The dash in my car cracked for no reason. What concerns me is that the crack is next to the airbag on the passenger side. If this airbag were to deploy it could cause the broken pieces of dash to turn into projectiles causing a dangerous if not deadly injury. This vehicle has never been on anything but smooth paved roads. The vehicle only has 61,200 miles on it. We were on an interstate when this occurred.
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe airbags complaints
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Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
My dash board in my vehicle is cracking for no reason! It is cracking in 2 different spots. One in front of driver but the one that really concerns me is the one on passenger side. The crack goes to the air bag and I'm so scared my bag will deploy randomly like the crack appeared or if it deploys upon impact sharp hard plastic edges can be harmful! This is not just cosmetic and even if it were chevrolet needs to be held accountable!
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall - received notice of recall 07/2016, still have never received notice there is a fix for this recall. Meantime, anyone riding in my vehicle is at danger. When will a fix be available now especially with takata threatening bankruptcy?
Airbag recall but gm is not making any effort to replace the airbag. Dash is cracked and appears to be a manufacturing defect.
Dashboard is cracked in front of the driver. Hard plastic knife like structure are exposed to passengers. Also cracked on the passenger side airbag area. Chevrolet states it is cosmetic. This is potentially a hazard for the occupants.
Takata recall - recall was issued may 27, 2016 for passenger side airbag - 16v381. Gm has no information when parts will be available for the repair and I was told they are waiting for the federal safety agency to approve the replacement procedure and parts. When will the parts be available? I also have a 2011 toyota corolla with the same issue and no answers. It has been 6 months and we have no answers from the federal safety agency! Please act.
Takata recall. This vehicle has recall airbags. Gm foot dragging claiming "no parts" but other manf appear to have. Endemic problem with cracked dash on gm vehicles makes danger airbags even more threat for front seat pax. This vehicle dash replaced once already. Gm refuses to pay but this is a safety hazard.
Takata recall. Suspected defective takata airbag and I have a cracked dashboard which has been reported by thousands of gm customers
The dash board around the airbag is cracked. I have found on the internet this has been a known problem with these cars in this year. I am in fear that if the airbag deploys the dashboard could fly off and injure a member of my family. I don't understand why nothing has been done concerning these dashboards with all of the complaints...... I guess it takes someone to be killed for someone to take action!!!!!!
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Dashboard is cracked on both sides driver and passenger and general motors refuses to pay for it!! This should require a recall and the federal safety agency has done absolutely nothing this could be life threatening!I
There is a serious safety risk which is not being addressed by my local chevy dealer. The propellant in some types of takata airbag inflators can degrade over time, especially after long term exposure in hot and humid regions. If the propellant degrades to a certain level, the inflators may rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries. I have a three year old son and am in the process of trying to have another child. If I do get pregnant and the airbag deploys I could be killed along with my unborn child. This needs to be addressed immediately for the safety of myself and family.
Cracked dashboard. Airbag deployment may cause deadly plastic debris flying about.
Dashboard cracked at airbag and also near steering column, instrument panel for no reason
Cracking of dash at airbag
The dash on my vehicle has broken 2x and is broken again causing the dash to allow an opening where items can fall into the airbag compartment causing the bag to malfunction.
The dash is cracking on passenger side and driver side. And the cracks keep growing. The add washer fuel light stays on and there is fluid in the reservoir.
I have noticed 2 cracks on the dashboard, one over the instrument panel and the other on the right corner just in front of the passenger side airbag compartment (crack extends out from the airbag compartment) on my dashboard. I am very concerned that airbag will not deploy correctly if I were in an accident or that the dashboard will splinter and cause severe injury if the airbag deployed.
Dashboard is cracked. Concerned about safety in the event the airbag deploys. The vehicle has not been in any accidents. No chemical or cleaner has ever been applied to the dash. It looks like a stress crack or manufacturer defect.
My tahoe was parked when I noticed 2 cracks on the left hand corner by the passenger side airbag on my dashboard. I also have a really large crack on the dashboard above the instrument panel . I am concerned that airbag will not deploy correctly if I were in an accident.
My dash is cracking and breaking around my airbag. This seems like it could be very dangerous in a crash. I'm worried that either the airbag won't deploy as it should or if it does, there will be shards of plastic dash flying around in the cab. Nothing happened to the dash, it just started cracking.
Crack appeared yesterday (06/21/16) in the dash - at the upper left corner of the passenger airbag compartment.
Dash has cracked around passenger air bag. Afraid it will easily deploy. Just noticed this 2" crack about a month ago. No reason to have cracked.
Cracked dash above airbag and instrument cluster.
Dash is cracked is several areas
2 issues--- 1st--dashboard has cracks in it, which 1 crack is on the passenger side. It could be a safety hazard and cause the airbag to explode causing great harm to a person. These cracks are in the same position as many other consumers who have made complaints. 2nd--engine shuts down while driving; no steering or brake control. Radio shuts off & on, all dash components flicker on and off, gauges turn off, door locks engage & disengage. This happens for 3-10 seconds and then will "reset" and function normal. I've looked at different forums to try to find out what could be causing this and many other people are experiencing this issue.
The dashboard cracked between the air bag and the dash vent while the vehicle was parked. The second crack, above the driver controls occurred while the defroster was running and while driving on the interstate traveling at approximately 65-MPH.
Typical chevy tahoe dash cracking issue. It worries me that if I am in an accident that sharp pieces of plastic may cause more harm to someone inside the cabin than if it was addressed and repaired. Gm is at fault for using cheap materials and the consumer shouldn't have to pay. It isn't caused by anything that the owner of the vehicle is or isn't doing. Purely material and manufacturing defects. We pay $50k for these trucks each the least gm could do is spend the $500 if that per vehicle to replace it.
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