Carrier/rack problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe - part 1

Cracked dash.

The vehicle was parked in a parking lot when I noticed that the dashboard had began to crack. After routine maintenance to repair the heater core behind the dashboard it literally fell apart, the whole piece has been replaced.

The dash developed a crack at the left corner of the passenger side airbag. This crack just simply "appeared".

I had cracks appear on my vehicles dashboard above my instrument cluster and over by the air bag cover. This could cause a serious problem with plastic shrapnel flying into the vehicle when it deploys. Gm should fix this as it is a safety hazard. This either cheap platic or a design flaw that could cause serious injury or even death. I urge you to issue a recall in this matter as this this could effect peoples lives. I feel this is gm's duty to address and take care of this major problem with the vehicles that they build. Sincerely, [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Dashboard cracking.

My dash has begun to crack substantially. I have not done anything to cause this. Essentially, over time, it has gone from a small hairline crack to cracks and damage everywhere. Again, I have not done anything to cause this at all. This issue is reported among many gm vehicle owners, and should be taken care of by gm. I refuse to pay upwards of $1000 for something I didn't cause.

Cracked dashboard, front passanger airbag and also by driver side.

Dash board has a huge crack.

My dashboard has cracked, unexpectedly (having only 76,000 miles) on my Tahoe ltz 2007. In my review and research of this issue I have seen a common trend with gm for these models. Among this trend, and incidentally from my research, they are all cracking in the same spots as mine. Above the driver's side instrument panel and the upper left corner of the passenger front airbag. In lieu of these these dashboard cracks, and combined with the existing recall that has no solution for fix- surrounding the takata inflators among the airbags, this becomes a serious safety hazard should there be an accident. The time to make corrections and fixes, not at the owner's or passengers' expense, is before an accident occurs. I would appreciate any advise or insight surrounding this matter. I do have photos on my phone for future documentation should it be needed. Your assistance is greatly appreciated in this matter. Please note, this Tahoe is well taken care of and has always been garaged. It's documented history and appearance attest to that fact.

My dashboard has numerous cracks on and around passenger airbag compartment which compromise safe and effective deployment of passenger airbag in collision.

Multiple cracks have appeared in my dash board. Anywhere from above the instrument panel to the corners of the airbag. Dash board is starting to flop and pieces breaking and falling into the dash falling out the bottom on to the floor.

Vehicle dashboard has began to crack in multiple areas if the dash. Mainly on the portion around the instrument cluster and one around the passenger airbag. Vehicle does not move often and it has tint to reduce heat inside and I use a window screen to keep direct sunlight off the dash along with conditioner to keep the palstics from cracking.

The dash board in my 2007 Tahoe has cracked on the drivers side and on the passenger side where the air bags are. This could easily send splinters or bigger pieces of plastic pieces flying into the car if the air bags were to deploy. Very dangerous situation. There was no accident or misuse that cause this. The dash just started cracking. The car was kept in a garage. Many other complaints about this issue can be found.

Takata recall dashboard is cracking on left side.

The entire dash is cracked in multiple places and shards of plastic come off easily which during a crash or air bag deployment could cause chunks/shards to injure or kill someone. This is a know issue with these vehicles and gm should recall this known problem.

Dash is cracking a part in two places and also around the passenger airbag with the possibility of becoming a projectile in a wreck and could possibly hurt or kill somebody.

Cracked dash and passenger airbag does not work. I have two (2) estimates to repair these problems. The estimates 1137. 00 to 1439. 00 to repair.

Cracked dash issue. 3 cracks extending the length of the dash panel and one of those cracks is adjacent to the airbag on passenger side.

I have complained to dealership over the past year that my dashboard above the instrument cluster and around the passenger side airbag has been cracking. They stated that if it begins to crack around airbag, that it could cause a safety concern. It has now cracked around the airbag and I'm concerned that this could cause a disruption in airbag/flying debris towards passenger if it were to deploy (possible severe injury or even death). The dealership stated there isn't a recall for this as it's common for this to happen in gm vehicles but that it's a known issue and that sometimes they will cover the cost.

Cracking dash. Dash is busting on its own due to normal use. I use a sunshade to protect it every day and it still is falling apart. Manufacturer defect.

Dash cracking due to inferior materials. Widespread issue that gm is aware of, they will not do anything on their own. It's time a decision is made in favor of the consumers who pay so much money for these overpriced cars.

Dashboard cracked and split by passenger side airbag.

The dashboard of the vehicle cracks in multiple locations to include around the airbag. Should he airbag deploy it will be punctured by sharp pieces from the dashboard. This makes the vehicle unsafe and ithe airbags ineffective should the deploy.

The dash in my vehicle has cracked and could be a safety issue should the airbag deploy.

When looking to purchase another Tahoe I had seen a lot of dash cracks. The one I purchased which will be 2 years this June just got a crack on the dash next to the passenger airbag.

The 1st crack is at the upper left corner of the passenger air bag. This appeared roughly 2 years into ownership. The 2nd crack is to the left of the instrument cluster, starting at the front closest to the windshield and moving back toward the hump of the cluster closest to the driver. A 3rd crack has appeared, branching off the second crack at the instrument cluster pointing towards the drivers window. Those cracks appeared about 3 years ago. This product is defective. The vehicle has been kept under shaded carport or in warehouse most of it's life.

My vehicle has a crack in the dashboard above the passenger side airbag as well as above the instrument panel. I am concerned if I were to get into a wreck, that the dash is going to split and cause bodily harm inside the vehicle. The cracking appears to be continuing to spread.

Multiple cracks in the dashboard and at the passenger airbag.

Cracks in dash board near passenger air bag and driver side steering wheel.

Dashboard cracks around passenger airbags and another larger crack behind the steering wheel. Plastic shards will fly through the air if in a crash or if airbag is deployed.

I have two cracks, one located on the driver side dashboard and one on the passenger side above the airbag. Nothing has been done to produce such problem. I have also had to replace my heater core input valve. I have read that this has to do with the fact that the vehicle uses dex-cool. I am unsure of what to do with the fact that dex-cool has been found to eat away at hoses, o-rings, gaskets, and other parts of which dex-cool comes into contact with. I would also like to report that my oil pressure sending unit also needs to be replaced, it is no longer sending pressure readings to the dashboard. I have read that this is a very popular problem with many Chevrolet vehicle.

I own a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. Before the vehicle was out of warranty, I had to replace the dashboard due to cracking. The dashboard is cracked and broken again - all over. The vent has broken and fallen in, there are cracks around the airbag and there are complete holes where pieces have broken and fallen into the dash. I love my car and this is the only issue I have with it. I just called the dealer to replace the dashboard and was quoted $1,300. 00 which I can not afford. According to the internet this is a very common problem with this year, make and model vehicle, Chevrolet needs to take responsibility and fix this issue.

It was discovered that the dash was cracked in two spots while cleaning the vehicle. One of the cracks is located near the passenger side airbag while the other larger crack is in front of the driver. Nothing was done to cause the crack. My wife and I do not use armor all on the dash, we have not placed anything heavy on the dash, we do not place feet on the dash, we have not had any accidents that would cause the dash to crack. Our concern is pieces of the dash breaking off during a collision causing injury with air bag deployment. Another cause for concern is the cracking getting worse causing holes in the dash, exposing the electronic components under the dash.

The dashboard is cracked. It started with a small crack and now it's from on end to the other.

The dashboard of my 2007 chevy Tahoe is cracked. The crack runs from the hump over the steering column and.