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The molded plastic on the dashboard on the drivers side has an 8" crack that begins where the dash meets the window area and extends up towards the driver and extends up the left side of the rounded portion of the dash that houses the speedometer and other instrumentation. The truck is garaged and I use a window sun screen when parked outside. Upon much research there seems to be a known issue with 2007 Tahoe specifically, dealer confirmed, with dashboard cracking in the exact location I identified above as well as on the right side by the airbag. I have a concern that the plastic is defective in this year and model and although it is initially thought of as cosmetic (still no excuse), most importantly I fear that the compromised dash will compromise the integrity of the air bag deployment should it be needed. This needs to be reported to Chevy which I have done and a recall must be demanded to mitigate any air bad deployment concerns as well as to resolve the terrible cosmetic defect. Thank you.
GM has a safety issue with dashboards cracking near where the airbag deploys on the passenger side of the vehicles. There is also cracking on the left side of the instrument pod. All cracks are in identical areas of these same model years and newer. I have two vehicles (2007 Tahoe and 2007 Avalanche with the same cracks and will file two complaints). Updated 01/29/14
First owner of this vehicle. Noticing substantial cracks in the plastic dashboard including near the passenger air bag site. Could lead to possible tearing of airbag or plastic being thrown towards passengers if airbag were to deploy. Also have an issue with chrome peeling from the exterior door handles causing cuts to the hands when opening the door. Vehicle has not been abused in any way or used as a work truck. Has also been garage kept.
- Naples, FL, USA
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There are 2 cracks in the dash. One crack is 2" long, near the passenger side airbag. The other crack is 7" long, driver side, "hump" above the instrument cluster. I have done extensive research on this problem to see if its an anomaly. It isn't. I am a member of a facebook group who has the exact same problem with their Tahoe and similar models. Please refer to this link for a visual www.youtube.com/watch?V=3ikscklf7G8&list=fljga62lgteuqumon7fzvc0Q&index=40 please see facebook group below for more information and background as well https://www.facebook.com/groups/251892298253/ it would appear this is a manufacturing defect. The cracks are in the exact same location amongst hundreds, if not thousands, of consumers. I am worried the crack on the passenger side of the dash is a hazard if the air bag is deployed. The cost to replace the dash is between $1,000-$1,500.
Noticed a crack on the dash board right above the gauge cluster. Have a family member with the same vehicle and saw that their vehicles dash was full of cracks and decided to research the issue. I found blogs and videos through out the internet of people all around with the same problem. My main concern is that I have also found that the next crack in the dash I will see will be on the corner of the dash at the passenger air bag. I'm afraid this could affect the proper deployment of the air bag.
Dashboard has cracked on the passenger side corner above the airbag. Dash has not been subjected to stress / pressure. It appears to be a manufacturer defect as this has happened to many individuals online. I fear that this crack will expand and can potentially affect the passenger airbag itself. As this vehicle is a '07 model, it should not crack after less than 5 years normal wear and tear.
Car has not been in an accident. Just concerns like so many other GM customers. There is a crack that is at the airbag, on the passenger side, that keeps getting bigger. Concerned that airbag might deploy, or not work at all. Have contacted GM corporate several times telling them about the same issue that other customers are having in this same area. When contacting GM they tell me that they have not heard of this issue, but there are so many customers that have complain online. I was told to take my vehicle to the dealership for further inspection and was told that this could have happen by using armorall, in that case the whole console would be cracked and not in certain places where all other customers are seeing the same exact cracks. Actually the entire console is affected with several cracks. If GM was not aware, how come some of their customers consoles have been changed out by the dealership? more than once. They tell me because of the model and the mileage of my vehicle it would not qualify. This is a material issue plus a safety issue if it affects the stability of an airbag. There are even videos on U tube that shows a visual picture.
My dash is cracking in two places above my airbags. The cracks are causing my dash to bulge. It has been brought to my attention that numerous 2007 Tahoe's and Yukon's all have dash cracks in the same areas. I have contacted GM about this problem and have not received any help. I am worried it will affect my airbags deploying.
Two cracks located on the dash. One is located on the left hand side of the driver side "hump" and the other is located on the left hand side of the passenger side airbag and connects from the airbag to the vent. I am concerned that these will effect airbag deployment if a crash occurs. I have read multiple complaints of the same nature on the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe.
This is the second time that the dashboard cracked. I boought the Tahoe in 04/13/2010 and had 25,967 miles in June 7, 2011 after paying $350 for labor the dealer replaced the dashboard and now a year and four months it is cracked again and I spoke with a services person at the dealer and they told me it is been a year and there is not coverage for. I'm very upset I just can't believe that it only lasted a year so if I spent my money fixing this again how long will it take till it brakes again.
The dash has major cracking around the airbag and on top of the dash in the area of the steering wheel. The first incident occurred in April 2010, had the dash replaced under warranty approximately Sept/Oct 2010. The second incident occurred in August 2012. Same cracks in dash around airbag. I can't help but wonder if these cracks compromise the airbag in any way. Or if the vehicle is involved in a collision will the dash pieces become airborne projectiles. Have spoken with GM and while they acknowledge that they have had issues with the dash cracking, they do not acknowledge a defect in the dash. A simple internet search provides several instances of these same cracks occurring in many 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, Avalanche, and 2007 GMC Yukon. Yes, I could pay to have a new dash installed but it will be the same defective part that will crack again causing the same safety concerns.
Upon inspection of the dashboard it has cracked both above the steering wheel on the left side and at the corner of the airbag on the passenger side. I am concerned that if this cracks any worse the airbag may deploy and injure a passenger or it may cause the steering column to malfunction if the dashboard falls. Chevy should be recalling this so that no one is injured.
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. Consumer states several issues with vehicle and request information on recalls, service bulletins, warranties or lemon law the consumer stated the cruise control down shifted to 2nd while driving at highway speeds and on hills, the starter would hang, there was a noise coming from the ac compressor. The transmission was replaced. However, it continued to hesitate after the vehicle was started, as well as a vibration. There was a clicking noise coming from the differential, the idle needle would rise, while at a stop, the battery drained, the engine stalled, the dash was cracked, there was a problem with the suspension, the tire pressure monitoring system was repaired three times, the passenger side mirror was inoperable, the weather strip had come off the vehicle and there was a clicking noise coming from the U-joint.
There is a crack at the passenger side airbag that appears to be unsafe in head on collision. If you reference Chevrolet forums-Tahoe website you will see 45 pages of failures and GM is very selective on whom they will replace or deny.
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- Allen, TX, USA