general problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche - part 2

56 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer was unable to provide the part within a reasonable timeframe. F. H. Dailey Chevrolet (800 davis st, san leandro, CA 94577, (510) 394-3783) was unable to provide the part beyond a reasonable timeframe. The manufacturer was contacted to address part availability. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

37 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall parts not available.

38 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 dealer (george moore Chevrolet, jacksonville, FL, 904-482-9000) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

39 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

"takata recall" I have been trying to get satisfaction from Chevrolet, but they don't have any answers for me. It has been almost one year from the date of the notice about the defect and they have no answers.

40 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 dealer (landers - mclarty Chevrolet in huntsville, al, phone number: 256-830-1600) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

41 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2016

Takata recall. The dealership from which I bought the car still does not have the replacement parts to effect this recall, which could apparently cause the death of who ever is in the front two seats of this vehicle in the event that the airbag(s) deploy.

42 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2016

Tl-takata recall- the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags), however the parts for the recall remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacture was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dr.

43 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2016

General motors dash cracks on various Avalanche model years. My research suggest other gm vehicles similar too the Avalanche. My meticulously maintained Avalanche is typical. Comparing too other gm vehicles of other owners. Crack are near identical in location. Presently one at the passenger airbag. Second crack on the instrument dash hump. I can only conclude the possibility of a design flaw. Crack picture are the best I can do. Airbag crack is near the quarter. Two pictures show the vehicle is not abused. General motors contact have proved useless. "if I want the crack repaired, I would have to pay from my own pocket. ".

44 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2016

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:16v381000 (air bags) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not connected. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the resolution had not been determined therefore the remedy part not available for the repaired. The contact had not experience a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available. Aw.

45 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2016

The dash area around air bag all cracking up, if air bag deploys sharp pieces going everywhere.

46 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2015

Dash is cracked on upper left corner of passenger air bag making sharp plastic pieces that could cause air bag failure or worse injure passenger on impact. Have contacted gm about problem to no avail. They don't want to recognize the problem as there are thousands of trucks wit same issue.

47 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2015

Dashboard has cracked into multiple pieces around and behind the instrument cluster and near the airbag. Numerous calls with chevy have failed to resolve the problem and chevy refuses to guarantee, in writing, that the airbag will still discharge properly in an accident and remain seated properly and that the radio will not dislodge from the dash. This vehicle is well maintained and has approximately 51k miles on it. This is a huge safety concern and is a common issue with all vehicles with the same dash made from 2009-2013. Chevy has acknowledged this is an issue yet refuses to repair or replace unless they are forced to in a recall.

48 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

Dash cracked in the corner of passenger air bag compartment, lot of vibration coming from dash and air bag area. If air bag deployed dash could become like shrapnel and cause serious injury to both passenger and driver.

49 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2015

Dash is cracked around the air bag area.

50 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2015

Cracked dashed board part gm #19331336 panel. Cracked driver side and on passenger side near airbag. Local chevy dealer will only replace for parts and labor fee. Unkown cause of crack.

51 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2015

Noticed a large crack in the dash board in front of the steering wheel that might effect the use of air bags if the dash is weakened from the crack.

52 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

Cracked dash near passenger air bag that could cause shards of plastic to be projected during crash.

53 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2014

The vehicle dashboard is exhibiting multiple, continual cracking around the air bag cove plate and above the instrument panel. Cracking is occurring without regard to vehicle movement. The concern is if an accident occurs the cracked pieces of the dashboard will form shrapnel when air bag inflates and/or interfere with air bag proper operation.

54 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2013

Crack in dashboard by passenger airbag.

55 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2011

"takata recall" nothing being done,.

56 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2011

Takata recall - my takata airbag has been recalled for years now, but gm has failed to provide owners with a replacement. I am scared daily driving the recall in fear the airbag will deploy without warning and without experiencing an accident.


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