Carrier/rack problems of the 2008 GMC Sierra

Eight problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 2008 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2017

Major dash cracks.

2 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2016

Dashboard is cracking, part of this is around the airbag and I think it could be dangerous if the already defective air deploys it could send shards of broken dashboard into my or a passengers face, this is common in 2007-present trucks made by gm, they are aware of the problem but do not do anything about it even admitting a bad design.

3 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2015

Dash board in cracking in two places over the speedometer and two places above the airbag. Cracks are continuing to appear on my dashboard which raises a concern of whether it would shatter if the airbag was to inflate during a accident.

4 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2014

Dash is cracking in several places.

5 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2014

The safety during a collision or airbag deployment from sharp plastic exposed due to the cracks in the dash cutting the airbag or shards of plastic becoming projectiles potentially causing injury to occupants. I just had a phone conversation with someone over at gm and they are going to contact the dealership regarding this issue. I explained to them this is a major safety concern. The cracks in the dashboard around the passenger side airbag compartment could compromise the integrity and deployment of the airbag and potentiality, cause greater injury to the passenger(s) in the event of an accident. I also noted to gm that my case is not an isolated incident, and that there are numerous forums and this facebook page where gm vehicle owners have posted pictures of defective dashboards all with similarities, showing cracks in the same general areas,many of whom have been expressing safety concerns regarding this dashboard design flaw.

6 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2013

Crack dashboard there are so many of us facing the same problem dealers saying I have to pay which one cost to me around $800. 00 when same problem with hundreds or thousands have the same problem.

7 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2011

Dash is cracked in five places. The edge on the cracks are so sharp that you could cut your hand if it's moved across it. Also have tests been done to make sure the crack if airbag is deployed does not become projectiles.

8 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2009

Dash is cracked in three places, the same as all the others. Door handles peeling and cut my child's had.


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