Dashboard Crack Problems of Chevrolet Avalanche - part 2

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.

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Cracked dashboard in multiple places.

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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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise was coming from the dashboard. The contact then noticed a crack was on the dashboard near the passenger side air bag. The contact was concern that the passenger inadvertently deploy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v388000 (air bags). The manufacturer was ot notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 100,000. Ak.

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The dashboard is cracked beyond repair. It is cracked in decal different areas. This seems to be a safety issue. Would hate to get into an accident and airbags shoot plastic pieces of dash throughout the vehicle. Cracks appear while driving as well as after sitting.

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Tl takata recall. The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard was cracked. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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"takata recall" crack dash in 2 places on 2011 Avalanche due to heat from sun this is a common issue with GMC/chevy trucks needs to be fix paied good money for truck! very unhappy!! very unsafe 1 crack at passanger air bag ang other at insterment rear of dash! had about 60,000 miles on it when a friend notice the cracks!.

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The dashboard is cracked which is exposing the airbag.

I recently noticed a crack in my dash close to the airbag in my 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, it's approx. 3-4 inches in length from the upper left corner of the airbag compartment to the top of the dash. This occurred while my Avalanche was parked at the airport while traveling, when I returned the crack was there, presumably from temperature changes. The vehicle is out of warranty with over 100k miles but I feel this is a safety concern being so close to the airbag. If the airbag deploys I expect plastic shards will be thrown around the interior cabin and possibly causing harm to passengers, possibly children. I have taken my vehicle to my local dealer and they say it's cosmetic and I would have to pay. I'm willing to pay however some people may not since the cost is so high. I feel that this is a safety concern and the NHTSA should open an investigation, thank you.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked. The contact stated that the failure of the dashboard started as a single crack and progressively worsened over time. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Dashboard and vent cover cracking in multiple places causing rattling and possible safety issue due to flying debris in an auto accident.

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Dash on veicle has cracked on both sides twice in three years and chevy will not fix because out of warranty. Dash is cracked next to top airbag and if airbag is deployed it will throw pieces of sharp dash which is thick plastic all over. This has happened to hundreds of others and chevy will not fix or help.

Beginning of December 2015, noticed a dash crack over instrument panel behind steering wheel. Also small crack by passenger air bag. Contacted and took to ray Chevrolet. I expressed concern about crack by airbag--was told by service manager that it was probably not a safety issue and the amount that I had to pay was determined by a formula by gm. Gm said there is a formula but local dealer has leeway on price. First offer was $320; second offer by dealer $200. Gm says they can't help. Noticed on the internet, lots of complaints about this very issue. Crack by dash appears to be getting larger. Car is in excellent condition and has been well cared for. 57,000 miles.

The dashboard is cracking. There are two major cracks that touch the passenger airbag and four major cracks over the drive side instrument console. Some cracks have been stop-drilled in an effort to keep them from spreading further. I think the cracks touching the airbag could cause shrapnel in an airbag deployment.

The dash is cracking in several location which could be cause injury if the air bags were deployed. I have had one dash replaced already with the same issues in the same location again. Now since not under any warranty vert expensive to replace. I read this had been a problem with miltiable year and models with this same dash.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the dashboard along with a large crack running from the driver to the passenger side. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the dashboard cracked in a couple of areas over a period of time. The contact stated that the vehicle was in the garage majority of the time. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was an unknown issue and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was about 69,000. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). VIN tool confirms parts not available. Fe.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the dash board was cracked from the air bag to the vent. The contact was concern of her safety that the air bag might deploy. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000 . Ak.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that there were cracks on the dash board near the front passenger's air bag area. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that a crack developed on the dashboard near the passenger side air bag. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000.

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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the hard plastic dashboard developed cracks near the steering column and the passenger side air bag. In addition, while driving over bumps in the road, the dashboard shook and vibrated violently. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the dash board of the vehicle cracked last week without any warning indicator. The contact stated that the crack was above the front passeger's frontal air bag. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been in any accident. The failure mileage was 180,000. Fe.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked on the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,796.

Dash board cracking , around passenger airbag and above drivers dash.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked open on both the driver and passenger sides. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

I have the same safety concern many other owners are having. My dashboard is cracked in multiple spots, mainly around the airbag and instrument cluster. I believe this would affect the airbag from deploying properly or send sharp pieces of the dashboard into the cabin if impacted. I have contacted gm several times with zero assistance or concern on their part.

Dashboard has cracked in 3 spots. Including 2 near airbag on passengers side.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the contact heard an abnormal nose coming from the inside front of the vehicle. The contact stated that approximately a month later while driving again at approximately 30 mph the contact the nose recurred and the dashboard had cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the dashboard cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,800. Gl.

2011 Chevrolet Avalanche ltz. Dashboard is cracking above the instrument cluster, almost directly above the speedo. Finding a lot of forums on this problem with gm trucks and SUV's.

Cracked dashboard around airbag.

The dash has a crack above the instrument panel, as well as in the upper left corner of the airbag. Airbag deployment could result in shrapnel.

The dash is cracked above the instrument cluster and at the passengers side airbag and could cause injury if airbag is deployed and dash breaks apart. This has happened since I purchased the vehicle and I keep it in the garage when not at work and use a dash / windshield screen a lot of the time.

Dash is cracked on passenger side by air bag and on driver side.

Cracked dashboard in 3 places during normal use.