Cracked Dash

[Mary Frances]

Hey everyone, I'm new here.
I've got a 2009 Tahoe LTZ.
bought it a year ago, just paid it off.
Its had a "heat fracture" in the dash since i bought it.
looking to get a dash replacement but im really not sure what im looking for...
ive found this, but can someone point me in the right direction please?
i do not just wanna throw some BS cover over it.

 

[wjburken]

Hey everyone, I'm new here.
I've got a 2009 Tahoe LTZ.
bought it a year ago, just paid it off.
Its had a "heat fracture" in the dash since i bought it.
looking to get a dash replacement but im really not sure what im looking for...
ive found this, but can someone point me in the right direction please?
i do not just wanna throw some BS cover over it.
View attachment 266395

Welcome to the forum from Iowa. Cracked dashes on the 2007-2014 vehicles is pretty common.

Might get some more input if this was in the 2007-2014 section and not the 2021+ section.


Let’s see if we can get this moved for you.

@Miami-Dade @soulsea

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome to the forum from Iowa. Cracked dashes on the 2007-2014 vehicles is pretty common.

Might get some more input if this was in the 2007-2014 section and not the 2021+ section.


Let’s see if we can get this moved for you.

@Miami-Dade @soulsea

Moved

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Miami Beach Mary!

 

[wjburken]

Moved

Thank you for your prompt service. The powers that be should give you a couple Attaboys out of petty cash!

 

[wjburken]

@Mary Frances ,

Here is a thread that has a lot of discussion regarding cracked dashes. Might peruse this and any other threads here. Might give you some guidance.

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

 

[Tonyrodz]

Hey everyone, I'm new here.
I've got a 2009 Tahoe LTZ.
bought it a year ago, just paid it off.
Its had a "heat fracture" in the dash since i bought it.
looking to get a dash replacement but im really not sure what im looking for...
ive found this, but can someone point me in the right direction please?
i do not just wanna throw some BS cover over it.
View attachment 266395

Replacement dashes are pretty expensive. @Rocket Man has done it already. Hopefully he'll chime in.

 

[Big Mama]

and if you message @915_Tahoe with the last 8 of your vin he can look it up for you.

 

[Mary Frances]

Replacement dashes are pretty expensive. @Rocket Man has done it already. Hopefully he'll chime in.

Thank you so much!! I was about to trade for a 2019 LS but I had rather keep mine instead of having a fat car payment lol replacing the small things on it is way cheaper than buying a new one in the end

 

[91RS]

I agree that those covers look so terrible. I think the cracked dash looks better than those covers. You'll probably have to buy the part from your local dealer because the box is too big to ship regular UPS or FedEx ground so freight shipping will eat up any savings from somewhere like GM Parts Direct. Expect to pay around $600.

 

[PG01]

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/worked-on-my-cracked-dash-this-past-weekend.95818/

 

[PG01]

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/cracked-dash.95504/

 

[PG01]

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/nathanjaxs-2007-crew-cab-silverado-build-thread.95810/page-2

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics of your truck, please.

Cracked dash is fairly common on some of these trucks. Mine is cracked, but the process and cost to replace is too much for me. So, I just ignore it (even though I still do see it, and it is annoying).

 

[avalonandl]

I put the overlay on it and am very happy. I have pics in the interior section....

 

[novemberr]

Mine cracked too at the passenger airbag. I try not to look at it. The more I stare at it the more I want to fix it.
I was wondering if the dash cracked at just one spot or could crack at multiple spots with time went by.

 

[1BADI5]

Yup, on my list of shit to do in the spring....smh

 

[Rocket Man]

I agree that those covers look so terrible. I think the cracked dash looks better than those covers. You'll probably have to buy the part from your local dealer because the box is too big to ship regular UPS or FedEx ground so freight shipping will eat up any savings from somewhere like GM Parts Direct. Expect to pay around $600.

It can be shipped UPS or FedEx, it comes in a huge cardboard box. Mine came UPS ground.

@Mary Frances here's the page on gmpartsdirect that lists the dash. You need the upper dash panel and you didn’t specify the color. This is the 09 LTZ list. Keep in mind shipping is expensive so when you get the correct part number for your color, go online and use Google and look on EBay too for the best price shipped. It’s the combined price you want to look at. Like someone else said, expect to pay about $600 shipped. Hopefully you won’t need the part called the extension, which is the flat piece between the dash and the windshield with the defroster vents in it. Mine was brittle and broke in a few places when I removed it. That adds another $200 or more. One thing to note is the new parts have been redesigned with reinforcement in the problem areas and are supposedly better. They make covers that go over the entire dash for a lot less but I couldn’t make myself go that route- it’s like putting a band-aid over a problem and you can see it’s a cover no matter what anybody says. At least I can see it is. Plus those covers make it impossible to remove the extension piece or for that matter the dash itself unless you break the cover off first since it is glued over the top of both pieces. Replacement takes a few hours. It’s not that hard, just tedious.

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/v-2009-chevrolet-tahoe--ltz--5-3l-v8-gas/body--instrument-panel

 

[ToddWalsh1]

Hey everyone, I'm new here.
I've got a 2009 Tahoe LTZ.
bought it a year ago, just paid it off.
Its had a "heat fracture" in the dash since i bought it.
looking to get a dash replacement but im really not sure what im looking for...
ive found this, but can someone point me in the right direction please?
i do not just wanna throw some BS cover over it.
View attachment 266395

Just use Dashskin.com the repair cover kit will cost you about $150 and will look like new. You won’t notice the difference. I know a few guys that have used this option and it turns out great. They have a Facebook group if you want to see pictures.

 

[91RS]

No it won't look like new and the difference is absolutely noticeable even from outside of the car. You'll also notice the difference when you go to get your airbag recall done and they can't get the airbag out because that stupid cover goes over the edges of the airbag.