Cracked Dash

[ftwflh]

Well the cold temps finally got it. My 2012 Tahoe has had a small crack in the dash by the passenger air bag for the past few yrs.But now one formed on driver side behind the tach.
Is there any way to repair this without getting a complete dash? A patch job would work if it didnt look too bad.

 

[drakon543]

oops wrong link brb with the correct link
3 various methods shown here for dash crack fixes.

there that should be the correct link

 

[avalonandl]

I did the overlay plastic part.....works for me. Do a search under this
topic look for my name.
The redesigned plastic part is $$$$ to install. The overlay is about 150$

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Lots of posts here on this topic. Unfortunately, a very common issue. As @avalonandl stated, replacement is expensive and difficult, and the overlay has worked for many folks here. For me, I just live with it.

 

[2010gmcyukon]

Like others have said, there are a few options. Here's the thread I posted about the skin I used. A few others chimed in with theirs as well:
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/dashskin-cover-pics.111901/

 

[petethepug]

The only permanent solution is to copy what GM did on the Escalade Platinum. Cover it in leather or the skin / fabric of your choice. I was ready to purchase a dash from a wrecker similar to our 08 Denali XL and drop it off to have it covered in black leather. Depending on my time or budget I would have it swap'd for the cracked dash and be done with it.

It was actually easier to sell the Denali for $11.5k and purchase an 09 Esky Plat for $14k to get the a/c seats and tricoat paint that didn't have failing clear coat. The piece of plastic against the glass still cracks though and that's a 30-60 min job to r&r for about $2h.

 

[91RS]

There are only three options. Replace the trim panel with a new one which is supposed to be fixed (I have personally never seen one that was replaced crack again). Buy the crappy looking overlay panel which costs way too much for what it is and looks terrible in my opinion. Or deal with it as is. I would not waste your money trying to fix what is there because you can't fix brittle plastic which is ultimately the problem. My Yukon only had one crack by the passenger airbag and I thought it was in pretty decent shape but when I went to replace it, it fell apart. All the glue in the world couldn't have truly fixed it.

 

[George B]

When mine cracks I will Franken stitch it with zip ties to keep it from rattling and then replace it when I have a chance

 

[petethepug]

What about option 3b?

Dash Carpet [emoji23]

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[avalonandl]

What about option 3b?

Dash Carpet [emoji23]

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it has to have the little dingle balls or Gold Fringe.....Then I add the beaded seat cover.....

 

[avalonandl]

My dash cover. The secret is good fitment, weight it down overnite and cure....

 

[Rocket Man]

I fixed mine using the hot staple method which requires pulling the steering column in my Silverado in order to pull the dash in order to fix the cracks. I could still barely see them and it was bothering me but I didn’t need to worry. 2-3 days later more cracks appeared near the ones I fixed. I just can’t do the overlay, it looks like a band-aid to me with the areas around the airbag and vents etc being so noticeable so I bought a new dash. Not cheap but it looks OEM.

 

[Sobro]

I am considering the method from this video. Plus I saw one guy used spray foam insulation expressed into a Ziploc to support the panel above the passenger airbag. I don't really care how it looks as long as it doesn't rattle.

 

[petethepug]

With truck nuts

it has to have the little dingle balls or Gold Fringe.....Then I add the beaded seat cover.....

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[Barry Vaughn]

I recently purchased 2010 Tahoe LST with badly cracked dash. I replaced both the dash and front panel myself, and I have moderate skills in these things. There is a great video on YouTube that can get you through it. Just take your time and it will look so much better than the overlay.

 

[Rocket Man]

I am considering the method from this video. Plus I saw one guy used spray foam insulation expressed into a Ziploc to support the panel above the passenger airbag. I don't really care how it looks as long as it doesn't rattle.

Let us know how that works out. I tried repairing mine and it just cracked in different places after a short while.

 

[Sparksalot]

When mine cracks I will Franken stitch it with zip ties to keep it from rattling and then replace it when I have a chance

I snickered at Frankenstich.

 

[rdhogg]

I started out with the crack you described on the passenger side by the air bag, that was 3 years ago. I decided to live with it and here we are today , it has grown a bit. I am still not inclined to do anything about it. I know one thing, I am not going to take it in for the air bag recall. Hell no. I am hoping a good alternative comes along pretty soon, because I love my **.

 

[Rocket Man]

I started out with the crack you described on the passenger side by the air bag, that was 3 years ago. I decided to live with it and here we are today , it has grown a bit. I am still not inclined to do anything about it. I know one thing, I am not going to take it in for the air bag recall. Hell no. I am hoping a good alternative comes along pretty soon, because I love my **.View attachment 304802View attachment 304803

What kind of an alternative are you hoping for?

 

[rdhogg]

What kind of an alternative are you hoping for?

An act of God. J/K, I have been watching some YouTube fixes and there are some pretty good alternatives