2010 Chevrolet Suburban: Structure complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban that list the structure component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11561177 (filed 12/20/2023): “While driving down the road a large piece of the dash exploded violently projecting a sharp plastic piece of the dash, hitting driver in the face, narrowly missing the eyes, bouncing off and landing in the 2nd row seating area. thankfully, there was no infant or child in those seats or they could ha…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11459073 (filed 03/31/2022): “I took my vehicle to have to air bag repaired and it has a cracks all over the dashboard now. i contacted to representative and was informed this is a hazzard of this vehicle. it is a known issue but it has not been addressed by the gmc company. how many people have to be injured or killed before it…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11330073 (filed 06/22/2020): “Dashboard cracking in 2 places. *tr…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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