Is there a dash replacement DIY?

[YukonCrazy]

I apologize for creating another front dash crack thread. I do realize there are a few including the very long one that I have posted in many times. My dash has been cracked for a while now and recently the section behind the steering wheel is literally falling apart as you can see.

Now I have tried many times to get GM and/or the dealer to at least throw in the labor if I purchase a new dash piece. Like most others, they have told me to fork over $1000 to replace or hit the road. I am done with that route. On this particular issue, I have concluded that GM sucks and they don't care. So I move on.

It has gotten to the point where I need to replace it and I can't fork over $1000 to do so. I believe the dealer quoted me around $300 for the part. This vehicle is not my daily driver so there is a good amount of time for DIY replacement.

I have searched and don't believe I have found a NNBS dash replacement video or tutorial yet. Maybe there is one? I would like to get this replaced and I think while tedious it is possible with the proper tools. I plan to attempt this soon and can document how it goes.

Any suggestions or personal experience with front dash replacement would be very welcome.

 

[NathanJax]

renamed this thread because the way it sounded, made it sound like YOU were posting a DIY on how to do it...

 

[Kenny D]

I have found a good one on YouTube, let me see if I can find it again.

 

[Kenny D]

Found it. Although you probably will be more careful than this guy.

 

[YukonCrazy]

Thanks for posting. One of my main questions was whether or not special tools were needed.

 

[YukonCrazy]

So I watched that whole video. Will take a good amount of time and patience, but seems doable. I see he just repaired the dash in the video. I am tempted to apply plastic epoxy to the new dash in the weak areas before installing to give those 2 areas extra strength.

 

[YukonCrazy]

Jut called Thompson GMC in Raleigh, NC. Not only is my main piece cracked, but the thinner piece that goes against the windshield is also cracked around the middle.

Smaller Dash Piece - $238.03
Main Dash Piece - $438.58

I may be wrong, but the price seems to have gone up on the parts.

 

[YukonCrazy]

Found the parts at gmpartsdirect. My interior color code is 333, which is "Light tan". I assume that is the same as cashmere.

Instrument Panel - 2008 GMC Yukon (23224748) $339.35
Upper Trim Panel - 2008 GMC Yukon (23224734) $154.25

Estimated Shipping to Wake Forest, NC: $159.95

 

[kbuskill]

I am sure you have seen this but in case you haven't...

http://coverlaymfg.com/i-11360854-coverlay-18-207s-dgr-dash-cover.html

This ^^^ is what I plan on doing if mine ever gets bad.

I realize that yours is considerably worse but thought I would mention it.

 

[YukonCrazy]

Mine looks like a POS as you can see. I guess the overlay is an option to consider.

 

[Kenny D]

I already have plans to cover the entire underside with fiberglass cloth and resin. Just paying attention to the mounting points. I figure if I am going to pay for new one, I want it as strong as possible. I fear if I just reinforce the areas prone to cracking, they will just crack elsewhere to relieve stress. I also researched upolstery materials and thought of just fixing mine and faux leather wrapping it and the door panels to match.

 

[Kenny D]

Found the parts at gmpartsdirect. My interior color code is 333, which is "Light tan". I assume that is the same as cashmere.

Instrument Panel - 2008 GMC Yukon (23224748) $339.35
Upper Trim Panel - 2008 GMC Yukon (23224734) $154.25

Estimated Shipping to Wake Forest, NC: $159.95

I have the same color. It is considered Dark Cashmere/LT Cashmere two tone. You might ask if they can verify the color.

 

[kbuskill]

Mine looks like POS as you can see. I guess the overlay is an option to consider.

I was thinking it was a cheaper option and if you are going to reinforce the bottom of a new dash anyway then you may as well cover it and reinforce the old one.

It's more labor intensive but would save a lot of money on buying a new one from the stealer.

 

[Kenny D]

Found several places online that offer the faux leather for about $13-$15 a yard. It comes 54"wide. Probably wouldn't need but about 2 yards to do the entire dash and door panel tops to match. Way cheaper than a new dash. Just got to learn how to properly cut and wrap an interior.

 

[Kenny D]

Any interior guys around here????? Would contact cement work as an adhesive and last.

 

[n5yzv]

I have a 2007 Tahoe LT. I have the crack on the driver side and by the airbag. Rattles like hell. For the time being, I put a carpet kit over it. Still rattles, but at least I don't have to look at it.
I was at my Brother's shop doing a 1.5" rear lift on it and checking some ABS/Stabilitrac lights. He noted he "liked" my carpet job. Needless to say, he was being sarcastic. Then he showed me a "cap" that he put on his Daughters, Wife and Friends Tahoe (yeah, 3).
It looked dam good and color matched.
I've heard of the caps before, but I didn't like the sound of a "cap". But, seeing made me a believer. He noted his cost is about $200-250 and needs to be installed. Dunno if he paints it to mach or it comes the right color. I plan to have him do this, but first I'm swapping the seats and carpet first. In the mean time, I'll see if I can get the name of the cap.

 

[scstan4d]

One of my friends has an 07 Yukon. He put a dashboard cover on his dashboard. It actually didn't look bad at all. I don't have a picture of it installed. You almost can't tell that its not the actual dashboard.

 

[Kenny D]

I am tempted to email this dash cover company and ask if they can manufacture a cover made from superior materials to "cover up" a problem, why don't they make a replacement dash unit out of the same materials. I'd rather pay $400 for that than a $300 replacement from GM.

 

[NGAneer]

Anybody crazy enough to pull their dash and fix the problem with the $16 plastic repair kit from HF...? I might be.

 

[iamdub]

Anybody crazy enough to pull their dash and fix the problem with the $16 plastic repair kit from HF...? I might be.

I haven't seen the kit you speak of. But, whether it be that or any sort of adhesive/epoxy, I'd epoxy in some reinforcements like they did in that video.