Body Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500

I purchased a brand-new Chevrolet dually truck from bomnin Chevrolet dadeland in miami, florida. Since delivery, the vehicle has had serious unresolved defects and safety concerns. The truck has ongoing alignment issues that the dealership has been unable or unwilling to properly repair. The vehicle does not drive correctly and there are concerns regarding safe operation while hauling. In addition, a major issue has now developed involving the rear passenger door. The rear door does not properly close and latch securely. This creates a serious safety concern because the door may open unexpectedly while driving. I brought these issues to the dealership under warranty, but the problems remain unresolved. I was also informed that the dealership could not properly perform the alignment on the dually truck. This vehicle was sold new and should not have these defects. I am filing this complaint due to concerns about vehicle safety, defective components, and inability to obtain proper warranty repairs.

Water entered tailgate through drainage hole in tailgate cap. The water then dripped on the tailgate switch causing it to short out. This short circuit caused my tailgate to open and close randomly without pressing any switches or buttons or key fobs. May tailgate has a small ding it it now from where it kept hitting the wall while parked in the garage. I took the truck to the dealership to get repairs done and was charged 308. 88 for the tailgate switch and diagnosis that should have been under a recall for this truck. Safety recall n232426400 tailgate may open unexpectedly issued may 2024. I called the customer service number [xxx] to try and get reimbursed for the repairs and they told me there is no recall on my truck. I had this problem and it clearly states the year, make and model of my truck in the recall, but because my VIN wasn't included I'm out of luck? I will attach all the info I have on this matter. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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The tailgate will go up and down when the vehicle is turned off and in park. It will also do this while driving the vehicle. * I notice there has already been a recall for this issue, but my VIN shows no recalls.

Pulled in drive way and tailgate open light came on and noises was coming from rear or truck. I have a bed cover so I could not see tailgate but it was beeping, going up and down on it own. I finally pulled the fuse to get it stopped. Seen the recall and though all would be good but no they say my truck is not on recall list evan though its doing the exact thing recall is for.

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Tailgate opens by itself. This happened 3 times in 2 hours while the vehicle was parked. I tow a 5th-wheel trailer. If this happens when towing it can cause a catastrophe.

Roof flex under certain conditions car wash loud banging and movement of roof lining loud bang at pavement or bridge approaches. Dealer has inspected and verified with same model. Gm does not recognize problem and has no fix,vehicles with sunroof have know problem because of reinforcement of roof.

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Electrical components are failing in the tailgate lock/unlock mechanism. The tailgate goes up and down on its own while in park. It will also go up and down on its own after the truck is off and unattended this started happening about a week ago. It is available for inspection upon request and has not been inspected by any agency yet. The tailgate could damage itself or other property randomly. It could also impact someone standing near it causing injury. There is a service appointment scheduled 3 days from now. There were no symptoms or warnings of a problem. The chevy app actually says that all systems are ok.

The tailgate spontaneously unlatches without operator input while driving or parked. The dealer thinks it is caused by moisture in the latch gate switch. The tailgate has spontaneously unlatched on several occasions while pulling a trailer without the driver/operator being aware this has occurred. Then when making a turn the tailgate wedges into the trailer jack and makes the tailgate inoperable. The bodyshop quote to repair the tailgate 2,275. 92 dinsdale Chevrolet dealer says there is not a recall and has declined to pay for repairs. Contact was made with gm customer service, "reggie" on 10/23/2024 at 11:46, 866. 636. 2273 he noted, as there has not been a recall, they are not responsible for the issue. Respectfully, [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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The tailgate opened and closes on its own while trailering causing sever binds and damage to the trailer and allowing loads to become unsecured. There is a recall already from gm on this issue, but for some reason our VIN is not included. This is a well documented issue. We have video of this occurrence if necessary. The dealer said it’s water in the tailgate switch.

#n232426400-safety recall - tailgate may open unexpectedly lists rpo code qt5 as the only applicable rpo code for the issue of tailgate opening unexpectedly. Qt5 is for manual gate function with ez lift, power lock release. The recall blames water intrusion into these vehicles’ tailgates that can come into contact with the electronic gate-release switch, potentially causing a short circuit, which may inadvertently unlatch and open the tailgate when in park. The correction is to replace the exterior touchpad switch assembly with part number 85734717. My vehicle has rpo code qt6, which is for power up/down gate function with power lock and release. That option uses the same exterior touchpad switch assembly with part number 85734717. My vehicle did exhibit the same problem of opening unexpectedly while in park. That exterior touchpad switch eventually stopped opening or closing the tailgate altogether, and occasionally the tailgate would get stuck in the closed position while a dash message would say it is open. When it was immobilized in the closed position neither the exterior switch, the interior switch, or the key fob would make the tailgate open. It's my opinion that my vehicle experienced the same root problem as is described in the recall with the exterior switch assembly short circuiting, and that rpo code qt6 units should be included in the recall.

The vehicle was involved in a single vehicle roll over crash. The sheet metal of the roof pealed down and away from the frame of the vehicle. The windshield separated from the metal at the top portion of the windshield. The metal then began to separate from underneath the weld along the sides of the roof. The metal was then rolled inward into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The metal pinned the front passenger seat back down and to the right against the passenger side b-pillar. Both a-pillars did not sustain any structural damage as the result of the crash.

Water leaking into the vehicle from the onstar/xm antenna. Gm issues a TSB for the issue in 2017. Will not warranty the necessary repairs after the initial bumper to bumper coverage. Turned a corner got a lap full of water, luckily I wasn't in heavy traffic. Headliner and carpet are wet, probably the electronics as well. Not sure how long it has been leaking just noticed it.

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Takata recall: there is a recall for 2014-15 silverado (recal # 14v301000). I am having the exact same issues. I have had the truck about a year, 2nd owner, bought it at 30k miles. On Nov. 25 I came out to start my start my truck and I immediately couldn't power up stereo and then I noticed I have no door chime for open door, no chime for key in ignition and no chime for my seatbelt. My turn signal indicator no longer lets me know when it is on. My key fob will not operate keyless start. I believe my vehicle could easily be included in recall. I'm sure there werent many because most dealerships are not giving any signs that they have dealt with this issue. I have all good fuses in both boxes too. The 1 dealership jumped right to replacing stereo for a $1000. Now I just dont have that kind of money nor can I afford to be coming in and out of dealership trying to figure this out. Somebody knows what it is and their not sharing that info. Can you help mefigure out what to do next. I have no audible indicator letting me know door is open while key is in ignition and audible indicator letting me know if seatbelt is buckled and I am a over the road carrier and spend alot of time in my truck. Thank you.

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While pulling a 40' gooseneck trailer on the highway at posted speed the ball hitch on the bed of the truck came detached from the truck. Trailer neck slammed into the center of the bed. I have an oem crownline aftermarket flat bed on my truck. Once the trailer was removed the ball hitch fell to the ground. Investigation found little to no weld present.

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Tl the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact noticed severe rust on the axles, cab mounts, and shocks. The dealer (valley Chevrolet of hastings, 2929 mn-316, hastings, mn 55033, (651) 319-5757) inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer refused to provide a remedy to the dealer to prevent the rust from occurring and closed the case with no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. The VIN was not available.

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While driving on the highway, vehicle filled with smoke accompanied by a strong burning odor. At the same time the hvac blower stopped functioning and the windshield fogged up. After stopping the vehicle, burned wires and melted harness connectors where found at the hvac blower the hvac blower motor overheated due to a short caused by repeated water intrusion from defective and missing body seams along the roof, cowl, and numerous other locations. Safety belt warning chimes repeatedly for no apparent reason, many other electronic components intermittently fail or operate erratically when it rains or snows. Vehicle floor fills with water frequently. Mold has started growing under carpet. Repeated issues from date of purchase, issues continue to be unresolved, dealership has been unable to identify all leak sources to stop water intrusion.

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The dimmer switch for interior lighting is prone to failure. When it fails, all dash and gauge cluster illumination will cease to function, causing dangerous driving conditions after dark. The driver will not be able to see any gauges or climate control features, which may cause a crash.

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There is no grille billet covering the radiator in the front of the vehicle and debris fills the coils on the radiator causing the transmission to run hot.

Trailer tow mirrors do not extend far enough to see rear of truck 8 ft wide rack body. Spot flood lights shine off body blinding drivers vision because mirriors do not extend far enough. My 2013 GMC 3500 sierra dump truck mirriors extend 2 inches further then the 2015. Only have half view of mirrors on my 2015 chevy 3500. This is a major safety issue. I have brought this issue up to quirk and lannan cheverolet.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the rocker panels located under the doors on both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle were rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who did not repair the vehicle. The contact indicated that the steel inside the rocker panel was not painted and contributed to the rusting. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not availiable. The failure mileage was 40,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the spare tire cable detached from the vehicle while driving 55 mph. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who advised that they would repair the vehicle under warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was 116,000. Updated 12/16/11 the consumer stated the cable did not break. The entire mechanism broke loose and released the mounting bracket, jack stand, tire iron, tire and rim onto the highway. Updated 12/23/11.

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