How to fix a 2007 - 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or Silverado Dash for less than $150 using DashSkin
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
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My dash cracked in 2 locations and a big piece went missing. I always thought a "skin" over the original dash wouldn't look good. I was wrong. I got a DashSkin and installed it and if you don't know it is there, then you wouldn't know that there was ever a problem.
I checked my receipt and I did order an extra tube of silicone because of the big hole. - Навчання та стиль
Such a calm video, without the glaring rock music, or hip-house music. 👍❤️
Thank you for the kind words!
YES ! I also have a cracked dash in my truck just like yours, same color too. So glad you didn’t use that stupid music that so many do.
The Bob Ross of GM repair
Yes so true! Loved it! Got to do my 08 Z71!
I was super happy to see the rattle test drive. Thank you!
Had to test it out, and I thought people would be interested in how it performed.
Nice relaxing narriation with subtle background music.
Very nice, well done!!
Thank you for the kind words
I just replace both my rear window motors and now need to replace the front driver side switches as the mirror control and the driver window switch has gone out. Saw this and and was really surprised. My dash looks like a puzzle it's cracked so many places. Some like yours around the airbag. Talked to dealer about 2 years back, and they told me same as you mention...$1,000 bucks to replace. Now I have a fix, thanks. After this, will work on roof, rust and pitting on those trough's.
Glad I could help!
Look exactly like what I need for my 2011 Tahoe, great video. Thanks
Thanks! Easy to install and performs and looks great.
Awesome video man. Thank you for this. I ordered one yesterday, wish me luck!! God bless!!
You got this. You will be glad you did it. I wish I would have done it sooner!
@@acountrylifestyle1137 thank you sir, I appreciate you!
The dash cracks in the same spots on these vehicles. GMC should’ve really owned this issue.
Agreed!
Thanks for a great and calming video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the background music, so many vids ads orchestrated for a 19 year old hip hop metalhead or something. Nice job on the vid and explanation. Getting ready to go out and do mine. For weights I made up a batch of 1 gal sandbags, live by the desert, sand is free. Your dash looked way better than mine, I also use gorilla tape, plus the big loose pieces I removed and used hardware cloth and epoxy to strengthen it.
Thanks for the kind words. Hope your installation went well!
I found the Valco tool SOOO helpful for this job. Worth the 25-30 bucks. And it gets almost all the product out of the tubes.
Glad it helped!
Nice job, picked up a 13 Suburban LTZ and will give this a try 👍
It is an easy fix! Good luck!
I used one of these. It's was ok for $75 but I definitely recommend lots of good silicone and pressure until it's thoroughly cured. Also, the fabric ones are cool if you go have them recovered in leather or suede.
Wow! $75 was a good deal!
@@acountrylifestyle1137 what's your price on a dashskin for a 2007 silverado?
There are cheaper versions but they aren't made by dash skin and probly not as good
This is the best and easy way to get it done 😊😊😊thank you 😊 🙌🙌🙌
You're welcome 😊
I got a Dashskin for the wife's 07 Tahoe. It was so cracked you could lift large pieces up so I taped it all up before putting on the skin. Wow the thing looks brand new now.
I hear you. I wished I would have done mine sooner!
I was wondering how happy you are with this today? Im dealing with the same issue in my Dodge Ram and with so many repair options this one appears to be the best. Love to hear your thoughts on this a year later.
I was very pleased with the performance. No squeaks, color stayed good, and if you didn’t know it was on there you would not notice it. I wish I would have done it a lot sooner than I did.
We have a 2007 Tahoe. Similar issue. actually GM replaced it once in 2011 for free but it is doing the same thing again. My issue with this product is how it has a noticeable ridge on the edges by the vents. I will probably find another GM one and replace to keep the original look and make sure to use some more pads/double tape below to support it better. That is why it cracks
I agree it is a bad design. This fix doesn’t look bad though and if you didn’t know about it, you probably wouldn’t know that it isn’t original.
Great video. Thanks for making.
Thanks for the kind words!
My boi has the most soothing voice I've herd ever invest in that. Lol
Thanks
I can see your an avalanche enthusiast like me, with your old avalanche parked by your new one in your video. Like you, ive got both body styles
Yes I am. Sad that they quit making them.
Me too, I got two Silverados, best trucks out there in my opinion
looks good, thanks for sharing.
My pleasure. Hopefully I can convince others to not wait as long as I did!
I just bought one of these for our 2010 Tahoe. I got the extra silicone to seal the cracks before installing it. I think I may do what you did and get some gorilla tape for that extra hold. Next on the list is an AFM disabler/delete vecause I didn't know it at the time but, the 07 to 14 GM trucks have a AFM problem where the rollers can fail and grind up the cam
I think you will be pleased with the dash cover.
Unfortunately I did have to replace my engine at about 60,000 miles. It was either pay the mechanic $2500 to tear it apart and fix it or $3500 for a rebuilt engine with 3 year 100,000 mile warranty. Had about 160,000 miles on it when I sold it with no problems out of the rebuilt engine.
My 2002 Avalanche has 260,000 miles in the original engine with just some oil leak at the rear main
That's what I did for my 2004 Avalanche (my dash was totally destroyed after a wind shield installer leaned into it). I "butterfly" bandaged it in about 15 places with 1/2" strips of black Gorilla tape, then siliconed the cracks. I also broke out the grill at the front vents which was the main source of noise (little sticks ticking and creaking). When the top was siliconed on, I used balls of paper towels to wedge it into the corner, then two bath towels plus about 10 bricks to weigh it down. The color is a perfect match. It looks perfect.
@11:38 that chevy pickup 🔥😍
Yep…nice truck!
I bought one of these a few years back, it does not fit well but it looks better than cracked dashboard,I'm not removing it until I get another dash.
Not sure what happened with yours, but mine fit like a glove.
Great tutorial.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yup, good job! My dash is your twin, I’ll do the same
Great. I think you will be pleased with the results.
Thank you great video very helpful
Glad you enjoyed it
I have a 2011 With 80000 miles Very clean The only problem is the dash I think I can handle the dash skin Thanks a lot
Thank you!
You are Welcome
What radio do you have? I though it said Pioneer but could not be 100% sure. Your install turned out great, your video was very well done, and informative. Thanks
I think it was a pioneer. I sold the vehicle so I can’t check to make sute
Super Video Instuctions. Clear and to the piont with a couple mistakes that I will take not of such as lowering the steering wheel and dry fit prior to adhesive install. Overall, you did a fantastic job making this video. BIG THANKS!!
Exactly. A bit of topic I wanted to thank you for your service and especially service with The Tomcats. Fear the Bones, Anytime Baby! Jolly Rogers VF-84 & VF-103. ☠️
@@ligmaballs1830 Ahh Hell! VF-143 Pukin' Dogs & VF-11 Rippers. Outstanding! Yup, Anytime Baby. Have a great Navy Day!
Glad you liked the video and found it helpful!
so nice change dashboard
Yes. It made a big difference. Wish I had done it sooner!
Great job with the install and the video. Beautiful countryside you are riding through. What area of the country are you in?
Thanks. I am in Ohio
Thank you sir for this video
How is it doing today???
Most welcome
Did your original dash make an occasional vibration sound? If so, did this skin stop that?
My dash did rattle but I think it was from the cracked dash. When I installed the dash skin it stopped. I waited way too long to do this. It made a big difference in the appearance and stopped the rattle I had. If your rattle is from the cracked dash then this should help. Be sure to put the tape over the crack and put extra silicone around the cracked area to make sure you get a bond with the dash skin.
The sound is the cracking. I just replaced the dash.
Very nice. Think I'll do the same. Thanks for the tips!
No problem!
How’s the dash skin still holding up? I live in AZ and was worried the silicone would liquify with the crazy heat we get out here .
Mine held up well. If I were you, I would probably get some high temperature silicone like for a wood stove or engine block to use due to the potential for the high temperatures.
I’m curious if the dash sensor being buried a little is affected? Actually I don’t even know what that sensor does to be honest, lol.
Thanks for doing this video. Every single Chevy pick up built from 2007 on has the airbag corner crack- this is an elegant solution!
I didn’t notice any difference in the sensor.
It's a light sensor for daytime running lights
Thanks bro 🙏
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I love your voice!!!
Thank you for the kind words.
I have this and put it on about the same time as you did. My second one. To be honest, it still bothers me because the original was a leatherette feel and look to it. Mine creaks, but I think it might just be because of the cold. I'm thinking seriously of getting the original replacement just because of the "it's bugging me" factor.
I hear you. I hate not using OEM parts, but I couldn’t justify the money and time to replace the dash. I think this is a good solution for not much cost and time invested. I think using a liberal amount of silicone helps with not having squeaks and creaks.
@@acountrylifestyle1137 I just ordered both pieces of the dash today. $525 shipped. Plus enough dynamite to do the entire truck.
@@chethammer was that the original oem dash or this cover replacement for 525..I would think it was the whole oem dash….
That air bag cut out drives me nuts. Does it look funky in person? It just randomly steps down and looks really out of place.
It doesn’t look that bad in person but if you didn’t know that it was an overlay, you might not notice it and just think it was made that way.
I can take that versus the big cracks that rattled!
I put one of these on my 2007 Tahoe and the part that goes over the airbag drives me crazy as far as looks go. Other then that, I love this dash skin. Looks 10 times better then all of the holes and cracks.
have you had any issues since you installed this? I have a 2008 avalanche that needs it done. thanks...
I did not have any issues with it. I sold the avalanche to an older couple and I just talked to them a few weeks ago and they said it is doing good. Been installed for about 3 years
I used 5lb bags of sand for weight from hardware store. Then returned them when I was done.
Good idea!
I bought one and contemplating to place it over the dash. Wondering if there are some kind of clips to use on clips that have broken.
I would contact DashSkin and see what they recommend.
Thank you for the video. 2 years later. I have the same truck you have and 2 years ago I got sick of the rattling noise from the cracks in the dash. I ended up paying 800 US dollars at the dealership to change.
I wish I saw your video then
Did you have a problem withe evap system?
A week ago I dropped a thousand to change it.
Ouch!!!
I never got a cost from the dealership to fix mine but I figured it would be near $1,000
I didn’t have a problem with the evap system.
How does this hold up as far as warping after baking in the summer sun? I live in Georgia and this is the concern I have.
I didn’t have any problems with warping, but I am in Ohio. I think it will hold up well based upon my experience with it.
I’m wondering if the airbag will deploy correctly.
The skin goes around the air bag so in my opinion it shouldn’t affect the air bag performance
Thank you for this! We passed our 2011 Avalanche onto our son. His dash is cracked in almost the same spot. Do you know what we can do to help the back from slats from leaking?
I didn’t have much problem with leakage in mine. I think the key would be to find out where the water is getting in and concentrate on what is wrong in that area.
Wow, such cheap material they use. They really don’t want a vehicle to last much longer than the warranty. I have the crack to the air bag but that monster hole you have by the wheel scares me that my dash could get worse. That’s crazy if you ever need to pop the front dash off you won’t be able to, because that covers it. I noticed some of my tabs that hold it down broke off anyways.
Yep definitely needed some improvement in the design and materials. Seems to be a common problem but this fix was easy and inexpensive.
How do you get this off when you need to get in there to work on something?
Good question. It attaches to the existing dash. So I assume they would come off together. If not, it is silicone that holds it on so you may be able to pry it off, but you would probably have to put a new one on when you are finished.
Where do you order these skins from. Would like to know.
I got it from dashskin.com
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Here's the thing.. I have one of these, but what happened was the dash underneath only broke up and cracked up further, causing the dash to only rattle and strike the cover making a truly irritating rattling noise, drove me crazy. Looks good, but you can still hear the dash rattling. Just replace the dash. Cost me 250 bucks for the new dash, 300 for the installation.
Sorry to hear that. I ordered the extra tube of silicone to better bond the 2 together
Preach 🙌 do it right do it light, do it wrong, do it long! Get what you pay for. I don't do squeaks or rattles, had to buy a new dash myself.
250 for a oem full dash? Was this done at dealer? If not where did you order it from thanks
$250 for dash and $300 install? Haha WHERE!?????
Not OEM I found it used. Check around at local scrapyards I'm in Fort Worth TX, the place I found has pickup only and you have to get LUCKY, these things are rare to find, uncracked, especially in southern states where it's hotter. Good luck!
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Thanks
3 years later, hows the cover holding out? Any warps or anything to speak of?
I sold it but there were no issues up to that point
Where can I get the silicone from?
You can order it at the same time you order the dash skin
How is the durability compared to the original ones in the sun?
It has been 2 years and can’t tell any difference
After a year has it now turned into a bunch of rattles or is the dash nice and quiet?
Pretty much like when I installed it when I sold it.
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Yeah it maybe a lipstick on a pig solution, but it works. It beats buying a whole new dash.
Ha! That is one way of looking at it!
I bet that thing squeaks and rattles on these shitty Louisiana roads but it turned out nice. Looks good boss 👌 👍
I purposely tried to hit bumps but hardly any noise from it
@@acountrylifestyle1137 let me know how it's holding up a year from now. 👌
Any chance of the dash skin cracking?
I don’t know about that. I sold that avalanche but it didn’t crack during the time I had it
DashSkin has a lifetime warranty against cracking and warping.
Is the silicone still holding good??
It was when I sold it, which was about a year after I fixed it. I think it is important to make sure your existing dash is REALLY clean prior to applying the silicone to make sure you get a good bond
How much it coast and from were can l get it please help me
I got it from @DashSkin. Current price is about $160 as of March 27, 2022. Here is the link for a dash that does not have a speaker. dashskin.com/2007-2012-gm-truck-molded-abs-dash-skin-cap-cover-overlay
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What causes this? I just bought my avalanche a week ago and it has the same crack by the air bag.
I am not sure but if I had to guess, I would say material quality is the main issue.
Cause gm cheaper out on the part…they claimed bankruptcy in 09… so I’m sure they were using the cheapest supplier when this body came out in 07…. All they had to do was request ea dash be a bit more thicker , but no…..the 99-06 dashes hold up better than this pos dash
I think just using a carpet dash cover would work just fine. use velcro to secure it to the dash that way it can be easily removed if you need to do any work that requires the dash to be removed.
That is one way to remedy the situation. I wanted a more original look
I'm currently using the carpet dash cover with velcro, I will say the cab get so hot when the vehicle sitting the velcro won't stay secure for long where the tacky part meets the dash & will cause the cover slide a lil & become un aligned, you can still here some dash noises, but I like the carpet look just fine. I use a lint roller to clean it.
I tried that and they ship it folded so it has a big crease or two in it and then of course if you do get it on you look like an Uber driver from some Middle Eastern country. The velor or cloth ones just look tacky. I got the plastic one from danskin but man what a hassle putting it in and hoping it stays there with this crappy silicone they give you.
I think you sold me on this.
I should get a commission! Glad to help others with this problem!
Every vehicle with this same dash had this issues even after a year old. GM went downhill after the bailout. Dont even get me going on the issues with my c7.
Yep pretty common issue
I liked your video, also the peaceful music. Please give me the supplier details, I also need a dash cover for my 2012 Hybrid Tahoe.
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Thank you for the kind words
I don't know, two rolls of economy silver duct tape ad you are done. Right? Just kidding...enjoyed the video.
Lol. Duct tape or WD-40 fixes anything
Would it work on a 2008 ?
It should. Check with the manufacturer to make sure
They make a dashskin for 2008. Lots of videos out there showing how to repair dash cracks but the dashskin is the way to go. The other repairs don’t last long. I’ve been fixing car interiors for over 20 years
It says in the instructions don't use alcohol
I must have missed that but I had no issues with mine
You seem like a nice guy so I don’t want to be too harsh but from my perspective, I feel like you should just get a toyota Tundra or a Nissan Titan instead cuz I’ve never once heard of this problem come up in any old or new Japanese trucks 😭 but on the other hand if this is just a hobby of yours or something then by all means keep doing ur thing! Definitely makes for a very interesting and helpful video if I ever find myself with this issue :)
Not a hobby just something that I had to take care of to make my truck aesthetically pleasing again. This was an economical way to do that. I had this truck about a year or 2 when this issue popped up.
My Toyota 4runner had a cracking dash that the factory recalled. So dont be a snob about car types.
Lexus had horrible issues with dashboard. Recalls. ...
RATHER HAVE A CRACKED DASH THAN A JAP MOBILE!
Yea, because Toyota/ Lexus dash panels didn't crack... they just melted (my mom had one replaced twice).
I wouldn't call covering a cracked dash "fixing it".
It may not be as good as replacing the dash, but for the money it is a good fix for a problem area
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.
Sorry that you had issues installing yours. Sounds like it snowballed on you.
What kind of silicone can you use?
That's way to new to already be brittle. It seems like everything is being produced as cheaply as possible and designed to last just until the warranty expires. Qoth parts marketed to be cost prohibited to replace ir repair.
Agree
How will you replace that $15.00 Ambient Light Sensor? 😂
I didn’t replace it and I didn’t notice any problems with it.
@@acountrylifestyle1137 Mine has the dash cover and if it goes bad you have to remove the whole thing just to get to it.
IT'S NOT JUST YOU PARKING YOUR CAR AND HOOONNNKKK LOCKING IT.
IT'S EVERYONE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
INDOOR AND OUT HAVING TO HEAR IT AND BE WOKEN BY IT.
PLEASE ...LOCK YOUR VEHICLE QUIETLY NO HONK.
HOW: PRESS LOCK AND UNLOCK ON FOB 2-4 SECONDS
THIS SHOULD TURN HONK OFF
CHECK WITH YOUR DEALER SERVICE AS SOME CARS
MIGHT BE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT.
THANK YOU.
I hear you! I live in the country as you can tell by the cornfields that I drive past. I don’t think the corn, soybeans, cows, chickens, and pigs pay it any mind. If they start complaining then I will stop.
Just replacement not really fixing for less than 150
It actually did fix the rattles from the cracks
@@acountrylifestyle1137 but its not like you actually showed how to fix the crack you just replaced the part
GM dashes were cheap plastic that era.
I agree
@@acountrylifestyle1137 It was the era when GM was broke so they made vehicles as cheap as possible.
he speaks so calm. but he drives like a MANIAC ! no wonder he wanted to see if it make noises while driving. its like 12 G;s of force it may fly off and hurt this old man. please just drive like an old man and it will stay on. maybe he is an ex F 15 pilot or something poor truck you drive the hell out of this thing. please slow down pilot.
Ha! I don’t drive that way.
I said in the video that it is due to speeding up the video. I baby my vehicles. My other avalanche has over 250,000 miles on it with no major repairs.
I have to admit that I did try to purposefully hit some bumps in that ride to see if I could hear the new dash making any noise.
The dash cracks in the same spots on these vehicles. GMC should’ve really owned this issue.
Agreed!