Dash pad coming unglued

[haulmarc]

my dash pad has come unglued and is curling up. its at the seam in front of the gauges towards the windshield. the search didnt have any info. im sure others have had this problem. what has everyone done or used to fix it besides one of those ugly dash mats.

thx
marc

[Redog]

Could it be the heat in FL?. Is your car still under warrnty?

I would try a gasket sealer. It will stand up to the heat

[sound_xtreme]

hot glue

[haulmarc]

yeah, its a florida car and its out of warranty. i wonder if a gasket sealer would be strong enough to bond it. its worth a try. thx

[AleroHawk]

My dash is comming up on the passenger side right above where the blove box is. My car is under warranty (extended) but they said the problem isn't covered under it. Sucks the big one.

[alero(hed)]

i had the same problem... bought one of the dash covers... by cover king... it looks WAY better than any other dash cover and it looks better than having a peeling dash..

[haulmarc]

i have one of those covers now and i hate how it looks. i still havent figured out what will be strong enough to bond it without it peeling up again.

[sheldo79]

i got the same problem its on the driver side. when the weather warms up or i get bored im tearing it out and im gonna use liquid nail (construction adhesive) it held my bumper on my elantra and it never came off and i was in mississippi. its up there next to duct tape(gifts from god)\

[acidethereal]

hey i found a recall for the dash is this any help?

Make: OLDSMOBILE
Model: ALERO
Year: 2000
Recall Number: 00V140000
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED.

[Crazy_Canuck]

PL Premium Plus ... aka Bulldog Grip

That stuff adhere's to anything and lives up to it's name... bulldog grip!! You can get it at any Home Depot or similar store. It's made by LePage.

[haulmarc]

thx crazy. ill have to give it a try.

[misslindseysue]

Originally posted by acidethereal@Mar 16 2004, 09:24 PM
hey i found a recall for the dash is this any help?

Make: OLDSMOBILE
Model: ALERO
Year: 2000
Recall Number: 00V140000
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED.
That's the center console. They just put a stronger latch on it. For those people who drive with knives in their console, I guess.

[alerochick242]

I had a similar problem- my dash was bubbling up near the seam that is behind the dash and right underneath the windsheild (kinda hard to explain) and on the front of the glove box. I live in southern Virginia- it gets really hot here too, so I think that might have caused it. However, my car was still under warranty, and my local dealership replaced my entire dash for free. Haven't had any problems since.

[justinusaf]

Has anyone tried removing the vinyl from the dash to see what is under it? If it can be sanded down and painted?

[brsexton]

I have heard of this on alot of Alero's and it worries me. I live in Southwest VA, and it gets pretty hot here in the summer. Since the car was new, I try to use a sun shade to protect the dash from the hot sun. I hope this keeps it from coming up.

[dadirtybulldog]

i have the same problem with the vinyl on dash coming unglued, you guys know that enough of call and bug the poop out of Oldsmobile maybe we can get this problem recalled... or at least get some answers to why this is happening and possibly a solution for this problem....

[mlcroy20]

I called Oldsmobile on this one, and there official stance is that my car is no longer under warranty and it is just, and I quote

"TO BAD, that the dash is peeling up and this can be expected as the cars age and the epoxy wears off. However I can take it to my nearest GM dealer and they can replace the covering! "

Oh well... I guess I will just have to break out the stapler for now.. :P j/k...

[brsexton]

I found this link.....

http://www.dillows.com/2002_oldsmobile_alero_lemon.htm

[dadirtybulldog]

in a way i kinda resent that site.... sure i've had problems....many problems.... but i love my girl and she is not a lemon.... :thumbsup: i think oldsmobile is the lemon...hehe haha ;)