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ProblemsByVin Index / 2013-CHEVROLET-TAHOE / COMPLAINTS
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2013 Chevrolet Tahoe owner complaints

231 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

other 9 complaints shown

12/27/2016 57,129 mi ODI #10937662.0

Cracked dash above instrument panel. Vehicle was stationary. Stats in a garage.

12/22/2017 26,000 mi ODI #11056062.0

My dashbord cracked as I was sitting in it programming my bluetooth to my phone. My tahoe is alway garaged kept and it only has 26,000 miles. In no way has it been exposed to extrame heat or sunlight. It cracked on the passenger side above the airbag. I also have a 2008 Chevrolet silverado that the dash is cracked on it too. After researching this problem, I found that this issue is more than just an isolated issue, as people are having the same issue everywhere. This is a lemon and should be a recall.

12/20/2016 74,961 mi ODI #10936500.0

Plastic dash in front has three cracks. One crack at left side of airbag on passenger side atop location of glove box. Other two cracks on driver side atop location of speed and fuel indicators. All three are on the plastic dash where seam near front window plastic and dash plastic meet and make a seam. The weather has been 13 degrees and 14 degrees the past two mornings december 19th and 20th 2016. I do not think this degrees should make the plastic dash crack. My vehicle is a 2013 model with 74,961 miles.

12/10/2016 24,000 mi ODI #10934355.0

The dash cracked in several places with fear of it collapsing. This happened shortly after the warranty ran out

12/08/2016 ODI #10933869.0

Dashboard cracked and according to the dealership this is die to a plastic defect in the Chevrolet tahoe and that GMC knows about it but wo'nt repair it. May have an impact of whether the airbag will work.

11/26/2019 78,000 mi ODI #11282573.0

I just noticed that the dashboard in my 2013 Chevrolet tahoe ltz is cracking!!

11/22/2016 60,000 mi ODI #10927456.0

Cracked dashboard. My tahoe is always in a garage at work and at home. It is barely 3 years old. Dealership will not help or replace. The crack is connected to the front passenger airbag. It looks horrible.

11/21/2019 74,000 mi ODI #11281515.0

The dash on the drivers side of my 2013 tahoe has cracked. The vehicle has 74,000 miles on it. The vehicle is garaged when not in use. I became aware of this issue on november 20, 2019. There are two cracks that almost intersect in a "v" shape.

11/15/2017 47,000 mi ODI #11046266.0

Dash board is cracked at passenger side air bag. Vehicle was parked when crack was found

airbags 4 complaints shown

49 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/16/2018 ODI #11161852.0

Cracking in the dashboard that has carried into the airbag section of the dash that prevented deployment in an accident on both passenger and driver sides of dash

12/04/2018 60,000 mi ODI #11155986.0

Crack in dash adjacent to the passenger airbag. Concern dash would shatter if air bag deploys.

11/28/2018 ODI #11154536.0

The dashboard has cracked in my 2013 Chevrolet tahoe putting the passenger at risk during an accident. Since the crack runs down to the airbag it could possible shatter the plastic and damage passengers. I have found this to be a very common issue and that injuries have occurred due to this unsafe dash. This needs to be a safety recall for the safety of the drivers and passengers.

11/28/2017 55,680 mi ODI #11051062.0

This vehicle has 55,680 miles and the upper left corner next to the passenger side air bag is cracked. Because of this dash crack, the air bag cover is lifted. Chevy won't do anything about it because it's out of warranty. Well, this is a major safety issue not to mention there have been thousands of complaint of 2007-2013 Chevy dashed cracking.

body 3 complaints shown

43 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/11/2017 47,000 mi ODI #11053929.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard had premature extensive cracks that could affect the structural integrity of the air bag components. The cracks extended on both sides, but primarily near the front passenger side. The dealer (pinkerton Chevrolet, 925 n electric rd, salem, va 24153, (800) 813-5960) inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused to assist with the dealer's repair to replace the part. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

12/01/2018 114,212 mi ODI #11155312.0

Split dash at corner of passenger air bag

11/28/2016 ODI #10928227.0

The dashboard on my 2013 Chevy tahoe (53,000 miles) has cracked near the passenger airbag.

electrical 2 complaints shown

12 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
11/23/2018 70,000 mi ODI #11153380.0

Traction control and stability trak lights come on while driving, common problem with alot Chevrolet trucks SUV and cars. I had 2005 tahoe previously and the same problem was occurring.

11/18/2014 10,400 mi ODI #10658800.0

Vehicle does not hold charge to battery. Will not start. *tr

Showing 300 of 231 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Chevrolet/Tahoe#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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