Late Model Cavalier Cracked Dash Recall

[xydon1]

For all late model Chevrolet Cavalier car owners who have had their front part of their dash crack. This part of the dash is known as the "Lower Trim Panel" and is over $750.00 to replace from the dealer. I have created a site http://www.xydon.com/apps/cavalier/ to record the number of people who have had this happen to them as well.

I feel this is a manufacturer defect and Chevrolet to flip the bill for replacement. I have tried to negotiate with Chevrolet to replace my dash and the bastards told me "Go ahead and pay out of pocket for the repairs and then submit your receipt for possible consideration for reimbursement." This outraged me as I know this is a manufacturer defect. Join together and enter your information to this cavalier database. I will then after a few months of solicitation notify you of the status.

I intend to obtain a lawyer and go toe to toe with Chevy for all of you. No money will be asked of you, just that you provide ligitimate information. Hopefully I can get Chevy to do a recall on this and get YOUR cracked dashes replaced, as well as mine.

[Leader100]

Originally Posted by xydon1

For all late model Chevrolet Cavalier car owners who have had their front part of their dash crack. This part of the dash is known as the "Lower Trim Panel" and is over $750.00 to replace from the dealer. I have created a site http://www.xydon.com/apps/cavalier/ to record the number of people who have had this happen to them as well.

I feel this is a manufacturer defect and Chevrolet to flip the bill for replacement. I have tried to negotiate with Chevrolet to replace my dash and the bastards told me "Go ahead and pay out of pocket for the repairs and then submit your receipt for possible consideration for reimbursement." This outraged me as I know this is a manufacturer defect. Join together and enter your information to this cavalier database. I will then after a few months of solicitation notify you of the status.

I intend to obtain a lawyer and go toe to toe with Chevy for all of you. No money will be asked of you, just that you provide ligitimate information. Hopefully I can get Chevy to do a recall on this and get YOUR cracked dashes replaced, as well as mine.

My 1999 Cavy has a four inch section where it has come apart from the rest of the panel..... It is a Florida car and the sun is very, very strong...
Ed

[xydon1]

Do me a favor, go to my link in my email and see if it is in the same place. All the ones I am getting are right in front of the heating vent slightly to the left. Please let me know if it is similar. If so go ahead and fill out the online form for your car. Please provide a digital photo please.

Dustin

[menaztricks]

The 99 that was just bought (not a z24 though) has that cracked in 3 areas, above the center vents for the window defrost, and in on the right and left side, near the doors.

[xydon1]

Please just go to the following URL and fill it out.

http://www.xydon.com/apps/cavalier

Thanks,

Dustin

[tkincaid]

yes i know about the late model cavalier cracked dash mine is cracked in four different spots

[tkincaid]

yes im trying to reach your site about filling out the form but i cant are they any way you can send a paper to my email [email protected]

[tkincaid]

Originally Posted by xydon1

Please just go to the following URL and fill it out.

http://www.xydon.com/apps/cavalier

Thanks,

Dustin

yes my dash is cracking to can u send me a form to fill out

[94VL]

Just goes to prove,GM cheapened the J car with the 3rd generation that started in 95.I have yet to see a 2nd generation J crack a dash.

[Cavalier2000]

I've seen cracks from 95 onward, but what is the use in getting it replaced. All it is going to do is crack again.

Also the link doesn't work here...

[OverAllComa]

From what I understand, that crack is the result of a few screws that are attached to the vent up there being overtightened from the factory...so it shouldn't crack again if the screws aren't overtightened.

[Cavalier2000]

I thought is was because the dash really didn't fit and they slammed in there and the result of vibrations and heat and cold cause it to crack. But both may be right for that matter, it is a cavalier

[Lances133]

When I bought my Z the dash was cracked in 2 spots, all the way down from the windshield to the dash.

[Cavalier2000]

Yea i got two now

[Lances133]

....sucks.