2011 Chevrolet Avalanche body problems

Filed Jul 24, 2022 · Body · WI

The structure that holds the rear differential and axle to the frame rusted through and broke off from both sides so the whole rear axle unit broke loose and pulled back so the drive shaft pulled loose and the rear tires were rubbing on the fenders. If this happened at highway speeds I don’t know what might have happened. The vehicle was towed to a welding shop to see if it can be repaired. It has not been inspected. If it can not be repaired the vehicle will have to be junked. There was no warning that this would happen.

Filed Aug 30, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 80,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet avalanche. The contact noticed that the front passenger side dashboard was fractured directly above the air bag. The vehicle was taken to dan vaden brunswick chevrolet cadillac (121 altama connector, brunswick, ga 31525, (912) 265-3540), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags), but the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer three times and the part was not available each time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment at the same dealer and provided a case number: 9-5453255979. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Body · 70,000 miles · TX

Multiple cracks to instrument panel, and dash part adjacent to windshield. Crack next to passenger side airbag, and directly over driver instrument cluster. Rear dash panel has multiple cracks. Most of the clips holding down the panel have broken along the seam causing it to bounce and rattle.

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Body · 70,000 miles · NJ

Dashboard has cracked in multiple spots. I parked the car at work and when I came out after work and started the car I heard a pop and saw the first crack happen. Since then more cracks have appeared, some surrounding the passenger airbag location.

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Body · 86,000 miles · OH

Driving along and dashboard cracked by airbag on passenger side. Now the dash shake up and down when driving.

Filed Aug 28, 2016 · Body · 60,000 miles · LA

"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!

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Body · 56,200 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet avalanche. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the dashboard fractured above the instrument panel. There was a crack that extended approximately four to five inches long. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,200.

Filed Aug 5, 2016 · Body · FL

Dash board cracks over instrument panel also crack in corner of passenger air bag .cracks appeared after drive from fl. To tn.

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Body · 83,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet avalanche. The contact noticed a crack on the corner of the dashboard next to the air bag. The contact stated that there was a recall on the 2007 chevrolet avalanche for the same issue. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Body · 86,500 miles · MD

Came out to my vehicle and noticed a crack starting from center speaker in the dash expanding towards the windshield. Is small now but over time I fear will continue to expand and could become a safety hazard if involved in an accident.