2007-2014 GMC Chevy cracked dash fix for under $200 

There should be a class action against GM for these cracked dashes. Our $70,000 4wd Suburban’s dash cracked in three places. Totally unacceptable. That said also had Both front wheel bearing hubs, motor mount, and radiator all go out at 60K miles and this is a mom truck that gets babied.

I'm very fortunate, dash skin factory is less than 40 miles away from me.i had the guys at the shop install mine.no fuss no hassle.im absolutely thrilled with mine.huge shout out to all the shop and sales people.

Older video, but worth a shot. Seemed like this may have been your personal ride. I just picked up a ‘12 Denali for a good deal so I’m combing RU-vid for the tiny little issues with it. I had a ‘12 Silverado and it’s crazy how diffeeent the dashes are. Never should have sold Black Betty…especially to my cousin who has royally thrashed her 😢 We have a ‘21 LT Trail Boss I call BlackJack and I really like the softer more padded dashes on them now. One of the other things I wanted to see if you had an issue with….Bose head unit works great and looks great except the touch screen doesn’t work. I can navigate with all the physical buttons and so on, but zero touch reaction. Im sure if I dig some more and search the right terms I’ll find something. Wanted to ask and give thanks for this dash video all at once. Appreciate your time and subscribed. 👊🏼

Thank you for your helpful video. $52,000 for a new 2009 GMC Sierra and the dash cracks in several places at the 40,000 miles mark. GMC ought to be ashamed of their lousy product but they are not. This my second and last GM truck. They could not care less.

I just installed one of these on my '09 Avalanche...great product. I used sand bags to weigh it down and pipe insulation jammed under the glass. The only problem is the 1" edge on either side at the bottom. I closed the doors, left the windows open, and jammed a wooden yardstick between the plastic edge and the window jam. I flexed the yardstick enough to hold down the plastic and left the whole thing to cure overnight. It worked great.

I put a dashskin on my 2008 Silverado last month (before seeing this video) which I got from Amazon for $160. My dash was broken in numerous places. I used the entire tube of silicon glue but the end result is great. If you don't know it's a cover you would think it is factory. Great product!

Thank you for this video, my Chevy dealer just quoted me $2,300 dollars to fix this exact issue. I'm heading out to buy some Velcro tape now!

USE A POOL NOODLE TO PUSH INTO THE FRONT OF DASH NEXT TO GLASS TO KEEP IT DOWN WHEN CURING

I got the same year Suburban and it has the cracks in the dash in the same exact place. Dang GM , get your team on this

Nice, I just purchased a 2007 GMC Yukon XL SLT that is mint. Other than the dash. It has one of these covers floating around in the back, of course there were no installations instructions with it. I will get on putting it in soon.

Got one for my Avalanche.. your a lifesaver!

I had the same issue with the car Seems the main two issues with GM cars for 2007-2014 were consistently there and they made sure they did not fix them for 7 years until the new models came out. The First was the door handles which were just coming off breaking. I have replaced 12 door handles (each two to three times) over the 10 years. in fact, I bought a a box of these door handles and kept them for spare and I ran out of them. I have seen the same issues with all my friends who had these cars and even advised my brother when he bought his that the first thing you will replace is the door handles and it did happen after just 9 months. The second the the cracked dashboards, I have seen this on all my friends GM cars for these models which make the dashboard looks so ugly. If you are at a parking lot, just walk around and look at the similar cars parked, you will see door handles that are loose and cracked dashboards. QA at GM is terrible and worse is that they never fixed it for 7 years until the models have changed. it was like they decided why fix it when every single car sold would come back and replace the dashboards and door handles and make a ton of money in after sale service and spares. after that experience, I gave myself a promise and managed to keep for until now (13 years now) that I will never buy another GM (Tahoe) again (previously, I bought 3 Tahoes cars). They just lost a loyal customer and I advised all my friends against buying.

I'm getting ready to put a DashSkin on my 2013 Suburban LTZ. I plan on using double sided Gorilla Tape at the cracks and along the seam to help stabilize it. I like the idea of the pool noodle wedges and using the painter tape at the ends. I will update you on how it works.

Just bought a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, with a cracked dash. Now I have a solutuion! Thanks

Nice , thanks I will be ordering one, yes they are thin I had got mad at crack rattling and barely hit it and knocked a big hole in it 🙈😂

Works awesome. For about 2 years until the silicon or epoxy dries up. Then rattles worse than it did when it was just cracked

Thank you so much! My Chevrolet Avalanche dash needs a repair as well. The rattling noise is nerve racking.

Because of this video im sold just ordered one for my 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche which is very cracked. People assume that it was cracked because airbags have been deployed which has never been wrecked.

It definitely still has the OEM look to it nice work love your intro 👍✌

That airbag crack kills me!!! I drive an extra block down every day just so my 2012 didnt rattle or crack. Road was too bumpy. I was waiting on food 1 day and seen it was cracked. Just turned 60k. Been in a garage all its life and I work midnight. So it never even sees the damn sun.

Thank you for the idea wife’s 2011 Tahoe has cracked all the way across, looking for ideas for fixing it and stop rattling!!!

Yep my 07 Tahoe's cracked up yall... that should be a recall

So GM came up with a cover for their dashes bc they wanted to go cheap and make a piece of crap in the beginning. So wouldn't it have made more sense to just make a good one correctly the first time?

Jesus Christ that's a long ass intro to a video lol

My 14 just started cracking. I contacted GM directly and the local dealer called and offered to replace the cracking dashboard for a little over $300. Usually costs over $1100.

My 07 tahoe dash has took a beating lol. Thanks for the vid, great idea!

That video is so helpful. I ordered the supplies. 1999 GMC Yukon .Thanks again 😁😁

Have small cracks in my 07 Sierra dash. Gonna try some black Flex-Seal to fill first. This will be my backup.

My passenger side airbag is on a government recall. My dash has the same exact cracks as yours. The dash cracking and sending fragments of shaddered plastic into people when the airbag detonates is the issue. If they try leaving my dash cracked, im going to say something. I sell more Chevy's than anyone in Arizona, i promise they will miss out on an opportunity

Thank you so much for your video. It is a pleasure to know that I can do it myself even though GM should have done right by the people.

My 2007 Silverado (GMT900) began to crack this year. The truck has not experienced any unusual stress. The plastic is simply cracking. Its better to work on the plastic in hot weather so, I'll just replace the dash next summer.

A shame the class action lawsuit for the dash issue got dismissed due to not "having enough" for a good case. Complaint wasn't specific enough, insufficient evidence of it being a design failure instead of coincidence, no estimates of what models are effected, etc. In fairness, the judge that dismissed it said if they were to tighten up the complaint to fix those things, it would be fine to replead. But man, gathering that kind of evidence takes much more work then most people are able to devote, especially for a primarily cosmetic(?) issue. Again, a shame

Thx for the video. What happens if the dash has to be removed to do a heater core or evaporator? I have a 2011 Tahoe but I'm going to replace the carrier instead. It took 10 years to crack even though it is parked inside a garage with 88k on the odometer. Shame on you GM !!!!! And that's why I buy from other manufactures now. I also worked for GM for 30 plus years and saw a lot of problems that should have been cover by special policies but they took a blind eye to them also.

I've been wanting to do this in my 2013. Thanks for the video.

I have 2011 Yukon Denali It has cracks in the dashboard but it’s my least problems it has a lot of problems each time I fix something new problem appears every 4 to 6 months I have to fix something know the engine light appearing went for the dealership and they said nothing wrong gust ignore it I spent around 17000$ repairing this car I had enough I am selling it but it had to visit the mechanic and I am waiting for the repair coast I am buying Toyota

What happens if you need to take apart the dash? Will you have access to the screws with the cover on?

I mean the dash skin is great and all but what if my dash is beyond laying a new piece of plastic over? What if I want to replace the upper dash entirely? I can’t find a replacement at all, only people claiming they offer an upper dash only to find out it’s actually just an overlay

Does this interfere with any future dash removal if that were to become needed in the future for other repairs where the dash may need to be removed.

Any tips to clean the vents? Bought a used 07 tahoe looking to clean it as much as possible. Any tips I'd appreciate. Thank you

Just bought an 11 avalache ltz with the same issue and dashskin should arrive today. Best option for gm failure.

Wow, that’s crazy that happens to so many trucks . Our 87 SS ElCamino has only a 3/4in crack near dash speaker

Bro. My Tahoe has cracks at the same exact spots!!

Defentily should have been recalled, my 2009 & 2012 vehicles were apparently made from recycle milk jugs also

my 2014 Yukon dash is completely falling apart!! And the factory paint is garbage. My inside door grab handle fell apart also. Both sides.

Will it be possible to put another complete piece from a newer tahoe, that is, from a more recent generation? Or open a place that sells you all new pieces but of better quality?

My dash has it in the EXACT same spot

Informative video. Thanks. You're so soft-spoken. I admit that I fell asleep twice. Try and change your vocal tone at times, or at the very least, your volume (and smile more, dude. You're providing a very valuable service). However, those edges near vents that aren't flush, that bothers me too and may make $600 worth it.

Hmmm should be reliable for these cracked dash I bought my 2014 Denali used a year ago I paid 35,000 for it and don’t appreciate having to drive around with my dash looking awful I work hard to keep my truck looking good

Great video 🙂☕👍

Thanks for the video and will look into this product

How do I find the adhesive paper you put underneath to keep the crack dashboard quiet?

Thanks for this tutorial...

Wonder how the dash skin is affected when the air bag deploys.

Thank you!!

So crazy that ppl all over are having the same problems with a $60k plus vehicle. It's disgusting

GM should of repair the dashboards for free it's a defect, you pay all that money for a vehicle. $50,000 SMH

Does the dash still rattle underneath after you put the new cover on? I'm 50/50 on pulling the dash and using hot staples vs. doing this. thanks for the video!

It's nice but i don't see having that on. Incase if you need to replace your radio antenna you have to remove the defrost dash. And that does not come with 2 pieces

Did you make a video of the evap replacement?

Same exact crack on my 2008 Tahoe

Thanks for the info.

Thanks for this video!!!

Does this reduce the noise from the underlying broken dash when you hit a bump in the road?

I gotta get one for my 2009 Denali

Hi did you just put the silicone around the edges or under the whole dasskin. Looks good by the way.

Appreciate the video.

The GMC dealer must replace the dashboard free of charge for all Yukon cars from 2007-2014

Yup, crack in the same place on my 2008 Tahoe.

Could you let me know what glue or silicone you used... I have a 2011 Avalanche that I will be repairing.. You did a great job, looks nice.. Thanks for sharing

Great video! I have a 2011 Yukon and a cracked dash. It RATTLES like crazy! Will this cover stop the rattling? Should I replace the top dash with the pins first and then the cover? Thanks

Would be more concerned about over time with the heat running and having the glue breakdown and breathing it.

We have a Chevy Tahoe in our dashboard looks like the one in the Video where can order it from.

I have a 2009 Tahoe Z71 with the same crack pattern as on your vehicle. I am curious about something that you mentioned in a reply to a post by Jessie Espinoza about 11 months ago. This is your reply to said post: "It comes with the silicone and I used. 2 part epoxy in the edges." If you mentioned 2 part epoxy in this video, then I missed it. Did you actually use something like J-B Original Cold Weld, or J-B ClearWeld, and if so, did you only apply it to the lowest parts of this cover, where you held it down with the yellow tape? Any response would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the video. Do you know if they have covers with the ac vents included? Mines are all broken up too.

Great Video!

Simce you're a GM tech. Whats the trick fix for the total P.O.S drivers door handle pull? Mine broke on 10pc on me. Ive yet to pull it and see what I can appoxy up.

Nice. Just wish they made a piece to cover air bag too. Does the sensor in center of dash still get enough light to work right sense it's down further now?

Their airbag looks sunk in and the seams at the door are a dead giveaway! It just looks suspect!

With that center speaker cut out on the replacement dash being so small compared to the factory speaker cut out is that a big enough cut out being significantly smaller to still get optimal performance/audio out of that speaker? I have a audio system in my Tahoe and the speakers inside the doors and the one in that dash were very expensive. Would I be losing sound and/or performance with such a smaller cut out? My dash has recently cracked also but if that tiny cut out is going to mizinmize the performance of that speaker for what I paid for it I may just drive around with it cracked. I'd love to hear your opinion or thoughts. Thanks man

Why did you choose silicone opposed to adhesive? Silicone won't last that long in the heat.

Looks good! how did you repair the cracks? I want to try that first. Mine is cracked and the middle of the dash flaps around and makes a super annoying sound....

Does your dash still rattle after you installed cover? Thinking of getting one for my 07 Tahoe.

Was waiting to see how you took it out step by step and installed Video just a lot of talking and link to purchase product. Not as useful as I was hoping

I have a 2012 GMC 2500hd and yes my dash is cracked all to hell. I will be buying the dash cover like yours. I have just one question. You covered up the center speaker. That center speaker has a removable cover. My center speaker has loosened up twice. I have to take the speaker cover out to retighten the speaker. Otherwise the noise from the speaker is horrible, even on a smooth road. Does that company make a dash cover that allows for access to the center dash speaker?

Hi and thanks for your video. How has the Dashskin held up?

I have this model 2007… the power seat won’t go forward and back. Sometimes it will but overall it sounds like it will move but doesn’t. Did you have issues like that?

Dash shell at $170 for $5 worth of plastic and pouring it in an injection mold is ridiculous. They’d do better charging $99. Should be $170 with installation! I can buy a whole set of Husky custom floor liners (mats) that use twice as much plastic and cost around $150 at most for many vehicles.

What is the tape stuff called that you used to repair the crack?

Will the old dash continue to crack underneath the cover?

Very Nice

How has the Dynamat worked out? I’m sure it helps with rattles. Did it have any affect on fit and finish? Is there any other material you would recommend if you don’t have extra dynamat laying around?

Duck tape is cheaper still!

That's not a fix

What did you use initially to stop the crack from spreading?

Hey how did you know you had to replace the evaporator? I’m having ac issue but I’m thinking it’s one of the actuators. Every time I reset the ac it last going good for a couple of days. But just curious as to how you knew it was that sir

Have you thought of removing the dash and then applying the skin? I know it would be more work taking it off but I think you could get a better seal on the dash skin im thinking of doing this for my Denali I can’t find an actual dash to replace it with

Thanks

Typical I get this kit and the tube of silicone is so stiff I can't even squeeze it out so I end up getting this crap all over the place and of course it pops a hole on the side of it so I get it all over my hands and I'm using about a dozen Clorox pop-up wipes to clean this thing up trying to get it in by myself. If I had known I would have gone and bought another squeeze bottle of silicone and done it. Tells me these things have been sitting on the shelf for a long time unsold at the silicone that they throw in there it's damn near hard. Good luck trying to get a bead and all the necessary spots then when you do get it set in there it won't sit nice and snug and they give you these stupid pieces of foam to stick on the sides to hold down the end of it and along the front and of course you can't put them in there and close the door without having the window down. As luck would have it it was raining! So I'm juggling these little pieces of foam that press down on the ends between the door and the dash and trying to get the key out and of course the door locks keep popping. Then trying to find something heavy enough to hold it down everywhere without destroying the surface of the brand new cover good luck with that! These videos always make it look so easy.

If I’m going to rip into the dashboard, I’m buying a new dashboard… avoiding the labor is why we choose a dash skin…

A year later, how is it still holding? Are you still happy with the results?