Gm cracked dash problems

Feel this is something that gm should take care of due to the number of problems everyone is having. Gm has at least partially taken responsibility for the poor design polymer blend of the dash. February 19, 2018 a gm cracked dash lawsuit alleges owners can spend thousands of dollars to. Feds, gm wont recall cracking dashboards wmc action news 5. The cracks appear on the corners of the airbag in the dash. Testing a cranks but does not start condition on your gm 4. We repair the following make, model, and year gmc instrument clusters, chevy instrument clusters, and others. Gmc vehicles have a tendency to break in certain ways. The dashboard on my 2011 suburban cracked above the instrument cluster while my wife was standing at a red light.

If you own a chevrolet silverado or tahoe, or any of the other 2007 to 2014 modelyear gm vehicles that were affected by this frustrating issue, weve got an update for you. If a recall has been issued for your gm vehicle, including chevrolet, buick, gmc, cadillac, pontiac, oldsmobile, saturn, hummer or saab, find it here. While this issue is mostly cosmetic, theres a possibility that the cracked dash could be a safety issue in an accident. The upper dash may crack, most commonly on vehicles in warm climates and exposed to a lot of sunlight. Gm seems to ignore the problem and is refusing to issue a recall or fix it for free. Except for a small crack on top the dash next to the passenger air bag. You may wish to remove the dashboard to replace it if it has cracked due to aging.

Ill also explain some of the basic causes of a no start condition, since knowing this basic info will save you time and money since youll know what to test and how to. Gm cracked dashboard class action lawsuit consumer law. 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. Dashboard crack problems of the 2011 chevrolet suburban. Chevrolet silverado 1500 dashboard crack problems part 1. I just got back from a trip to colorado for thanksgiving. Nov 30, 2015 2015 silverado, purchased back in july and just rolled over 5,000 miles. This will eventually be the fate of every gm truck with this dashboard design. I called gmc and told them it was a serious safety issue as its seems like the dashboard is going to fall into the steering column and even make the air bag not function properly.

How to fix your cracked chevy tahoe dashboard in 5 easy steps. Aug 26, 2017 i searched the internet and found a facebook group and they all have various gmc products and all have cracked dash problems. Youre now signed up to receive parts notifications for your safety recall. Same problem, crack on passenger side dashboard above airbag. As a result of the cracked dashboard problem, the dashboard portion is more susceptible to shattering, which creates the potential for bodily harm from shrapnel during impact. There seems to be a problem with new gm suvs, but no one knows how to fix it. Speedometer gauge cluster repair chevrolet gm silverado. Gm canada will not recognize that there is any problem, safety or workmanship. Nov 02, 2018 if we are to be involved in an accident, these broken dash pieces can go flying at you on impact. It is a cover that installs over existing cracked original dashboard. While various versions of the engine have surfaced over the years, all generations of the duramax are based on the same foundation.

We own a chevy tahoe and its one of the most comfortable and secure vehicles i ever bought. Fix your 0714 gm truck dashboard with a molded plastic. I have started a facebook page for owners of the vehicles from canada with similar problems to discuss. With the amount of money i paid for the truck i feel it should hold up better than it is. How to repair gm instrument cluster speedometer gauge. Reinforced top and bottom for strength and color blended for proper color match.

The problem could cause the an airbag to not deploy correctly. 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. Our cluster rebuild covers all issues with our guarantee. View your pontiac, oldsmobile, saturn, hummer or saab vehicles specific recall information and active notifications at the gm owner center. View your gmc vehicles specific recall information and active notifications at the gmc owner center. Poorly attached roof sheet metal is the main issue that gm looked to fix and instructions for doing so are located in pit5318b. The common repair is to replace the upper instrument trim panel.

There are over 600 customers with the same dash problem. Chevy instrument cluster, gm instrument cluster repair. Do it yourself bri gives you great information on repairing this yo. Aug 08, 2019 a few years later, gm owners decided to take the fight to the district courts. We want to get general motors to accept responsibility for the cracked dash problem. Classaction lawsuit alleges cadillac, chevy and gmc dashboards crack and cause safety hazards. Ultimate guide to gm gauge problems and how to repair the ultimate guide to 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 chevrolet gm instrument cluster problems this article is an attempt to bring together in one place all the knowledge currently available about the common problem of faulty gauges in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 plus some early model 2007 gm. Why dashskin is the best solution for 0714 gm cracked. Gm recall information gmc recall center gmc recalls. Join the club, you and about 7 thousand facebook followers have the same issue. 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.

Gm owners tired of their dashboards looking like a faultline have taken the matter to the court1. Our team at gm instrument cluster repair is ready to get your cluster functioning at peak performance again. Dashskin molded dash cover for 20072014 chevygmc suvs. The class action against gm was filed in 2018 in the u. A newly filed lawsuit in wisconsin says that gm knew it had a problem with cracking dashboards. The cracked dashboard problem at issue most commonly presents in two areas of the dashboard. General motors allegedly tells consumers the damage is merely cosmetic, but the plaintiffs claim in addition to safety hazards, the damaged dashboards and instrument panels cause a loss of value of the vehicles. Plaintiff james smith owns a 2012 chevrolet silverado 1500 ltz and in july 2017, smith noticed a crack to the left of the instrument cluster. The most recently reported issues are listed below. This is a place for people to discuss different ways to repair a cracked dash on 07 gm vehicles.

The dashboard on a chevy avalanche can be removed from home. Lets take a look at the cracked dashboards gm says are not at issue. Problem is with the small things that never went bad on. Theres a big issue with gms suvs and no one seems to. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of chevrolet silverado 1500 based on all problems. Or perhaps you need to gain access to the wiring underneath. Here is the crack on the dash of my 2009 chevy silverado lt. Chevrolet silverado recall information chevy recalls and. The issue on gm cracked dash the auto parts warehouse blog. If you want the dealer to fix it for you, prepare to open your wallet wide.

Gm recall information chevy recall center chevrolet. There is a page on facebook, 07 gm cracked dash safety hazard for all trucks that has 3,615 members all complaining of this issue. Chris simpson needs your help with recall 200720 vehicles due to the safety of cracked dashes. The lawsuit alleges cracks in a dashboard occur in the steering column cowling and passenger airbag area, but having the dash replaced by a. Chevy truck forum silverado sierra gmc truck forums. Information on a technical service bulletin or extended warranty is not available at this time. Cracked dashboard repair gmc chevrolet flipping a silverado ls. Enough waiting its time to fix that finicky instrument cluster.

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. Imagine the soundfeel when a window is cracked riding down the road except it. Recall 200720 vehicles due to the safety of cracked dashes. This is the primary dash cover that fits up close to windshield area. The gm instrument cluster settlement was a 2008 class action settlement awarded to owners of certain general motors vehicles with allegedly defective speedometers. Find chevrolet impala recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Theres a big issue with gms suvs and no one seems to have a. There are many threads on this forum about a cracked dash. No special tools or skills needed this is the vent section only. Gm owners initiate cracked dash class action lawsuit. Thousands of people on a specific facebook page 07 cracked dash safety hazard for all trucks from across america are experiencing the same problem on there gm suv from 200720 and no recall has been put out by gm.

Gm is also not covering the repairs of trucks out of warranty since this is not a safety hazard. By collecting data from actual owners and combining it with information from nhtsa, we can tell you which cars to avoid and what problems. How to remove the dash board from a chevrolet avalanche. Dash crack recall class action lawsuit gm truck club forum. If we are to be involved in an accident, these broken dash pieces can go flying at you on impact.

Years after complaints first emerged, gm owners are still dealing with cracked dash problems. About 7 months ago i bought a beautiful 2010 suburban. A recall was issued for 20052006 corvettes built between 32004 and 12006 with the. The best current option imo is the vinyl dash pad sold on this site, although they cost a bit more. Those dash covers on this site when properly done are really hard to tell from the real thing, and i have seen those installed. Find chevrolet tahoe recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Dec 16, 2015 gm issued a preliminary information bulletin pit over the issue. Major cracking dashboard issue on full size 20072014 gm trucks. Join 07 gm cracked dash safety hazard for all trucks and 636 supporters today. Hot staple gun thanks for check out my flipping a chevrolet silverado series. I have the cracked dash on the passenger side at the airbag on my 2010 silverado. You can extend any bumpertobumper gm warranty by two years or 24,000 miles. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of chevrolet tahoe based on all problems reported for the tahoe. In this article ill show you the basics of testing such a problem.

District court for the eastern district of michigan, with plaintiffs coming from more than 20 states. The large suvs have an insufficiently heated plastic weld that attaches the passenger side air bag to the instrument panel assembly. It is a synthetic with no harsh chemicals and has no greasy residuei heard this. Cracked dash chevy tahoe forum gmc yukon forum tahoe. A repair like this saves hundreds of dollars over replacement. Abc news has reported that the suit alleges gm tried to find a cause other than its manufacturing and materials to blame the problem on. Available in all factory colors, dashskin makes the internets highestrated dashboard cover. However, in case you are facing such a problem, read the article and follow the repair instructions given. Cracking of the dashboard in your car is not very common and is mostly seen in older cars. 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. How to removerepair cracked dash on 07 silverado, tahoe. Gm instrument cluster repair gm instrument cluster. Sep 28, 2019 fixing a cracked dash in my 2007 gmc yukon.

Theres a good utube video on how to fix it yourself. Gm dash crack repair tips and tricks home facebook. 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. Many 2007 to 20 chevy tahoe owners have complained about a cracked or cracking dashboards, usually above the passenger airbag and on the steering column cowling. Gm owners tired of their dashboards looking like a faultline have taken the matter to the court1 general motors allegedly tells consumers the damage is merely cosmetic, but the plaintiffs claim in addition to safety hazards, the damaged dashboards and instrument panels cause a loss of value of the vehicles.

Chevrolet silverado 1500 owners have reported 90 problems related to dashboard crack under the structure category. Cracked dash yukon, tahoe, suburban, sierra, silverado. I have created a petition on to petition general motors to address this as a safety recall. Cracking dashboards and safety hazards lead to lawsuit february 19, 2018.

Thus, the general public were and are subject to substantial safety risks resulting from the cracked dashboard. Gm parts center how to fix your cracked chevy tahoe. Remember to come back and resubmit your contact information if anything changes before youre notified about this. Our rigid, molded plastic cover installs over your cracked up dash in minutes, and is guaranteed for life. Why dashskin is the best solution for 0714 gm cracked dashboards. The settlement allows the owner or lessee to get their instrument cluster replaced under the terms of a special coverage adjustment to their factory standard warranty. Chevrolet tahoe owners have reported 279 problems related to dashboard crack under the structure category. The 2009 gmc sierra 1500 has 5 problems reported for dashboard cracking. Cbs found videos of cracked gm dashboards, and dozens of crashed dashboard complaints online from across the country involving gm avalanches, suburbans, tahoes, yukons, silverados and sierras. By collecting data from actual owners and combining it with information from nhtsa, we can tell you which cars to avoid and what problems happen most. Gmt 900 gmc, chevy vehicles subject to frequently cracking. See how to repair common gm, chevy, gmc, buick, hummer, speedo, fuel etc gauges problems. You just need a few basic tools that you can buy at any hardware store. Therefore, its a good idea to repair the cracked dash at.