The Chevy Silverado class-action lawsuit over the cracked dash has been dismissed for $65k.
Chevy owners filed a class-action lawsuit.There were serious material quality issues in certain GM trucks and SUVs.Drivers are upset with Chevy.The lawsuit that was supposed to satisfy them has been dismissed.
The material in the dashboard seems to crack and split at a higher rate than typical dashboards.There are cracks that can run the entire length of the dash.Many owners are concerned that broken dashboard pieces could become airborne.The manufacturer and NHTSA have both ruled that the issue is not serious.
As part of the Takata recall, many owners had their dashboards replaced.There are signs of wear, warping, and cracking that are unrelated to the airbag issue.The technicians were told not to fix unrelated issues.Five Chevy models and four GM models were affected by the Takata recall.
Many owners replaced their cracked dashboards at their own expense.This cost a lot and could rack up thousands of dollars in expenses.Many owners thought Chevy should compensate them for the repairs.It is unsure if these drivers will ever be satisfied with Chevy.
The recent ruling was detailed by GMAuthority.GM was accused of committing fraudulent concealment of the cracked dashboard issues.State consumer protection laws were also cited.The company did not know about the dashboard issues at the time of sale, according to the legal team.They argued that there are no known safety risks associated with the cracking dashboards.