Frame And Members Problems of Chevrolet Silverado

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated he noticed as the vehicle was parked the front and rear frame were rotted. The contact also stated the shock tube fell from the vehicle with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as the front and rear frames of the vehicle were rotted which both frames needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

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2008 Chevrolet 1500. Consumer writes in regard to passenger side airbag inflation issue and severe rusting to the entire frame.

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph the contact had gone over a speed bump when she heard a loud noise like the tail pipe had detached from it's mounts and was banging against the bottom of the vehicle. She also stated that the rear end of the vehicle had seemed to drop closer to the roadway than normal. The contact stated no lights were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who advised that the entire bottom and suspension arms, braces and frame had rusted through in many large areas and had rendered the vehicle to dangerous to continue driving. The contact stated that she contacted her insurance provider who had the vehicle towed to a collision shop. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the brake lines were corroded and caused the brakes to fail. The contact was attempting to stop when the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard abnormally. The contact was able to cruise to a stop. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where they informed the contact that the complete undercarriage of the vehicle was corroded. The contact traded in the vehicle. The failure and the current mileages were 143,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact was driving 55 mph when the frame bed of the vehicle dropped. The contact then pulled over and noticed that the spring shackles to the frame were fractured. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they advised that there was corrosion on the frame and offered no assistance in repairing the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 108,617.

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While I had my truck in for service it was pointed out to me the rust that was on the frame and on the fuel line. Thought I should file in case of any other complaints have been noted on this year vehicle. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.

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Letter from senator on behalf of constituent re problems with 2005 chevy Silverado. Dot/I#2010-1208. The consumer stated his vehicle has severe corrosion on the frame. Within two yeas, the entire undercarriage had corroded, which caused the brakes and power steering to fail catastrophically. The consumer sued alleging breach of warranty. The case was heard, however gm experts testified that the corrosion was caused by sea air and they were not under any obligation to cover corrosion caused by the environment. They also testified that the corrosion was primarily cosmetic and that the vehicle was in good driving condition. The consumer stated two days later, as he attempted to drive the vehicle to a repair shop, the brake lines ruptured and the drive shaft sheared in half, nearly causing a major accident.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. He noticed the rear frame under near the rear tires was rusted and corroded up to the middle of the frame. There had been no repairs performed on the vehicle at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 04/22/10 updated 09/13/jb.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop for regular maintenance. The mechanic stated that the frame of the vehicle failed where the upper control arms attach to the front frame. As a result, he cannot use the vehicle for snow-plowing, which is its primary use. The contact believes this is a manufacturer defect, which should be replaced for free. The current and failure mileages were 112,000. Updated 11-19-08 updated 11/19/08.

When the temp outside is about 40 degrees or cooler, something under the vehicle rattles(driver front). This rattling is metal on metal, and sounds like rapidly banging 2 steel cans together. The noise dissipates after driving the vehicle for about 10 minutes, but is quite noticeable when going over bumps in the road during the first 10 mins of usage.

2000 , Chevrolet Silverado extended cab. Was pulling a trailer and heard a terrible noise. Consumer pulled over, frame had broke in two. The frame broke in the rear on both the left and right side.

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The frame on the driver's front back of the front wheel side was 1/2 inch lower than the passenger side. The condition carried all the way to the back of the truck frame and to the back springs.

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Consumer stated the rear frame was cracked. Dealer notified. The rear frame was cracked on both sides.

The rear frame of the vehicle is cracked. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph.

Frame near the rear axle broke on right and left sides. Dealership examined vehicle, and welded the frame together. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Would like to file complaint on the frame work of 1997 1/2 ton Chevrolet pick-up. Had a head on collision with another car, causing life long disability.

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Rear window is leaking and allowing water to enter into cab of vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined that there is a crack in the frame that holds the window in place. This is a common problem in these vehicles. The back plastic frame cracks around the windshield, causing the leak, the only solution was to replace the rear windshield, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

Rear frame broken from approximately 2 inches in front of the tow hook attachment from the bottom up. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide further details.

Vehicle suffered a cracked frame on both sides while in transit with no prior warning, general motors stated the consumer was pulling too much weight in the trailer however scale ticket showed the weight was well below maximum limits outlined on general motors owners manual (attorney for client). Nlm.

Rear frame broke above both rear wheels, no excessive weight ever placed in this truck. Frame just cracked and broke while sitting in packing lot.

The vehicle was leaking on the passenger's side from underneath the dashboard. This happens only with the air conditioner on. Been to dealer & mechanic could not find cause of leak.

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Rust protection done at dealership many rust spots visible. No safetyd efect listed.