Frame Rust Problems of Chevrolet Trailblazer

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while the brakes were being serviced by an independent mechanic, the technician noticed that the entire front end frame was rusted. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,542.

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Frame has rusted though, just discovered during replacement of rack and pinion by garage.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 35 mph, an abnormal noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. The VIN was not provided.

The frame in my Trailblazer has big holes rusting through it. A frame 100 years old will never rust through. The use of very cheap thin steel may result in a accident when the frame breaks in half. I find this unacceptable regardless of how old the car is the frame should never rust through.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds he experienced a blow out and contacted roadside assistance for help. When roadside assistance arrived, they were unable to remove the spare tire from the vehicle frame due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who cut the tire away from the frame. The owner purchased a new tire to repair the failure. The manufacturer was contacted advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer was unable to remove the spare tire cable from the frame. The failure and current mileages were approximately 104,000. Updated 11/9/10 updated 11/16/10.