Crack in dashboard near passenger airbag.
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard in the vehicle had a three inch crack starting from the driver side air bag to the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 39,525.
Our 2009 tahoe has developed a crack in the dash at the passenger-side airbag. This is above the left upper airbag area. We learned from friends that this is a common. We researched this problem the research on-line to realize that this is obviously a major product defect. I am also somewhat concerned that this defect is at the junction of the air bag lid- a potential safety issue. The integrity of the dash at the airbag junction is suspect of being compromised. The other concern is that gm take full responsibility for the replacement. I have been advised my share of cost will be $300.00. Our one friend has had his dash replaced 3 times, two of which were at the airbag junction. He told me of another friend with multiple replacements. He advised me that he would expect that my new dash would likely crack in the same place within 1-2 years. Our local dealer (regal/lakeland) has also acknowledged that this is a common issue and did not dispute the potential for the new dash to have the same issue- noting that the dash is quite thin.
I noticed a crack in my dashboard going to my air bag on the passenger side. The crack in the dashboard could possibly alter the deployment of the passenger airbag and has compromised the integrity of the dashboard as a whole. There have since developed two additional, larger cracks in the dashboard, furthering the dashboard integrity problem. I have reported this to chevy and gm and they both refuse to accept that this is an ongoing problem. Several hundred people have reported this problem (and countless, unknown people have not reported it, or don't know how to, or where to report it, or who to report it to.) both gm and chevy refuse to put anything in writing and will only discuss the issue over the phone and have told customers they will not replaced the defective dashboards for free. This is a safety issue and it is an ongoing issue with gm trucks (1500, tahoe, suburban, yukons, etc.)
Left side rear door lock actuator does not function, will not lock or unlock with either manual button on armrest or remote keyfob. Assembly receives an electrical signal to lock/unlock but mechanism does not travel enough to complete full lock/unlock.
The 2009 tahoe fuel module control board assembly exhibited faulty adhesive and allowed water to enter and create one or more shorts in the fuel module. This prompted a check engine light. The vehicle was taken to a chevrolet dealership (buckalew chevrolet, conroe, tx). After checking the VIN, the dealership stated that no active recalls were found and that the fuel module had been exposed to too much water. I was asked if I took the tahoe "off-roading" or used boat-ramps excessively. I replied that the tahoe had not been exposed to any form of off-roading or abnormally wet conditions and had not been taken to any boat ramps or bodies of water. I was told the condition was not covered under the drivetrain warranty and therefore required repairs that had to be paid by the vehicle owner. I have since found a gm recall that matches the symptoms and diagnosis exactly (gm recall no. 08411), but after calling the national hotlines listed for chevrolet and gm (as well as the local dealer), I have been told that my VIN does not match those listed under the recall. The 2009 chevrolet tahoe is still experiencing several issues with adhesive failure in areas requiring water seals (fuel module again, cabin leaks, door leaks causing shorts in power windows and power locks in two doors). Despite many attempts, I have been unable to prompt chevrolet/gm to take any appropriate action in assisting/resolving the issue.
Front passenger door fails to lock at preselected vehicle speed. Will not lock with remote or door lock switch. Rear passenger door will not unlock by any electronic means.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the front driver's side door would not unlock from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the door actuator would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Cracks in the dashboard of my 2009 chevrolet tahoe have been appearing over the past 7 months. Gm and chevrolet refuse to acknowledge a fleetwide problem and will only pay for partial repairs. One of the cracks is in approximation to the passenger side airbag and how the airbag deployment will affect the dashboard (and vica versa) is unknown and worrisome. Gm and chevrolet refuse to pay for a defective part replacement on their vehicles for this issue that affects hundreds, if not thousands of their vehicles.
Both the front driver and passenger inside door handles of this vehicle, a 2009 chevy tahoe ltz, which have a chrome colored plastic coating, have become sharp as a result of peeling on the top of the handle, causing cuts to the fingers of the driver and passengers of the occupants. Calls to general motors were met with acknowledgement of an existing and known problem with this particular part in this model vehicle and trim level, however accommodations are only being made to replace/repair those that were installed in model year 2007. The area of the peeling "chrome" is in an identical location on the identical part on the identical trim level of the identical model of vehicle included in the replacement program. It seems as though gm has limited its inclusion of replacement/repair to a limited amount of vehicles as mandated/suggested by the federal safety agency based upon its investigation, however it is evident that the scope of the investigation needs to be widened to include all vehicles and owners who are/were affected by the same problem. I have documented the injuries with photographs and numerous complaints to gm requesting replacement/repair have proved unsuccessful.
The dashboard on my 2009 tahoe has cracked in three different places and two of these cracks are located near the passenger airbag. I have concerns about expanded cracking and ultimately a problem occurring with that airbag.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. While the contact was driving the vehicle 10 MPH without warning the rear window and hinges suddenly broke off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rear window and top hinges needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 24875. Updated 3/12/10 *cn updated 06/18/10
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