i have children in the car on a daily basis.
There are 2 cracks on the dash, one on each side which could cause harm/death to the passengers because of flying plastic should an airbag deploy. i have contacted the dealer and gm with negative results. it was first noticed in april 2015 and the vehicle had less than 32,000 miles.
The dashboard it is cracked with two major cracks. fear that the airbags will deploy without collision.
The dashboard is cracking in several places. one location is right above the instrument cluster. the other is around the passenger side airbag. this is a safety hazard as an airbag deployment could result in plastic breaking free and become flying projectiles within the cabin. like many other vehicles with this same issue, the vehicle is well maintained, garage kept, and in good working order. the way that gm designed the dashboards and the materials used for the dashboards are the reason for this issue. both gm and our local dealership have denied me any assistance in having the dashboard replaced. *tr
Dash board is cracking near air bag area and over gauges on drivers side. this could be a problem in a crash due to dash pieces flying around in the event if the air bag deploying.
Hi the dashboard has 2 cracks in it. one on driver side and one on passenger where the airbag would deploy from. i feel it is a major safety issue wit my children in the car if an accident was to occurs the plastic dash being cracked could cut or kill one of my children. thanks *tr
Dashboard on a 2010 tahoe cracked in 2014 near the left front corner of the passenger side airbag. if air bag were to deploy the dashboard could become shrapnel injuring occupants.
Dash board has cracked directly behind drivers side gauges. also has cracked on passenger front left corner of dash air bag. this is defiantly a safety issue plastic shrapnel could be project if the bag is deployed. please recall this problem. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. as a result, the contact crashed into the vehicle in front and the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained neck, back and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 66,000. ..updated 11/25/14 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was deemed a total loss. *js
I have a crack in the corner of my airbag. after research i have noticed that there are many people complaining about cracks in their dashboards either on the corner of the airbag or steering column. there has also been a facebook page started about this problem. it is gm yukon and tahoe cracked dashboards. looking at all the pictures posted there is a bit shocking. you can not tell one picture from another because they all are cracked in the same spot. after contacting gm i was told they have many complaints daily but gm will not issue a recall in the dashboards. my concern along with many others, is if this could some how affect the performance of the airbag. i currently do not allow anyone to ride in my front seat out if fear of the airbag. *js
Cracked dashboard on passenger side at airbag. *tr
Multiple cracks on top of dashboard on both driver and passenger sides near airbag. *tr
Dash cracking could cause damage to airbag and sharp shrapnel if airbag deploys. *tr
The dashboard keeps cracking. i have had it replaced twice now and it needs to be replaced again. i am concerned about the safety during a collision or airbag deployment from sharp plastic exposed due to the cracks in the dash cutting the airbag or shards of plastic becoming projectiles potentially causing injury to occupants. *tr
I purchased my chevrolet tahoe in march of 2014. i noticed two cracks in the plastic dashboard shortly thereafter near the airbag location. i am very surprised there has not been a recall as these cracks are only going to grow and impact the entire dash membrane that houses the major control systems of the vehicle. *tr
My dash board is cracked over the instrument cluster, and around the passenger air bag. the instrument panel crack appeared right at 42,000 miles, and the passenger air bag crack happened at 51,000 miles. my chevy dealer says it is "cosmetic" so they will not cover any of the repairs, even though i am still under the "certified pre-owned" warranty. but it's going to be more than cosmetic if that air bag ever goes off. it is going to send plastic shrapnel every where. the dealer quoted me $900 to replace the dash, and says they would be putting the same dash back in, so it would more than likely just crack again. i am on a face book page (gm yukon and tahoe cracked dash) with 576 members that have the exact same problem. something needs to be done about this. *tr
Dash board is cracked above instrument panel and at passenger air bag. i fear that if air bags were to deploy fragments of dash will be sent through cabin causing injuries to passenger and driver. cracks are so bad that center of dash where speaker is located just flops while driving. tahoe has been garage kept since bought from dealer in 2011 and i am original owner.
My dash has cracked in multiple places around the passenger airbag. i have seen this on every tahoe i looked at when i was in the market and am shocked that gm hasn't recalled the part or the nhtsa hasn't forced gm to correct the issue. what scares me is that the broken plastic might puncture the airbag or be throw if the airbag were to ever deploy.
Dash panel began cracking above instrument panel and spread both ways to drivers side and all the way to the passenger side air bag. it is now cracking on the other side of the airbag. huge safety issue if the airbag were to deploy! panel shards would either pop airbag or stab a passenger.
My dashboard had cracked in 2 places. one is right next to the airbag and its forcing the whole dash to shake. i'm hoping the cracks don't affect the airbag if it's ever needed. i have read thousands of complaints about the tahoe dashboard cracking. i'm wondering why their isn't a recall on this piece due to them all cracking by the passenger airbag. *tr
My dash board is cracked in multiple places. i am concerned that this could affect my safety, as well as the safety of my passengers, should the airbag deploy. there is no reason that the dash board should have cracked. *tr
In 2013 i noticed small cracks on the dash around the top corners of the passenger airbag. since then, i will hear random "popping" sounds as new cracks develop on the dash above the instrument panel. there's about 3 inches left before the entire thing cracks open. there's a semi-circle piece now missing from the dash because the crack opened up entirely and the piece is now rattling somewhere in the dash... after a particularly loud crack, i noticed the passenger airbag light will intermittently come on. this is the light that says whether it's "on or off." most of the time it will not come on, even with a person clearly sitting in the passenger seat. i'm afraid the airbag will either fail to deploy or randomly deploy...
I have read thousands of complaints about the dashboard being cracked. mine has done the same and i had taken it to the dealer to see if it was covered under warranty and they had told me no because it did not come from the factory like that. i'm thinking well no [xxx], have an electrical issue/powertrain issue/engine issue/ etc it's probably not going to come from the factory with the issue. anyway i am trying to contact chevrolet to fix the issue and/or put out a recall for the problem. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
My dash board is cracked around the passenger airbag. i am concerned about the safety during a collision or airbag deployment from sharp plastic exposed due to the cracks in the dash cutting the airbag or shards of plastic becoming projectiles potentially causing injury to occupants. *tr