Gmt 900 gmc, chevy vehicles subject to frequently cracking. Get a custom look for a fraction of the price of traditional 3m polyurethane kits that are sold solid colors such as blue, black, pink, green red and other specialty finishes such as snakeskin. The 2009 chevrolet silverado has 18 problems reported for cracked dash. This dashskin covers all the way back to the glass including the defrost panel. My 2009 gmc yukon slt has a cracked dash at the corner of the airbag. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. My dash is cracked next to the instrument cluster though right where the dash begins to curve. 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.
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. The dash on my 2009 chevrolet silverado has cracked around the passenger side air bag. Dash lights up when you turn the key over but will not start. 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. This is a molded plastic dash cover that installs right over the top of your existing, cracked up dashboard to restore the appearance for a fraction of the cost and time of replacing it. Dashboard crack problems of chevrolet silverado 1500 part 1. Available in all factory colors, dashskin makes the internets highestrated dashboard cover.
This truck runs like a top all summer and fall, in the winter no start, tow over, when we take. My silverado makes a clicking noise under the dash but. If youre a silverado owner you can take pride in knowing that youve got good taste and it only makes sense to upgrade with a custom dash kit designed to fit your interior like a glove. Why dashskin is the best solution for 0714 gm cracked.
Dashboard cover dash cover mat pad fit for 20072014 chevy chevrolet tahoe suburban 1500,chevrolet avalanche silverado 1500 ltz 200720,gmc yukon all models 20072014 black y24 by. Call gm, i just got the dash replaced friday on my 2009 suburban had to pay. Theres even a facebook page dedicated to the issue. Gm cracked dashboard class action lawsuit consumer law group. Numerous reports have been made to general motors in regards to this cracking. Stabilitrak and traction control light going off with. The plaintiffs say general motors has refused to issue a recall to fix the. Chevy trucks and suvs have a cracked dashboard problem. Chevrolet silverado 2003 chevy gmc sierra 200000 miles.
How to fix your cracked chevy tahoe dashboard in 5 easy steps. Find 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500 recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. The detailed, full color instruction guide will walk you through the process in. Some of the customers experiencing this problem have had their dashboards. The most recently reported issues are listed below. District court for the eastern district of michigan smith et al. Our rigid, molded plastic cover installs over your cracked up dash in minutes, and is guaranteed for life. Our list of 34 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500.
Did you know that the chevy silverado was the bestselling truck in 20 in all of north america. If you or someone you know is or was an owner or lessee of a gmt900 truck platform. Chevrolet silverado dash kits custom chevrolet silverado. Classaction lawsuit alleges cadillac, chevy and gmc dashboards crack and cause safety hazards. Major cracking dashboard issue on full size 20072014 gm trucks. Happens when hitting bumps like going down gravel or bumpy blacktop roads.
Video shows removal and repair of a dashboard used in many 20072014 gm dashboards. Dashskin molded dash cover for 20072014 chevygmc suvs. Lets take a look at the cracked dashboards gm says are not at issue. Horrible clattering noise from under the truck that only happens when it is wet out and seems to come and go.
In the meantime, owners still facing cracked dash problems can file a. The exterior of the truck has multiple cosmetic problems including but not limited to. View your chevy vehicles specific recall information and active notifications at the chevrolet owner center. 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. Major cracking dashboard issue on full size 20072014 gm. John gorehamcontributing writer, 992015 a newly filed lawsuit in wisconsin says that gm knew it had a problem with cracking dashboards. My 2009 silverado lt has cracking behind the instrument cluster and by the.
February 19, 2018 a gm cracked dash lawsuit alleges owners can spend thousands of dollars to. How to removerepair cracked dash on 07 silverado, tahoe, avalanche, suburban, yukon, sierra. With proper maintenance such as regular oil changes, tuneup etc. Dashboard crack problems of the 2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. Wont start in the winter, this is the third winter with problems. This will eventually be the fate of every gm truck with this dashboard design. It is alleged that gm has long known of the cracked dashboard problem. While this issue is mostly cosmetic, theres a possibility that the cracked dash could be a safety issue in an accident. Chevy silverado and gmc sierra rattles and creaks car. 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. 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. 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. A gm cracked dash lawsuit alleges owners can spend thousands of dollars to.
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