Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche

Takata recall has not been resolved. In addition the dash panel is cracked next to the passengers side airbag.

Dashboard cracked in 2 locations, under 50,000 miles on vehicle. One crack located near passenger side air bag that could be dangerous in a crash and effect air bag deployment. Large scale of identical design defects in other similar vehicles and Chevrolet will not replace the damaged component without significant cost to owners and if replaced with only have the same problem again as flaw has not been corrected in replacement component.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated the compartment that held the passenger side air bag was fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the compartment that held the air bag was able to be repaired, but the part was unavailable. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Dashboard crack in the corner of the passenger side airbag.

Crack appeared in dash while truck was parked coming from the passenger side airbag location. The bag may catch on the crack if it was deployed.