Body problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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We took our 2005 chevy z71 silverado in for the inspection and it wouldn't pass due to rotted frame. So now we have a useless truck that looks and drives fine but won't pass inspection. Now we're hearing about several same model truck are having the same issue. We have always taken the best care of all our vehicles and have been loyal gm customers. But it sure seems the quality of gm products are not what they used to be. Especially for the amount of money that we invest in them.

When I purchased my truck the dealership promised to have it fixed,I then went to the nc dmv who handles vehicle. I had been receiving the runaround from everyone. I am sure it has been in a flood that I was not informed about due to all the rust underneath the vehicle. When I purchased it it was stationary at a private dealership in a city next to a highway.

Drove into the garage and parked. A loud explosive noise came from the truck and fumes began funneling through the hood of truck. Quickly turned off ignition and got out of vehicle. In a few minutes garage was full of intense flames. The heat was so intense it blew open the door into the house and burned/melted the laundry equipment and three rooms, and the second car in the garage, sending smoke damage throughout the entire house. Vehicles melted and everything in them and in the garage- mower, snow blower, small equipment and more, was totally destroyed. The firefighters were able to contain the fire to areas identified above. There was extreme smoke damage throughout the entire house.

I started seeing rust spots around the bottom the cab and had to put it in the shop because rust had eaten through, the repairman said it look as if the area had never been treated for corrosion, this vehicle should not be doing this and he said he could not guarantee that it want continue. I feel gm should pay for the repair and make sure it dose not happen again.

Rust corrosion has worn through to affect electrical lines - rear lights no longer work. Have already replaced the dashboard console electrical. Gas fuel light stays on which is related to the circuitry electrical system and affects "smog" system. Main problem is, right now, the safety and driveability of this truck due to rusting through underbody to the drive shaft and axel/brake system (nevermind the rear lights not working) will this truck fail on the road when driving?.