There are 26 owner-reported body & structure complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoein NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The AC in the front stopped working on and off but the AC in the back continues to work that's one warning a situation. The second is the oil light constantly shows low oil even when you get an oil change. The park tire pressure always moves back and forth to 40% to all the way down to 30.
CRACKED DASHBOARD ON A TAHOE, CAN'T BELIEVE GM DOESN'T STAND BEHIND THIS KNOW ISSUE. GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT BAIL THEM OUT NEXT TIME
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that there were two cracks on the dashboard located near the passenger’s side front air bag housing and near the steering column. There was no impact that could have caused the cracks. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall for the dashboard and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
Dash panel cracked in multiple spots - was like this when we bought it used from a Dealer.
Developed cracks in dash starting in 2018 and progressively got worse. Rattles when you drive. Driver door pull has also broken in several places and has pinched my hand multiple times. Dealer is aware this is a common problem but will need to replace whole door panel and dash at my expense. Transmission went at 81,000. Chevy, you can do better. I was warned not to buy this, but I took my chances. It feels very lemony sour now.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED ALONG THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HOUSING. THE AIR BAG WAS NOT VISIBLE. PAUL MASSE CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1111 TAUNTON AVE, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914, (401) 680-1261) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN A MONTH WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS FAULTY AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILALBLE.
Dashboard cracked in several places
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD PREMATURELY CRACKED AND WAS DETERIORATED FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES TO THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE FAILURE COULD AFFECT ANY COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER (LAKESIDE CHEVROLET, 2005 S GOLIAD ST, ROCKWALL, TX 75087, (972) 961-7103) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON THE MANUFACTURER TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THERE WAS NO CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE A REMEDY FROM THE MANUFACTURER THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/27/17*LJ *TR
CRACKING DASH BOARD, PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE AIR BAG ON UPPER LEFT SIDE. NOTICED IT WAS CRACKED AFTER MAKING SEVERAL TRIPS IN VEHICLE.
I NOTICED THAT MY DASH CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. MY TAHOE IS ALWAYS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND NOT FROM SUN DAMAGE. I PURCHASED NEW, AND HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO FIX THE DASH BECAUSE IT WASN'T ALIGNED CORRECTLY. *TR
MY VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT CRACKS AND BREAKAGE IN THE DASH. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE EFFECT THIS WILL HAVE ON THE AIRBAGS IN THE EVENT THEY ARE DEPLOYED. IT ALSO CONCERNS ME THAT THE BROKEN DASH COULD DO MORE HARM TO DRIVER AND OR PASSENGER IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
MULTIPLE CRACKS IN DASH. PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED WITH CRACKS ALREADY PRESENT. ONE CRACK GREW AND OPENED INTO A HOLE IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD A CRACK THAT SPREAD TO THE AIR BAG AREA. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
CRACKED DASHBOARD. PLEASE HELP, MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE CORNER BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I PUT THE SCREEN UP IN MY WINDSHIELD WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED IN ORDER TO PROTECT IT FROM THE SUN AND THEN ONE DAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING I HEARD A POP AND THE DASH HAD A BIG CRACK ALL THE WAY THROUGH IT. *TR
DASH CRACK.AS I WAS CLEANING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT A CRACK HAD FORMED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT ABOVE THE AIRBAG
MY DASH BOARD IS CRACKED IN TWO LOCATIONS, ONE ABOVE THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG. I AM CONCERNED THAT IT WILL CAUSE INJURY IF THE AIR BAG IS INFLATED. THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS BEEN IN NO ACCIDENTS. THE DASHBOARD MATERIAL IS DEFECTIVE AND HAS FAILED.
REAR DOOR ARE NOT DRAINING. THE DRAIN HOLES ARE PLUGGED DUE TO THE OUTSIDE. THE REAR DOORS FILL UP WITH WATER.
THE DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE ABOVE THE ODOMETER HAS CRACKED, AS WELL AS THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ON LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE AIRBAG. THE VEHICLE IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND NEVER TAKEN OFF ROAD. I NOTICED THE CRACKS WHEN I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE ONE MORNING. THE CRACKS JUST SEEMED TO APPEAR OVERNIGHT.
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED RIGHT BESIDE THE AIRBAG. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD IN MY EYES.
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