"takata recall" in July 2016 I received a recall notice on my 2008 Avalanche takata airbag. In June 2017 a service air bag light came on. I called the dealer (williams Chevrolet) in elkton Maryland and they told me that I would have to pay for the fix. I called Chevrolet customer service and was told the same thing. I was told by both parties the recall didn't mean anything that I had to pay for the fix. I told both parties that I felt if there was a recall on this airbag and a service airbag light came on it is their responsibility to replace and fix my airbag under the recall at no cost to me. I called onstar a was told that it should be fixed immediately. The recall notice states the airbag inflators it supplied to GM are defective and may rupture during deployment causing serious or fatal injuries. The truck has less than 93000 miles on it. I would appreciate any help you can get me on this matter. Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Middletown, DE, USA

The dashboard plastic has cracked in several places including the passenger side air bag panel. The plastic is brittle and has sharp edges- it would lacerate a face or arm easily.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Miami Gardens, FL, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost all power without warning. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but there was no failure code. The contact was notified that a possible issue could be the amount of keys on the keychain. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Maimi, OK, USA

I've had my truck for 4 years now and its been in the shop 5 times due to transmission problems. I've gotten the transmission rebuilt 5 times and its still giving me problems. 6/2014- present day.

- Houston, TX, USA

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair passenger airbag inflator recall notice.

- Oroville, CA, USA

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair front passenger airbag inflator recall notice. The consumer stated in December 2016, the air bag light illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle to a local mechanic and a sensor was replaced at a cost of $ $179 and labor at a cost of $ $50. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.

- Saint John, IN, USA

Dashboard is cracking by passenger side airbag and in front of driver.

- East Moline, IL, USA

"takata recall" I have not received a recall notice nor has this problem been fixed. I had front end damage to my truck at about 40 mph and the air bags did not deploy. I was traveling on an highway. By not deploying may have been a good thing. I would like for Chevrolet to correct this asap.

- Lanham, MD, USA

Takata recall. We took the truck to the Chevy here in madera, ca so they could replace and order my airbag inflator that needs to be changed. As soon as we received the recall letter. They didn't take no action they told me to wait. I'm concerned because we have children. I want them to be safe in our vehicle. I would like this problem fixed as soon as possible.

- Madera, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag warning sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,400.

- South Weymouth, MA, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact was notified by the dealer, after attempting to trade in the vehicle, that the vehicle was involved in NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (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 contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Pilot Grove, MO, USA

I own a 2008 Chevy Avalanche that has the dashboard cracking by the airbag and above the dashboard cluster which is going to resul in someone getting seriously injured or even lost of a life (deaf). While driving on a rough road a section of the dash broke from being cracked striking me in my face next to my left eye. If not have reacted in urgent moment the dashboard piece that broke from the dash would have struck me in the eye and could have caused me to loose my eye. I contacted GM coporate office about the problem and was told not there problem. U guys really need to recall this defect urgent as possible because the next owner with a cracked dashboard might not be as lucky as I where may loose there eye or even there life. It's a shame that GM don't care N it seems after looking at all the complaints that's been received here NHTSA doesn't care if someone get seriously injured or lost of life either. So much for our government.

- Magee, MS, USA

Plastic dashboard is cracking several places. Most of the cracks are around the passenger airbag. The cracks form sharp edges in the plastic. I fear that these sharp objects could become projectiles in a crash.

- Columbia, MD, USA

Recently learned this dash crack and air safety bag was a recall item.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

I have a small crack on the top left side dash near the air bag. I feel with this being so close to the air bag it will cause serious harm to anyone sitting inside the cabin. I take very good care of my vehicle and have no understanding on how this could happen, I think it's a bad fabrication on GM.

- Fullerton, CA, USA

Avalanche has a cracked dash board around the airbag

- Murrells Inlet, SC, USA

Dash on veicle has cracked on both sides twice in three years and Chevy will not fix because out of warranty. Dash is cracked next to top airbag and if airbag is deployed it will throw pieces of sharp dash which is thick plastic all over. This has happened to hundreds of others and Chevy will not fix or help.

- Lady Lake, FL, USA

The dashboard is cracking. There are two major cracks that touch the passenger airbag and four major cracks over the drive side instrument console. Some cracks have been stop-drilled in an effort to keep them from spreading further. I think the cracks touching the airbag could cause shrapnel in an airbag deployment.

- Roseville, CA, USA

Dashboard has cracked around airbag and above instrument panel. I have seen that this is a common problem with the dash cracking on all of GM model Avalanche, Tahoe, sububan and similar vehicles.

- Marietta, GA, USA