Issue ID | 1272839 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10852897 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO 1500 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 14/03/16 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | For the production years 2007 through 2012, general motors has had extensive issues with the dashboards cracking around the passenger airbag, as well as other areas of the dashboard. I have a 2008 silverado with only 53,000 miles on it. I recently noticed that the dashboard has cracked where the passenger airbag is located. I took my truck to the dealership today (huffines chevrolet in plano, tx) to have them inspect the dashboard. They were very kind (as usual) and offered to extend me a courtesy discount to replace the dashboard for $500. 00 versus the full price of $1,168. 00. While this is a step in the right direction, i don't think i should have to pay for a defective dashboard that has been installed in silverado's, sierra's, avalanches, and suburban's for 7 production years. Besides the expense, these cracked dashboards represent major safety issues. If the airbag was ever deployed, both passengers and drivers will be subjected to injury by hard plastic shrapnel flying throughout the cabin. General motors should step up to the plate and offer its customers a free replacement of these dangerous broken dashboards. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PLANO, TX |
VIN pattern | 3GEC13C68G2XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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