Dashboard Crack Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

The whole front dash has many cracks in it and appears to be danger since pieces are flying off as I drive.

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The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that the dashboard cracked causing sharp edges. The contact also stated that there were cracks were near the air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

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I own a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier with severe strutural integrity problems relating to the dash board body. The problem is not simply a crack in the front windshield panel (which is common on these cars), but the entire dash is cracking from within and throughout the body of the dash. After recently removing the top part of the dash, it was discovered that even the supporting structure around the passanger air bag unit is cracked and broken away. This could result in a failure of the air bag system. All of the plastic within the body of the dash is extremely brittle and pieces of plastic actually fall in to the floorboard while driving sometimes. I am certain that the passanger air bag will not deploy properly since it is no longer secured correctly and this could pose a serious safety concern for a passanger in the vehicle in the event of a collision.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that the dashboard had three cracks in it which allowed cold air to enter the vehicle. The failure also caused the windshield to become foggy making visibility poor. There was a crack located on the passenger side vent on the dashboard and the other two cracks were located in the middle of the dashboard by the defrost vent which failed to minimize the fog. The manufacturer stated that the repair cost would be covered but later notified the contact that since the case was closed, the cost would not be covered. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Windshield cracked without warning- no outside forces (eg. Rock) in the middle about 12 months ago. Dash cracked down the middle 3/10/08- no reason. Worried about safety bags operating correctly. Know of many other Cavaliers with same dashboard problem.

The dashboard cracked and I still have not been able to get it fixed I have learned since then that this is a common problem for the Chevrolet Cavaliers and I worry that if I get into an accident that my airbags wont properly deploy because of the cracked dashboard. Now my windshield fogs up causing visibility issues because of the leaks caused by the cracking.

Dash board cracked and was replaced once already and needs to be replaced again and dealers refused. The dashboard is almost completely gone and it starts with a crack in the middle near windshield and then the whole dash goes even around the heater and radio area. I firmly believe that this is dangerous since none of the instruments are working properly now. There is plastic falling off everytime you drive the car and hit the slightest bump in the road.

Dash has small crack on passenger side.

The top of the dash cracked where it joins into the windshield. The consumer is concerned that this may cause the air bags to deploy.

The dashboard developing cracks without warning. The dealer states the dash material needs to be replaced. The consumer is concerned that the airbags will be defected. Please provide additional information.

The dashboard developed cracks without warning. The dealer states the dash material needs be to replaced. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.

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The trim around my dashboard continues to crack in the same place. It has been replaced twice already. Everyone that I know has the same problem with the same type of vehicle. A friend has a 1997 Cavalier with the same damage. My son has a 1999 Cavalier, same damage. My wife has a coworker and I have 2 coworkers that also own 2000 Cavaliers, same damage. I have been told that it is a stress fracture.

The consumer stated that the trim around the dashboard and radio cracked and peeled off. The consumer was afraid that if there was an accident or if he hit something, in addition to the air bags deploying, pieces of this plastic would come off, injuring or harming him. The consumer stated he had never seen anything like it.

The strip of plastic that runs behind the dashboard, closest to the windshield cracked right down the middle. Took it to the dealership and they stated it was probably because of temperature. In order to fix the crack the entire dash would have to be replaced. I use a protectant on my interior and a windsheild shade as well when I leave my car parked. The crack is very unsightly on such a new car and I cannot afford to replace my entire dashboard.

Dashboard is cracking near windshield in the center. Contacted dealer, and dealer glued it into place, but remedy did not work for long, problem reoccurred.

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The dash mount on Cavalier 2000 cracked in center. Gm dealer said I cracked it ,but there are 7 more Cavaliers in my work parking lot alone with the same center crack in the dash mount. Gm treated me very poorly when I reported it, I am not very happy with the run-a-round , since my father worked 30 years for gm in the willmington DE. Plant.

Dashboard cracked in middle about 6 months after I bought in and kept cracking. Called dealership , who said not a safety issue . Dashboard board collapsed on my 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier ,and I have since other cars with the same defect. Can you please look in to this matter thank you in advance.