Frame And Members problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was rust on the frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change at an independent mechanic, it was determined that the subframe was extremely rusted. The mechanic was unable to put the vehicle on the lift. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of the vehicle, he observed excessive frame corrosion under the driver’s side of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 97,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to a transmission specialist to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced; however, the contact was informed by the technician that the vehicle could not be repaired due to a rusted subframe that needed to first be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided information on how to independently repair a subframe, but no further assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for state inspection, the vehicle fell off the lift due to frame corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that following a state safety inspection, the vehicle was failed due to the frame being severely rusted. The contact stated that there was a hole on the subframe on the driver’s side large enough for a hand to go through the hole. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,482.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was being inspected, he was notified that the sub frame was fractured. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.