10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,092 miles

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problem #29

Jun 052015

Tahoe

  • 76,000 miles
Hi I currently own a 2011 Chevy Tahoe lt model with 78,547 mile on it and the dash is crarcked around the passenger airbag and over the instrument cluster and which I think might comprimise the airbag on deployment which would put my children and passengers at risk of a fatality in the event that an accident occurs and GM should recall this problem its not just mine but most all GM models 07-13 are affected by this and we as the customers are concerned with our passengers safety and would like to get this recalled before something fatal does occur thanks.

- Midway, KY, USA

problem #28

Dec 312014

Tahoe

  • 40,000 miles
I was wiping dust off the dashboard and saw a small crack on the corner of the dash that meets the airbag compartment as well as a crack on the same dash panel on the driver's side. At the time my vehicle was only three years old but a few hundred miles past warranty. I immediately reported it to the dealership. I was told they had received numerous complaints, but I would have to pay for a replacement. I was also told that several of those that had their dash replaced were experiencing the same problem again. After seeing the same type of complaint from other owners and the cracks on my dash continuing to spread, I decided to file a complaint. My concern is a safety issue with these cracks causing the air bags to malfunction and inflate while driving causing injury. Every person I know that has this vehicle is experiencing the same problem. I am requesting that you investigate this issue. I believe there should be a recall and a replacement with a dash that is made of a more durable, safer material.

- Fitzgerald, GA, USA

problem #27

Jan 102016

Tahoe

  • 62,000 miles
While driving on interstate I10 Sept 2015, noticed a small crack developed on dash over the instrument cluster hump. Initial crack was approximately 3" and has continued to crack and extend toward the driver position. Dash crack is now 7". concerned the sharp plastic dash could cause additional injury in the event of an accident. Vehicle has 68,000 miles.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #26

Jun 272015

Tahoe

  • 53,000 miles
One day while driving I noticed a small crack in my dashboard right above the left side of passenger airbag panel cover.

- Memohis, TN, USA

problem #25

Dec 012015

Tahoe

  • 63,000 miles
My dashboard starting cracking above the instrument panel. You can hear it cracking as you are operating the vehicle and continues to crack depending on hot and cold temps.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #24

Oct 012015

Tahoe

  • 59,000 miles
Dashboard cracking over instrument panel and corner of passenger airbag.

- Drippping Springs, TX, USA

problem #23

Mar 102015

Tahoe

  • 90,000 miles
My dash has a large crack just above the instrument panel.

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

problem #22

Jan 042016

Tahoe

  • miles
Front dash board has cracked in two places.

- Rienzi, MS, USA

problem #21

Nov 212015

Tahoe

  • 48,000 miles
Replaced cracked dashboard in 2013 and now the new one is cracking. Vehicle is parked in garage most of the time.

- Blytheville, AR, USA

problem #20

Dec 252015

Tahoe

  • miles
There are several hairline cracks in the dash behind the steering column and around the passenger air bag. This vehicle has 48,000 miles and has been well maintained. I am concerned about passenger injuries not to forget that this vehicle was purchased for $53,000 and evidently has cheap and poor quality materials. I have replaced 2 door handles that became so loose. The dealership said there were bolts missing. A GM product made in America with this poor quality! makes me wonder what is next!

- Stuttgart, AR, USA

problem #19

Nov 272015

Tahoe

  • 66,000 miles
Dash is cracking around passenger airbag and above instrument cluster. Concerned that if airbags went off dash pieces would impale driver and/or passengers.

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #18

Oct 272015

Tahoe

  • 71,000 miles
Came out to take the kids to school and there was a crack in my dash near the passenger air bag. Crack appeared over night, car was parked in oceanside ca. Concern for passenger and flying debris or if airbag will even work properly. This seems to be a common problem.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #17

Nov 202015

Tahoe

  • miles
My 2011 Tahoe has yet another crack in the dash. The first time it was changed because I have less than 30000 miles on the truck. Now I have 60000 and it has cracked again. This time they are telling me I need to pay at 250 of the cost of repair! no sir! I'm doing nothing to my vehicle to make this happen and I don't feel I should be responsible for having to change it yet again. This is not far! I used to love Chevy but now I'm not so sure!

- Sunset, LA, USA

problem #16

Sep 092015

Tahoe

  • miles
The dash board has cracked at several places, including where the passenger side air bags it happened sometime in Sept'2015, even though the Tahoe always is parked in shade (under the porte cochere) or in the garage. I have called gmac and the dealer several times I have been asked to pay out of pocket $800 for a manufacturing defect as this is a common complaint, on Chevy dashboards.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #15

Oct 272015

Tahoe

  • 36,700 miles
Three dash board cracks appeared on the dash overnight. One crack near drivers dash area under windshield, two others on passenger side of dash by the airbag. Concerned this could cause issues with airbag deployment or cause proper operation issues. This Tahoe was perfectly fine, came out to car overnight and noticed the cracks.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #14

Oct 132015

Tahoe

  • 47,000 miles
We had the oil changed at a lube shop in marble falls Texas and the person that changed the oil told us the transmission dip stick tube was loose so he couldn't check the transmission fluid. We left the lube shop and was driving down 1431 in marble falls when a gentleman stopped us and told us the Tahoe was on fire. We popped the hood and indeed there were flames in the lower part of the engine compartment. We called the police and fire department and they came to our call within 10 minutes. In researching the problem I saw that there is a recall on the tubes but my issue is that we were never notified of the recall and the way the recall is written does not consider fire from the transmission fluid. This happened on 10/13/2015.

- Llano, TX, USA

problem #13

Oct 082015

Tahoe

  • 64,000 miles
I have two cracks in the dashboard that makes the dashboard flop, and I'm worried it may affect the airbags. I am the original owner, the truck has never been in a wreck, never place any items on the dash, and I use a visor to protect the dash during work, and the truck is garaged when I'm at home. The dealer said it will cost approx. $1,000 to replace! why would I replace a defective dash? this should be a recall!

- Bartlett, TN, USA

problem #12

May 012015

Tahoe

  • 60,000 miles
There is a major crack that appeared on the dashboard at the base of the steering section, closest to the windshield.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #11

Jun 122015

Tahoe

  • 62,000 miles
Cracked dashboard on Tahoe. Numerous previous owners have filed the same complaint. GM (Chevy) refuse to recall this defective product.

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #10

Sep 302014

Tahoe

  • 58,000 miles
I have a 2011 Chevy Tahoe Z71. I was getting in the vehicle and seen that the dash had a crack. I hadn't hit anything, had an accident, nor speeding prior to seeing this. I see that its an ongoing issue with Chevy.

- Port Norris, NJ, USA

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