2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Body Problems
- 41
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- passenger side · 11 records
- dashboard cracked · 7 records
- front passenger · 6 records
- dashboard cracking · 5 records
- dash cracked · 5 records
- passenger airbag · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
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.
ODI 11300136
Body
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…
ODI 11271135
Body
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…
ODI 11205999
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11194504
Body
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.
ODI 11165856
Body
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.
ODI 11191075
Body
SPLIT DASH AT CORNER OF PASSENGER AIR BAG
ODI 11155312
Body
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 ([redacted], meridian, ms 39301, [redacted]) where they stated that they were aware of the…
ODI 11176194
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
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
ODI 11161852
Body
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, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the dashboard…
ODI 11113540
Air Bags · Body
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.
ODI 11099989
Body
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…
ODI 11110388
Body · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11075354
Body
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.
ODI 11074033
Body
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.
ODI 11130270
Body
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.
ODI 11241233
Body
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.
ODI 11088855
Body
Dashboard is cracking, which has been recognized as a known problem. It caused integrity issues with cracked plastic in event air bags deploy.
ODI 11041850
Body
Auto has a crack in dashboard in front of steering wheel
ODI 11030716
Body
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…
ODI 11002061
Body
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, [redacted]) inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be…
ODI 11053929
Body
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.
ODI 11042499
Air Bags · Body
Cracked dash by passenger air bag not long after i purchased the vehicle i woke up got into my tahoe and saw a crack.
ODI 10993712
Body
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.
ODI 10966474
Body
The dashboard on my 2013 chevy tahoe (53,000 miles) has cracked near the passenger airbag.
ODI 10928227