Frame And Members Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 1

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of metal fragment chippings coming from the rear subframe of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 68,500.

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The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was significantly rusted, and the contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the frame was inspected. The dealer informed the contact that the frame needed to be replaced; however, the repair fee would supersede the value of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered monetary assistance towards the purchase of a new vehicle. The contact related the failure to TSB number: 19-na-255. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the inspection station for a scheduled inspection, the contact was informed that there was corrosion on the sub frame of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the corrosion was behind the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was plated and welded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the walmart tire center for tire replacement, the contact was informed that the tires could not be replaced. The contact was informed that the front driver's side frame was corroded and had holes. The contact was advised to stop driving the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to bring the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was offered a 1-10 percent discount on the purchase of another vehicle. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 181,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the subframe had sustained severe rusting and cracking underneath the front driver’s side of the cabin. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30-35 mph, the brake and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled down to the floorboard, and the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact pulled to the side of the road, added brake fluid to the vehicle, and continued driving. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled down to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to respond. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact engaged the parking brake, and the vehicle stopped. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road downhill. The contact turned on the hazard lights and drove 5 mph to her mother's residence while being trailed by a police officer. The vehicle was taken to o'reilly and to advanced auto parts, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact purchased an oxygen sensor, an oil sensor, the battery, the brake booster, the thermostat, and the brake lines. The contact's son and nephew attempted to replace the parts and noticed that the brake assembly was significantly damaged. The contact's son and nephew also noticed that the frame, the exhaust system assembly, and other parts were severely corroded. The used car dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The Chevrolet dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,616.

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed low speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and the control arm detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact parked and stopped driving the vehicle due to safety concerns. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

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 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after having the vehicle inspected, the contact was informed that the under body was extremely rusted, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The certified mechanic determined that the sub frame could not be repaired and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while in the process of trading the vehicle at a Toyota dealer, the dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the subframe was severely rusted. The Chevrolet dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the location for inspection. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed inspection due to two holes in the frame rail near the fuel tank. The contact was informed that the entire sub frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it diagnosed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and the sub frame was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a TSB with NHTSA id number: 10254236 (structure). The failure mileage was 27,233.

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated during a state inspection, the vehicle failed the inspection due to extensive corrosion on the sub frame. The contact was informed that the vehicle would not pass a safety inspection and the contact was denied an inspection sticker. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was advised that there was severe corrosion on the front-end sub frame and members and on the rear-end sub frame and members. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the contact was informed that the vehicle had failed inspection due to excessive rust on the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 202,690.

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The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, there was a loud thumping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where it was inspected. The contact stated that he observed an unknown component corroded underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the contact drove over a bump in the roadway and heard an abnormal sound. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the sub frame underneath the vehicle was extremely rusted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and charged the contact for a new sub frame. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon changing the oil, he discovered severe corrosion on the undercarriage sub frame. The contact stated that the rust was located primarily around both rear wheels. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 99,200.

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 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the mechanic informed the contact that there was a crack in the frame near the fuel tank and that the frame needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-55 mph, there was an abnormal banging sound underneath the vehicle. The contact parked the vehicle and inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that the rear cross-member was completely rusted. The contact had not spoken with the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to be serviced, the independent mechanic informed him that contact the sub frame was corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

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 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while washing the vehicle, the contact became aware of rusted metal coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a crack on the sub frame on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The sub frame was welded, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact researched and learned that it was a known failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the issue was a known failure. The dealer confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,978.

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.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to leak fuel and the brake line would leak causing the brakes to lose power whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the fuel tank strap fractured due to rust causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear leaf spring fractured due to rust as well. The contact also stated that the entire sub-frame of the vehicle was rusted causing pieces of metal to fall off from the frame while driving. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake lines, fuel lines, the rear leaf shackle, and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Upon inspection, the contact noticed severe corrosion of the vehicle's frame. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump and a loud noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle without warning. The contact observed that the rear shock detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the frame was fractured and the vehicle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

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Gm pickup trucks -excessivie rust to brake lines, frame & cross-members. I suggest a metallugical analysis of said parts from late '90s thru 2007 vs '60s,'70's, & '80's models which did not exhibit early failure. The excessive rust to brake lines & undercarriage is a safety issue and is dangerous to the occupants of the vehicle and other motorist & pedestrians when failure occurs, not if, but when it occurs. The NHTSA has been aware since 2009 and it appears to the public that politics is in play. No results have surfaced, but plenty of dangerously rusted & unsafe vehicles travel the road amongst your loved ones.

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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet silverado. When the vehicle stopped the contact stated the steering wheel became extremely loose. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a crack on front passenger side frame. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

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I have a 1999 Chevrolet silverado ext. Cab 4wd. It has numerous cracks in the frame behind the cab. Wich is obviously a huge safety concern! I read up on blogs and compliants on this vehicle. 1999-2002 has the same frame cracking complaints! they are not rusting! just cracking. I contacted gm and they said NHTSA determines the recalls. Toyota had one for frame problems in there trucks. This model year of chevy and GMC definetly needs to be addressed.

2000 z71 3 door brake line failure due to excessive frame rotting the load limiter that hits the axle became week and rotted it tilted and was able to come in contact with the brake line leaf spring bracket broke went through the bed cross members rusted off excessive tilt in truck caused rear end to go rocker have already been redone once bed truck bed is rusted wheel wells and on the bed itself to the point it not worth fixing frame had been patched before I got the truck and it rotting around the patches iv purchased a used frame of another truck basically im treating this truck like an old classic it in need of full restoration and it really should not be the truck is only 10 years old my 1989 scottsdale didn't have a 1/16 th the issues at 20 years old when I sold it.

Vehicle became very bouncy in the rear, would bounce enough to nearly spin out while driving. Went to change rear shocks and saw that both cross members of the frame are rotted off. This supports the frame and is the attachment for shock mounts and gas tank. Nothing has been done to the vehicle to correct this failure. Vehicle is not safe or road worthy in this condition. (incidentally, experienced total brake failure and all brake lines had to be replaced two years ago due to rotting, as well as the gas tank straps. Rocker panels are rusted out, as well as the wheel wells of the bed. I bought this used in 2004.

The frame on my 1999 chevy silverado 4x4 1500 reg. Cab has rusted out and has a whole/crack in it by the crossmember, and is unsafe. I replaced all the brake lines sept. 09 because of rust. This vehicle has 9 winters on it and 130k, the rest of the truck is in very good condition. I find it hard to believe gm is not aware of this. They have refused any help.

Last year we found out we had to replace the entire back half of the frame of our 1999 chev silverado. We took it in for a repair and when they went to take something off the back end, the frame fell apart in his hands. I am hearing more and more pepole saying they're having the same problem. It cost us $2500 to have the frame replaced. I feel gm should be recalling these frames and doing the right thing for their customers. I attempted to contact them and never heard back from them. This is getting ridiculous, this can be a major safety issue if these frames decide to fall apart on the road while the person is driving. I'm sure it's happened already. My husband is laid off and this money would of come in handy to pay our bills during this difficult time. I would like to see you contact gm and have this taken care of. When we got our new frame we were told they had sold at least 7 others in the time frame we bought ours. This is out of control. I just heard of another case just before I typed this message. Please help us!.