Chevrolet C/k Pickups owners have reported 19 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tailgate hinge (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's underbody shield (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tailgate Hinge problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Tailgate problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Door Hinge problems |
Was sitting on the tailgate,went to get up, tailgate cables snapped. I fell off with pain to my legs(I have bad knees), and the exterior of the tailgate was damaged by the impact with the bumper. Read details...
Severe vehicle frame corrosion/rusting of front frame extensions, particularly in area of steering box mounting of several agency owned 98-2000 year model Chevrolet & GMC pickup trucks. Disposition is scrapping vehicles as beyond economical repair and unsafe to operate. Read details...
The vehicle is 16 years old. It currently has 201,352 miles. The body is starting to rust over the rear tire and the frame is really rusted. Driver power window switch went out and rolled itself down and cant get it to go up at all. Really love the truck but gm could have built it to last longer. . Read details...
The cables that hold my 1997 chevy tailgate up continues to break because of poor construction material. I was standing on the tailgate when both cables gave way because of corrision, the sudden drop of the tailgate made me fall on the ground. Read details...
1996 Chevrolet silverado extended cab z71 1500 pickup truck. Truck has no rust protection on the frame or brake lines which cause rust through of the brake lines and the ultimate failure of the frame itself. Read details...