Reinforced Dash Replacement

[Big Mama]

I’m planning on a repair. When I was much younger I worked at a dashboard store and learned some tricks on repairing and matching the surface of the original. Mine is cracked above passenger airbag. If I have any usable luck and the whole thing doesn’t break apart I’ll report back.

 

[Wambliokiye]

Yeah I need to do mine. The little speaker has fallen some place in the dash. Are these easy to remove?

 

[swathdiver]

Are these easy to remove?

I'd rather go to the dentist.

 

[Rocket Man]

Yeah I need to do mine. The little speaker has fallen some place in the dash. Are these easy to remove?

I'd rather go to the dentist.

Not so easy but not that bad either. Depends on how you look at it but I will say it's easier the second time you do it lol. It's a lot of stuff to take apart.

 

[Wambliokiye]

I'd rather go to the dentist.

Hell I'll just buy a dash mat. Or what about a dash cover? Any thoughts?

 

[Wambliokiye]

To me, those covers would always look just like what they are- covers. They're raised around all the openings like the airbag and vents and there's a lip where they meet up with the other parts. I'd like to see one in person though. It's definitely a much less expensive option but for me they would bother me almost as much as the cracks. I've never been able to just cover shit up unfortunately. I haven't even seen anyone on here try one but I'd like to see someone do it for sure.

Shit how much IS a new dash? not the cover.

 

[Wambliokiye]

It is a PIA and way too expensive to fix this though...just finished mine the other day on my CC. Anybody that's interested in my trials and tribulations with my dash, there's about 10 pages devoted to it in my CC build thread here:http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...ilverado-build-aka-the-machine.100281/page-74. I first pulled it and attempted the repair with a plastic hot-melt staple gun and steel/ epoxy reinforcements but the plastic was so brittle that as soon as I put it back in, it broke again. Plus it never looked that great after the repair. Now it's done right.

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Holly Crap!

 

[Rocket Man]

Shit how much IS a new dash? not the cover.

Well, that depends on if the big flat part with the vents that goes between the dash and the windshield breaks when you remove it like mine did. That stupid piece was $275 shipped. I got the dash itself shipped for $402. The dash is huge (the box was 70 x 17 x 32) and some places wanted a fortune to ship it; my dealer wanted $550.

 

[swathdiver]

I conversed with GMPartsKing on ebay and this is there reply regarding PN# 23224747 for the ebony color:

"So I called GM and they said the only design change was a material change in 2014. They changed manufacturers and that is when the material change took place. I was told that there was no noted design change that took place. This is however the newest and latest part number for this vehicle.

Thanks again!"

This makes sense to me, a more pliable, less brittle material using the same mold should be fine if they got it right.

To protect mine, as I've done with all my cars since the 1980s, I use Dash Mats. Florida's sun is brutal on cars and it's cheap insurance. I remember now that Dash Mat had a backlog so I ordered one from RZ's Custom Covers and the fit and finish and quality are top notch. $38 delivered.

 

[bobbyb]

Hey guys I’m looking at picking up an 08 Denali and has the cracked dash. On gm parts direct 07-11 calls for part #19331331 and 12-14 calls for #23224742 would that be the updated version or did they make changes where it won’t fit the 08? Thank you.

 

[Rocket Man]

Hey guys I’m looking at picking up an 08 Denali and has the cracked dash. On gm parts direct 07-11 calls for part #19331331 and 12-14 calls for #23224742 would that be the updated version or did they make changes where it won’t fit the 08? Thank you.

I would call your local dealer and find out. It can cost a small fortune in shipping so if it didn't fit that would be a costly mistake.

 

[swathdiver]

Hey guys I’m looking at picking up an 08 Denali and has the cracked dash. On gm parts direct 07-11 calls for part #19331331 and 12-14 calls for #23224742 would that be the updated version or did they make changes where it won’t fit the 08? Thank you.

Welcome to the forum Bobby! The 23224747 does not have the center speaker which your Denali should have. Double check by calling GM Parts Direct or GMPartsKing on Ebay; have your VIN handy.

 

[Meccanoble]

On some of the facebook forums, its being mentioned that even the new dash gives same issue of cracking. Not sure what the model # they were using was but it was supposed to be an upgraded dash. Are we sure this issue is not repeating with this dash?

 

[Rocket Man]

On some of the facebook forums, its being mentioned that even the new dash gives same issue of cracking. Not sure what the model # they were using was but it was supposed to be an upgraded dash. Are we sure this issue is not repeating with this dash?

I know I don't trust it, that's why I added steel and epoxy reinforcement to my new one and even then it will probably eventually crack. I'm just trying to slow down the inevitable. If you replace a crispy one you'll see why I don't have much faith. The upper part of mine where it got all the sun and heat was very brittle and broke super easy. The part down around the radio etc was still flexible. When I went to break/ cut up the old dash to fit it in my garbage, I just had to step on the upper part and it shattered into small pieces. The other part needed to be cut up, it would just bend. I think it might have to do with the regulations that mfrs had to start using a certain percentage of recycled plastic. My 02 dash is still flexible after 15 years

 

[swathdiver]

Y'all seen Larry's dash cap solution?

 

[Rocket Man]

Y'all seen Larry's dash cap solution?

We discussed those a couple pages back. That one looks bad to me, the color and texture is wrong plus you can clearly see where it ends. But the alternative is expensive so I can see the advantage. It would just drive me crazy though. I am a bit picky lol.

 

[swathdiver]

We discussed those a couple pages back. That one looks bad to me, the color and texture is wrong plus you can clearly see where it ends. But the alternative is expensive so I can see the advantage. It would just drive me crazy though. I am a bit picky lol.

Same here. I watched the video and understand why he made it the way he did, makes perfect sense. But as long as the originals are available, I'll stick with them. My dash is still fine and covered/protected by a dash mat. Guess I missed the earlier posts.

 

[swathdiver]

I'd rather go to the dentist.

This was an awesome video on how to replace the dash. Looks like the dealer the guy worked at had it pulled.

 

[George B]

This was an awesome video on how to replace the dash. Looks like the dealer the guy worked at had it pulled.

Video not available.

 

[iamdub]

Video not available.

That's why he said it was an awesome video. He posted just to tease us.