Go under the dashboard on the drivers side and unscrew the three bolts there, too. I live in texas, but i always use a dash cover though. Car problems with the 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. I thought i was home free, a 2008 yukon denali in south florida but i just saw the passenger side crack yesterday. I have the cracked dash on the passenger side at the airbag on my 2010 silverado. Cracked dash diy repair chevy tahoe forum gmc yukon. Get the best deals on dash parts for chevrolet silverado 2500 hd when you shop the largest online selection at. Chevrolet silverado 1500 owners have reported 90 problems related to dashboard crack under the structure category.
They tried blaming the cracks on the cleaning products i used, then when i told them i use nothing but a rag wet with water and wrung out, they said it was due to the parking with the sun beaming down on the dash. Fix your 07 silverado lsltwork truck or sierra slslework truck dashboard with a molded plastic dash cover from dashskin. I bought it used in 2011 and think it is under warrantee. Dash crack recall class action lawsuit page 2 gm truck. My 2009 silverado ltz has the cracked dashboard also. The 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid has 25 nhtsa complaints for the engine at 70,943 miles average. My 2009 gmc yukon slt has a cracked dash at the corner of the airbag, as well as several other cracks.
Dec 21, 2018 how to either fix your cracked dash or cover it up so you dont have to look at it again. You also get confidence in how hard he is yanking to get pieces out. I plan to take it to the dealer this week and see what they have say about it. Chevrolet silverado 1500 structure 2009 chevrolet silverado. Chevrolet avalanche dashboard cracking in 3 spots 5 reports. The video is key as he goes through it in the order you need to remove things. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked in several different areas, leaving holes and separation in the dashboard. General motor vehicle model years 200720 tahoe, suburban, yukon, yukon xl, avalanche, escalade, escalade ext, silverado and sierras contain dashes that are prone to cracking. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2009 silverado 1500. Numerous reports have been made to general motors in regards to this cracking. I have an 07 nnbs silverado ltz with no cracks so far but the wifes 08 tahoe ltz is cracked by airbag and above gauge cluster. Why dashskin is the best solution for 0714 gm cracked dashboards. I have an 07 nnbs silverado ltz with no cracks so far but the wifes 08 tahoe ltz is cracked by.
Dash cover silverado lslt sierra slsle 2007 2008 2009. Dash parts for chevrolet silverado 2500 hd for sale ebay. Hi, joe here, i purchased a dash cover from lmc truck parts and installed it after having my 2011 silverado 1500 for about a week. Nov 02, 2018 the cracks appear on the corners of the airbag in the dash or over the instrument panel. Chevrolet silverado 2500 problems, 2009 chevrolet silverado. Put your vehicle back in top shape and replace your chipped, scratched, dinged, or otherwise damaged auto body parts with the high quality and affordable price of sherman. Filed complaint with chevy gmc they wont fix it under warranty but will charge a goodwill fee. The complaints are piling up with federal auto safety regulators. The lawsuit, however, claimed that the issue cannot be pinned on excessive heat as the cracks in multiple gm vehicles in the same exact locations on the dashboard particularly around the passenger airbag cover and in various environments.
How to fix your cracked chevy tahoe dashboard in 5 easy steps. On top of low prices, advance auto parts offers 1 different trusted brands of dash covers products for the 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. Gm parts direct replied to my request for the dashboard and said the dash is discontinued and no longer sold by gm and i will have to go with an aftermarket part. Here is the crack on the dash of my 2009 chevy silverado lt. These kits have a factory match like finish, proudly manufactured in the usa and available in exotic wood trim or even genuine carbon fiber finishes. The upper dash may crack, most commonly on vehicles in warm climates and exposed to a lot of sunlight. Chevrolet silverado 1500 dashboard crack problems part 1. Suburban, sierra, silverado, avalanche dash cover dash cap install duration. I am getting mine replaced today on a 2009 denali with. Dashskin molded dash cover compatible with 07 silverado ls.
Cracked dash yukon, tahoe, suburban, sierra, silverado. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Just traded in my 2008 silverado and my dash looked brand new.
My 2009 silverado lt has cracking behind the instrument cluster and by the passenger airbag, hoping that the dealership im working with will help me get it fixed by gm have had the truck 3 months. Im going to reinforce the new dash before i put it in. Apr 18, 2014 chevy truck forum silverado sierra gmc truck forums. Buy dashskin molded dash cover compatible with 0714 gm suvs w dash speaker in blackebony usa made. Reports about dashboards of certain general motors gm trucks being prone to cracking started circulating in 2014 and have since remained a topic of concern in the. Recall 200720 vehicles due to the safety of cracked dashes. The longer you own a vehicle, the more likely are the dash components to become wornout, cracked, dented, or broken. Dashskin dash covers install right over the top of your cracked dashboard to renew your interior with ease.
Search over 4,300 listings to find the best local deals. Silicone has the strength to hold the cracks together and is flexible. Give your dashboard an enhanced style and protection with a chevrolet silverado 1500 dash cover. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of chevrolet silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the silverado. A repair like this saves hundreds of dollars over replacement. February 19, 2018 a gm cracked dash lawsuit alleges owners can spend thousands of dollars to replace cracked dashboards and instrument panels the automaker should have recalled. Dash covers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The contact also indicated that a crack developed near the position of the passenger side air bag. The majority of us are told that the dash is not covered under warranty or the repair price for the replacement is done on a case by case basis our issue with this is the safety matter. My 2009 gmc yukon slt has a cracked dash at the corner of the. The proposed classaction dashboard lawsuit includes the following trucks and suvs built after july 11, 2009, on the gmt900 platform. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number. Gm has spent years concealing the defective dashboards and the dangers the cracks pose. Information on a technical service bulletin or extended warranty is not available at this time. This group is for anyone in the united states that has a gm truck, yukon or tahoe. Gm cracked dashboard class action lawsuit consumer law.
Install a abs vacuum molded cover from txdashcovers fits 20072008 2009 20102011201220 year models. The dash actually cracked again after two weeks, but i raised enough hell at the dealership to get them to fix it again for free. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. This concerns me as if the air bag deploys this will cause pieces of the dash to injure the person it is supposed to protect. I know there are cheapy dash covers, but im not that guy. It would have been better to have it paid for entirely, as this is a known defect, but doesnt. Posted by brandon daniel island, sc october 14, 2017 2008 chevy silverado. There is numerous information on the internet with people with the same problem. Unscrew the two bolts on each side of the steering wheel.
The trucks covered by the gm cracked dash class action lawsuit are as follows. Chevy truck forum silverado sierra gmc truck forums. Chevy silverado 1500 2009, original dash cover by dashmat. Keeping your dash in good condition will require you to exert a bit of effort and take some time off your busy day, but it will all be worth it once you see your dash back to its factory shine and finish. So andy wise is asking why there wont be an official investigation of. This dashmat dash cover protects the dash surface from ultraviolet rays that can cause cracks and warping. This gm catalog is for reference only and does not guarantee availability of parts. Has gmc extended warranty which does not cover interior.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Gm cracked dash lawsuit includes suvs and trucks car complaints. Chevy trucks and suvs have a cracked dashboard problem. Structure problem on the 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. Chevrolet silverado problems, 2009 chevrolet silverado. With the help of a utility knife, make a vshaped incursion around the crack. Video shows removal and repair of a dashboard used in many 20072014 gm dashboards. I believe the dash cover helps protect against the uv light, but another concern is the higher engine operating temperature these vehicles are running. I have a 2009 gmc sierra slt with 41,000 miles, just this week a crack appeared on my dash just above the air bag on the passenger side. Feds, gm wont investigate pattern of cracked dashboards. Remove the bottom part of the dashboard, underneath the steering wheel. Feb 12, 2020 to further complicate the issue, many customers that have had their dashes replaced report the replacement dash cracking later on as well. There are different paper texture squares in the package, i chose the one that matched the dash pattern the best, placed it face down on the colorfilled crack and used the. District court for the eastern district of michigan smith et al.
On top of low prices, advance auto parts offers 1 different trusted brands of dash covers products for the 2009 chevrolet silverado. The best way to repair a cracked dashboard is by using silicone caulking. Gmt 900 gmc, chevy vehicles subject to frequently cracking. Interior upholstery shops and dash repair services do their best to plasticweld the cracks for a simple fix, but these repairs often fail as well since the dash just cracks again in a new spot.
We take our niche seriously, and strive to produce the most impressive, undetectable molded dash cover in the business for the closesttofactory possible finished product. By the way the part of the dash that cracked is primarily the entire dash. We have all contacted gm and most have had no luck. Apr 01, 20 2009 chevrolet silverado airbag consumer complaints complaint number. This cover is molded to the exact shape of your vehicles dashboard, and mounts right over the top to cover cracks and holes. Chris simpson needs your help with recall 200720 vehicles due to the safety of cracked dashes. Looking for a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500 dash cover. Dashboard crack problems of the 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500.
May 31, 2018 a cracked dash, usually above the passenger airbag and sometimes encroaching the dash cluster, has been a common concern among owners of 200720 gm trucks. The 2009 chevrolet silverado has 18 problems reported for cracked dash. Mississippi, to be the point dealership for midsouth gm cracked dashboard complaints. The common repair is to replace the upper instrument trim panel. Aug 08, 2019 the lawsuit, however, claimed that the issue cannot be pinned on excessive heat as the cracks in multiple gm vehicles in the same exact locations on the dashboard particularly around the passenger airbag cover and in various environments. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline.
Hot staple gun thanks for check out my flipping a chevrolet silverado series. The cover spans both halves of the twopiece dashboard as one solid piece, making the. If we are to be involved in an accident, these broken dash pieces can go flying at you on impact. Anyone have suggestions on freecheap replacement on hers. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Tired of footing the bill and waiting for gm or nhtsa to do something, owners filed a cracked dash classaction lawsuit against gm in february of 2018. Xukey dashboard cover for chevrolet silverado gmc sierra 1500 2500 3500 20142018 dash cover mat amazon seller. Dash crack what kind of repair if any was offered by dealer. The dash on my 2009 chevrolet silverado has cracked around the passenger side air bag. Dash crack recall class action lawsuit gm truck club forum. Apr, 2015 if you or someone you know is or was an owner or lessee of a gmt900 truck platform series vehicle as listed above anywhere in canada and you wish more information on potential compensation or to be kept advised of the status of the gm cracked dashboard class action litigation or any resulting compensation from this lawsuit in canada, quebec. How to removerepair cracked dash on 07 silverado, tahoe. The following parts fit a 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500 edit go to my garage. Reinforced top and bottom for strength and color blended for proper color match.
If you own a chevrolet silverado or tahoe, or any of the other 2007 to. Once filled into the crack, i feathered the edges out to blend with the dash. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of chevrolet silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the silverado 1. The illustrations contained in this online parts catalog are simple renditions. Follow the tips weve listed below to restore your chevrolet silverado dash. Also, this is a simple and inexpensive method you can try out, by following the steps listed below. How to removerepair cracked dash on 07 silverado, tahoe, avalanche, suburban, yukon, sierra.
Consumer law group is investigating a canadawide class action lawsuit against general motors for current and former owners or lessees of gmt900 truck platform series vehicles manufactured after july 2009 which incorporate models years 2009 2014 of the chevrolet silverado series, gmc sierra series, chevrolet tahoe series, gmc yukon series, cadillac escalade series. If your does not look like the pictures, it will not fit abs vacuum molded plastic dash cover. Get the best deals on dash parts for chevrolet silverado. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2009 silverado. Gm parts direct replied to my request for the dashboard and said the dash is discontinued and no longer sold by gm and i will have to go with an. Above driver dash pod crack here is the airbag crack the full dash here.
The upper left corner passenger airbag cracked over a year ago, around the same time the dealer was working on the oil consumption issue. It can cover blemishes and imperfections of old dashboards. Dash parts for 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500 for sale ebay. So, like everyone else on the planet with a 2007201 silverado, tahoe, yukon, suburban etc.
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