Issue ID | 1421316 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11043222 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO 1500 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 07/08/16 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The dash board on my 2008 silverado ltz is cracking in several places, my safety concern is, that if the passenger side air bag were to deploy, there is a great possibility that sharp pieces (shards) of the cracking, defective dash, would be sent flying through the cab. This could possibly cause lacerations and blindness. This dash cracking on 2007-2014 gm products is well known and very common. Replacing the factory dash is very costly. I am concerned that aftermarket "covers" or "caps" might interfere with the air bag deployment. Also there is a recall 49151 on the air bags. I am also concerned that an after market "cap" or "cover" might interfere with the replacement or service of the recalled air bag, as most of these aftermarket caps are difficult to "uninstall", if access is needed to repair or replace components below the dash. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 138000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FORT WORTH, TX |
VIN pattern | 2GCEC130681XXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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