This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Dashboard is cracking leading to risk of flying plastic shards in the event of a crash where the airbags are deployed. This is a design defect on Chevy trucks of this model year and similar design model years.
I have found cracks in the dash directly connected to the support braces for the passenger side air bag, in case of deployment the shards of broken plastic can impale into an individual causing injury or death
Takata recall this vehicle has repeatedly shown airbag requires servicing since I bought the vehicle brand new. The warning has been looked at repeatedly and I am told nothing is wrong. However the warning persists. I received a letter about a possible recall but that letter was misplaced while asking about the constant warning. The takata site says the 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado is being recalled for the explosive bag. I am very afraid of an airbag problem but this warning still persists. Do I have to have a deadly accident with the airbag to prove my point?
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact stated that the air bag warning sensor was replaced, but failed to remedy the vehicle. The contact was able to perform a diagnostic test and located dtc code: Was-B0085-00. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,979.
My dash cracked straight line above and attached to airbag, wasn't there, next day it was, Nov 2016 38,000 mi. Called dealership(s) and I called GM/chev support and they said since it was no longer under warranty and there was no recall I would have to pay for it...I expressed my concerns as a huge safety issue and obvious defect.
"takata recall" the dash is cracked on the windshield side around the air bag and may cause the air bag to deploy. Also has two cracks on both side of the instrument panel on the drivers side wiitch leaving it more reason to deploy.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked above the passenger side air bag. The contact stated that the air bag and wires were not exposed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Got in my truck one morning and noticed two large cracks in my dashboard. Vehicle had been stationary and in the garage the night prior. One right above the instrument cluster on the driver side, running all the way to the windshield. The other is adjacent to the passenger airbag. I'm afraid that if the airbag deploys it could send plastic shards flying, which could potentially cause serious injury.
Upon wiping my dashboard with a dry cloth(never used any products to clean, or treat the dashboard area) and I do not park vechile in direct sunlight.... I noticed 4 to 5 cracks in the dashboard area of both drivers side and passengers side...most concerning... that 2 of the cracks are around the passanger air bag located on the passenger side dashboard...this is unacceptable as a consumer of GM and a Chevy Silverado who purchased a vechile thats priced above $45,000. I believe this should be taken very seriously considering the location of these cracks and should be a recall by GM considering the fact that many people are experiencing the same issues.....
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- Plano, TX, USA