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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,117 miles

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe miscellaneous problems

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Comments (Page 4 of 5)

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problem #31

Jul 102016

Tahoe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Boulder Creek, CA, USA

problem #30

Mar 032015

Tahoe

  • miles
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.

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #29

Jun 012010

Tahoe

  • 40,000 miles
My dashboard started cracking when my Tahoe had approximately 40,000 miles, went to the dealership in monterey park ca, and they did not want to do anything. At 60,000 miles another crack appeared and I sent an email to GM, they said it was not a safety issue, they offer to pay only part of the repair. Why pay to have it replaced if it is more than obvious that they made a big design error or perhaps materials used are super low quality. I know I'm not the only customer with this issue, and the cracks keep appearing and growing.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #28

Nov 162009

Tahoe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My dashboard is cracking and it's a big problem in GMC vehicles and this has been reported by numerous people nationwide. This is a manufacturer problem and they should fix it. They say they are not responsible for it and that is not right. My vehicle started cracking like right after a year and that is ridiculous. The cracks are all over my dashboard.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #27

Mar 012014

Tahoe

  • miles
Dash has cracked to the point if the air bags came out it would be very harmful with all the plastic pieces flying everywhere! didn't get the recall notice. This needs to be fixed since it is the manufacturer using inferior materials.

- Deatsville, AL, USA

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problem #26

May 062016

Tahoe

  • miles
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 approximate failure mileage was 113,500

- Lakewood, CA, USA

problem #25

Jan 012016

Tahoe

  • 180,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Mutable cracks in dashboard. This is a well know issue with 07 to 11 GM's. there was no abuse or reason for the cracks. The cracks are causing sharp edges and points that are directly in front of the driver and passenger. As well as exposing internal equipment that could lead to failure including air bags.

- Leesville, SC, USA

problem #24

Jan 012016

Tahoe

  • miles
A crack has developed on the dashboard behind the instrument cluster. The dashboard was completely replaced under warranty by the dealer (bryan Chevrolet, metairie, la) in 2010. This is a widely common problem with all GM trucks and SUV in this "class". this is a defect and should be considered for recall due to possible injury due in the event of a crash.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #23

Mar 242015

Tahoe

  • 78,000 miles
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.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #22

Mar 182016

Tahoe

  • 99,000 miles
Dashboard cracked and may be unsafe.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #21

Jan 062016

Tahoe

  • 133,800 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Hello, there is a crack in my dashboard of my 2008 Chevy Tahoe that may very much affect the deployment of my airbag. I really and truly feel that if an accident should occur they air bag will not function properly. I just purchased from BMW in macon on 1/6/2016 and I have an expended warranty.

- Bonaire, GA, USA

problem #20

Oct 152015

Tahoe

  • 90,000 miles
The dashboard has a 6-8" crack, vehicle is garage kept & sunshades. No damage caused to vehicle to cause the crack.

- Little Elm, TX, USA

problem #19

Jan 092015

Tahoe

  • miles
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.

- Bourg, LA, USA

problem #18

Jul 012012

Tahoe

  • 50,000 miles
Dash has 2 large cracks above the instrument panel and another one at the passenger airbag. During operation, stabilitrak light comes on, all gauges go to zero, doors begin locking/unlocking, vehicle loses power, radio goes out and clock resets, lights flash, and battery dies as soon as ignition is turned off. Numerous calls to GM and visits to dealership. No fix as of yet. This has been going on for years. Now odometer has reset to zero.

- Jackson, TN, USA

problem #17

Jan 012014

Tahoe

  • miles
Tamara recall cracked dashboard.

- Hernando, MS, USA

problem #16

Oct 262012

Tahoe

  • 120,000 miles
While driving 65mph on the interstate in very good driving conditions, I heard a loud pop and realized that my dash had cracked. The crack originally stretched 6-7 inches from the edge of the dash close to the windshield above the gauge cluster toward the driver. The crack continues to lengthen and my concern is this presents a safety hazard that increases as the crack gets longer. Another crack is forming where the airbag is located which will present a considerable hazard in the event of an airbag deployment as any shards of plastic could become potential projectiles that may cause serious harm to myself or a passenger. I have been a lifelong loyal GM customer and I disappointed with the performance of this component. I brought this concern to the attention of the local dealership and they will not address the obvious failure of the dashboard.

- Collierville, TN, USA

problem #15

May 012011

Tahoe

  • 32,000 miles
Dash is cracked around passenger airbag.

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

problem #14

Nov 122015

Tahoe

  • miles
The driver side dash board is cracking

- Forrest City, AR, USA

problem #13

Sep 092015

Tahoe

  • miles
I have 3 cracks in my dashboard that have appeared over a course of approximately 2 years. I have 2 that are above my odometer and one that is coming from the passenger airbag area of the dash. Driving down the road it is making crackling noises as if it is slowly spreading.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #12

Dec 032012

Tahoe

  • 73,000 miles
The dash has multiple cracks, exposing the air bag compartment. The plastic/foil outer coating on the door handles are cracked and peeling and have cut people's hands.

- Denton, TX, USA

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