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Chevrolet Tahoe owners have reported 272 problems related to dashboard crack (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the Tahoe.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 1
Dashboard crack above steering column and by the passenger airbag it cracks more with heat/cold turned on in vehicle.
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Dashboard Crack problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 2
Chevy Recall Information 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date. (10,000 pounds) or Less.' If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash. GM will notify. How to Fix Your Cracked Chevy Tahoe Dashboard in 5 Easy Steps Many 2007 to 2013 Chevy Tahoe owners have complained about a cracked or cracking dashboards, usually above the passenger airbag and on the steering column cowling.
Cracked dash and could cause serious injury if air bag is deployed.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 3
Bad engine cuts off while driving. Burn excessive oil and water. Motor makes loud noises. Brakes have to be changed every 2 months. Grinding noises when you take your feet of the gas , sounds like a 18 wheeler breaking down to stop. Now the engine won�t turn over. Replaced sensors and timing but still not cranking. So now it needs a motor. Dashboard is cracked up so bad you can see inside to airbag. Which sometimes gets extremely hot.
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Dashboard Crack problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4
Shortly after purchasing my vehicle the dash board cracked, today (6/27) a piece of my dashboard completely broke off while driving.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 5
I was driving at about 45 mph and heard a rattle coming from my dashboard. The vent near the windshield was visibly vibrating. I then noticed a crack extending from the corner of the airbag cover to the vent. The dealer said that this happens on some models/year. This is my third Tahoe in over 20 years and it hasn�t happened before. The vibration is going to make the crack worse and the dashboard will start to break apart. I believe that the airbag compartment is also at risk.
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Dashboard Crack problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 6
Dash cracking: I own a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe ltz. The dash has cracked twice on this vehicle. The 1st time it was under warranty. The 2nd time it occurred the dash cracked in two places. This cost me more than $1000. Once it cracked it started making a rattling noise as I went down the road. After reviewing all the complaints about this same problem, I fail to understand why a recall was not ordered by the government in regard to this problem. This is a problem reported by thousands of other people who have purchased a Chevrolet Tahoe or suburban. These are not cheap vehicles to purchase but are obviously made with cheap, defective materials.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 7
Low mileage vehicle, stored in a garage at work and at home. Dashboard cracked at passenger side airbag. Serious safety issue as plastic parts from broken dashboard can become deadly missiles during airbag deployment and potentially harm or cause death to passenger (my child). Spent nearly $600 for a dashboard assembly that should have never required replacing.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 8
Dashboard cracks due to poor quality material and poor design. Once cracked, the dashboard presents a safety hazard. If the airbag were to deploy, the force of the deployment against the already cracked dashboard could send sharp fragments of the dashboard into passengers.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 9
Dash has multiple cracks.
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Dashboard Crack problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 10
Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard had an extensive crack that traveled from the driver to the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if the failure would affect the structural integrity of the other components near the front of the vehicle. Keyes Chevrolet (5949 van nuys blvd, sherman oaks, CA 91401, (818) 254-8277) was aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 11
I came out of my house and got in my truck (2007 Chevrolet Tahoe ltz) yesterday morning (1/15/2019). After I started my truck I heard strange noises, as if something was popping/cracking. I looked around inside my truck but didn�t really notice anything because I was looking in the rear, left and right out the windows. I opened the sunroof cover & didn�t notice anything, until I looked down and seen two separate cracks on top of my dashboard. One long crack about 3 or 4 inches long on top of my dashboard, overtop of my gauges and another crack on the passenger side by the airbag on top of the dashboard about 1 inch and a half long. I don�t know how my dashboard can just crack on its own, but I do know that it was not there days before because I had my truck detailed inside/out after being fully painted. I checked online didn�t see any recalls from gm for cracked dashboards on 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe�s but I do see a lot of random complaints were numerous people had the same issue on various of gm trucks from 2007-2014.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 12
Dashboard cracking can result in structural integrity issues that can result in the creation of projectiles in the instance of a collision, airbags being unable to properly deploy, etc. Almost all gm vehicles in this model year range have this issue; is of widespread concern. I just purchased this car and am worried that if I were ever to be in an accident, my safety would be jeopardized.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 13
Cracked dash - dash has separated/cracked at airbag release location as well as at the instrument cluster. Unknown if this will affect airbag deployments or electrical issues in speedo cluster. Was told to report this by dealer.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 14
I am very careful and take good care of my vehicles, but this one has a crack in the dash that is getting bigger and bigger. From talking with a few people that own the same model they have had the same issue. It seems to be a defect from gm. I have not hit any major pot holes or applied any pressure what so ever to the dash. Now it's so bad that it rattles when driving down the road. This is unacceptable especially with gm not taking responsibility for their error.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 15
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked from the top driver's side to the front passenger side air bag area. The crack was rapidly expanding and the contact was concerned that the front passenger air bag could deploy. The vehicle was taken to nelson hall Chevrolet (1811 south frontage road, meridian, ms 39301, (601) 621-4324) where they stated that they were aware of the defective dashboard and determined that the driver's door panel was fractured. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 16
Cracking in the dashboard that has carried into the airbag section of the dash that prevented deployment in an accident on both passenger and driver sides of dash.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 17
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.
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Dashboard Crack problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 18
Cracked dashboard above instrument cluster and left upper portion of passenger side dash airbag, vehicle was stationary, came out one morning and cracks showed up, about a month went by and pieces of dash started breaking off dashboard and falling inside dash area.
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Dashboard Crack problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 19
Crack in the dashboard - drivers side. Passenger side headlight is distorted.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 20
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.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 21
Dash cracked in several places. Pulled out of driveway and heard a �pop� sound, stopped car and noticed that the dash had cracked. I fear that pieces of the dash would be sent flying in the event of an air bag deployment.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 22
Dash has cracks in two locations. Most concerning where passenger airbag meets dash. Cracks found when car was not stationary and is garaged nightly.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 23
Dash cracked front passenger side, above and into left side of airbag compartment. Vehicle has been garaged or shade in window, was stationary & unoccupied when the dash cracked.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 24
Cracked dashboard above instrument cluster. Bought the vehicle used on 18 may 2018 and did not notice the crack until the next day. Research has indicated that this is a known defect with many gm models.
Dashboard Crack problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 25
The dashboard is cracking right above the steering wheel. I do not know it the crack starting while in motion or stationary. I know it happened in may 2018. It is cracking more everyday. This is my dream car and I think it's a shame to pay this kind ot money for such a expensive car and it starts falling apart. My husband and I are nothing but chevy buyers we have owned a number of blazers and Tahoe and have never had this problem . My husband's Tahoe is a 2004 . Looks great. Also on the 2013 Tahoe the door pull is broke and the dealer said I had to buy the hold door panel thst would be over $500. I only need the the pull handle not the entire door panel. This is nonsense. Is Chevrolet getting cheap on their quallty . This will make be look into other vehicles (Ford, Toyota, Jeep , etc. ## VIN passed ## chevy Tahoe 2013 ##.
Other Common Structure related problems of Chevrolet Tahoe
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Dashboard Crack problems | |
Body problems | 181 |
Structure problems | |
Door problems | 30 |
Hatchback/liftgate problems | |
Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems | 11 |
Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problems | |
Tailgate problems | 8 |
Paint problems | |
Frame And Members problems | 6 |
Many 2007 to 2013 Chevy Tahoe owners have complained about a cracked or cracking dashboards, usually above the passenger airbag and on the steering column cowling. While this issue is mostly cosmetic, there's a possibility that the cracked dash could be a safety issue in an accident. Therefore, it's a good idea to repair the cracked dash at your first opportunity.
What Causes a Dashboard to Crack?
Most people attribute the dashboard cracks found in the Tahoe to a manufacturer’s defect. A few think that over-tightening of the bolts is the culprit, and others think it’s just because GM used cheap plastic. There was actually a class action lawsuit against GM, but nothing came out of it except a rumor that some GM dealerships are offering to cover half of the dashboard repair costs.
If you’re a Tahoe owner experiencing this problem, you might be better off just fixing this by yourself. It’s an easy job that will take an hour or two. In a nutshell, you have to remove the dashboard and then make surface repairs by sealing the crack shut.
This solution only works on small cracks, though. For bigger cracks, you're better off replacing the entire dashboard.
We’re going to show you how to remove the dashboard from your Tahoe and fix it in 5 steps:
1. Remove the Dashboard
A dashboard crack on the driver’s side in a 2007 Tahoe, via Chevrolet Forum member bamafutbal
This step requires disconnecting a lot of wires and unscrewing a lot of bolts. It’s much easier with the right tools, like a plastic auto interior trim tool kit that allows you to remove all of the trim without breaking or scratching anything.
This comprehensive YouTube tutorial offers great instructions on removing the dashboard in a Tahoe. Here's a quick list of steps:
- Remove the panel from the driver’s end of the dashboard.
- Unscrew the two bolts at the top.
- Go under the dashboard on the driver’s side and unscrew the three bolts there, too.
- Remove the bottom part of the dashboard, underneath the steering wheel. At this point, ensure that the car is turned off.
- Unscrew the two bolts on each side of the steering wheel.
- Remove the small plastic panel on the frame above the driver’s seat. Unscrew the bolt underneath.
- Remove the entire panel over the frame and unplug the wiring at the bottom.
- Unscrew the two bolts at the top of the odometer control panel.
- Remove the upper center part of the dashboard (above the controls in the center console). Unscrew all the bolts and unplug the wires underneath.
- Remove the odometer control panel and all of the control panels in the center console.
- Remove the panels around the glove compartment and unscrew the bolts underneath.
- Remove the panel over the passenger airbag and unscrew the bolts underneath.
- Remove the small plastic panels on the frame above the passenger’s seat. Unscrew the bolts underneath.
- Remove the entire panel over the frame and unplug the wiring at the bottom.
- Remove the panel right next to the windshield and unplug all of the wires underneath. Unscrew all of the bolts, too.
- Finally, remove the entire dashboard.
You may want to consider replacing a few parts under the dashboard while you have it off. A few suggestions:
- Auto lamp sensor, Part No. 15837063
- HVAC control panel, Part No. 22879021
- Passenger air bag, Part No. 22744317
2. Close the Cracks With a Hot Plastic Staple Gun
First, ensure that the hot staple gun you have can be used on plastic. Turn the dashboard over and use the hot staple gun to melt the staples across the crack. The staples should be positioned about half an inch apart. The point of this step is to close up the crack. However, this is not enough to keep the crack closed, so you’ll need to actually seal it up.
3. Lay a Few Pieces of Metal Wire Across the Crack
You want to grab some galvanized steel wire or something similar, as long as it’s strong enough to hold the crack together. Cut the wire into 5” pieces and lay them perpendicularly across the crack. You want them to be about half an inch apart. Don’t lay any of them directly above the staples.
4. Cover the Metal Wire With Epoxy Adhesive
Grab some epoxy adhesive and generously cover the crack, the staples, and the wires with it. Ensure that you get as much of it as possible on the dashboard itself.
5. Let it Dry and Then Put the Dashboard Back On
Give the epoxy 24 to 48 hours to dry. At this point, the crack should be barely visible and that area should be sturdier than ever.
Bonus Step: Report This Issue to NHTSA
Just because the class action lawsuit didn’t work out doesn’t mean that this is a lost cause. The more NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) hears about this, the more likely they’ll intervene. Head over to Safercar.gov and file a complaint. They take all complaints seriously, so it’s well worth your time.