231 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. Click any complaint to view the full owner description.
AIR BAGSAugust 8, 2025
Dealer has advised that replacement of airbag will result in damage to interior parts and trim and that replacement parts are not available and that the dealer will not be responsible for replacement and repair of damage. I have refused the warranty replacement until a dealer can be located that will not damage car interior
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEJune 25, 2025
One day I was driving normal and my engine light and two other lights came on. It dropped my speed under 30mph and I couldn't pass the gas. It said reduced engine power, service stabilitrak and service traction. I immediately took it to auto zone then placed it in the shop at the dealership. They had my truck for almost 2 months and finally said they fixed it. It ran ok for a month or so. I was so scared to drive because it does it randomly. Boom it happen again now im frustrated because what is the problem. Called shop they said bring it back they will have a new person look at it. They had it for a month again. Paid more money. Then boom a month later the same thing. So at this point im calling no one is answering they ignored me so I called the customer service on the truck to complain. I had to get rentals and everything with the same problem it is over a year later. No answer and nobody called back nothing. I parked my truck for months and yesterday June 24th the lights came on again. I have heard alot of my friends and family say they have a chevy vehicle and they did/do the same thing.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 10, 2025
I have a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. It is one of the thousands of which the plastic dash has cracked into pieces.My concern is that the loose plastic will hurt someone if the airbag is deployed. GM Should have never used such flimsy plastic on the dashes of so many vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERApril 7, 2025
My dashboard has cracked into pieces, material used for dashboard was no good.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 1, 2024
my dash is cracked and rattles really bad when driving and sounds like pieces breaking, when i hit bumps in road you can see the dash move and bounce and poses a safety risk if in an accident and airbags go off the pressure can further break dash and send pieces of sharp plastic in the faces of passengers, there is thousands of complaints online and social media about the dashes of chevy and gmc trucks and suvs cracking and in several cases totally breaking apart into pieces due to the faulty cheap materials used to make these dashes. this is a potetial serious and lethal defect if in an a accident and these pieces of plastic go flying into people like shrapnel.
AIR BAGSJune 25, 2024
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON A RECALL FOR AIR BAG SAFETY CONCERN FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. I HAVE CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMPLAINED THAT MY LOCAL DEALERS REFUSES TO REPLACE THIS ITEM. EVERY TIME I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, I HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE RUNAROUND REGARDING THIS SAFETY ISSUE. I KEEP GETTING NOTICES OF THE RECALL BUT WHAT GOOD IS IT WHEN GM AND THE DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG. IF YOU CONTACT THEM, YOU CAN SEE HOW MANY TIMES IV'E CALLED THEM AND COMPLAINED. DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO EXCEPT WAIT UNTIL A PASSENGER GETS INJURED OR DIES.
AIR BAGSMay 9, 2024
The contact owned a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the Air Bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while parked at a rest stop for approximately five minutes, the vehicle was turned on, and the driver's curtain air bag and the passenger side air bags were deployed inadvertently. The contact sustained lower head and scalp injuries and was knocked unconscious. Medical attention was not needed. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown third party by the insurance company where it was deemed totalled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,251.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 6, 2024
Transmission, vehicle stops functioning without notice on the road while driving acceleration stops. The problem was confirmed to be a transmission failure by chevrolet. The inspection was done by chevrolet to confirm the transmission has failed. The vehicle started to jump when sitting still and the drive train for 2wheel/4whell did stop working it only allowed the vehicle to be moved in 2whell drive. This happened after the vehicle went over 100k miles and when I took it to chevrolet they said nothing was wrong with it, they said "it's an old car". When the car is driven over 35/40mph the vehicle now shakes along with it stopping to function while driving. Even with chevrolet verifying that the transmission is bad(which is the recall on Tahoe models from the same year of production) they refuse to acknowledge it is all models unless it's on a specific list of vin numbers. They refuse to replace the transmission recall at no cost according to the current recall that was done already for this year make and model. I've had all engine tune up maintenance requirements done and have not missed any vehicle scheduled maintenance this vehicle year make and model is on the recall list and I've attached the copy of it to show proof of the record. The record was provided by chevrolet, along with the record of NHTSA recalls to show this is the same year make and model but the vin isn't included, as well as the recalls they listed to show that zero apply to this vehicle when this is clearly the same exact symptoms listed on the recall but this vin isn't listed when it should be if the same exact symptoms are failing on the vehicle with maintenance kept up.
ENGINEFebruary 7, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, an abnormal ticking sound was coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the oil pressure was low. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the uptake tube O-ring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,STRUCTUREJanuary 23, 2024
The drivers side door handle has broken on my Tahoe. In the event of having to urgently egress from my vehicle it would be very difficult to do so because of the handle. Now before you think I'm just a disgruntled owner you should look at the rate of occurrence. I've checked online nationally and locally with used auto part sellers and there are none to be found. If a Tahoe comes in that actually does have one intact every auto yard has a waiting list of buyers and the part is immediately gone. Shouldn't the high rate of failure of trigger at least questions from the NHTSA. I did not mention the passenger door but since it is of the same construction it would fail too if under the same use I feel. My claim is easy enough to substantiate, place a call to any used car part dealer of your choice and search for the driver's side door interior. If you do find one available, call that dealer and you'll find that it's already gone. Then ask the person on the phone about how many people they get calling for that same part. I've been searching for over a year for this one part. This complaint isn't made because I'm angry, I've simply just finally paid attention to the fact that this is a high failure part and should be investigated.
UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 22, 2023
Cracked dashboard
AIR BAGSAugust 1, 2023
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V053000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
STRUCTUREMay 30, 2023
My dashboard is completely cracked, and the driver side handle on the inside broke off
STRUCTUREFebruary 24, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated notice that there were cracks on the dashboard by the passenger’s side air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that no failure was found. The contact stated that over the years the crack started to expand. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
STRUCTUREJanuary 21, 2023
Dash is cracking
UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 12, 2022
The dash has cracked above the instrument panel in several places. Also it is cracked at the passenger side air bag. This vehicle is well kept. Owned by an older lady, also the front drivers door pull it broken in half. The dealer has informed her that neither have been recalled but, should have been. This is unacceptable being as she paid $68,000.00 dollars for this vehicle. The dealer also informed her that the airbag canister recall when done can crack the dash if it is replaced before the airbag recall is done. And that she would be responsible for the damage done to the plastic dash. Also unacceptable. She is on a fixed income. Vehicle manufacturers charge so much money for these vehicles, they should be forced to recall and replace any part damaged by completing the recall that is not done yet. The dash is not built heavy enough to keep it from cracking. It is built from cheap materials and they charge a mint for it. This is filled out by her mechanic, and it is his email.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 2, 2022
A small crack in the dash start in 2018. I always use a sunshade in the windshield. Then it cracked in other places. It's like there is nothing supporting the dash around the speaker. It's now cracked all over. Nothing has been done extra to this Tahoe. It's cleaned regularly inside and out.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 2, 2022
Cracked dashboard
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 18, 2022
Dash board Cracking
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 17, 2022
Dash board is falling apart around air bag and instrument cluster.
SERVICE BRAKESMay 1, 2022
Have replaced all brakes, rotors, calipers, brake booster, master cylinder, and checked for leaks. Still have no pressure when applying brakes.
AIR BAGSApril 4, 2022
Received recall information and have tried to have the vehicle fixed. All the Tampa dealerships in the area do not help. They hang up don't keep appointments and don't return phone calls.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 23, 2022
Vehicle randomly throws Stabilitrak, Traction control and ABS codes. Engine derates to limp mode. Transmission goes to full line pressure shifts. A cycle of the ignition system will reset the system a majority of the time. There is no "recall" but the general consensus in the mechanical world is two things cause this issue. Throttle body is bad and/or the steering position sensor fails causing the stabilitrak system to be disabled (which in a 2013 Tahoe, stabilitrak cannot be turned off) I have replaced the throttle body with an OEM part and the problem still occurs with our vehicle. It is a big enough of a parts failure/equipment failure that most of my mechanic buddies I've talked to knew exactly what I was talking about and said I replaced these two parts and the problem was solved. May not be enough for a recall but a TSB really should be issued because I've found a lot of information online that a lot of people are having this same issue. Between this website's complaint section and other Chevy/GM forums, I'm estimating 5000-10000 people have had similar issues with the stabilitrak being disabled somehow while driving. Manufacturers need to be held accountable for parts failures like this, as when recalls do finally happen, it is next to impossible to get the vehicle in and repaired in a timely matter (Takata air bag inflator issue is a great example, our local dealer cannot give me an estimated date they can get the vehicle in for repairs because its a mass parts recall and the replacement parts are unavailable) Incident has happened over a dozen times in the past 6 months but the additional details will not let me select multiple dates
AIR BAGSFebruary 15, 2022
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the airbags service light remained illuminated while driving. The contact stated she received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) or 21V053000 (Air Bags) at the time the airbag warning light started to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced under the airbag recall however, the airbag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle failure cause was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was advised of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to another dealer for diagnosis. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJanuary 25, 2022
Have a cracked dashboard on the driver side. Started to investigate and noticed panel under steering wheel is broke in multiple places making it not stay secured.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 15, 2022
Without warning on several occasions the the gps/radio screen, door locks, lights, gauges, etc start cycling and going crazy and power to the vehicle goes on and off. While the electrical storm is happening I can press the gas pedal which only causes the car to sputter and lurch forward. It has occurred suddenly while pulling into traffic or while traveling on the highway at normal speeds. I have contacted GM and was told there are no recalls open. After researching on my own there are several forums with countless complaints of the same nature. To state the obvious...this is dangerous and the fact that GM is aware and continues to ignore the problem is highly unethical and unsettling.
AIR BAGSNovember 7, 2021
Hello this car have an incomplete recall I need to get fixed can you help me out with this?? Thanks
AIR BAGSOctober 18, 2021
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V053000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated the parts were not available and an appointment may be scheduled in 2022. Additionally, the contact was informed that if the dashboard cracked during the recall repair, the vehicle owner was responsible to repair or replace the dashboard. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
AIR BAGSOctober 1, 2021
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 30, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall with several unknown warning lights flashing on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that other electrical features such as the exterior lighting and the power locks would activate on and off independently during the failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that since there were no active warning lights displayed on the instrument panel, a diagnostic test could not be performed. The failure persisted and the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V614000 (Electrical System) which she linked to the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
ENGINEJuly 28, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut-off without warning. Over time, the contact became unable to restart the vehicle after multiple attempts. On the most recent failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where they informed her that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
AIR BAGSJuly 8, 2021
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V053000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 1, 2021
Dashboard has two large cracks, one by the steering column and the other one is on the passenger air bag area. Dealer estimated the repair at $1800 which is an unfair amount. The whole dashboard needs to be replaced do to rattling and squeaking noise from the cheap plastic they used.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 29, 2021
We contacted The recommended dealership and they refused to do the repair unless we as the owners accepted responsibility for the broken dash. This issue is also a know defect and GM is refusing to complete the repair. Due to GM defective parts the air safety bag cannot be replaced and I will be required to pay GM and additional $1500 to $2000 dollars to make the car safe to continue to drive. This type of safety defect should be repaired by GM including any item that is damaged due to the repair or defect that keeps the car from being repaired as this becomes nothing more than a way for GM to escape their responsibility for completing this safety defect If the NTSB Allows this then the government then becomes responsible for the loss of life and is just as big a culprit as General Motors..
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGSMay 11, 2021
I RECEIVED RECALL AND I CALL MY GM DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT YET CALLED ME AS OF TODAY TO GET THIS RECALL DONE. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT IN AND IT HAS BEEN ALREADY 3 MONTHS SINCE THEN.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 6, 2021
DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN 3 DIFFERENT SPOTS
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERApril 28, 2021
I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION IN MARCH 2021 OF A GM RECALL N212328800. I PROMPTLY CONTACTED MY GM DEALER. MY GM DEALER ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT PART & WE DROPPED OFF THE CAR. AN HOUR LATER, WE WERE TOLD THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETE & WE ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE CAR. WHEN SIGNING THE PAPERWORK, WE NOTICED A NOTE INDICATING THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED ON ARRIVAL. WE IMMEDIATELY WENT OUT TO THE CAR AND FOUND 2 CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD. THE DASHBOARD WAS NOT CRACKED ON ARRIVAL. I HAD JUST WIPED OFF THE DASH THAT MORNING PRIOR TO BRINGING THE CAR TO THE DEALER. WE TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO SAID THEY TOOK PICTURES AND HAD VIDEO. WE ASKED TO SEE SAID PICTURES AND VIDEO & ONCE THEY WENT LOOKING FOR THEM, THEY TOLD US THEY DID NOT SAVE FOR SOME REASON. WE PUSHED THE ISSUE FURTHER WITH THE GENERAL MANAGER. THEY REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CRACKED DASH THAT OCCURRED DURING THE AIRBAG REPAIR. THEY REFUSED TO FIX MY DASHBOARD. THEY DID NOT TELL US AT ANY POINT PRIOR TO THE REPAIR THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN. I AM NOT SURE WHAT TYPE OF HAZARD THIS MAY BE TO US IN THE FUTURE BUT THE RESALE VALUE JUST TOOK A HIT.I KNOW THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR SIMILAR TYPES OF DAMAGE FROM THIS TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. I AM FOLLOWING PROTOCOL BY REPORTING THIS TO YOU.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERApril 10, 2021
DASHBOARD IS CRACKING ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERApril 8, 2021
FIRST WAS THE INFOTAINMENT CENTER THAT WENT OUT AFTER THE FIRST WEEK OF OWNING AND THEY WANTED ME TO PAY HALF FOR A NEW ONE ($800). CONTACTED GM AND THEY PAID ME BACK. NEXT WAS THE BLACK COLORING ON ALL THE BUTTON RUBBING OFF. WAS TOLD TO BUY A STICKER KIT. THEN WAS THE TACK JUMPING ON IT'S OWN. THEN WAS THE ENTIRE DASH CRACKING FROM THE WINDSHIELD ALL THE WAY UP TO THE FRONT. WAS TOLD IT'S COSMETIC. I ASKED WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE AIRBAG GOES OFF AND I HAVE PLASTIC PIECES FLY AT US. FINALLY WAS THE 6L80 TRANSMISSION THAT WENT OUT. TONS OF COMPLAINTS AND GM HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS FOR YEARS. I NOW HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET ANOTHER $3,500. THIS THING IS A LEMON AND I CAN GET ANY HELP AND GM WON'T ISSUE RECALLS. IT'S DISGUSTING TO SEE THESE BILLION DOLLAR COMPANIES GETTING BAILED OUT AND THE CONSUMERS ARE THE ONES THAT SUFFER FOR THEM USING CHEAP PARTS.
STEERINGMarch 3, 2021
EXPERIENCED A CLUNKING OR BANGING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE RIGHT FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE SWAY BAR BROKE OFF THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE.
ENGINEFebruary 19, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL, WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION CHEVROLET SOUTH CORPUS CHRISTI (6650 S PADRE ISLAND DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.
LANE DEPARTUREJanuary 16, 2021
'SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT WARNING DISPLAYS ON CONTROL CENTER. I'M HAVING THIS ISSUE NOW IT'S CAUSING OTHER THINGS TO GO BACK AS IF I HAVE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ALL KIND OF WARNING LIGHTS ARE GOING ON AND THEN OFF
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 12, 2020
THE DASHBOARD COVER IS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE VEHICLE IS WELL MAINTAINED, GARAGED AND HAS NOT BEEN USED OFF PAVED ROADS. THE CRACKS ARE A SAFETY HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF EVEN SMALL COLLISIONS SINCE THEY CREATE SHARP CORNERS AND POINTED ENDS. IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR COLLISION, PIECES WOULD LIKELY BECOME HAZARDOUS FLYING OBJECTS PROPELLED BY THE AIRBAGS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 4, 2020
THE DASH HAS CRACKED 2 TIMES. WE HAD ONE SECTION REPAIRED BUT THE NEXT SECTION HAS CRACKED. IN AN ACCIDENT PIECED OF THIS COULD CRACK WORSE AND FLY AROUND THE CABIN CREATING A HAZARD FOR PASSENGERS AS WELL AS THE AIRBAGS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 2, 2020
CRACKED DASH
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 2, 2020
I HAVE 2013 TAHOE. IT ONLY HAVE 87,500K ITS BLACK. THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED. IT JUST SHOWED UP 2 WEEKS AGO. THE VEHICLE IS KEPT GARAGE AT ALL TIME AT THE HOUSE. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE 1 1/2 YEARS AGO. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS HAPPEN. I KNOW A PERSON ALSO HAS A 2013 TAHOE AND HER DASHBOARD CRACKED. THEY REPLACED IT, BUT THE NEW ONE CRACKED ALSO. I HAVE A 2001 FORD F150 AND THE DASH IS NOT CRACKED. WHY IS GMC/CHEVROLET DASHBOARDS ARE CRACKED. THE DASHBOARD IS PLASTICITY THAT IS WHY IS CRACKING. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A NEW ONE. THANK YOU.
UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 22, 2020
MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY PASSENGER COMMENTED ON IT AND ASKED WHAT HAPPENED. I HADN'T NOTICED IT BEFORE SINCE I COULDN'T SEE OVER THE PART OF THE DASHBOARD THAT IS HIGHER THAN THE BACKSIDE CLOSER TO THE WINDSHIELD.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 21, 2020
MY 2013 TAHOE HAS CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD OVER THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE PASSENGER SEAT SIDE. THERE ARE PICTURES ATTACHED. THE CRACKS JUST HAPPENED. I HAVE REPORTED THIS BEFORE, NOTHING HAPPENED. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I HAVE TAKEN TO GET IT FIXED BUT COST IS OUTRAGEOUS. I HAVE ORDERED TWO DASH COVERS NEITHER MATCHED. NOW BY FRONT DOORS (BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE) PULL HANDLES ARE FALLING PART. EVERY TIME YOU PULL THE DOOR SHUT IT PINCHES YOUR FINGERS OR SLIPS AND YOU ALMOST FALL DOWN. EVERY UNSAFE. THIS WAS MY DREAM CAR. MY HUSBAND HAS OWNED SEVERAL TAHOES THAT HE USES IN IS BUILDING BUSINESS, HE DOES NOT BABY IS VEHICLES AND HIS INTERIOR COULD BE CLEANED UP AND LOOK LIKE NEW AND IT'S A 2004 WITH ALMOST 300,000 MILES ON IT. MY INTERIOR RATTLES AND LOOKS SO CHEAP. I AM 66 YEARS OLD. I CAN NOT AFFORD A NEW TAHOE OR A USED ONE THEY ARE WAY TO EXPENSIVE IF THESE PROBLEMS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN. I TOOK TO A DEALERSHIP 2 WEEKS AGO TO GET AN ESTIMATE ON THE PARTS AND LABOR. I VOTED THE PARTS QUOTE BUT HAVEN'T HEARD FROM THE LABOR. I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU HAVE TO BUY THE ENTIRE DOOR PANELS. I AM ASHAMED TO DRIVE MY CAR WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN IT, BECAUSE IT RATTLES AND LOOKS HORRIBLE. I AM AFRAID IT THE CRACK OVER THE STEERING MAY CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL OR SOME OTHER PROBLEMS. I WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE TO THESE PROBLEMS. I HAVE FRIENDS WITH THE EXACT PROBLEMS. I WOULD CONSIDER BUYING ANY ELSE, BUT WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CHEVY FANS. I DON'T KNOW NOW?
UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 18, 2020
DASH IS CRACKING OVER STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS PASSENGER SIDE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 21, 2020
DASH SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, WHICH CAUSES DISTRACTING SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. I FIND MYSELF TAKING MY EYES OFF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO PUT MY HAND ON THE SOURCE OF HE SQUEAKING CRACK IN THE PLASTIC.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 3, 2020
DASH CRACK WITHOIT WARNING ABOVE GAUGE CLUSTER ON DRIVER'S SIDE. VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT A MAJORITY OF THE TIME. VEHICLE SPENDS A FEW DAYS A WEEK OUTSIDE DURING THE DAY. FIRST SIGN OF A CRACK APPEARED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE DURING A WORK DAY. HIGH TEMP FOR THE DAY WAS APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREES.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 30, 2020
MY DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED PHOTOS. ONE CRACK IS NEAR THE HOUSING FOR THE AIRBAG, AND THE OTHER IS FORMING ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CRACKS RESULT IN THE DASHBOARD SHACKING ON ANY UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, SO EVENTUALLY THE SMALLER CRACK WILL PROGRESS ACROSS THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST CHEVY DUE TO A SAFETY HAZARD FROM THIS DEFECTIVE PART. REPLACEMENT OR REPAIRS ARE ESTIMATED TO BE $1200-$2000. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER THE COURSE OF NORMAL DRIVING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,STRUCTUREJuly 15, 2020
DASHBOARD HAS BECOME CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND THE DASHBOARD ALSO HAS NUMEROUS OTHER CRACKS. THE CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED OVER THE TIME SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN SEPTEMBER 2015. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PICTURES RELATING TO THIS ISSUE CIRCULATING ONLINE. I ALSO PURCHASED THE BEST WARRANTY GM OFFERS, INCLUDING THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY, BUT THAT DIDN'T INCLUDE THE DASHBOARD AS I WAS TOLD.
VISIBILITY/WIPERJune 18, 2020
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE WHILE OPENING GLASS HATCH. SOLDERED JOINT BROKE AWAY FROM GLASS. SEEMS AS IF THE ELECTRICAL WIRE IS TOO SHORT OR UNDER TOO MUCH TENSION. BACK GLASS WILL NO LONGER DEFROST LIMITING VISIBILITY. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN PROBLEM OCCURRED. *TR
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 30, 2020
CRACK IN DASHBOARD WITHOUT CAUSE. FLAWED WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS. *TR
STRUCTUREMay 26, 2020
CRACKING OF THE DASHBOARD IN MULTIPLE AREAS. DRIVER SIDE, CENTER SPEAKER AND IN FROM OF PASSENGER AIRBAG. *TR
STRUCTUREMay 22, 2020
CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED AT THE CENTER AND PASSENGER SIDE AREAS OF THE DASHBOARD AND APPEAR TO BE GROWING AS THE DASH COOLS AND WARMS. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY FOR SEVERAL DAYS PRIOR TO NOTICING THE CRACKS. THE PASSENGER SIDE CRACK, LIKE MANY OTHERS HAVE REPORTED, IS AT THE RIGHT REAR CORNER OF THE AIRBAG CONTAINMENT AREA ON THE DASH. THIS CRACK IS ESPECIALLY CONCERNING AS IT LOOKS TO BE UNDER PRESSURE AND BULGING. MY BIGGEST CONCERN AT THIS POINT IS THE AIRBAG GOING OFF PREMATURELY WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. *TR
AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREMay 9, 2020
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS INCLUDING 3 CRACKS AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WHICH I BELIEVE LEADS TO A SAFETY HAZARD SHOULD THE BAG DEPLOY. IF DEPLOYED, THE SHATTERED PLASTIC WOULD BE SENT AS PROJECTILES THROUGH THE CAR RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. ALSO, IF THE AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED, THE PLASTIC SHARDS COULD CUT THE AIRBAGS RENDERING THEM INEFFECTIVE. I'M ASKING FOR THIS TO BE REPORTED TO GENERAL MOTORS AS A SEVER SAFETY CONCERN AND ISSUE A RECALL TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BEFORE THERE IS SERIOUS INJURY. THANK YOU. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 7, 2020
I TOOK MY TAHOE IN FOR REPAIRS AT AL SIERRA CHEVROLET TO GET AN 02 OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. UPON RECEIVING MY TAHOE BACK FROM REPAIRS I NOTICED THAT MY DASH BOARD HAD CRACKED NEAR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 3, 2020
CRACKS IN DASH AT AIRBAG CORNER AND ON DRIVERS SIDE
UNKNOWN OR OTHERApril 22, 2020
MY DASH IS CRACKED IN 3 PLACES AS OF THE LAST 2 WEEKS. IN GOOGLING THE ISSUE, IT APPEARS THERE WAS A LAW SUIT AGAINST GM ABOUT THIS DEFECTIVE PART IN THE VEHICLE. HTTPS://WWW.CARPARTS.COM/BLOG/THE-LATEST-ON-THE-GM-CRACKED-DASH-ISSUE/ I WOULD LIKE HELP WITH RECTIFYING THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE DEFECTIVE PART.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 18, 2020
3 OUT OF 4 DOOR ACTUATORS HAVE QUIT WORKING, ALL WITHIN A TWO WEEK PERIOD.
STRUCTUREJanuary 17, 2020
TWO CRACKS HAVE APPEARED ON MY DASH, ONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND A SMALL ONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CAR HAS 34,000 MILES, IS GARAGED AND ONLY DRIVEN ON PAVED ROADS. WHEN PARKED IN A LOT, A WINDOW VISER IS ALWAYS USED. I NOTICED THE LARGER CRACK ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO. IT GETS BIGGER EVERY DAY.
STRUCTUREJanuary 10, 2020
DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED ABOVE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR MOVING AT THE MOMENT THE CRACKS OCCURRED. NOTHING HAS EVER BEEN PLACED ON THE DASHBOARD THAT COULD CAUSE THE CRACKS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 26, 2019
I JUST NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD IN MY 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ IS CRACKING!!
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 22, 2019
DASHBOARD CRACKING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 21, 2019
THE DASH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF MY 2013 TAHOE HAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE HAS 74,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE IS GARAGED WHEN NOT IN USE. I BECAME AWARE OF THIS ISSUE ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019. THERE ARE TWO CRACKS THAT ALMOST INTERSECT IN A "V" SHAPE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 17, 2019
MULTIPLE DASHBOARD CRACKS
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 1, 2019
PASSENGER DASHBOARD WHERE AIRBAG IS LOCATED HAS A CRACK. CALLED THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT'S NOT COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY.
STRUCTUREOctober 25, 2019
I'M SEEING LARGE STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND CRACKS IN THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD, BUT ON TOP OF THE MAIN SPEEDOMETER ETC DOME AND OVER BY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AREA. THE ONES OVER ON THE DRIVER SIDE ARE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACTUALLY FLOP AROUND. IT DOES APPEAR TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY IN CASE OF ACCIDENT WHEN JAGGED PIECES WOULD BE ABOUT. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN THIS CONDITION (NOTICED AFTER PURCHASE WHEN ON ROUGHER ROADS WITHOUT RADIO AND THE VARIOUS PIECES STARTED MAKING QUITE A RACKET.)
UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 21, 2019
DASHBOARD ON VEHICLE IS CRACKING OVER STEERING COLUMN AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 16, 2019
THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. THE CRACKS ARE GETTING LONGER. THIS IS HAPPENING OVER TIME. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO PROVOKE THIS.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESSeptember 16, 2019
JULY 16TH, 2019 MY 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT OF TOTAL LOSS. TRAVEL SPEEDS WERE 30 MPH. IN ATTEMPTS TO STOP DUE TO VEHICLES TRAVELING IN FRONT OF MINE HAD COME TO ABRUPT STOPS MY BRAKES FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPING WHILE STRAIGHT LINE STEERING. THUS I WAS FORCED TO STEER LEFT TO AVOID COLLISION. MY BRAKES WERE QUICKLY APPLIED, MODERATE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, BRAKES WERE SLOW TO RESPOND WITH MINIMAL BRAKING. THERE WAS COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, CLIPPING THEIR DRIVER SIDE REAR BUMPER TO MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT CORNER FENDER PEALING IT BACK LIKE A CAN OPENER. THIS HAPPENED ON A STATE HWY. THE STABILITRAC INDICATOR AND SERVICE BRAKES HAD APPEARED ON AND OFF IN THE VEHICLES DIC INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE PAST MONTH. NO CODES PRESENT. THE VEHICLE HAD NEW BRAKES (ROTORS, PADS AND BRAKE FLUID), 43 DAYS PRIOR. IT HAD 138,627 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. 1) WE ARE LUCKY THERE WERE NO INJURIES RESULTING FROM THIS ACCIDENT. 2) FOR A VEHICLE THAT WAS PURCHASED FOR $61K AND PAID OFF, 6 YEARS LATER LOSSES 2/3 OF ITS PURCHASED VALUE. 3) HAVE NOW HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE AND BACK TO BEING $20K IN THE HOLE. I BELIEVE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS A DIRECT RESULT FROM THE CURRENT RECALL GM JUST ANNOUNCED THAT COVERS 2014-2018 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AND TAHOE MODELS. GM STATES AS THE VEHICLE AGES, THE PUMP IN THE POWER-ASSIST BRAKES CAN PUT OUT LESS VACUUM THAN NEEDED, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE AND RICK OF A CRASH. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V645
SERVICE BRAKESSeptember 12, 2019
1- EVERY TIME I APPLY MY BRAKES, THEY VIBRATE, SPEED DOESN'T MATTER, I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO MY HUSBAND ABOUT THIS FOR ABOUT 1 YEAR. 2- SOMETIMES WHEN I APPLY MY BRAKES THEN RELEASE THEM A LITTLE AND REAPPLY THE 2ND TIME IT FEELS LIKE I AM PRESSING AGAINST A BRICK WALL AND CAN'T PUSH THE BRAKES. I NOTICE THIS WHEN I AM GOING SUPER SLOW, PARKING LOT, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, ETC.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 28, 2019
THE DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE HAS SEVERE CRACKS AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AS WELL AS THE DRIVER SIDE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND NEVER BEEN IN A WRECK. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE PLASTIC MAY BECOME PROJECTILES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE FAULT OR COVER REPAIRS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 21, 2019
CRACKED DASHBOARD ON RIGHT & LEFT SIDE AT PASSENGER AIRBAG.
STRUCTUREAugust 2, 2019
THE DASH ON THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVER CRACKS IN 2 DIFFERENT PLACES. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH CHEVROLET TAHOES. IT IS FORESEEABLE THAT INJURIES WOULD BE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED IN THE CASE OF A FRONT-END COLLISION SHOULD THE DASH COME COMPLETELY APART AND LEAVE SHARP EDGES EXPOSED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 22, 2019
DASH BOARD IS CRACKED AROUND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND DRIVER SIDE STEERING WHEEL. CHEVROLET DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE IT EVEN UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. IF I AM EVER IN A ACCIDENT THAT BAG DEPLOYS, PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD WILL BECOME PROJECTILES. I ESCALATED WITH AND GM WITH NO REPLY.
STRUCTUREMay 7, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH AND HEARD A RATTLE COMING FROM MY DASHBOARD. THE VENT NEAR THE WINDSHIELD WAS VISIBLY VIBRATING. I THEN NOTICED A CRACK EXTENDING FROM THE CORNER OF THE AIRBAG COVER TO THE VENT. THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS HAPPENS ON SOME MODELS/YEAR. THIS IS MY THIRD TAHOE IN OVER 20 YEARS AND IT HASN'T HAPPENED BEFORE. THE VIBRATION IS GOING TO MAKE THE CRACK WORSE AND THE DASHBOARD WILL START TO BREAK APART. I BELIEVE THAT THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT IS ALSO AT RISK.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERApril 7, 2019
LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE, STORED IN A GARAGE AT WORK AND AT HOME. DASHBOARD CRACKED AT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS PLASTIC PARTS FROM BROKEN DASHBOARD CAN BECOME DEADLY MISSILES DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POTENTIALLY HARM OR CAUSE DEATH TO PASSENGER (MY CHILD). SPENT NEARLY $600 FOR A DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY THAT SHOULD HAVE NEVER REQUIRED REPLACING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMarch 31, 2019
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP. I THOUGHT A ROCK HAD HIT MY WINDSHIELD. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME I SAW SOME WHITE MATERIAL WHICH LOOKED LIKE COTTON ON THE DASH. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I REALIZED THAT THE "POP"WAS MY DASHBOARD CRACKING. MY CAR IS GARAGED ACCEPT WHEN I AM AT WORK, WHICH WHEN THERE ARE SUN PROTECTORS ON MY DASHBOARD DURING THE WARM MONTHS. MY TAHOE ONLY HAS 76,000 MILES ON IT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMarch 30, 2019
CRACKED DASH CRACKED FOR NO REASON
STRUCTUREMarch 23, 2019
CRACKED DASH - DASH HAS SEPARATED/CRACKED AT AIRBAG RELEASE LOCATION AS WELL AS AT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. UNKNOWN IF THIS WILL AFFECT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS OR ELECTRICAL ISSUES IN SPEEDO CLUSTER. WAS TOLD TO REPORT THIS BY DEALER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMarch 10, 2019
WHILE DRIVING CAR STARTED SPUTTERING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TAHOE STOPPED RUNNING AND STALLED OUT. TOOK TO LOCAL SHOP TO CHECK THE CHECK ENGINE CODE - FUEL PUMP FLOW CONTROL MODULE
UNKNOWN OR OTHERFebruary 27, 2019
MULTIPLE CRACKS IN DASH PANEL AROUND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BECOME DANGEROUS SHRAPNEL IN THE EVENT OF DEPLOYMENT.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFebruary 26, 2019
DASH HAS CRACKED OVER THE LAST YEAR AROUND THE AIRBAG AND CONCERN IS THAT PIECES COULD BECOME SHRAPNEL IN CASE OF A DEPLOYMENT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERFebruary 22, 2019
CONCERN OF BRITTLE PLASTIC DASH PIECES CAUSING FURTHER INJURY IN A CRASH OR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM WITH GM DASHBOARDS BETWEEN 2007-2013. THIS A A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE GARAGE KEPT AND REGULARLY DETAILED WITH UV PROTECTANT. THE DASH SHOULD NOT BE THIS BRITTLE.
STRUCTUREFebruary 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED FROM THE TOP DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AREA. THE CRACK WAS RAPIDLY EXPANDING AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NELSON HALL CHEVROLET (1811 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD, MERIDIAN, MS 39301, (601) 621-4324) WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD AND DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL WAS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
VISIBILITY/WIPERFebruary 8, 2019
REAR DEFROST WIRE CONSTANTLY SEPARATES FROM THE GLASS. WE HAVE BEEN TO VARIOUS DEALERSHIPS MORE THAN A DOZEN TIMES AND THE SAME PROBLEM PERSISTS. MANY OF THESE REPAIRS HAVE INCLUDED A BRAND NEW BACK WINDOW AND WIRING AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. OUR TRUCK HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE DEALER FOR DAYS AT A TIME ONLY TO BREAK AGAIN WITHIN DAYS/WEEKS OF REPAIR. THIS CREATES A VERY UNSAFE DRIVING EXPERIENCE, ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER MONTHS (NOW) WHEN WE CANNOT SEE OUT OF THE BACK WINDOW. THIS CASE IS FULLY REGISTERED WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND WITH GM DIRECTLY, BUT NO PERMANENT RESOLUTION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. THE WIRE IS CURRENTLY DETACHED, IT FELL OFF AGAIN WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE LAST REPAIR. THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND WHILE IT IS MOVING.
STRUCTUREJanuary 8, 2019
DASHBOARD CRACKING CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ISSUES THAT CAN RESULT IN THE CREATION OF PROJECTILES IN THE INSTANCE OF A COLLISION, AIRBAGS BEING UNABLE TO PROPERLY DEPLOY, ETC. ALMOST ALL GM VEHICLES IN THIS MODEL YEAR RANGE HAVE THIS ISSUE; IS OF WIDESPREAD CONCERN. I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND AM WORRIED THAT IF I WERE EVER TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT, MY SAFETY WOULD BE JEOPARDIZED.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDecember 16, 2018
CRACKING IN THE DASHBOARD THAT HAS CARRIED INTO THE AIRBAG SECTION OF THE DASH THAT PREVENTED DEPLOYMENT IN AN ACCIDENT ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES OF DASH
AIR BAGSDecember 4, 2018
CRACK IN DASH ADJACENT TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. CONCERN DASH WOULD SHATTER IF AIR BAG DEPLOYS.
STRUCTUREDecember 1, 2018
SPLIT DASH AT CORNER OF PASSENGER AIR BAG
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 28, 2018
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN MY 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE PUTTING THE PASSENGER AT RISK DURING AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THE CRACK RUNS DOWN TO THE AIRBAG IT COULD POSSIBLE SHATTER THE PLASTIC AND DAMAGE PASSENGERS. I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE AND THAT INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO THIS UNSAFE DASH. THIS NEEDS TO BE A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESNovember 23, 2018
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITY TRAK LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING, COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALOT CHEVROLET TRUCKS SUV AND CARS. I HAD 2005 TAHOE PREVIOUSLY AND THE SAME PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)October 23, 2018
MY TRACTION AND STABILITRAK SYSTEM WILL HAVE RANDOM ALERTS THAT WILL GO ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. MY DASH HAS ALSO CRACKED BY FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG AND MY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND NOW MAKES CRACKING NOISES AT TIMES AND NOW RATTLES WHEN DRIVING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 18, 2018
CRACKED DASHBOARD
UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 26, 2018
I OWN A 2013 CHEVY TAHOE AND OUT OF NO WHERE THE DASH BOARD CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. WITHIN A DAY THE CRACK MADE THE DASHBOARD DROP AND NOW HAS SPREAD WITHIN A WEEK TO ABOVE THE STEERING COLUMN. AS THIS RELATES TO THE AIRBAG, I CONSIDER IT A SAFETY HAZARD AND A DEFECT. I CAN PROVIDE PHOTOS IF APPROPRIATE.
STRUCTURESeptember 18, 2018
THE DASHBOARD HAS A CRACK FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND IS SPREADING TOWARD THE STEERING COLUMN(ABOUT 8-10 INCH CRACK). THERE IS ALSO A SMALL CRACK NEAR THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WE FIRST NOTICED THE CRACK IN AUGUST/2017. WE WERE TOLD OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER THE BILL. WHEN WE FIRST NOTICED THE CRACK WAS ABOUT 4 INCHES. IT HAS NOW GROWN CLOSE TO 8-10 INCHES.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 13, 2018
I HAVE A 2013 CHEVY TAHOE Z71 WITH APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES. THERE ARE A TOTAL OF THREE CRACKS IN MY DASHBOARD ONE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE OTHER TWO ARE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT ABOVE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I WAS TOLD BY GM THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPAIR THE DASH MYSELF AND PAY OUT OF POCKET.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 23, 2018
MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED.
AIR BAGSAugust 21, 2018
I NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN MY DASH ABOVE THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OVER A YEAR AGO. IT HAS NOW GROWN TO SEVERAL CRACKS ABOVE BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIRBAG. I TAKE GREAT CARE OF MY VEHICLE, EVEN PURCHASED THE EXTENDED BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. IF I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, THE CRACKS IN THE DASH AND THE POOR QUALITY OF THE DASH COULD PREVENT THE AIRBAGS FROM DEPLOYING CORRECTLY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 14, 2018
DASH IS CRACKED NEXT TO THE STEERING COWLING AND NEXT TO THE AIRBAG. THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR ALL GM TRUCKS AND SUVS FROM 2007 THRU 2014. THIS MAY COMPROMISE THE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING AND INJURING THE DRIVER WITH SHREDDED PIECES OF PLASTIC DASHBOARD. GM REFUSED TO PAY TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 3, 2018
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DOOR LOCKS WENT UP AND DOWN MULTIPLE TIMES, THE RADIO SCREEN TURNED OFF, AND THEN THE WHOLE CAR JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. I COULDN'T TURN IT BACK ON AND HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK. LUCKILY I WAS NOT ON THE FREEWAY AND THERE WERE NOT MANY CARS COMING WHERE MY CAR HAD STOPPED.
STRUCTUREJuly 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED ALONG THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, WHICH COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ASHEVILLE CHEVROLET (205 SMOKEY PARK HIGHWAY, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806, (828) 348-7326) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
STRUCTUREJuly 9, 2018
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING RIGHT ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. I DO NOT KNOW IT THE CRACK STARTING WHILE IN MOTION OR STATIONARY. I KNOW IT HAPPENED IN MAY 2018. IT IS CRACKING MORE EVERYDAY. THIS IS MY DREAM CAR AND I THINK IT'S A SHAME TO PAY THIS KIND OT MONEY FOR SUCH A EXPENSIVE CAR AND IT STARTS FALLING APART. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE NOTHING BUT CHEVY BUYERS WE HAVE OWNED A NUMBER OF BLAZERS AND TAHOE AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM . MY HUSBAND'S TAHOE IS A 2004 . LOOKS GREAT. ALSO ON THE 2013 TAHOE THE DOOR PULL IS BROKE AND THE DEALER SAID I HAD TO BUY THE HOLD DOOR PANEL THST WOULD BE OVER $500. I ONLY NEED THE THE PULL HANDLE NOT THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL. THIS IS NONSENSE. IS CHEVROLET GETTING CHEAP ON THEIR QUALLTY . THIS WILL MAKE BE LOOK INTO OTHER VEHICLES (FORD, TOYOTA, JEEP , ETC. ## VIN PASSED ## CHEVY TAHOE 2013 ##
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 23, 2018
DASH BOARD CRACKING, CAUSED SMALL FIBER TO GO INTO MY EYE WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH WINDOW OPEN
ENGINEJune 21, 2018
AFTER 50000 MILES ON VEHICLE I BEGIN TO HEAR ENGINE NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE. I CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT IT WAS THE VALVE LIFTERS. THIS HAPPEN AFTER A TRIP WHILE ON A HIGHWAY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE WHERE I BOUGHT IT TO HAVE IT REPAIR BUT WAS DENY REPAIR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIR WITH WARRANTY, BUT WAS ALSO DENY REPAIR.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 10, 2018
MY DASH HAS CRACKED ABOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE BELOW THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER. IT ALSO VIBRATES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH UP & DOWN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING SITTING STILL OR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 8, 2018
CRACKED DASHBOARD LEFT CORNER AIRBAG IN MOTION ON CITY FREEWAYS
AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREJune 5, 2018
DASH CRACKED FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, ABOVE AND INTO LEFT SIDE OF AIRBAG COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN GARAGED OR SHADE IN WINDOW, WAS STATIONARY & UNOCCUPIED WHEN THE DASH CRACKED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 5, 2018
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED FOR NO REASON.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 29, 2018
MY DASH HAS TWO CRACKS: ONE NEAR THE LEFT CORNER OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND ONE ON THE RIGHT MID POINT OF THE CURVE OVER THE CONTROL SECTION OF THE DASH. I HAVE SEE WHERE THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME CRACKS. I NOTICED THE FIRST CRACK MAY 5, 2018 AND THE SECOND CRACK MAY 25, 2018. I NOTICED THEM WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT HOW UNSAFE THIS IS WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE FLYING DEBRIS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. MY CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 14, 2018
TWO LARGE CRACKS ON MY DASHBOARD. THEY VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING, I AM CONCERNED THEY MAY FRACTURE IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY.
AIR BAGSMay 10, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. WHILE MY TAHOE WAS IN A REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE NEW AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMED, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. . IN ADDITION, I NOTICED THE DEPLOYED SIDE AIR BAGS DO NOT COVER THE FRONT DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. THEREFORE, IT APPEARS TO BE ONLY A PARTIAL DEPLOYMENT OR A DEFECTIVE DESIGN THAT IN ADDITION TO ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT, THEY DO NOT PROTECT PEOPLE IN THE FRONT SEATS.
STRUCTUREApril 18, 2018
MY DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN TWO SEPARATE PLACES. THE FIRST CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD IS AT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THE SECOND CRACK IS LARGE IN SIZE AND RUNS FROM THE BACK OF THE DASHBOARD ALL THE WAY UP TO THE DASH THAT COVERS MY INSTRUMENT PANEL.
AIR BAGSApril 17, 2018
I BOUGHT A REPLACEMENT RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT MANUFACTURED IN CHINA. IT HAS A DEFECT THAT REQUIRES THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS BE INSTALLED FACING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION FROM THE NORMAL ORIENTATION (REARWARD RATHER THAN FORWARD). HOWEVER, I SUSPECT THAT MAY AFFECT AIR BAG SENSOR FUNCTION AND POSSIBLY AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING AN ACCIDENT. ONLINE CHATS WITH THE SENSOR MANUFACTURER RESULT IN EVASIVE ANSWERS DUE TO POTENTIAL LIABILITY. THEREFORE, I BELIEVE THE CHINESE MANUFACTURED RADIATOR CORE SUPPORTS SHOULD BE RECALLED. *JS
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESApril 8, 2018
MY 2013 CHEVROLET LTZ TAHOE BEGAN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT WARNINGS THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS WERE OFF AT AROUND 60K MILES. BY THE TIME THE VEHICLE TIT 65K THE FAILURES BECAME REGULAR AND ARE NOW LIT CONSTANTLY. THESE ARE SAFETY FEATURES THAT SAFEGUARD THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS DURING HARD/EMERGENCY BRAKING OR DURING WEATHER WITH SNOW, ICE AND RAIN. THESE KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS NOW ARE NON FUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE IS RATHER UNSAFE WITHOUT THEM. THIS IS A $70+ K VEHICLE AND IT HAS KEY SAFETY FEATURES FAILING VERY EARLY INTO ITS LIFE. IT IS UNBELIVABLE THAT CHEVROLET IS NOT HELD TO ACCOUNT BY FEDERAL REGULATORS FOR SUCH SIGNIFICANT SAFETY FAILURES. HOW MANY TAHOES ARE IN SERIOUS ACCIDENTS EACH YEAR DUE TO LOSS OF ABS BRAKING AND TRACTION CONTROL LOSS?
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERApril 6, 2018
THIS IS A SERIES OF CRACK ON THE FRONT DASHBOARD. STARTED FROM THE COWLING OVER INSTRUMENT PANELS AND HAS SPREAD TO A SECTION BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF GM VEHICLES WITH THIS SAME DASHBOARD CRACKING BUT GM DOES NOTHING ABOUT IT. I'M ONLY A LITTLE OVER 50K MILES.
AIR BAGSMarch 27, 2018
ON MY 2013 TAHOE A CRACK SUDDENLY APPEARED ON MY DASH BY THE PASSAGES AIRBAG. I AM A TRUE AND FAITHFUL USER OF A WINDSHIELD SHADE AND DASH CONDITIONER THAT PREVENTS CRACKS IN DASH. THIS CRACK APPEARED 6 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE IT AND HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO GET CHEVROLET TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT WITH NO LUCK. NOW THE DASH IS CAVING IN WHICH IS GOING TO AFFECT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG. I DON'T WANT TO WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE IS WITH ME AND IT CAUSE HARM TO MY PASSENGER. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR A NEW DASH THAT HAS HAD THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS DEALING WITH DASH CRACK PROBLEMS IN THIS KIND OF VEHICLE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMarch 27, 2018
TAMARA RECALL DASH CRACKING AND FALLING IN.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFebruary 28, 2018
THE DASH HAS CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CRACK STARTS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF PASSENGER AIR BAG AND CONTINUES UPWARD. STARTED SMALL AND SEEMED TO GET LARGER OVERNIGHT. VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT. NO REASON FOR THIS. SCARES ME IF AIRBAG DEPLOYS WILL PLASTIC EXPLODE INTO SOMEONE. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ , THIS SEEMS TO BE QUITE A PROBLEM WITH THESE DASHES.
STRUCTUREFebruary 21, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE TO THE DIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE CRACKED AREAS COULD BE COVERED. THE DASHBOARD WAS NOT REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERFebruary 6, 2018
THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ON THE STEERING COLUMN.
STRUCTUREFebruary 5, 2018
DASHBOARD HAS SEVERAL CRACKS. THREE AROUND THE AIRBAG BOX WHICH ARE EXTREMELY CONCERNING! I TRY TO ALWAYS HAVE MY TAHOE IN COOL PLACES TO PREVENT EXTREME TEMPERATURES AND FURTHER DAMAGE BUT STILL NOTICE THE CRACKS GROWING. I UNDERSTAND THERE HAVE BEEN MANY GM OWNERS HAVING TO DEAL WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS.THERE MUST OBVIOUSLY BE A DEFECT IN THE MATERIAL OR THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS PART. BEING BOTH A SAFETY CONCERN AND A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ISSUE, I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO OPTIONS FOR RESOLVING THIS MATTER.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)January 18, 2018
APPROACHING ANY RIGHT HAND TURNS COMING DOWN IN SPEED ON A HIGHWAY EXIT THE STABILITY AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS APPEAR AND SWITCH TO OFF. FELT A JERKING FEELING WHEN I WAS STARTING TO ACCELERATE ALMOST AS IF THE ENGINE WAS STALLING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LIGHTS COMING ON.. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I FELT A JERKING BUT THE LIGHTS HAVE NOW COME ON A FEW TIMES USUALLY WHEN EXITING A HIGHWAY AND GO OFF ONCE THE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND COMES BACK ON.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJanuary 15, 2018
DASHBOARD- CRUMBLING APART. TWO CRACKS, ONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND A 9 INCH CRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. GARAGE PARKED WITH 26,000 MILES. VERY CHEAP MATERIAL USED IN A $65,000 DOLLAR CAR. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME BEFORE IN ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE OWNED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERDecember 22, 2017
MY DASHBORD CRACKED AS I WAS SITTING IN IT PROGRAMMING MY BLUETOOTH TO MY PHONE. MY TAHOE IS ALWAY GARAGED KEPT AND IT ONLY HAS 26,000 MILES. IN NO WAY HAS IT BEEN EXPOSED TO EXTRAME HEAT OR SUNLIGHT. IT CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE THE AIRBAG. I ALSO HAVE A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO THAT THE DASH IS CRACKED ON IT TOO. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM, I FOUND THAT THIS ISSUE IS MORE THAN JUST AN ISOLATED ISSUE, AS PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE EVERYWHERE. THIS IS A LEMON AND SHOULD BE A RECALL.
STRUCTUREDecember 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD PREMATURE EXTENSIVE CRACKS THAT COULD AFFECT THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE AIR BAG COMPONENTS. THE CRACKS EXTENDED ON BOTH SIDES, BUT PRIMARILY NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE DEALER (PINKERTON CHEVROLET, 925 N ELECTRIC RD, SALEM, VA 24153, (800) 813-5960) INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH THE DEALER'S REPAIR TO REPLACE THE PART. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 28, 2017
THIS VEHICLE HAS 55,680 MILES AND THE UPPER LEFT CORNER NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS CRACKED. BECAUSE OF THIS DASH CRACK, THE AIR BAG COVER IS LIFTED. CHEVY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY. WELL, THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE NOT TO MENTION THERE HAVE BEEN THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINT OF 2007-2013 CHEVY DASHED CRACKING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 15, 2017
DASH BOARD IS CRACKED AT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CRACK WAS FOUND
STRUCTURENovember 2, 2017
THE EXTERIOR MOLDING HAVE SEPARATED, OR STARTED TO PULL AWAY FROM THE DOORS. OUT OF WARRANTY AND PAID ALMOST $300 TO REPAIR ONE (DRIVERS DOOR) MOLDING, AND OTHERS ARE STARTING TO PULL AWAY ON OTHER DOORS.
STRUCTURENovember 2, 2017
THE PASSENGERS SIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLE LITERALLY FELL OFF WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. WAS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILEAGE. HAD TO PAY $250 TO REPLACE. THE PASSENGER DOOR IS NOT USED DAILY, AND WAS NOT BEING PULLED HARD, WAS BEING OPENED BY A 50+ YEAR OLD WITH AVERAGE TORQUE FOR THAT AGE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 2, 2017
DASHBOARD CRACKING IN TWO AREAS, ONE STEMMING FROM PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AREA AND THE OTHER COMING UP TOWARD THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS STARTED JUST PAST THE 3 YEAR MARK, SO IS OUT OF WARRANTY. MY CONCERN IS WHETHER IT COULD IMPACT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE AIRBAG, AND/OR THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY DURING ANY POTENTIAL IMPACT OR CRASH.
STRUCTUREOctober 31, 2017
DASHBOARD IS CRACKING, WHICH HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS A KNOWN PROBLEM. IT CAUSED INTEGRITY ISSUES WITH CRACKED PLASTIC IN EVENT AIR BAGS DEPLOY.
STRUCTUREOctober 12, 2017
THE PURPOSE FOR THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO LET YOU KNOW I'VE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE DASHBOARD ON MY CAR THAT MECHANICS BELIEVE WILL EFFECT THE AIRBAG. AT THIS POINT I'M AT A BIT OF A LOSS FOR WORDS AND UNDERSTANDING WITH THIS PARTICULAR SITUATION. THE DASHBOARD HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS THROUGHOUT. THE CAR HAS 87,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN GARAGED FOR ITS ENTIRE OWNERSHIP AND WELL MAINTAINED. THE BIGGEST ISSUE SURROUNDING THE CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD IS THAT THEY'VE FORMED AROUND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG, WHICH MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS HAVE TOLD ME IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THAT BEING SAID, THE DEALERSHIPS AND THE ASSOCIATE I SPOKE TO AT CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE TEAM HAS SAID THEY'VE SEEN THIS ISSUE MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY'RE SURPRISED THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ISSUED. I HONESTLY WOULDN'T CARE ABOUT THE CRACKS IF THEY WEREN'T SURROUNDING THE AIRBAG. PICTURES OF MY CAR INCLUDED. VIN NUMBER [XXX] AFTER RESEARCHING THROUGH MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AND ONLINE THERE SEEMS TO BE A LARGE NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND THERE ARE CURRENT LAWSUITS PENDING AGAINST GM, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK: HTTP://WWW.ABCACTIONNEWS.COM/MONEY/CONSUMER/TAKING-ACTION-FOR-YOU/ANOTHER-BIG-AUTO-MAKER-GETS-HIT-WITH-A-SUIT-OVER-CRACKING-DASH-BOARDS HTTPS://WWW.CHANGE.ORG/P/RECALL-2007-2013-VEHICLES-DUE-TO-THE-SAFETY-OF-CRACKED-DASHES IF THIS ISN'T ENOUGH CONCERN ON YOUR END TO CORRECT THE ISSUE AND ISSUE A RECALL I'M NOT SURE WHAT IS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 11, 2017
DASHBOARD CRACKED AT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG PANEL
UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 6, 2017
THE DASH ON MY TAHOE IS CRACKED OVER THE AIRBAG. I WORK AS A SERVICE ADVISOR FOR A DEALERSHIP AND SEE EVERY TAHOE BETWEEN 2007 AND 2013 COMEIN WITH A CRACKED DASH. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH NO CRACK-ALWAYS USE A DEFLECTOR TO KEEP THE VEHICLE COOL-THE DASH JUST CRACKED ONE DAY WHEN IT WAS PARKED
STRUCTUREOctober 1, 2017
AUTO HAS A CRACK IN DASHBOARD IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL
SUSPENSIONSeptember 14, 2017
MY 2013 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ FRONT TIRES ARE CUPPING ON THE OUTTER EDGES AND APPEAR WORN OUT. I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT SHOPS AND HAD THE VEHICLE ALIGNED, BALANCED, AND TIRES ROTATED. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE STRUTS BE REPLACED EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT LEAKING. I PROVIDED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH ORIGINAL RECEIPTS TO PROVE THAT I HAD TOOK THE TRUCK IN TO TWO OTHER SHOPS PREVIOUSLY. I ALSO PURCHASED A SERVICE WARRANTY PLAN WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND ALTHOUGH THIS REPAIR IS INCLUDED, THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 5, 2017
CRACKING OF DASH
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 31, 2017
THERE IS A CRACK IN THE DARK NEAR THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CRACK IS IN THE FRONT DASH,LOCATED NEXT TO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AREA.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 29, 2017
CRACKED DASH
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 22, 2017
DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS CRACKING AND EXTENDING UPWARDS TOWARDS THE DRIVER. CONSISTENTLY RATTLES WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. CRACK IS ALSO VISIBLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE LEADING TOWARDS THE AIRBAG. BOTH CRACKS WERE NOTICED WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 22, 2017
CRACKED DASHBOARD BOUGHT MY 2013 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ. HAS ONLY 98000 MILES ON IT. JUST NOTICED A CRACK AT THE TOP LEFT CORNER OF THE DASHBOARD, RIGHT AT THE EDGE OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. TWO WEEKS LATER, ANOTHER CRACKED APPEARED ON THE DRIVER SIDE, FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE DASHBOARD AND CONTINUED UP AND OVER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HUMP. BOTH CRACKS APPEARED WHILE STATIONARY. THIS VEHICLE IS PRIMARILY GARAGED AND HAS A WINDSHIELD COVER. VERY DISAPPOINTED, SINCE THE NEW RETAIL OF THIS VEHICLE IS CLOSE $50,000 BRAND NEW AND COSTS OVER $1000 TO REPLACE AT THE DEALER. NOT TO MENTION, THIS IS OUR PRIMARY FAMILY VEHICLE, WHICH MY WIFE, 7 YO, 4 YO AND 6 MONTH OLD RIDE IN ON A DAILY BASIS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 17, 2017
GM CASE # 8-316-7114203. CHEVY TAHOE LTZ DASH DASHBOARD CRACKS HAVE APPEAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF AIRBAG AND RIGHT SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL CRACKING UPWARD TOWARD THE DRIVER. GM WAS CONTACTED AND REFUSES TO HELP WITH THIS DEFECTIVE PART. IT APPEARS THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE BUT DO NOT FEEL OLBIGATED TO HELP THE CONSUMER/ THIS CAR IS TO NEW AND EXPENSIVE FOR THIS TO OCCUR.. THERE ARE MANY INTERNET LINKS AND EVEN CLASS ACTION SUITS THAT HAVE BEEN POSTED WITH THIS PROBLEM. IT SHOULD BE LOOK AS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN JUST FROM THE STAND POINT OF POTENTIALLY LOSE INTERIOR PARTS THAT COULD DISLODGE FOR ANY REASON THIS IS A LOW MILEAGE ONE OWNER CAR 33K
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 7, 2017
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN 2 DIFFERENT LOCATION MOST IMPORTANTLY AROUND THE FRAME OF THE PASSENGERS SIDE AIRBAG. ONLINE OVER 15,000 COMPLAINTS FILED, NO HELP FROM GMC. THE TRANSMISSION GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HAD IT REPLACED AT $2900.00, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 7, 2017
THE DASH OF MY 2013 TAHOE WHICH I PAID 48,000 CRACKED IN TWO PLACES SOON AS MY WARRANTY EXPIRED! ALL OF MY DOOR HANDLES ON OUTSIDE HAVE FALLEN OFF AND BEEN REPLACED ED AND THE DRIVER DOOR PANEL HAS BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE OF HANDLE BREAKING . TOO MUCH OTHER MESS TO EXPLAIN. JUST A VERY CHEAPLY MADE VEHICLE. VERY DISSATISFIED !I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT FOLLOWED UP WITH A FORMAL INVESTIGATION
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 7, 2017
CRACKED DASHBOARDS. HAD TO HAVE ENTIRE DASHBOARD REPLACED.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 6, 2017
I OWN A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLE. LAST WEEK, I NOTICED MULTIPLE CRACKS IN MY DASHBOARD IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG; THEY SEEMED TO HAVE APPEARED OUT OF NOWHERE. THERE WAS NO INCIDENT BEFOREHAND THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE DAMAGE. MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY FROM THE LAST TIME I HAD USED IT, TO THE NEXT TIME I ENTERED MY VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE DASHBOARD CRACKS. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO PRESTON CHEVROLET, A NEARBY GM DEALERSHIP, AND I WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE DEPT. MANAGER THAT THIS TYPE OF ISSUE IS NOT A COMMON OCCURRENCE, ALTHOUGH HE HAD SEEN IT IN THE PAST.. HE FURTHER ADVISED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN OR PROVIDE ANY SORT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ME IN HAVING THE DEFECTIVE, DAMAGED DASHBOARD REPAIRED. AFTER RESEARCHING, I FOUND THAT IT IS QUITE A COMMON PROBLEM, AND WHAT'S MORE, THAT CHEVY TAHOE'S ARE THE 'COMMON DENOMINATOR.' I FEEL THAT I HAVE BEEN MISLEAD BY PRESTON CHEVROLET. I'VE SINCE CONTACTED GM AND I AM AWAITING A RESPONSE FROM A "SENIOR CASE ADVISOR." I AM PRIMARILY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY PASSENGERS. IN THE EVENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION, I AM CERTAIN THAT SHARDS OF PLASTIC WOULD BE HURTLED INTO THE AIR, BECOMING DANGEROUS PROJECTILES THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR HARM, NOT TO MENTION THE POOR AESTHETIC APPEARANCE AND OVERALL DEVALUATION OF MY VEHICLE THAT THE FRACTURES HAVE CAUSED. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. I FEEL I AM OWED REPAIR AND/OR RESTITUTION FROM GM AS A RESULT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 30, 2017
CRACKING DASHBOARD
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 27, 2017
DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED AND COLLAPSED ON TOP CENTER AT CORNER OF PASSENGER AIRBAG PANEL.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 26, 2017
DASH CRACKED FROM CORNER OF AIRBAG TO TOP OF DASH. VEHICLE STAYS IN GARAGE OTHER THAN WHEN DRIVEN TO WORK. WAS STATIONARY WHEN CRACK WAS SEEN.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 25, 2017
CRACKED DASHBOARD RIGHT ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ALSO BROKEN CLIPS ON DEFROST OVERLAY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 21, 2017
DASHBOARD CRACKING. EACH DAY IT IS IN DIFFERENT SPOTS. NOW THERE ARE CRACKS AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WHICH IS A MAJOR CONCERN AND COULD CAUSE HARM.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 17, 2017
MY DASH BOARD CRACKED IN THE TWO PLACES MY AIR BAGS ARE LOCATED. IT JUST CRACKED FOR NO REASON ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 17, 2017
MY DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF ON DRIVER SIDE TWICE AND MY OTHER THREE HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL. VERY CHEAPLY MADE. VERY DISAPPOINTED I DID NOT GET WHAT I PAID FOR THAT'S FOR SURE. THIS HAS BEEN THE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED AND THE MOST EXPENSIVE AT 48,000!
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 17, 2017
THE INSIDE DOOR PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BROKE WHERE HANDLE IS. VERY VERY DISGUSTED AT ALL THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS NEW
STRUCTUREJuly 2, 2017
DASH HAS SEVERELY CRACKED IN TWO PLACES.
STRUCTUREJune 28, 2017
AS WITH MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS THERE IS A CRACK IN THE DASH. I FEEL THIS IS UNSAFE IF THERE IS EVER AN ACCIDENT THAT OCCURS AND THE AIR BAG WILL NEED TO DEPLOY. I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR 30 DAYS AGO AND NOW HAVE A CRACK IN THE DASH. BY READINGUP ON THIS, THERE IS SO MANY COMPLAINTS. I HAVE HAD IN THE PAST A 2004 TAHOE WITH NO,COMPLAINTS.I FEEL THAT GM SHOULD GET OFF THERE POCKET BOOKS AND RECALL THIS. THIS TAHOE ONLY HAS 48,000 MILES. PRACTICALLY BRAND NEW. COME ON GM DO THE RIGHT THING. IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS AND I LOOSE AN EYE OR SUFFER FACIAL DAMAGE DUE TO FLYING DEBRIS FROM A CRACKED DASH THAT WILL BE ON YOU. I ALSO HAVE A CAMRY. THEY RECALLED THERE DASH JUST BECAUSE ITS STICKY. STEP UP MADE IN THE USA. PLEASE. AFTER PAYING $29000. FOR A CAR THIS SHOULD BE FIXED. THIS CAR WAS SITTING STILL WHEN THIS HAPPENED.
STRUCTUREJune 20, 2017
DASHBOARD IS CRACKING. ONLY 3 YEARS OLD, 70000 MILES WHEN NOTICED. NEVER HAD A VEHICLE DO THIS BEFORE. THE CRACK TODAY IS ON THE DASH AT THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG
POWER TRAINJune 14, 2017
TRANSMISSION DROPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN STARTING UP AND TRANSMISSION IS COLD. THIS IS ESPECIALLY FREQUENT WHEN GOING UP A GRADE NO MATTER HOW SLIGHT. SOMETIMES THE PROBLEM IS SO SEVERE THAT IT CHIRPS THE TIRES. BASICALLY THE VEHICLE STOPS UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION RE-ENGAGES. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. I FEEL THIS HESITATION IS DANGEROUS AND CAUSES AN ISSUE WITH DURABILITY. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATES THAT THIS ISSUE IS NORMAL OPERATION. HOWEVER, MY SEARCHES ON THE INTERNET SHOW THAT MY COMPLAINT IS NOT ISOLATED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREJune 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED ALONG THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG HOUSING. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINEJune 9, 2017
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DROP INTO REDUCED POWER MODE CAUSING A JARRING MOTION AS IT DROPS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF SPEED,ALMOST CAUSING MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, TRACTION CONTROL TURNS OFF, STABILLITRACK TURNS OFF, AND ENGINE GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND STARTS SHAKING AND JARRING. THE SAME 2 CODES CONTINUE TO COME UP IN DIAGNOSIS. P2135 AND P2176. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THREE MECHANICS 1 OF THEM BEING CHEVY ITS SELF. WITH NO SOLUTION FOUND. I HAVE HAD THE ACCELERATION PEDAL REPLACED, THE WIRING REPLACED, THE IGNITION SWITCH AND RELAY REPLACED HAD THE THROTTLE BODY CONNECTOR REPLACED, THE THROTTLE BODY AND GASKET REPLACED 3 TIMES. I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING RECOMMENDED BY ALL SHOPS INCLUDING CHEVY. PLEASE HELP AS THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THEN IT HAS BEEN ON THE ROAD AND I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS AS THE TRUCK IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHEN THE ISSUE HAPPENS.
ENGINEJune 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TOXIC FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WAS AN ODOR OF ANTI-FREEZE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER (DALE EARNHARDT JR. BUICK GMC, 1850 CAPITAL CIR NE, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308, (850) 270-1453) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V868000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE ODOR TESTING AND THE CONTACT'S BREATHING AND HEALTH WERE BEING AFFECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ESCALATED THE CONCERN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,600. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREJune 7, 2017
CRACKED DASH BY PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT LONG AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I WOKE UP GOT INTO MY TAHOE AND SAW A CRACK.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 29, 2017
DASHBOARD CRACKING NEXT TO AIRBAG.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 26, 2017
WE PURCHASED A USED 2013 TAHOE ON 5/25/2017 AND THE DASH IS CRACKED. WE HEAR THAT THIS HAPPENS A LOT, SO WE WANTED YOU TO KNOW. IT MIGHT BECOME A DRIVING HAZARD, WHEN THE AIRBAG EVER DEPLOYED.
ENGINEMay 4, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V868000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERApril 24, 2017
DASHBOARD CRACKED OVER PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THIS WAS NOT THERE YESTERDAY AND HAPPENED WHILE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. NOTICED THIS AT 7AM ARRIVING TO WORK.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERApril 10, 2017
THE REAR DEFROSTER TAB HAS POPPED OFF THE REAR WINDOW, THIS RENDERS THE REAR DEFROSTER UNUSABLE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO SOMEONE NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE OUT THE REAR WINDOW. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT IS PREVALENT IN CHEVY TAHOES AND SUBURBANS AS WELL AS GMC YUKONS. A SIMPLE SEARCH REVEALS THOUSANDS OF PAGES ON THE INTERNET COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND GM NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
STRUCTUREMarch 29, 2017
CRACKED DASHBOARD. THIS STARTED AS A SMALL PROBLEM A YEAR AGO WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $1600 TO GET IT REPLACED. THE FOUR CRACKS CONTINUE TO GET BIGGER AND NEITHER THE DEALERSHIP NOR MANUFACTURER WILL RECOGNIZE IT FOR ANYTHING MORE THAN COSMETIC DAMAGE I NEED TO FIX EVEN THOUGH I DID NOTHING TO CAUSE THIS DAMAGE. I CAN HEAR THE CRACK CONTINUE TO GET BIGGER BOTH WHEN IT'S PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN ALL CONDITIONS.
ENGINEMarch 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V868000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
STRUCTUREMarch 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED A FRACTURE IN THE DASHBOARD LEADING TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJanuary 21, 2017
CRACKED DASHBOARD GOING ENTIRELY UP THE FRONT OF DRIVER DASHBOARD. NOTHING TOUCHED IT, COMPLETELY UNDISTURBED, STATIONARY VEHICLE. CRACKED ON IT'S ON ACCORD, WITHOUT ANY FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEFECT ON GM'S PART FOR THE MANAFACTURING OF THE DASHBOARD ITSELF.
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERJanuary 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, WATER ENTERED FROM THE REAR DOORS AND LEAKED INTO THE REAR DOOR PANELING. AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE OF WATER MOVING AROUND WITHIN THE REAR DOOR PANELING. MULTIPLE DEALERS WERE NOTIFIED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT ISSUED A RECALL TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A SOLUTION. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREJanuary 13, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD FRACTURED ABOVE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG HOUSING. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS A DANGER IN THE EVENT THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERDecember 27, 2016
CRACKED DASH ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. STATS IN A GARAGE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERDecember 20, 2016
PLASTIC DASH IN FRONT HAS THREE CRACKS. ONE CRACK AT LEFT SIDE OF AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE ATOP LOCATION OF GLOVE BOX. OTHER TWO CRACKS ON DRIVER SIDE ATOP LOCATION OF SPEED AND FUEL INDICATORS. ALL THREE ARE ON THE PLASTIC DASH WHERE SEAM NEAR FRONT WINDOW PLASTIC AND DASH PLASTIC MEET AND MAKE A SEAM. THE WEATHER HAS BEEN 13 DEGREES AND 14 DEGREES THE PAST TWO MORNINGS DECEMBER 19TH AND 20TH 2016. I DO NOT THINK THIS DEGREES SHOULD MAKE THE PLASTIC DASH CRACK. MY VEHICLE IS A 2013 MODEL WITH 74,961 MILES.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERDecember 10, 2016
THE DASH CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES WITH FEAR OF IT COLLAPSING. THIS HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT
UNKNOWN OR OTHERDecember 8, 2016
DASHBOARD CRACKED AND ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS IS DIE TO A PLASTIC DEFECT IN THE CHEVROLET TAHOE AND THAT GMC KNOWS ABOUT IT BUT WO'NT REPAIR IT. MAY HAVE AN IMPACT OF WHETHER THE AIRBAG WILL WORK.
STRUCTURENovember 28, 2016
THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2013 CHEVY TAHOE (53,000 MILES) HAS CRACKED NEAR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 22, 2016
CRACKED DASHBOARD. MY TAHOE IS ALWAYS IN A GARAGE AT WORK AND AT HOME. IT IS BARELY 3 YEARS OLD. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HELP OR REPLACE. THE CRACK IS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG. IT LOOKS HORRIBLE.
SUSPENSIONNovember 13, 2016
EXCESSIVE RUSTING AND CORROSION OF FRAME.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 10, 2016
DASH BOARD IS CRACKED OVER THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. I AM CONCERNED THE AIRBAG WILL SHRED PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD INTO MY TRUCK CABIN CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE PLASTIC USED FOR THIS DASH IS VERY FLIMSY, THIN, AND CHEAP, YET THE COST TO REPLACE AND REPAIR IS OVER 1,000! RIDICULOUS. AT ALMOST 50,000 DOLLARS NEW, CHEVROLET SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS INVESTMENT, AND NHTSA SHOULD ENSURE OUR SAFETY WITH THIS DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. MY 2013 CHEVY TAHOE HAS ONLY 50,000 MILES AND IS GARAGE KEPT. I USE A REFLECTOR IN THE WINDSHIELD DAILY WHEN AT WORK.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 8, 2016
DASH BOARD CRACK IN HUMP ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
STRUCTUREOctober 31, 2016
WE BOUGHT A 2013 CHEVY TAHOE IN JAN 2016 WITH JUST UNDER 30,000 MILES WITH CERTIFIED WARRANTY. MY DASH STARTED CRACKING AT THE DRIVER SIDE AND AT THE PASSENGER FRONT DASH AIRBAG, WE TOOK IT BACK TO FRANKLIN CHEVROLET IN STATESBORO, GA. WELL UNDER 48,000 MILES TO LET THEM KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON, THE SERVICE MANAGER [XXX] TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT THE DASH WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AND DID NOT ASK TO LOOK AT IT TO SEE IF IT WAS SOMETHING THAT NEEDED TO BE ADDRESSED. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL CASES ON THESE ISSUE, I'D LIKE TO HAVE THE PROBLEM TAKEN CARE OF BEFORE IT CRACKS MORE AND THE AIRBAG START HAVING ISSUES SINCE IT'S CRACKING AT THE DASH WHERE THE AIRBAG IS AT, IT'S MAKING NOISES EVERY TIME I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD AND PRETTY SURE IT'S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE OVER TIME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 31, 2016
I HAVE A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH 46,000 MILES AND THE DASH BOARD HAS CRACKED IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER.
STRUCTUREOctober 27, 2016
THE DASH CRACKED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 12, 2016
SPEEDOMETER AND GEAR SELECT DID NOT OPERATE TODAY. MY WIFE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANTED $125 TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. I TOLD HER TO JUST SOME HOME SINCE THEY GAVE US ATTITUDE AND NO ASSISTANCE. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE TAHOE. THE SOLUTION WAS TO REMOVE THE DIC FUSE UNDER THE HOOD, START THE VEHICLE, TURN VEHICLE OFF AND THEN REINSTALL THE FUSE. WELL THIS WORKED AND IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY CHEVROLET WHO WON'T ISSUE A RECALL FOR A FAULTY DASH CLUSTER.
STRUCTUREOctober 10, 2016
I STARTED NOTICING A SMALL CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD AND NOW I HAVE LARGER GASHES AND ONE VERY CONCERNING NEXT TO AIRBAG IN FRONT OF PASSENGER SIDE.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 10, 2016
DASH CRACKING IN CORNER OF PASSENGER AIR BAG. CREATES POTENTIAL HAZARD THAT MAY AFFECT SAFE OPERATION OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 21, 2016
CRACK ACROSS THE DASHBOARD AND AIRBAGS. WHICH IF AIRBAG DEPLOYS COULD SEND HARMFUL CHUNKS OF PLASTIC THROUGH THE CABIN. TURNED ON VEHICLE ONE DAY AND HEARD A POP.
AIR BAGSSeptember 20, 2016
THE VEHICLE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES TO INCLUDE THE AREA SURROUNDING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG, AND NEAR THE STEERING COLUMN. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, THE DASHBOARD COULD FRAGMENT AND BECOME A HAZARDOUS PROJECTILE.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 19, 2016
THERE IS A CRACK IN MY DASH NEXT TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. CAR IS ALWAYS PARKED IN GARAGE! CAN HEAR THE DASH SHIFTING OCCASIONALLY WHILE I AM DRIVING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 12, 2016
CRACK IN DASHBOARD THAT LEADS TO THE AIRBAG AND MAIN CONTROLS.
STRUCTUREAugust 8, 2016
THE DASHBOARD CRACKED FROM THE CORNER OF THE AIRBAG IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND IS SINKING BELOW THE AIRBAG. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)August 2, 2016
WHILE DRIVING AROUND 60 MPH THE CAR DOES A MASSIVE SHAKE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, STABILIZATION TURNS OFF, TRACTION CONTROLS TURNS OFF AND ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FIRST TO 10MPH AND COULD NOT GET MORE THAN 30MPH. I WAS ALMOST HIT BY AN 18 WHEELER DUE TO MY SUDDEN STOP. THE SUV IS NOW IN ENGINE POWER REDUCED MODE.
STRUCTUREJune 27, 2016
THE DASH HAS CRACKED FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 27, 2016
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DECREASING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE DASH AND INCREASING THE RISK OF PLASTIC SHARDS BEING EJECTED AT THE PASSENGER DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND REFUSES TO REPLACE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE IS ON 3 YEARS OLD
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 21, 2016
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DECREASING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE DASH AND INCREASING THE RISK OF PLASTIC SHARDS BEING EJECTED AT THE PASSENGER DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED DEFECT AFFECTING MULTIPLE MODELS AND YEARS THAT SHARE THE SAME DASHBOARD DESIGN. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND REFUSES TO VOLUNTARILY ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 5, 2016
DASHBOARD CRACK
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 11, 2016
CRACKED DASH DASH IS CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS POSES A SAFETY CONCERN IN THE EVENT OF AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AS FRAGMENTS OF BROKEN DASH WOULD BECOME PROJECTILES WITHIN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEMay 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND LOST POWER AS IF IT WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RADIO POWERED ON AND OFF. THE DOORS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED ON THEIR OWN. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMApril 7, 2016
MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT A VEHICLE FROM CARDENAS SUPERSTORE IN PHARR, TX. WE'VE BEEN TO THEM 4 TIMES, IN WHICH THEY'VE SENT OUR TAHOE TO THE LOCAL GM/CHEVROLET DEALER IN OUR AREA. GENERALLY, WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARM, STABILITRAK AND TRACTION CONTROL WILL DISABLE AND WE WILL SEE A SERIES OF WARNING LIGHTS. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WILL GO OFF, THE AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE WILL RISE TO A WARM TEMP, THE LOCKS WILL START UNLOCKING AND LOCKING RANDOMLY, HARD TRANSMISSION JERKS BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, AND LITTLE POWER WHEN TRYING TO INCREASE SPEED. THE FIRST TIME WE WENT, THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. THE SECOND TIME WE WENT, THEY CLEAN OUT ALL THE FUEL MODULES, THE THIRD TIME THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. AND FINALLY, ON THE FOURTH TRY, THE DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANY ISSUES SO THEY PUT DI-ELECTRIC GREASE ON SOME OF THE WIRING. TWO DAYS LATER IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN. A REASON THEY MAY HAVE TROUBLE FINDING ANY ISSUES IS THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE IS OFF FOR SOME TIME, IT WILL START UP AND RUN WITHOUT ANY ISSUE. I'VE MANAGED TO GET IT OVER TO THE LOCAL AUTOZONE WHILE ALL THE PANEL WAS GOING OFF, AND POWER LOSS, AND THEY MENTIONED A FEW POSSIBLE ISSUES. THE VEHICLES VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY BE BAD, AS WELL AS LOSS OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE ECM AND MANY SENSORS(FUEL PUMP, TRANSMISSION, ETC...). WE ARE LUCKY THAT WE BOUGHT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE OR THIS COULD HAVE BECOME VERY COSTLY FOR US. BUT NONE THE LESS, SAFETY IS OF A CONCERN WHEN DRIVING THE TAHOE. ANY GUIDANCE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
POWER TRAINApril 4, 2016
TRANSMISSION BROKE IT FRONT PUMP WILL NOT MOVE IT HAS 93079 MILES.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMarch 30, 2016
DASH CRACKED IN 3 LOCATIONS. ONE OF THE CRACKS INVOLVE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. CRACK WAS DISCOVERED WHILE STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMarch 22, 2016
2013 CHEVY TAHOE, DEFECTIVE CRACKED DASHBOARD. SAFETY ISSUE COULD RESULT IN DEFECTIVE OR UNSAFE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG, NOT COSMETIC ACCORDING TO SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS. DRIVER SIDE, BEHIND CLUSTER. HTTP://SACRAMENTO.CBSLOCAL.COM/2014/11/19/CALL-KURTIS-INVESTIGATES-CRACKS-IN-SOME-GM-DASHBOARDS/ HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/GMDASHCRACK/ HTTP://WWW.COURTHOUSENEWS.COM/2015/04/15/DANGEROUS-DASH-CRACKS-ALLEGED-IN-GM-TRUCKS.HTM
WHEELSMarch 22, 2016
SPARE TIRE WHEEL DIAMETER IS SMALLER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE FOUR WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FOUR MAIN WHEELS HAVE 18" WHEELS. THE SPARE TIRE WHEEL IS A 17" DIAMETER. IF THE SPARE TIRE IS USED ON THE REAR DRIVE WHEELS, THE SMALLER SPARE WHEEL WOULD TURN AT A FASTER RPM THAN THE REGULAR TIRE. IS THIS PERMITTED? SEEMS DANGEROUS TO ME.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERFebruary 22, 2016
CRACKED DASHBOARDS. MY CAR HAS 11K MILES, I BOUGHT IT WITH 6K MILES AND HAVE OWNED IT FOR 4 MONTHS AND NOTICED THE OTHER DAY THAT THE DASHBOARD HAS A GIANT CRACK ACROSS IT NOT DUE TO ANY IMPACT.
STRUCTUREFebruary 18, 2016
THIS 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE WAS PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2013. THE CHROME DOOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR JUST CAME OFF IN MY HAND AND HAD TO BE REPLACED IN AUGUST 2015. IN FEBRUARY 2016 THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF AND ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND I WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN AN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR. I WAS TOLD THE CHROME DOOR HANDLES HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH BEING DEFECTIVE. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS, WHAT CAN I DO REGARDING REOCCURRING EXPENSES FOR REPAIRS ?
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFebruary 17, 2016
DASH IS CRACKING AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG. VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT AND A SUN VISOR USED WHEN PARKED IN THE SUN. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN A COLLISION AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS HAVE EVER DEPLOYED IN THIS VEHICLE. THE CRACK SEEMS COSMETIC BUT GIVEN THE LOCATION, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE INTEGRITY OF THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
STRUCTUREJanuary 19, 2016
DASHBOARD CRACKED VERY SMALL AREA BUT NOW IS CRACKING EVERYWHERE.
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINEOctober 22, 2015
THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM MAC HAIK CHEVROLET IN HOUSTON, TX. ONLY ONE KEY WAS PROVIDED DURING THE VEHICLE PURCHASE. THE OTHER KEY WAS PROMISED IN AN "WE OWE YOU" STATEMENT, BUT NEVER RECEIVED. AT SOME POINT IN TIME, IT IS BELIEVED THE 2ND KEY WAS USED TO ACCESS THIS VEHICLE AT UNDISCLOSED LOCATION(S) AND OR TIME(S) IN ADDITION TO ONSTAR APP ACCESS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE RUBBING SOUNDS WHEN TURNING CORNERS AND LOSING A LITTLE POWER. IN JULY 2014, I NOTICED MY VEHICLE SEEMED TO SHAKE WHEN GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH THE WAY IT NORMALLY WENT OVER SPEED BUMPS MOST TIMES AFTER VEHICLE DELIVERY. IN ADDITION TO, THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE IDLING TOO HIGH AT NO SPEED AND IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH THE WAY IT PERFORMED MOST TIMES AFTER VEHICLE DELIVERY. ALSO, THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED AROUND THE AIRBAG. IN AUGUST 2014, I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THESE PROBLEMS. I WAS INFORMED REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS OVERFILLED. I WAS PROVIDED A STATEMENT OF THE WORK, BUT I FELT THE VERBAL EXPLANATION FOR THE WORK WAS TOO VAGUE BEING MY VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR APPROX. 2 WEEKS. ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 1, 2015 I CONTACTED THE GENERAL MOTORS CHEVROLET CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE AT THE PHONE NUMBER LISTED ON WWW.GM.COM AS (800) 222-1020. IN THIS PHONE CONVERSATION, I WAS INFORMED REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE TO THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, BUT TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND OR POWERTRAIN. NO WARRANTY REPAIR INFORMATION WAS ON FILE FOR ANY SUCH REPAIRS TO THE FRONT POWERTRAIN. I CONTACTED UPPER MANAGEMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WAS NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO ME IN PROACTIVELY RESOLVING THIS DISCREPANCY. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE MAY BE HAZARDOUS BASED ON THE DISCREPANCY OF REPAIRS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH INSURANCE FOR ME BEING ATTACHED TO THIS VEHICLES VIN WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 6, 2015
THE ENTIRE FRAME AND ALL SUPPORTING BOLTS OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTING AND ROTTING.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSeptember 25, 2015
WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE CAR TOTALLY SHUT DOWN. COULDN'T GET OFF OF HIGHWAY, CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL SENDING UNIT, FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, AND HARNESS HAD FAILED AT 37000 MILES AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 21, 2015
I NOTICED A TINY CRACK IN MY DASHBOARD ON AUGUST 15TH. SINCE THAT TIME IT HAS GROWN 4 INCHES AND VEERED OFF ANOTHER 2 INCHES A DIFFERENT DIRECTION. MY VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT AND I AM A STAY AT HOME MOTHER. MY CAR IS RARELY PARKED IN THE SUN FOR LONG AMOUNTS OF TIME.
AIR BAGSMay 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER AND THE FOUR PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED WHIPLASH THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE BODY DAMAGES WERE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 28, 2015
ON MONDAY 05/25/15 MY HUSBAND NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN THE DASH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I HAVE WATCHED IN THE PAST COUPLE DAYS IT GROW IN SIZE AND HAVE TAKEN PICTURES TO DOCUMENT IT TOO. I AM UPSET AS THIS IS A NEW CAR I PURCHASED USED FROM A GM DEALER. I HAVE READ THAT ANOTHER CRACK IS SOON TO BE EXPECTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY AIRBAG AND CAUSING IT TO POSSIBLE DEPLOY OR DEEMED UNUSABLE. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND NO SAFETY IS A CONCERN. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED QUICKLY.
STEERING,SUSPENSIONMarch 19, 2015
DURING PURSUIT TRAINING A 2013 TAHOE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE WHEEL SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. THIS IS THE THIRD IDENTICAL INCIDENT IN THE PAST MONTH. THE OTHER TWO VEHICLES WERE 2014 POLICE PURSUIT TAHOES. IN ALL INSTANCES THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY FAILED DURING A TURN. THE RACE OR INNER DUST COVER FOR THE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY SEPARATED. THIS RESULTED IN THE BEARINGS COMING LOOSE, AND THE WHEEL SUBSEQUENTLY FOLDING UNDER. IN TWO INSTANCES THE VEHICLE WAS IN DANGER OF A ROLLOVER SITUATION. THIS OCCURRED DURING EMERGENCY VEHICLE TRAINING AT A REGIONAL ACADEMY AND THE VEHICLES BELONGED TO TWO DIFFERENT POLICE AGENCIES. THE TWO PRIOR INCIDENTS INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH UNDER 5000 MILES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 16, 2015
OVER A PERIOD OF 2 WEEKS, ABOUT 4 TIMES, WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC INCLUDING FREEWAY. A SUDDEN LOST OF ALL POWER, DASH GOES BLANK WHILE DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK, IN A BLINKING SEQUENCE. THIS HAPPENS IN A TIME PERIOD UP TO 10 SECONDS, THEN THE CAR CONTINUES DRIVING WITH NO PROBLEMS OR INDICATOR WARNING LIGHTS. TOOK TO DEALER THEY TEST DROVE AND PUT ON COMPUTER, AND NOTHING HAPPENED. LEFT IT THERE 2 WEEKS NO RESULTS. IN BLOGS THERE ARE SUGGESTIONS THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS TO OTHERS, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE THAT COMPUTER RESETS ITSELF AND WIPES MEMORY CLEAN, BECAUSE OF POWER LOSS. THEY TO TAKE TO MECHANIC NOTHING SHOWS UP. THIS IS SIMILAR SYMPTOMS REPORTED ON RECALL #14515, BUT MY CAR IS 1 YEAR OLDER. IT INVOLVES THE CHASSIS COMPUTER. MY QUESTION HERE IS IF THE COMPUTER IS DIFFERENT FROM MY MAKE AND MODEL. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM 2 OF THE 4 TIMES THIS HAPPENED I WAS PULLING ON TO FREEWAY OR CHANGING LANES LOSING POWER. MY DAUGHTER DRIVES THIS CAR WITH HER 2 TWINS IN BACK SEAT. I HAVE NOW EXHAUSTED ALL I CAN FOR A REMEDY WITH GM, THE DEALER WHO CAN NOT DETECT ANY PROBLEM. STARTED A CASE FILE WITH GM # [XXX]. NO REMEDY OR RESOLUTION. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
SERVICE BRAKESJanuary 31, 2015
AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THE DIC MESSAGE TO SERVICE BRAKES SOON APPEARS. WHILE THIS OCCURRED PERHAPS 2 OR 3 TIMES DURING A 30 MILE DRIVE ORIGINALLY, NOW IT ONLY APPEARS PERHAPS ONCE EVERY 300 MILES. CAN BE CLEARED BY RESET BUTTON IN CONTROL PANEL. DEALER UNABLE TO TRACE FAULT EVEN AFTER SHOWN MESSAGE ON DASH. FRONT DOORS DO NOT DRAIN WATER PROPERLY - SURE TO LEAD TO PREMATURE RUST-OUT OF LOWER PANELS. *TR
POWER TRAINJanuary 11, 2015
VEHICLE PLACED IN PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING, APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MINUTES PASSED VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD HITTING SIDE OF BUILDING CAUSING DAMAGE TO FRONT DRIVER SIDE BUMPER. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNovember 18, 2014
VEHICLE DOES NOT HOLD CHARGE TO BATTERY. WILL NOT START. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEOctober 14, 2014
2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE CITY WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH POLICE FLEET. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE NEW ENGINE CALIBRATIONS WERE INSTALLED ON SEVEN VEHICLES, LESS THAN 24 HOURS LATER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED, ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL ISSUES AND PROBLEMS THAT WERE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE. SPECIFICALLY, THE VEHICLES LUNGED FORWARD AGGRESSIVELY AFTER COMING TO A STOP. GM EVENTUALLY REMOVED THE CALIBRATIONS. THE ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLES STALLING, LACK OF POWER, IDLE SURGING AND HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION, CONTINUED. *JB
STRUCTUREJuly 16, 2014
THE DOORS DO NOT DRAIN WATER EFFECTIVELY, THIS WILL CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE AND FAILURE FOR THE WINDOWS TO WORK AND THE DOORS TO RUST!! *TR
STEERINGJune 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,159.
ENGINEJune 19, 2014
2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE PACKAGE (65 TOTAL) CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINES HESITATE ON ACCELERATION, IDLE SPEED FLUCTUATES AND THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. *SMD GENERAL MOTORS ACKNOWLEDGED THE CONCERN AND STATED THEY WERE WORKING ON A RESOLUTION. GENERAL MOTORS RELEASED A SERVICE BULLETIN WHICH CONSISTED OF A NEW ENGINE CALIBRATION. ELEVEN OF THE VEHICLES WERE RE-CALIBRATED. HOWEVER, THE NEW CALIBRATION DID NOT CORRECT THE CONCERN. GENERAL MOTORS HAS SENT MULTIPLE ENGINEERS TO ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE, TAKEN NUMEROUS RECORDINGS, FUEL SAMPLES, BUT TO NO AVAIL. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 17, 2014
WHILE DRIVING THE SPEEDOMETER IS SHOWING 0 ON BOTH THE DIGITAL DISPLAY AND ANALOG NEEDLE DISPLAY. ALSO IT IS SHOWING THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ONLY BY PULLING OVER AND STARTING THE CAR UP AGAIN (~5 MINUTES), THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY.
TIRESMarch 24, 2014
HIGH SPEED TIRE FAILURE L/R LESS THAN 9000 MILES EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE SPARE PUT IN TO SERVICE. OLD TIRE STILL ON OEM RIM IN OUR POSSESSION. *TR
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFebruary 27, 2014
I WAS DRIVING UP A GRADE DURING A SNOW STORM AND WHEN I TRIED TO SELECT 4WD I HAD TO TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD TO FIND THE 4WD CONTROL KNOB,WHICH IS HIDDEN BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. I CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS PROBLEM BECAUSE I NEARLY WRECKED WHILE TRYING TO LOCATE THE 4WD CONTROL KNOB. I BLAME THIS ON FAULTY ENGINEERING BY GM! *TR