10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,216 miles

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problem #29

Oct 272018

Tahoe

  • miles
Developed cracks in dash starting in 2018 and progressively got worse. Rattles when you drive. Driver door pull has also broken in several places and has pinched my hand multiple times. Dealer is aware this is a common problem but will need to replace whole door panel and dash at my expense. Transmission went at 81,000. Chevy, you can do better. I was warned not to buy this, but I took my chances. It feels very lemony sour now.

- Blacksburg, VA, USA

problem #28

Mar 152020

Tahoe

  • miles
Dash panel cracked in multiple spots - was like this when we bought it used from a Dealer.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #27

Jan 012018

Tahoe

  • miles
Dashboard cracked in several places

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #26

Jan 252020

Tahoe

  • 70,000 miles
There was a wreck, where the opposing driver pulled out to take a left turn into oncoming traffic, 10 ft in front of [xxx] (owner of Tahoe). Impact was on front passenger side. Airbag did not deploy effectively resulting in [xxx] have a broken neck and bone Fusion. Airbags were exploded open. These events might not have occurred if proper equipment was there. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #25

Aug 172013

Tahoe

  • miles
I have a crack dash in 3 or more spot and my wheels are cracking the chrome away

- Ganado, TX, USA

problem #24

Sep 162020

Tahoe

  • 120,000 miles
Cracked dashboard on a Tahoe, can't believe GM doesn't stand behind this know issue. Government should not bail them out next time

- Germantown, TN, USA

problem #23

Feb 132017

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • 120,000 miles
I noticed that my dash cracked in two places. My Tahoe is always parked in the garage and not from sun damage. I purchased new, and had to take it back to fix the dash because it wasn't aligned correctly.

- Savannah, TX, USA

problem #22

Sep 012019

Tahoe

  • 116,000 miles
Approximately 6 months ago the dash on the passenger side started to crack in my 2012 Chevy Tahoe. It has always been in a heated garage and out of the sunlight. On December 1, 2015 is the date I purchased the vehicle and the dealer talked me into putting a nano technology coating on the entire vehicle to keep it in like new condition, which cost me $899. I took it to the dealership and showed them and they were going to let me know if abra would fix it, however, after 2 months still no response from the dealership and I contacted them again yesterday. The other thing is the driver side door handle has cracked underneath and so when you close the door it feels like you are going to pull the door vinyl right off. I have never had anything like this happen before.

- Twin Brooks, SD, USA

problem #21

Oct 152018

Tahoe

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured along the passenger side air bag housing. The air bag was not visible. Paul masse Chevrolet (located at 1111 taunton ave, East providence, ri 02914, (401) 680-1261) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

- East Providence, RI, USA

problem #20

Mar 012016

Tahoe

  • 56,000 miles
Dash is cracked over instrument panel, and 2 spots over the passenger side airbag. The cracks get bigger everyday and makes the dash rattle. Bought in 2016 and the cracks just keep getting worse. Along with the drivers side door handle that cracked inside.

- Grand Saline, TX, USA

problem #19

Nov 112017

Tahoe

  • 75,474 miles
This week the temperature fluctuated drastically. My Tahoe was in the garage for 2 solid days. I pulled it out the next two days and drove to work like any normal day but the temperatures were cold in the mornings and warmed up through the day. Today we pulled the Tahoe out of the garage, got in to go to church and noticed that the dash had cracked in the upper corner of the airbag compartment towards the air vent. I am very concerned that should I be in an accident and the airbag deploy, that shards of plastic would break and be impelled through the vehicle possible harming my family.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #18

Apr 062016

Tahoe

  • 41,000 miles
The dashboard has cracked right beside the airbag. This is a safety hazard in my eyes.

- North Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #17

Jun 152017

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,429 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard prematurely cracked and was deteriorated from the instrument panel gauges to the center of the dashboard. The contact was unable to determine if the failure could affect any components near the front of the dashboard. The dealer (lakeside Chevrolet, 2005 S goliad St, rockwall, tx 75087, (972) 961-7103) was notified of the failure. The contact was waiting on the manufacturer to provide a solution. The dealer indicated that the dashboard needed to be replaced there was no campaign to provide a remedy from the manufacturer the failure mileage was not available. Updated 07/27/17

- Rockwall, TX, USA

problem #16

Jun 032017

Tahoe

  • 76,000 miles
After 5 years of garage kept vehicle, purchased a new car to be kept in garage, only 2 days of having this SUV outside the dash cracks, very disappointed on GM customer service I have 6 yr 100000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. I worry about where the crack is right by the passenger in dash airbag

- Sorrento, FL, USA

problem #15

Apr 232017

Tahoe

  • 61,477 miles
Cracking dash board, passenger side above air bag on upper left side. Noticed it was cracked after making several trips in vehicle.

- Tarpon Springs, FL, USA

problem #14

Feb 012017

Tahoe

  • 73,000 miles
Cracked dash near airbag. Cracks appearing along dashboard. If airbag deploys, sharp plastic shards will be propelled at high speeds.

- Colleyville, TX, USA

problem #13

Nov 152016

Tahoe

  • 38,500 miles
Multiple cracks in dash. Purchased this vehicle used with cracks already present. One crack grew and opened into a hole in front of steering wheel.

- Kensington, OH, USA

problem #12

Nov 142016

Tahoe

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard had a crack that spread to the air bag area. The dealer diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Eldorado, AR, USA

problem #11

Oct 192016

Tahoe

  • 43,396 miles
Dash crack.as I was cleaning the vehicle I noticed that a crack had formed on the passenger side right above the airbag

- North Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #10

Aug 152016

Tahoe

  • 100,000 miles
My dash board is cracked in two locations, one above the passenger seat airbag. I am concerned that it will cause injury if the air bag is inflated. The vehicle is in excellent condition and has been in no accidents. The dashboard material is defective and has failed.

- Montgomery, TX, USA

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