2013 Tahoe, front part of dash

[Ron C]

Hello,

the front part of the dash, nearest to the windshield, finally cracked.. somewhat ugly, near the VIN number.

Is the an after market one, black, that it can be replaced with (and doesn't crack that asy?)

Also, does anyone know the original part number?

(I have been thinking about maybe have that "shell" installed, that covers the whole dash. any pointers for that?)


thanks,

Ron

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Unfortunately, I cannot help you out directly with your question; however, I know that this topic has been discussed extensively on this Forum. If you have not already done so, perform a search on this Forum for dashboard cracks.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

The front piece as far as I know doesn’t get covered with the dash covers, at least mine doesn’t. I just pulled mine last week and repaired the cracks with a plastic welder. Every clip was broken off and the drivers corner was cracked off. It looks alright but certainly not as good as new. The biggest problem is just how cracked the dash is under that piece.

they’re under any gm parts store. Look under instrument panel. They’re not cheap and don’t see it lasting with the dash being messed up underneath.

 

[PPV12HOE]

Ron,
You might want to talk to @kylers2k I think he put in one of the slip-on covers on his dash...
Kyle

 

[Ron C]

The front piece as far as I know doesn’t get covered with the dash covers, at least mine doesn’t. I just pulled mine last week and repaired the cracks with a plastic welder. Every clip was broken off and the drivers corner was cracked off. It looks alright but certainly not as good as new. The biggest problem is just how cracked the dash is under that piece.

they’re under any gm parts store. Look under instrument panel. They’re not cheap and don’t see it lasting with the dash being messed up underneath.

Hi Joel,

Yeah, we had our first snow/frost here in the mnts, in NM, we had snow in the morning, it melted, then froze again over night, and during the day sitting in cold weather, in the baking sun. I think the material the dash is made out of realy doesn't like temp changes. (the corner near the VIN number isn't just cracked, it shattered into 4 pieces, no real way to fix it I think.
The front part is cracked, near the airbag.

I might replace the "front part with the defroster duct, and put a cover on the larger/inside part. How easy is it to put a cover/shell on there? does it look at least good?

thanks,

Ron

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I just worked piece by piece to get it back together after seeing the price of a new one. It indeed is brittle but I no longer have a terrible rattle.


Putting the cap on isn’t bad. It didn’t 100% fit the contour around the top of the gauges so I had to warm it up some. I used regular silicone to install. I don’t know what brand it is because it came with my vehicle.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Best fix I've seen so far is @The Raven, but it looked like loads of work.

 

[Doubeleive]

Dashmat makes covers they are only $40, you can choose from several colors and you can custom embroider one also if you want, they have been around decades

 

[avalonandl]

Ron- go to the interior section. There is a dash cap that covers the entire ash and works well. I have a thread there.

EDIT:
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/front-dash-crack.3483/page-56


Dashskin about $ 150 and is easy install

 

[915_Tahoe]

gm#23224733 ebony in coloer
$361.80

googled the # saw a few on ebay for under $100

 

[kylers2k]

I did the dashskin cover and it's great quality. Right under $150 shipped. No one notices it riding with me unless I point it out.

 

[Ron C]

I just worked piece by piece to get it back together after seeing the price of a new one. It indeed is brittle but I no longer have a terrible rattle.


Putting the cap on isn’t bad. It didn’t 100% fit the contour around the top of the gauges so I had to warm it up some. I used regular silicone to install. I don’t know what brand it is because it came with my vehicle.

Hi there Joel,

I bought a used/salvaged one that was in a really good shape, still $160, but a new one is twice that. I am also installing an XM antenna in a "pre-owned antenna hole" and want to route it underneath that panel and drop it between the two air ducts. I'll install the panel after that. I want to keep the old pieces, there seems to be a shell for the front too.

as I said, I really like my Tahoe, but the black recycled panels are junk, it seems. Who would have thought that recycling plastic, (re-heating it so it can be moulded will break polymeres) and setting in in the baking sun at 20 degrees would be asking for trouble.

Ron

 

[Ron C]

Best fix I've seen so far is @The Raven, but it looked like loads of work.

Do you have a link for that?

Ron

 

[Ron C]

Dashmat makes covers they are only $40, you can choose from several colors and you can custom embroider one also if you want, they have been around decades

Hi Wes,

I am the guy that replaced the dead audio controls with a $40 cubby *lol*.. I'm not gonna put carpet on the dash....

Ron

 

[Ron C]

Ron- go to the interior section. There is a dash cap that covers the entire ash and works well. I have a thread there.

EDIT:
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/front-dash-crack.3483/page-56


Dashskin about $ 150 and is easy install

That actually looks pretty decent... I might look into that

thanks!

Ron

 

[Ron C]

gm#23224733 ebony in coloer
$361.80

googled the # saw a few on ebay for under $100

I didn't see them on ebay that inexpensive, I found one in a good shape that was $160. I was/am seriously thinking if I should put a layer of JB-weld on the underside.. but ... that might get pretty expensive.

Ron

 

[Doubeleive]

Hi Wes,

I am the guy that replaced the dead audio controls with a $40 cubby *lol*.. I'm not gonna put carpet on the dash....

Ron

I was just suggesting alternatives to "glue-ing" a cover on, a new replacement dash is the best fix but a bit costly

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I made a cubby for the back radio control spot out of $3 of abs plastic and plumbers glue

 

[915_Tahoe]

I didn't see them on ebay that inexpensive, I found one in a good shape that was $160. I was/am seriously thinking if I should put a layer of JB-weld on the underside.. but ... that might get pretty expensive.

Ron

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Upper-Dash...303135841114?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10

 

[Ron C]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Upper-Dash...303135841114?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10

Hi Rene,

thanks! I wish I had found that one before I ordered mine. I guess I;ll use that link the next time it breaks/cracks *lol*

Ron