Carrier/rack problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche - part 1

Cracked dash.

A crack on the passenger side above the airbag appeared 3 years after I bought the truck. Now the driver side has multiple cracks over the instrument panel. It seems to be getting worse. The back piece of the dashboard is completely loose and flops around on uneven roads. Safety is a concern due to the fact that the plastic is somewhat brittle and may shatter on an accident or ruff roads. I have had a dash cover since new.

Oh my 08 Avalanche my dashboard is cracked right by the airbag and right above the plaster in front of the steering wheel. My vehicle also automatically lock by itself with the keys in the ignition or not in the ignition.

My dash is cracked right by the airbag and right over the cluster which I feel is a defect in the material that was used to make the dash and is a safety hazard. If the airbag deploys � could bust and pieces could fly injury someone or puncture the airbag I feel that gm should resolve this problem I should not have to pay for a new dish thank you hope to hear back soon. Furthermore there is an electrical problem with my vehicle the truck will lock by itself with the keys in the ignition or laying on the consul is happened several times on me again thank you.

My dashboard is so badly cracked it has effected the functionality of the air bags. This an expensive repair and happens to majority of these trucks.

My dash has cracked on my 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. My 2010 yukon denali also has the same issue. This is a major issue with multiple year vehicles and gm needs to take care of their faithful. If not taken care of I will not buy another gm. Gm needs to own this and do the right thing and stop worrying about just putting money in their own pocket. This is stealing from the consumer and is not acceptable.

The dashboard has cracked around the instrument cluster and the air bag. Causing safety hazards. It is obviously a flawed design gm refuses to own up to. The vehicle also has some electrical issue that causes the trucks to come to a stop on the interstate.

Cracked dashboard - 3 major cracks in dash - very lightly used vehicle (73k mi) - dash pieces likely a hazard is case of accident. Dash should not crack under normal use - defective materials/design.

The dash is cracked in three spots, over the instrument panel, vent area and at the corner of the air bag.

Severe cracking of dash board. Nothing I did caused this. Poor material and design by gm is the only excuse.

The dashboard has several cracks and just recently, a chunk fell into the dashboard. If the airbag deploys, there are probably parts around it that will deploy into the passenger as well as the driver's face. Considering how brittle it is, it will probably shatter in the even of an accident, sending shards of plastic scattering throughout the interior as well.

Dash and instruments covers cracking.

Upper dash sections cracked by instrument area and above passenger air bag.

I drive my truck on the weekends only and at least twice a year I have to replace cylinder #7 spark plug all of the time, also got the oil pressure switch and the filter replaced twice and I get a tapping sound at idle due to the low oil pressure reading on the dash, and it has happen right after an oil change, last but not lease the cracking of the dashboard.

Just noticed rigid plastic dashboard is cracked and compromised. Did a little research online and found this is a recurring issue involving many different models. The concern here is flying shards of a dashboard becoming deadly projectiles. This faulty design should be investigated immediately before harmful effects just so happen to be discovered or even worse, go undiscovered because the exploding shrapnel goes unattributed to the already compromised material in these gm vehicles. Game has already shown a history of denying problems exist with their vehicles,. The consequences that too many families had to endure while gm failed to recall faulty ignition switches speaks to the culture at gm. Deny a problem exist, pay settlements on a case by case basis, and only issue a recall when forced to, then just pay a small portion of our profits in fines while avoiding any prison time for deciding it's cheaper to settle with families and the feds with cash then face any real consequences that would be consistent with the safety of motorist who purchase our vehicles. All gm complaints need to be investigated forevermore.

Severe cracks have developed in my dashboard at the passenger air bag & above the instrument cluster / speedometer. It is my understanding there have been a multitude of similar issues with other gm models. Appears to be a manufacturing defect w/ the plastic material and / or the manufacture of the dashes. Gm has declined a voluntary recall, even though in an accident, it is likely that shards of the dash could separate & cause severe injuries to the occupants.

Dash is cracked above the left corner of the passenger airbag. My concern is that it will have flying projectiles in the event of an accident where the passenger or side impact airbag deploys.

Dashboard has cracked in four places, which have been patched and repaired, but two of the cracks have reopened. No cleaning products have been used and these cracks have happened in warm climates. Not sure whether the cracks have formed when stationary or in motion.

My dashboard has 2 cracks. A 7" crack over the instrument panel on the driver side and a 1" crack on the passenger side airbag compartment. This is a known issue and gm refuses to acknowledge this. A recall needs to be started.

Dashboard has cracked on the driver's side just above the the instrument cluster. In one day the crack has grown to about 8 inches. I have seen several complaints about the same issue, it appears it is a manufacturing defect and should be addressed by gm.

On November 21, 2016 I noticed 2 cracks in my dash. One crack approximately 6" long over the instrument cluster and one crack approximate 2" long on the passenger side near the airbag. I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle which I purchased in may of 2012. I have kept it in my garage and installed a dash cover just after purchase. At the time I noticed the cracks, it had 66,800 miles. I average 5000 miles per year.

Cracked dash out of nowhere . The truck has 22000 garage kept miles and is basically used only for pleasure. Dash cracked over speedometer and around air bag. Who knows what happens if airbag would be deployed,what pcs of dash go flying .

2008 chevy Avalanche dash cracked in two places . Truck is always garage kept and driven slightly with only 22000 mi on it . Don't know when happened ,all of a sudden noticed the cracks . This truck does not bake in the sun . Truck is like new condition,except with ugly dash cracks,one crack over odometer 5"long and another at the air bag ,which makes me wonder what would happen to dash pc if airbag would deploy.

Dashboard is beginning to crack above the steering wheel & above the passenger air bag. Seen while vehicle is stopped, but appears to be growing as truck is driven. Date of discovery is approximate - vehicle was purchased used from riverside Chevrolet in wetumpka, al.

Dashboard cracked. Safety hazard. This is my second 2008 Avalanche. My first one had a dashboard that cracked also. Gm replaced it. I got in an accident and bought another 2008 Avalanche. Now the dashboard has cracked in this truck. Gm is refusing to fix it. I have four kids. This is a safety hazard. This needs to be recalled!!!! thank you.

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.

The dashboard has cracked in several places. It has cracked around the passenger side airbag. I don't know if this has jeopardized the integrity of that airbag or not. Hopefully it hasn't because my wife usually rides in the passenger seat. It has also cracked in several places on the driver's side. It has even made a couple of holes where the cracks ran together and the small pieces fell into the dash and I was unable to retrieve them. And now the dash rattles all the time. This has only affected the portion of the dash that has the airbag and goes over the instruments in front of the driver. The portion closest to the windshield has not cracked at all yet. We have been very proud of our vehicles and have always taken care of them. Not only the maintenance side but the appearance means a lot to us. We just don't understand why gm has neglected to address this situation because this is something they could have stopped early on in production. If they had done so once this became an issue they could have repaired and or replaced a few and made a lot of loyal customers happy. Then they could have changed materials used to make the dashboards and everyone would be happy with no cracks. But they chose to spend their money to fight this in court and their money won. Which in turn made a lot of long time customers very unhappy including ourselves. You think if all the other car manufacturers could build a dashboard that didn't crack they could have too.

The dashboard has cracked leaving parts loose.

Dash panel has cracked by passenger air bag and on driver side above instrument cluster.

Takata recall dash cracked over instrument panel and at air-bag on passenger side of vehicle. As far as I know the truck was stationary as it is garage kept. I noticed crack when I heard rattle shortly after leaving my driveway. Concerned about airbag deploying and throwing shrapnel on me.

I just noticed that there are 2 cracks in dashboard of my 2008 chevy Avalanche. One above the instrument panel, and the other on the passenger side. As reported numerous times here I am concerned that the cracked plastic could be dangerous and potentially damage the airbags on deployment.

The dash has cracked in 2 places, left and right side on the top. Appears to be from being stressed or torque. I'm original owner and never place anything on the dash to cause these cracks. Pictures attached. Concerned about air bag deployment and dash flying off in my face.

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.

The dashboard is cracked and cracking worse everyday. I keep very good care of my care. It is cracked around the airbag and if in a wreck the dash will fly apart into pieces throughout the cab.

The dashboard on my Chevrolet Avalanche is cracked and broken in several places. I believe this to be a serious hazard. Is there a fix for this problem from gm?.