Structure Problems of Chevrolet 1500

Chevrolet 1500 owners have reported 40 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Chevrolet 1500

The Body problem

Typical gm product, rear bumper rust out, brake likes rusted completely out, rear cross members, fuel tank cross member has rusted out completely on passenger side where the shock mounts to and the same for the rear crommm member where the shock mounts to on the driver side.   Read details...

The Structure problem

I was driving down local road, when there was a three car accident way ahead. I sowed right down, may 25-30 mph as we came up on it, realizing as I went to slow down more, my brake pedal went to floor. I made it home and parked.   Read details...

The Tailgate Hinge problem

I would like to notify someone that the recall the Chevrolet has out # 04007 may apply to other VIN numbers. My vehicle did not fall into the VIN break , however, the same defect has occurred. Corrosion under the jacket and the cable breaks in two pieces. The last eight of my VIN y1102238.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

Was replacing brake lines after a rusty line broke and seen excessive rust on the passenger side frame in the front 1/4 of pickup. The frame has a long hole on bottom of frame spaning about 10 inches and above the same section of frame has a long rusted crack running parallel with the frame   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The driver's seat frame broke with out warning.   Read details...




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