Multiple dashboard cracks in the proximity of the passenger airbag could cause deployment failure during airbag deployment. This vehicle airbag system is compromised by these cracks. Thousands of GM trucks are affected by cheap dashboard materials that crack within a few months or years of sale. This vehicle has multiple cracks. Many websites and multiple social media sites have been actively discussing this problem yet GM is ignoring the customers. We urge NHTSA to recall these vehicles and force GM to replace these dangerous and defective dashboards. GM continues to exhibit outrageous and irresponsible behavior even after multiple recalls for so many other problems.

- Ramona, CA, USA

I was completely stopped behind another vehicle, when a Toyota Tacoma pickup hit the rear of the Avalanche, knocking it into an F250 crew cab 4 wheel drive pickup, the front end was severely damaged and the rear was severely damaged causing it to be totaled.

- Lorena, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy after another vehicle crashed into the contact's passenger front and rear side. The contact sustained bruised ribs, spine, and head injuries. The passenger sustained left and right arm injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

- Carson, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact state that while driving 50 mph, a drunk driver crashed into her vehicle and none of the air bags deployed. The passenger sustained injuries on her cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar, and right leg. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.

- Bark River , MI, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the air bag inadvertently deployed without impact to the vehicle. There were no personal injuries. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The malfunction was contributed to a faulty air bag sensor module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Lancaster, NY, USA

Coming home from lacrosse practice with my two sons, we hit a 900 lb cow running across the main road at night. Crushed front end all the way to windshield, very violent blow. We traveling approx. 45 mph at night on a dark road. I received neck, back injuries, vision problems along with soreness in my spine and back. My first son in the front his head hit the dashboard while he was holding his head with his hands. He then was snapped back violently at his head on the back of the seat. First son has head and neck injuries and also is suffering from headaches and also blurry vision. Second son in rear, busted his lip and suffered whiplash and headaches as well. They have been advised to miss lacrosse indefinitely.

- Dickerson, MD, USA

When the temperature reached 90*+ the airbag warning would go off. When the temperature gets cold 50*- the light would turn off to normal operation.

- Laurel, MD, USA