DASH BOARD CRACKED FOR 3RD TIME ON DRIVERS SIDE. GM WILL NOT COVER NOW AS ITS OUT OF WARRANTY. DRIVERS SIDE MOTOR MOUNT BROKEN. KNOWN ISSUE
2010 chevrolet Tahoe body problems
severe 60 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
60
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
THE DASH BOARD IN THE VEHICLE HAS 2 CRACKS IN IT. COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD INVOLVING THE AIRBAGS. ONE CRACK IS LOCATED AT THE CURVE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE GEAR SELECTOR SIDE AND THE OTHER IS LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND THE CRACKS WERE ALREADY THERE. I KNOW THAT THIS IS A POPULAR PROBLEM AND I BELIEVE THAT GM HAS PROFITED GREATLY FROM THE SALES OF …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD BY THE AIR BAG WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A FRACTURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
DASHBOARD HAS MAJOR CRACKS AND IT FEELS LIKE ONE DAY, SOME PIECE WILL BREAK OFF AND HURT SOMEONE WHILE DRIVING AND IT CAUSE MAJOR CRASH. IT STARTED WITH A SMALL CRACK AND IT IS THOUGH END TO END NOW. *TR
CRACKED DASH- I FOUND THE DASH OF MY 2010 TAHOE CRACKED BY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. UPON DOING RESEARCH I FOUND THAT NUMEROUS OTHER CHEVY OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AND GM CONTINUES TO DENY THAT IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THEIR VEHICLES AND DO A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THEY ALL CRACK IN THE SAME AREAS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD CRACKED AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 134,000.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2010 chevrolet Tahoe?
It's a meaningful issue. 60 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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