Tailgate problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

One problem related to tailgate has been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2000 Silverado 1500.

1 Tailgate problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2014

In October 2014 went to have annual state inspection to be performed. Was rejected due to excessive rust on frame. As truck was lifted the frame was bending. Inspection station said truck was unsafe to drive. No rust in wheel wells, tailgate, bumpers. Truck has less than 91,500 miles driven. Appearance is in excellent condition. Have reported to gmac (case # 71-1508539581)and they have made no attempt to replace frame. Do not drive it in salt water and do not trailer any boats or other near salt water. Have been without vehicle for over a year. Was told that this truck if driven is a danger to drive: have reviewed your complaints for this vintage vehicle and many complaintants wonder why something hasn't been done to remedy this apparent inferior material used in these trucks over a number of years in manufacturing. Have in earlier replaced the entire brake system that resulted from rust related corrosion brake lines running along the frame. Am willing to send copies of the truck's outer condition confirming that it hasn't been abused in any way. Please give me an e-mail address and instructions ho I may forward the photos to your attention. Thank you for your courteous attention.


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