| Issue ID | 887851 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10430675 |
| Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/09/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There are several cracks in the dashboard of my 2008 chevy tahoe. There are two separate pieces to the dash= the first: "panel assembly, upper trim" has severe cracks on the driver's side and passenger side. The second: "panel assembly, instrument" has a small crack that is touching the passenger air bag panel & there is a crack leading up to the steering wheel. I am very nervous about these cracks because if a wreck happens then i fear this dashboard would just break apart and somehow interfere with the deployment of the air bags. I have searched this complaint online and i am not alone with this problem. I have read where gm will replace dash for a cost or sometimes for free. I have contacted them and hope to have an answer soon. I think this should be a "recall" for these types of vehicles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | POPLARVILLE, MS |
| VIN pattern | 1GNFC13018RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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