Dashboard Crack problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe - part 2

51 problems related to dashboard crack have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2011 Tahoe.

36 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2015

Dash is cracked is several areas.

37 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2015

Plastic dashboard is cracking and creating potential projectile pieces of sharp plastic in case of impact. Cracking near the passenger side airbag and near the driver side instrument cluster. Cracks just showed up, there was nothing visible before them and suddenly they are there.

38 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

2011 Tahoe ltz with 70,000 miles , dash started making a rattling noise, found the dash cracked in several places above the instrument panel, after initial crack, the dash vibrates and rattles more, causing more cracking.

39 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2015

The dash cracked on passenger side. No warning signs of it happening and sharp. Car was not running at the time it cracked. My vehicle only had 46,000 miles at the time.

40 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2015

Noticed major crack on dashboard both on passenger and driver side. This just apppeared car was parked for the night went out in the morning and noticed the crack. The car has not been involved in any accidents or abused. This is a car that had been kept very clean both interior and exterior.

41 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2015

Dashboard is cracking - from unknown reason.

42 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2015

While driving on city streets several days ago I heard a loud popping sound as if an object has hit the windshield. After stopping to inspect for damage and not finding any glass cracks or chips I drove on. Shortly thereafter I noticed a noise coming from the dash area and found that the center portion of the dashboard at the radio speaker was loose due to fact that the tab which is designed to hold the center fastener was broken by the weight and movement of the speaker. Upon further examination I found that the dashboard was cracked at the upper left hand corner of the airbag compartment on the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to a local gm dealer this morning due to safety concerns with regards to the air bags either being deployed accidentally or in the event of a real accident, damage to the air bags due to the broken edges of the plastic dash material. Furthermore, personal injury could occur as a result of flying debris from the loose, broken or brittle plastic pieces immediately adjacent to the air bag compartment. According to the local dealer they are and have been aware of these type of failure to the dash components for several years (dating back to 2005) on this vehicle but to date they have issued no bulletins or recall notices. This information is also documented here on your website where I was able to find at least 15 similar complaints filed with NHTSA within just the last 24 months most of which identify the exact same location of failure to be the upper left hand corner of the dash adjacent to the air bag compartment. It seems obvious that gm has no desire to address this issue on their own without being pushed to do so. Your attention to this issue would be greatly appreciated by many, many gm owners.

43 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2015

Crack on my dash extending from the drivers side to the passenger airbag, this was noted one morning while I was driving and heard a rattling sound in my dash.

44 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

The dash on my Tahoe is cracking. I have done a little research online and found it is quite common, especially around the passenger side airbag. I feel this is dangerous if the airbag is deployed. I believe it will send pieces of the dash at the occupants of my vehicle.

45 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2015

Dash cracking in 2 spots and cracks keep getting longer.

46 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2015

Dashboard has two cracks. One is about a inch long at the left front corner of passenger's airbag. Another right behind the steeling wheel about 4 inches long. The dashboard are vibrating with clicking noise.

47 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

Cracking in dash due to poor quality and build. Posses potential hazard should airbags deploy.

48 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked there was an abnormal clicking noise while driving at unknown speeds. There are no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer auto nation Chevrolet 13800 gulf fwy, houston � (281) 305-8940 and informed the contact the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 122,000. Ap.

49 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2014

Dashboard cracking at passenger air bag and driver's side.

50 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2014

Takata recall on cracked dashboard: 2011 chevy Tahoe, 50k when cracks were noticed. Dashboard cracked in three places: along side the airbag on passenger side and over the steering wheel of driver side. My concerns is the endangerment from flying shards from the defective cracked dashboard. I am the first and only owner of this vehicle since day one, with normal dailing commute (work, home etc), and well maintain.

51 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2013

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.


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