10.0

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

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problem #69

May 252015

Tahoe

  • 56,000 miles
Vehicle was stationary. Dashboard cracked in two spots over time. Vehicle has not been in an accident. First crack was noted over the instrument panel of the vehicle's gauges that are used to determine speed, rpms, etc. Second was noted adjacent to the front passenger airbag. If the vehicle were in an accident, the cracked dashboard could puncture the airbag rendering the airbag unusable and allowing for more bodily harm and possibly fatality. Also, if the vehicle were in an accident and the airbags did deploy without being punctured, the cracked dashboard could then become shrapnel causing more bodily harm and possibly fatality to anyone that is a passenger in the vehicle. I urge the NHTSA to look into this matter and research it heavily. Chevrolet and GM are aware that this is a common issue with many of their vehicles of the '07-'11 models, yet refuse to take any corrective action. I obtained a repair estimate from a certified Chevrolet dealership for $761.63.

- Valdosta, GA, USA

problem #68

Mar 152016

Tahoe

  • 80,000 miles
I have a crack in my dash that is near the top left hand corner of my airbag panel. Also, there is another crack that goes over the top of my instrument panel. The cracks appeared out of nowhere. The vehicle was not involved in any kind of wreck. The cracks were pointed out to me when I took the vehicle in for an oil change appx. Six months ago. I am trying to trade in my vehicle and I am getting $1,000 hit on the trade-in amount offered. The more I investigate it seems this is a common problem. Why has there not been a recall"??????????????"

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #67

Sep 102014

Tahoe

  • 85,000 miles
Dashboard is cracked on both sides driver and passenger and General Motors refuses to pay for it!! this should require a recall and the NHTSA has done absolutely nothing this could be life threatening!I

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #66

Nov 092015

Tahoe

  • 117,000 miles
Dashboard is cracked on both sides driver and passenger and General Motors refuses to pay for it!! this should require a recall and the NHTSA has done absolutely nothing this could be life threatening!!!! I guess you guys aren't doing your jobs that the american citizens are paying for!!

- Charlotte, TX, USA

problem #65

Aug 012016

Tahoe

  • 100,000 miles
Cracked dash

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #64

Jan 022015

Tahoe

  • 75,000 miles
Cracked dashboard. Airbag deployment may cause deadly plastic debris flying about.

- Windermere, FL, USA

problem #63

Aug 092016

Tahoe

  • 70,000 miles
Cracking of dash at airbag

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #62

Jul 182016

Tahoe

  • 47,200 miles
Dashboard of SUV has small crack that is growing and starting to separate the dash into two sections.

- Windsor Mills, MD, USA

problem #61

Jul 132016

Tahoe

  • 37,000 miles
The dash on my vehicle has broken 2X and is broken again causing the dash to allow an opening where items can fall into the airbag compartment causing the bag to malfunction.

- Johns Creek, GA, USA

problem #60

Apr 012014

Tahoe

  • 35,600 miles
The dash is cracking on passenger side and driver side. And the cracks keep growing. The add washer fuel light stays on and there is fluid in the reservoir.

- Plainview, TX, USA

problem #59

Jul 252014

Tahoe

  • 36,500 miles
Dash cracked in multiple places forcing us to replace at the dealer over safety concerns if in accident. Dealer would not replace as out of warranty

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #58

Jun 212015

Tahoe

  • 48,500 miles
Dashboard is cracked. Concerned about safety in the event the airbag deploys. The vehicle has not been in any accidents. No chemical or cleaner has ever been applied to the dash. It looks like a stress crack or manufacturer defect.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #57

Jul 082016

Tahoe

  • 105,000 miles
My Tahoe was parked when I noticed 2 cracks on the left hand corner by the passenger side airbag on my dashboard. I also have a really large crack on the dashboard above the instrument panel. I am concerned that airbag will not deploy correctly if I were in an accident.

- Fosters, AL, USA

problem #56

May 172016

Tahoe

  • miles
The dashboard has cracks in multiple areas which has created a safety concern if the airbags were to deploy. I'm concerned that the plastic that is cracked could fly/hit driver/passenger in the case of airbag deployment.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #55

Feb 022016

Tahoe

  • 78,000 miles
Front dash has 2 cracks, one around the passenger air bag and the other is on the driver side.

- Senatobia, MS, USA

problem #54

Dec 202014

Tahoe

  • 90,000 miles
My dash is cracking and breaking around my airbag. This seems like it could be very dangerous in a crash. I'm worried that either the airbag won't deploy as it should or if it does, there will be shards of plastic dash flying around in the cab. Nothing happened to the dash, it just started cracking.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #53

Jun 172015

Tahoe

  • 70,000 miles
Dashboard has cracked where the airbag panel is. Vehicle was stationary to my knowledge.

- Sugar Tree, TN, USA

problem #52

Jun 112014

Tahoe

  • 50,000 miles
Plastic dashboard has developed several long sharp cracks which have broken off from main dashboard. Discontinued driving vehicle due to worry of plastic dislodging and causing harm in event of accident or bumpy road.

- Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

problem #51

Jun 212016

Tahoe

  • 175,000 miles
Crack appeared yesterday (06/21/16) in the dash - at the upper left corner of the passenger airbag compartment.

- Appomattox, VA, USA

problem #50

May 012014

Tahoe

  • miles
Dashboard has two major cracks and the center of the dash is ffalling in because of it.

- Loxahatchee, FL, USA

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