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Mine broke in a different place, lol. I was driving and heard a loud snap! The mounting tab broke clean off of the smaller dash part! I'm guessing since the mounting tab by the center broke off in the past, and I have foam support blocks under it may be why I'm spared the normal cracks but may be why my other tab just broke.

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I have a 2007 Tahoe, and have recently found a crack on the front dash. I was wondering if anybody else has had issues with the dash cracking for no apparent reason. By the way, it is on the back side of the top dash right behind the airbag cut out for the passenger.


It’s a well known issue with our vehicles, chevys and Escalades ... there’s actually a class action against Gmc that has no outcome yet. Same thing happened to me.... let me guess... the crack is near the passenger airbag and/or up the steering wheel column . 3 options .

1- replace dash so it’ll happen again $1500+

2- fix it yourself ( there’s YouTube videos , that’s what I did)

3- buy a dashskin $125 on amazon

Google the problem your not alone....
 

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Does the DASHSKIN.com over part work well? I need one....
You have to glue it on and even then if its cracked bad enough you’ll hear it rattling so be sure to remove any loose pieces.
Personally, Id just replace it, not a fan of those skin things. Bet you can get one for $7-800 maybe less. Not hard to do with simple hand tools...Just my thoughts tho.
 

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Does the DASHSKIN.com over part work well? I need one....
I bought a CPO suburban that had a dash cap on. I didn't like the look and also thought it might affect the function of the passenger airbag so I had a dealer replace the dash. I hope I get at least 5 years out of the replacement dash.

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FYI I just installed a dash cover on my dash a couple of weeks ago and shot a video of it.

That’s a NBS though, it’s completely different. Also, curious why you did that since the NBS never crack, or did yours actually crack? If so that’s the first one I’ve heard of. Edit: I see in the video it wasn’t.
 

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That’s a NBS though, it’s completely different. Also, curious why you did that since the NBS never crack, or did yours actually crack? If so that’s the first one I’ve heard of. Edit: I see in the video it wasn’t.


I’m sure the install process is virtually identical. Plus some may be interested in the quality of the cover for comparison. I certainly was when shopping for this Coverlay.
 

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I’m sure the install process is virtually identical. Plus some may be interested in the quality of the cover for comparison. I certainly was when shopping for this Coverlay.
Well I don’t know about the installation of the covers but I have removed the dash from my 02 Yukon Denali and painted it which was pretty easy in comparison to the dash I replaced in my 08 Silverado. BTW you could have painted yours with SEM paint instead of the cover to get the 2-tone, they’re pretty easy to remove and those dashes never break. I painted mine 3 years ago and it still looks new. Now as for the NNBS, they’re a ****** design made from ****** plastic.
 

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Dashkin is in and I am very pleased with the results/-Looks great- you wouldn't know it's there. I do but wth.... the annoying rattles are gone- only a slight creak from right side. much more pleasant to drive.

Some notes:
2 person job- sliding cap panel in with glue on it.
buy a second tube of rtv- use it because the tbe they give u is not enough. I did but wish I used more of the second tube.
weigh it down- iused a moving blanket and put 4 10lb plate weights and watter bottles.
Let it cure OVERNITE

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Dashkin is in and I am very pleased with the results/-Looks great- you wouldn't know it's there. I do but wth.... the annoying rattles are gone- only a slight creak from right side. much more pleasant to drive.

Some notes:
2 person job- sliding cap panel in with glue on it.
buy a second tube of rtv- use it because the tbe they give u is not enough. I did but wish I used more of the second tube.
weigh it down- iused a moving blanket and put 4 10lb plate weights and watter bottles.
Let it cure OVERNITE

pics later
Can you still remove the instrument cluster if needed?
 

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Not sure....
I can see from the pics you can’t. The part above the cluster that curves up has to come off. There’s 2 screws under the front lip and then that part pulls up and out. I don’t understand why these dash cover companies don’t have a separate part that covers that piece so the cluster can come out for servicing. Maybe because they want to sell you another one if you need to do that.
 

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It should not stop you from removing the cluster. You can access the screws under the curve.

I have never had to remove a cluster though. The 800's were notorious for bad stepper motors.
 

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I’ve installed a Dashskin on a 07 yukon. The tube they sent was enough per the instructions. I had no issues with any areas pulling up after the install. The reason they only send one tube is so you DONT put too much RTV on the cap for the purposes of removing later. I’m pretty sure you can remove the cluster after the installation. I did the install by myself. Wasn’t hard at all. I’m not a huge fan of the seams. Also the texture and sheen is different. It worked for my application on that particular vehicle but not sure I would install it on something that I was keeping long term.
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