Carrier/rack problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche

Multilple cracks in dashboard, kept in garage.

My dashboard has been getting cracks in it for years and I am afraid that it will effect the airbag deployment if I ever have an accident. This is something that gm needs to address. Also I have had problems with the outside door handles breaking and coming off. As of this moment I will never buy another gm vehicle because they don't stand behind it.

Dashboard cracked in several places.

Dash has cracked in 2 places near the passenger air bag and in one place above the instrument housing. Checking online forums identifies that this is a common issue with Chevrolet dashes. This creates a safety hazard in the event of a collision as these pieces could become projectiles. At this point Chevrolet is not offering to fix the issue.

Takata recall ; cracked dash.

Dashboard around passenger side airbag is cracked. In my opinion this could affect the operation of the airbag, or even tear it upon activation.

Gm vehicles are systematically manufactured and designed in a manner that makes them prone to crack. These are not the type of cosmetic blemishes that may be caused by a car left in the sun for many years. Instead, these cracks are deeper, more substantial, occur to vehicles stored in all manners and in all environments, occur during a shorter time period, and occur with a relatively uniform location and presentation. In short, the dashboards are defective in that they are certain to exhibit a large, discernible crack to the dashboard panel. The cracking around the airbag is particularly troubling as it could interfere with the deployment of passenger airbag. The dash is more likely to splinter in unplanned and potentially dangerous directions during deployment of the airbag. As a result of the cracked dashboard problem, the dashboard portion is more susceptible to shattering, which creates the potential for bodily harm from shrapnel during impact.

My dashboard has two cracks that just appeared, one of the cracks is right where the passenger airbag is. My vehicle has 76000 miles im being told that this is not cover under the warranty, I've done some research and this seems to be a common problem with this make and model of vehicle but yet gm is refusing to issue a recall, even thought the airbag is being compromised , my vehicle is parked in a garage, I keep it in excellent shape because I enter it in car shows , I'm hoping that all these complaints are being taken serious, and gm issue a recall on this issue before someone gets killed by a airbag that gets inflated and because the dashboard is cracked it gets inbedded in someones face or head, or it causes someone to loose an eye, like I stated, there are numerous complaints on this issue and no one has done anything about it. I'm seriously considering contacting a lawyer about this matter. It's a serious matter , but gm is treating it like it's not, putting peoples life in danger.

Dash is cracking above steering wheel, from windshield side extending to steering wheel.

Dash board cracks formed on passenger airbag and driver over instrument panel. Possible airbag deployment puncture hazard and vibration distraction while moving.

Cracked dash above instrument panel. Crack began during normal on-road driving.

Dash cracked on driver side and passenger side.

Cracked dashboard.

Dash board cracked.

My dashboard cracked like many others have done. Driving down the road it just started cracking and a week later it had created a large crack over the instrument panel about 9 inches in length.

Dash has cracked in two places near the passenger air bag and above the instrument housing. Checking online forums identifies that this a common issue with Chevrolet dashes. This creates a safety hazard in the event of a collision as these pieces could become projectiles. Chevrolet should step up and fix this issue!!.

My dashboard on the drivers side has begun to develop a crack. It appears to be getting larger as time goes on. It developed out of no where.

I am original owner and the dash has cracked and I am worried on a sir bag deployment that the bag will be torn. Looking into the issue there are a lot of worried about safety issues.

The dashboard cracked over the instrument panel and over the passenger side airbag. This is the second Avalanche that I have owned that cracked in the same location; previous year was a 2007.

My dash is cracking around the airbag. I am worried about this affecting the operation of the airbags and possibly causing them to prematurely inflate.

My Avalanche is a 2012 with 36500 miles on it. I heard a rattling noise and found my dash is cracked above the instrument panel.

The dashboard has developed two very significant cracks one concerns me because it is located where the passenger airbag deploys. The crack has left a very sharp edge next to the air bag and I am concerned if the bag deploys this edge could cut the airbag.

The dash is cracking all over and next to the air bad. I think it is a safety problem and something needs to be done. If the airbag deploys it would send pieces all over. Thanks.

Dashboard on a 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche ltz cracked in the area of the passenger airbag. Concerned that this defect may cause shrapnel in the event of an airbag deployment.

Center of dash is not sturdy enough caused a crack from center dash air vent corner on passenger side corner to the air bag.

Dashboard cracking badly.

Severely cracked dashboard. This happened both when stationary and moving. Purchased this truck just a few weeks ago. Had cracked dashboard. Previous owner said it had been that way for years. Figured it would not cost much to fix/replace. Took it to body shop this morning. No way their price is within my budget. Crack causes constant rattling and is extremely annoying. Friends have looked at the truck since I bought it and are really impressed with all the advantages it has to offer. However the look on their faces when they see the dashboard makes me wish I had never purchased this truck. I would love to say I would recommend this truck to others who are purchasing a used vehicle but that would be a lie. Sometimes it's the little things that can change a persons whole outlook and this is a biggie. You dropped the on this. Not only is it a cosmetic defect but I can see a lot of safety issues also. Wish I had never purchased this vehicle.