14 problems related to dashboard crack have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Dash board around passenger airbag and above speedometer is broken / cracked airbag deployment maybe compromised while deploying due to plastic dash crack slicing the airbag while actuating.
The dash is cracked at multiple places including up to the airbag. I was told by the people who repairs windshield that this is a know problem for Avalanche, silverado suburban. This is clearly a manufacturer defect and should be a recall they are quoting me a $1497 repair fee to replace the dash at the dealer. I contacted Chevrolet for assistance. They offered a $130 good will. . . .
Recently purchased vehicle from a local dealer. Didn't notice at the time that the dashboard was cracked. It's a continuous rattle now that appears to be getting larger.
Cracks on dash around air bag compartment on passenger side.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that a crack appeared on the dash board and extending to the steering wheel. The dealer (bees Chevrolet 2100 old u. S. 27 st johns, mi 48879) stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. Am.
I gothe vehicle was stationaryt in my vehicle and I noticed the dashboard was cracked.
Dashboard is cracking. Could result in plastic separating in accident on deployment of air bags.
The interior dash components have cracking problems. My truck now has a broken clip which is a sign the whole thing is about to crack like so many others. Once it cracks these prices can become projectiles in an accident. I understand the truck is 5 years old but my concern replacing the dash is that gm has not used a new material and the same thing happens again and again.
Dashboard crack at left front corner of passenger side front airbag. Vehicle was stationary. Fear that crack will puncture airbag upon deployment. Dashboard plastic way too thin.
2013 gm Avalanche. Consumer writes in regards to dash cracks/damage around airbag area. The consumer stated the dashboard had two cracks. The consumers believes this could affect the airbags deploying. Updated 09/11/2017.
Takata recall: 2013 chevy Avalanche ltz cracking and separating dashboard along with rattling around the passenger side airbag housing. Safety hazard !!.
Cracked dashboard. Above instrument cluster and on right side by airbag. Vehicle is not driven hard or in 4x4 mode. Only about 7500 miles a year. Treated very well.
The dashboard at the airbag is cracked. This was noticed upon entering the car July 27, 2016. This was not there prior as the dash noticeably rattles at the sight of the crack. The service manager at Chevrolet stated this is a known issue with the sun causing the plastic dashboard to disintegrate.
The dashboard is cracked which is exposing the airbag.
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