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Cracked dashboard. Took it to the dealer for the Airbag recall and they cracked it even worse. The dealer said well it happens to all of them. They had no solution or anything.
The dash board is completely falling apart. There are now 5 cracks and I am afraid that this could be a very dangerous situation. Apparently, there are many trucks like mine that have the same problem, but no action has been taken.
Dash continues to crack. Worried about integrity of dash in the event of accident due to placement of the passenger airbag. GM just recalled passenger airbag due to 'shrapnel' which could also be part of the dash exploding. Furthermore, only option is to add a 'glue on' cover to build quality to oem, but has possibility to cover passenger air bag or make recall of airbag not possible (or other repairs possible). GM should offer dash replacement as a recall along with passenger airbag.
2009 Tahoe has a cracked dashboard it's very enjoying sometimes can cause a distraction from little bumps in the road making loud noises and makes a car's interior look horrible it's ridiculous that GM won't replace these under the lemon law it was just sitting in the garage when it happened to crack
- Boling, TX, USA
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Dashboard cracks above the airbag area and above the instrument cowling. The crack has slowly been increasing and now it is so bad that it will have to be replaced. This is a manufacturer's defect possibly from over-tightening bolts.
My emgine had just a little over 100000 miles on it and I almost got killed on the interstate. First I saw smoke coming from below and it looked like it was coming from the truck next to mine. Then I felt a stopping feeling in my Tahoe. I moved quickly to the service lane and got it immediately to my mechanic. I have records of regular services to my vehicle. I had to replace the motor $7239.49. I had my attorney look into it and my year plus a few other years had the same problem but the dealer never recalled it.
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.
The dash on the vehicle has cracked at the passenger air bag cover. Also cracked above the speedometer. Concern is there may be humidity ingress to the airbag, the electronics or sub assemblies increasing the risk for an airbag deployment anomaly. Another concern is plastic or metal from the dash could also impact the airbag (deflation) or present injury to the occupants (flying parts). A lesser concern is the sensors for the automated ac/heating systems in the car. Believing they are calibrated with sealed intact components. The larger split at the speedometer has only recently happened which makes this a concern that there are larger more underpinning issues not fully realized.
The dash is cracked in 2 places near the passenger dash airbag and directly up the dash where the speedometer is located. I'm concerned this could be a safety issue in the event of an accident.
Purchased vehicle Feb 2012. The dash became cracked above steering wheel within a year of ownership, had dash replaced at Chevrolet dealership in May 2013. Within 3 years the new dash started to crack also and has continued to crack in multiple places; above the steering wheel and around passenger side dash airbag. We live within city limits on paved roads, we also have a paved driveway.
Dash board above steering wheel well to wind shield and passenger side air bag panel is cracking and continues to grow in both directions. Vehicle was purchased this way and others of this year have the same issues.
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
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- Oak Lawn, IL, USA