Many 2007 to 2013 Chevy Tahoe owners have complained about a cracked or cracking dashboards, usually above the passenger airbag and on the steering column cowling. While this issue is mostly cosmetic, there's a possibility that the cracked dash could be a safety issue in an accident. Therefore, it's a good idea to repair the cracked dash at your first opportunity. What Causes a Dashboard to Crack? Most people attribute the dashboard cracks found in the Tahoe to a manufacturer’s defect. A few think that over-tightening of the bolts is the culprit, and others think it’s just because GM used cheap plastic. There was actually a class action lawsuit against GM, but nothing came out of it except a rumor that some GM dealerships are offering to cover half of the dashboard repair costs.

If you’re a Tahoe owner experiencing this problem, you might be better off just fixing this by yourself. It’s an easy job that will take an hour or two. In a nutshell, you have to remove the dashboard and then make surface repairs by sealing the crack shut. This solution only works on small cracks, though. For bigger cracks, you're better off replacing the entire dashboard. We’re going to show you how to remove the dashboard from your Tahoe and fix it in 5 steps: 1.

Remove the Dashboard A dashboard crack on the driver’s side in a 2007 Tahoe, via Chevrolet Forum member This step requires disconnecting a lot of wires and unscrewing a lot of bolts. It’s much easier with the right tools, like a plastic auto interior trim tool kit that allows you to remove all of the trim without breaking or scratching anything. This offers great instructions on removing the dashboard in a Tahoe. Here's a quick list of steps: • Remove the panel from the driver’s end of the dashboard.

• Unscrew the two bolts at the top. • Go under the dashboard on the driver’s side and unscrew the three bolts there, too. • Remove the bottom part of the dashboard, underneath the steering wheel.

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At this point, ensure that the car is turned off. • Unscrew the two bolts on each side of the steering wheel. • Remove the small plastic panel on the frame above the driver’s seat. Unscrew the bolt underneath. • Remove the entire panel over the frame and unplug the wiring at the bottom. • Unscrew the two bolts at the top of the odometer control panel. • Remove the upper center part of the dashboard (above the controls in the center console).

Unscrew all the bolts and unplug the wires underneath. • Remove the odometer control panel and all of the control panels in the center console. • Remove the panels around the glove compartment and unscrew the bolts underneath. • Remove the panel over the passenger airbag and unscrew the bolts underneath. • Remove the small plastic panels on the frame above the passenger’s seat. Unscrew the bolts underneath.