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I have talked to other silverado owners of the same body style and they also have cracked dashes. The dashboard on a chevy avalanche can be removed from home. If we are to be involved in an accident, these broken dash pieces can go flying at you on impact. Get the latest 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500 recall information 3 incidents. How do i remove a premium model dash on a 2008 chevy. Looking for a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500 dash cover. Hi brandon, we regret to learn you have a cracked dash in your truck as well. Chevy truck forum silverado sierra gmc truck forums. Dashskin dash covers install right over the top of your cracked dashboard to renew your interior with ease. Cracked dash diy repair chevy tahoe forum gmc yukon forum. Anybody know the warranty on something like this or how much to fix it. How to fix your cracked chevy tahoe dashboard in 5 easy steps. See the forum below, this problem has effected s of trucks. Some people have gotten their dealership to replace it, if they happen to have a good relationship with the service dept.
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I originally thought their service tech may have cracked my dash when it was in for service for an oil leak. I have an 08 chevy lt model with other dash style, when removing it. There were also around 34 similar complaints from 2008 chevy tahoe owners. All our 2008 chevy silverado 1500 dash panels inventory come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. When you open the door theres no light on the dash indicating a. Dashboard crack problems of the 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. What an amazing after market product for my cracking tahoe dashboard. Dash crack what kind of repair if any was offered by dealer. The lawsuit doesnt cover the 2007 or 2008 model years of the vehicles we find. I have a 2008 chevy silverado and i am having issues with the blower motor. Mar 11, 2018 trying to remove 2008 dash to replace my cracked dash.
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From glancing at the windshield, their eyes may move a little bit further south to the dash and its finish. Gmt 900 gmc, chevy vehicles subject to frequently cracking. Apr, 2015 if you or someone you know is or was an owner or lessee of a gmt900 truck platform series vehicle as listed above anywhere in canada and you wish more information on potential compensation or to be kept advised of the status of the gm cracked dashboard class action litigation or any resulting compensation from this lawsuit in canada, quebec. Nov 02, 2018 if we are to be involved in an accident, these broken dash pieces can go flying at you on impact. The contact stated that there was a loud abnormal noise inside the vehicle. Black dashboard pad dash cover mat for 20072014 chevy silveradotahoesuburban. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. You may wish to remove the dashboard to replace it if it has cracked due to aging. We take our niche seriously, and strive to produce the most impressive, undetectable molded dash cover in the business for the closesttofactory possible finished product. Same with our 2008 silverado, no problems either cause. Just traded in my 2008 silverado and my dash looked brand new. Chris simpson needs your help with recall 200720 vehicles due to the safety of cracked dashes. Or perhaps you need to gain access to the wiring underneath. If we can offer any assistance with regard to contacting your dealership, please let us know.
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I have a 2011 chevy silverado and it wasnt until my friend who bought his 2008 silverado pointed out that my truck had the same crack in the same spot as his. Hot staple gun thanks for check out my flipping a chevrolet silverado series. This includes the avalanche, silverado, suburban, and tahoe, as well as the. Cracked dash 2008 silverado ltz cc vmax 199920 silverado. The 2008 chevrolet silverado has 5 problems reported for dashboard cracked.
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