What is the chevy silverado frame recall about?

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Alex S. December 15, 2020
The Chevy Silverado frame recall was issued due to the frame missing an anti-rust component in the metal that should have been included when the vehicle was made. The frames on them are known to rust excessively and can cause damage to the other components, and make the frames weaker. Chevy has issued a recall on the frames to install a rust preventative coating so that they will not rust out as fast as they have in the past. If You have Your VIN number You can enter the information at the national highway traffic safety adMINIstration and confirm whether or not Your truck was included in the recall.
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Sherman Brown March 9, 2022
I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado and the frame is totally rusted and needs replaced are they any recourse for it
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Jo Johnson May 24, 2022
What recourse is there for the frame rusting out and cracking
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Allan February 14, 2022
I have a 2011 but it as is ,put 6k in to it. There's me and other people on the road , same truck like mine and the frame hade work done same spot as mine driver side right beside gas tank I'm still scard to drive my truck , can I take this to the dealer manufactory GMC
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Mark harby January 7, 2022
Had to get my frame repaired due to rusting which cause cracks in the frame. I have a 2013 chevy silverado 1500.
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Ronald Breeze May 21, 2022
My frame and rear cross members are rusted beyond repair is there anything I can do. Also the drivers identified shock is rusted out and gone
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Bryon Irish April 25, 2022
2010 frames to the point of not road worthy' My last gmc vehicle I'll buy. Works out to about $4000. A year. Should be a class action suet ,some kind of comptensation p**s poor truck
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melissa washburn August 6, 2022
Bought my 2009 chevy 1500 10 months ago,im the 2nd owner , 3 months after buying it found that the frame and cross member was rusted completely through, took a month to fix it, now the bed is so rusted we have to keep it together with a tow strap n are told it's impossible to find a used bed for it, due to the recall , I can't afford a brand new bed, im jyst screwed, I dont know what the previous owner did about the recall but he didn't have it fixed,can't get another truck cuz it'll be years before I get the loan fir this truck paid off, is there anything I can do to get help??
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Jessie Stickney February 19, 2023
Sounds Like we need a lawyer for a class action suit my truck as
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Don Spangler September 15, 2022
How do you get in contact with people having these same rusted frame issues?
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2000 GMC Sierra 1500 May 8, 2021
My frame just cracked both sides above rear wheels top of the c channel is all that’s holding it
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Steve Blackwell January 28, 2022
Just purchased on 1/13 a 2008 GMC Sierra from Don Wood in Athens Ohio took it to my mechanic only to find out that the frame rotted out and I was told they checked the frame in their 50 point check .
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Bobi Lienhard June 16, 2022
Tried to get my 2013 Silverado inspected and it failed for Rust holes in the frame by the rear passenger side door and also on the drivers side rear by the gas tank as well.
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Patrick C. April 9, 2020
The chevy silverado frame recall is related to the frame getting excessive rust that can spread to other components.
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Tom August 10, 2022
I have 2011 and frame is completely rusted,bought the truck brand new and always undercoated, I will never buy another GM JUNK PRODUCT
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kemp larson December 20, 2022
Everyone needs to complain to the NHTSA and to the BBB. We know their frames s**k wind but until the Feds get enough complaints nothing will happen. My Silverado is a 2013 and I already have holes in the frame and my rear shocks have broken free. GM told me that there is nothing they can do. My warranty has expired. So please file complaints.
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Roland Comeau February 14, 2022
Bought a 2022 G M C Sierra frame peeling off badDeale said warranty is void because l had it rust protection done by Crown they say that their oil they use made a reaction on their factorie frame paint
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Jack Bohland August 23, 2022
2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab with 122,000 miles Frame is cracked on both sides. Left Hand side is cracking in numerous areas and disintegrating. I just paid it of really loved this truck. Such a shame, you would think an American Company could produce a vehicle which would last longer than 100,000 miles. So sad
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Eric Darling January 26, 2021
Rear shock crossmember rotted and broke
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Sally November 9, 2023
We need to start a Class Action Law Suit. I'll start it if you all will sign on to it. I'm so mad, disappointed and feel screwed.
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Norm Thibaolt March 16, 2022
2012 gmwith 135km frame beyond repaired
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Silverado 1500 July 10, 2022
Apparently my 2008 is not part of the recall. BUT, I decided to sell because the underside of the truck has rusted away to nothing. Everything is rusted, frame, tow hitch structure, differential case, control arms, shocks, rocker panels, rear bumper. Its so bad I decided to sell, but when giving it the once over I found a rust crack in the frame and rust / separation of the leaf spring mount from the frame. ... What a shame. I would have been a nice vehicle. Now its just junk. I will never buy another GM truck (and I own two corvettes)!
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RAFORD Gainer November 26, 2021
My2012 truck have a rust problem silverado
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Frame rotten on chevy silveradobtruck 2014 any recall and how do I get it fix
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Norm Thibault October 4, 2021
My frame is disintegrated
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dave quickel June 11, 2023
Took my 2012 GMC Sierra in for safety inspection and was told it has a hole and crack in the frame and is hence un-inspectable. 112,410 miles. Bought this truck two and a half years ago from original owner, always garaged. GM needs to step up and replace these frames like Toyota did years ago. Just filed a complaint with NHSTA and would encourage anybody else out there to do the same. $17,000 truck is pretty much worthless now
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alex November 7, 2022
I have a 2004 Silverado 3500. Frame has lots of rust, and flaking apart. Chevy installed defective injectors on this truck and failed to honor the factory warranty. I bought new Ram trucks for my business. Chevy was horrible to deal with for the defective injectors on the silverado. No more chevys for me. (Fool me once....)
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Barry T Brown May 14, 2023
Is There A Recall On My Rusted Frame? Its A 2007, Runs Great! I Love My Truck! But d**n!!! The Chassis Is Rusted out!!! My Shock Broke Off And I CANNOT PULL A d**n THING!
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mark kennedy March 15, 2021
Bad rust under and shock
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Jason VanDriesen February 4, 2023
I have a 2013 Silverado 1500 . Have hav both sides in rear boxed and welded plus rear crossover replaced. We pay way too much money for these trucks. Gm stop putting bs electronics on the trucks and give us a truck that will last.or buy them back like Toyota
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Anthony courtney September 30, 2022
My Silverado is rust to pieces theirs nothing that hasn’t rusted knocked the rust off after two days of wire brushing and chiseling. I fillied a 5 gallon bucket about 4 inches from the top with thick chunks of rusted metal there’s no sense in this BS .Chevy going to lose a lot of customers.
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Alan Crawley October 18, 2022
I have a 2008 Silverado LT. I bought it in 2015 with 143k miles and I washed it regularly (worked part time at a detail shop). I did everything I could within reason to keep this truck nice. Now at 193k miles the frame and body are disintegrated. I am so pissed and can’t afford to fix this pile right now.
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Randy thompson September 18, 2022
I have a 09 Silverado 33,000 miles and frame rotted out next to gas tank
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Larry August 6, 2022
SafeT cap makes kits to repair frames and crossmembers. Maybe worth looking into.
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Richard salyers April 8, 2023
I bought a 2009 Chevy silverado and the frame is very bad now it has 115,000 on it. How can I get gm to fix it.
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John Gubancsik August 14, 2023
I bought a 2015 Silverado and I noticed rust within the first year. Told dealer and they applied the GM fix. That didn't last long. Last year the dealer said I had a rust through hole and it was unsafe to drive. GM refused to do anything because the warranty had expired. I had just put over $2,000 into it for tires, brakes, etc. I decided to get a good used frame installed, which cost over $10,000 installed. I will keep this truck until it won't run anymore, instead of buying a new one that cost $50,000. I only have 78,000 miles on it. I filed a complaint with the National Highway Safety and Transportaion Board. I encourage everyone to file a complaint and if they get enough, maybe they'll force GM to recall the frames. I talked to the lawyers that handled the toyota recall, and they said there hasn't been enough complaints made about the rusted frames.
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Steve July 21, 2023
2012 Silverado 160, 000 kms went in for inspection - BOTH frame rails from engine bay to box rotted out on bottom - would not pass inspection. Body has no rust , truck has been looked after - never owned a vehicle in 35 years where the frame rusted out before body !? WTF Chevy this is shameful, absolutely shameful. Cost me $3000 to get fixed, as the truck is worth about $3000 without this fix. I have my $18,000 truck back yes but it’s certainly not worth$21,000 on the market with what I had to put into it. Chevy should be recalling and replacing frames this is total bs.
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SMOWB October 28, 2022
2011 Silverado bought brand new. Truck always maintained, waxed, and cleaned the undercarriage. Now 126K miles and frame is cracked in 2 places. Love this truck and now it's scrap.
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JWilz July 4, 2022
Hit a pothole in my 2006 2500hd chevy duramax diesel, broke the frame at the left front lower control arm, No replacement part to fix it to be found, part of the frame.., 61k miles on it. This should never happen.
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Bob March 7, 2023
2008 Silverado frame rusted through by gas tank, rocker panels rusted out. It’s a d**n shame should’ve kept my 1999 with 240,000 miles and no rust
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Bob Huston October 25, 2023
Have a 2012 Z71 crew cab . The frame has rotted out from under the cab back to above the axles on both sides . Pretty shitty considering the truck spent more than half of it's life down in Florida during the winter . It's a shame that the whole country was forced to save this c**p company when Obama was in office because they obviously didn't appreciate it . They certainly should be trying to do something about it .
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Becky September 15, 2023
My 2012 Silverado has 134,000 miles and I take very good care of it. Just realized the frame it rotting with rust and is close to being dangerous to drive. I reached out to the NHTSA. Everyone needs to complain. A frame of a truck shouldn't have to be replaced after 11 years.
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Carlos Suarez March 21, 2022
'07 Silverado frame rotted out and told by Cheaps Chevrolet of Flemingsburg, KY where I paid $16,000 that they did a 50 point inspection "great truck".
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jerome April 8, 2023
My truck is 2007 silverado 1500 my frame is crack and I took it to auto body shop and they welded it it up and told me to keep eye on it to see what happens.
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Lois July 31, 2023
I bought a gmc from London Motor Sports the frame was rusted into I took it back they said we didn’t make it not thier problem how can dealers sell this knowing it had a problem but not caring
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Hope Sapp March 19, 2022
2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 frame resting and sensor going out.
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Rob October 6, 2022
My 2018 Silverado 1500 was purchased in February, 2019 and has less than 30,000 kms (18,642 miles) and in November, last year (2021) I took it back to the dealer due to the entire frame had surface rust, they subsequently painted it and now 10 months later it has 80% peeled off. GM and the dealer will not do anything about it as the warranty has expired and they say it is due to environmental conditions. Give me a break,10 months after it was painted and they tell me to make sure I undercoat it.
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Austin August 5, 2023
08 Sierra beautiful good running truck with totally rotted frame.I'manexperienced iron worker with skills to fix but where doI start? Real ugly
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Anthony courtney September 30, 2022
Fuel pump reset lower right side
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Connie Adkins July 26, 2023
I am trying to get a recall started on the chevy Silverado my husband has a chevy with around 70.000 miles on it and the frame is completed rusted out,if everyone who reads this will go to the website NHTSA.GOV and file a complaint we can get something started,I have already sent my complaint and they said that they would research it more and see if any other complaints had been sent,so please speak up and we can get a recall on these vehicles we pay a lot of money for,and they rust down before we get them paid for.Toyota recalled some of their vehicles and they gave my son enough money to buy him a new vehicle.Please send in your complaintand let’s see what happens.Thanks for participating.
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Erin E. Betts April 9, 2023
2013 Silverado 1500- at inspection station, my truck didn't pass because both sides of my frame were broke behind the cab under the bed. I still owe $17,000 on it. Highly irritated! My son's 2007 has same thing, and we are watching my husband's 2014. We know multiple people who are having the same issues. . Why isn't there a recall to fix this problem for everyone????
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Ronnie Brown July 9, 2023
Truck frame rotted I have a 2012 chevy silverado never had truck around salt water whats the recall
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Barry B May 14, 2023
Is There A Rust Recall On My 2007 Chevy Silverado Z71
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James Fraser September 7, 2022
My 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 has excessive rust on the frame. The truck body and the rest of the under carriage is pristine. This was brought to my attention when the truck did not pass safety inspection. It has only 83,000 kilometres on it.
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jerry s April 10, 2023
2007 silverado truck runs good frame is junk
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Mike February 17, 2024
They want the frames to rot out to stay into stay in business,
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Chris Engstrom April 2, 2024
2011 GMC Sierra 125,000 still owe $10,000 on loan. I’m a full time single father of 3 on a limited income. Just was informed the frame is rusted and cracked on both sides. Welding shop said it’s $2,000 to weld up the frame but they couldn’t really guarantee anything. I was trying to sell the vehicle now I feel like I can’t. Not sure what to do at all. I guess me and my 3 kids will be taking the bus until the loan is paid off. Thanks GMC.
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Ed March 31, 2024
Have 2013 Silverado, frame rusted out near fuel tank. Can't even buy a new frame to replace. GM needs to stop up to the plate on this. They used to be the longest lasting truck in the market.
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jon townsend March 30, 2024
2009 1500 Silverado 60000 km on it when bought $16000. Dealer said it was out having a crossmember repaired. It wasn't repaired! After buying I had it under coated and was told the rear crossmember was totally rusted out and also gas tank crossmember needs replacing. It won't pass inspection. Dealer ( MacIntyre Chev/Olds ) Sydney Nova Scotia Canada. Also truck just shut off , no warning , tow truck required ,fortunate no foul weather. Problem never solved, after 3 days investagation . I can't trust it any more.
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Putz 7948 March 9, 2024
2011 Silverado , frame rusted through on both sides of truck , had to cut out the rusted area and clean all theWax coating , Prime and Weld in Pre fabricated Sections I purchased from a company called Safe T Cap . Hell of a lot of work but my truck will out live me ! As For GM , I’ll Never Buy another Piece of s**t from them and Hope they go Bankrupt!
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Devon March 8, 2024
I have an 08 with 117,073 miles and my frame is rusted and started to crack around my gas tank, seems like its a really common issue
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Dan March 2, 2024
I have A 2010 Silverado and the frame is rotted and cracked. My friend and I mostly him have done research and have contacted the NHTSA and have made a claim and starting to bring this problem to light. The number is 1-888-327-4236 and the person to deal with is Stephanie. Make t he e problem known so hopefully we can do something about this. Just a side not a person I know did all the leg work and kept pushing and he got Toyota to give him a new frame and there was no recall originally on the frame.
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Susan January 25, 2024
We would be interested in joining a class action! This is just wrong. They sold these trucks knowing they were subpar
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Jason Weaver January 12, 2024
So who do I need to send complaints to regarding my 2012 gmc sierra rusted out frame it's ridiculous that there's no recall like toyota had
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Todd December 27, 2023
2013 Chevy 1500. Frame completely rust out. I hope everyone here filed a complaint with the NHTSA.
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Warren Stephenson December 27, 2023
I have a 2013 chevy silverado. And as everyone else, my frame was rotten. Had it fixed. The only reason I fixed it is because it only has 58k miles on it
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Robert rosenberger December 21, 2023
I have a 2007ChevroletSilverado 1500 my frame on driver's side rust out by gas tank I'm afraid to take my mother with me
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Frank Holleran December 18, 2023
I have a 2007 Chevy 3500 4x4 I have 32000. Miles on it the frame motor mount on the frame is rusted out the hole frame is rotted out
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John December 13, 2023
Check engine light comes on track light on and truck run bad 2018 gmc
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Lloyd Stewart December 3, 2023
9800 kilometres frame went 2013 extended cab Silverado cost me 2300 hundred never never buy another
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Mark Grabowski November 29, 2023
2013 silverado both sides of frame going 100k
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Kevin November 25, 2023
My 2012 has these rust problem but not included in the recall. How do we Chevy owners who got stuck with these trucks get in a lawsuit as gm knew about the failure to properly undercoat and didn’t do anything to remedy it. We all got screwed by GM. Seems there should be some recourse!
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Kyle O November 6, 2023
I have a 2007 Chevy Silverado LTZ with 140k and the fame and other components are so rusted out it's unsafe to drive. It shouldn't look like this under there!
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Robert f November 4, 2023
I own a 2012 Silverado 1500, bought new 9/2012, well maintained, now for the first time my truck will not pass new York State yearly inspection? There is nothing in the maintenance manual about frame maintenance in addition there were no alerts issued to owners regarding this grossly under specked frame. I believe this requires a law suit if not private then a class action suit.
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Jose Quinones October 21, 2023
Chevrolet has gone downhill I’ve bought my last one it not just rusted frames it’s engines,interiors and everything in between I bought my 2015 brand new at 50 thousand mile the condenser went out shortly after the radio not to mention the 20 or so recalls airbags software and trans module hell the tires by 20 were bald now just notice the door frame is rusted don’t know if can be fixed or the door will have to be replaced good luck convincing Gm their product is garbage
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George McAvenia October 19, 2023
2008 sierra slt z71 crewcab all terain 1500 188k completely smoked frame rails and crossmember and rear crossmember if in the event of a rear-end accident I'm toast there's nothing there
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Mark G October 4, 2023
My 2013 Silverado 90,000 miles rotted frame at we are wells both sides filed a complaint today
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Joe September 29, 2023
Have 2013 Silverado 1500 lt frame rusted and cracked can’t get anyone to fix other issues. They won’t put it on there lifts for fear of the frame breaking.
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Don agne September 20, 2023
I got 2011 sliverado ext cab truck and I got crack rust on the frame . Is there a recall on this truck ??
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W900_guy September 20, 2023
Just bought an 09 suburban ltz and found out the frame is scaled so bad they can’t fix it, the body shop said othercar companies have had recalls on frames to be replaced. So why can’t gm ?
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William A Costa September 19, 2023
My 2007 Siverado 1500 LTZ frame has severe corrosion that appears to be from inside of the frame outward Any recalls
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Adam September 15, 2023
2014 signal cab 2500 poorly made
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Linda myers August 31, 2023
This is definitely not an answer. I have a 2010 Silverado I bought with 120,000 miles on it. The frame isThis is definitely not an answer. I have a 2010 Silverado I bought with 120,000 miles on it. The frame is so rusted out that my spare tire fell out from underneath the truck while I was moving. This is serious and could’ve cost me my life., there needs to be something done about the situation that was a scared as I’ve ever been in my life
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Barbara Fonner August 14, 2023
When was this recall
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Anthony Merrithew August 9, 2023
2013 Sierra Denali paid for new, only 140k on it and the frame is totally rusted out. Ohh snapp!!
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James kemp August 3, 2023
I bought a 2013 Silverado brand new I baby that truck and only have 150,000 km on it. I’ve had the frame repaired twice already and now it is beyond repair. There is no trade in value what so ever. Very upset
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Eric hernandez August 3, 2023
My 2013 gmc has also rotted out and don't know what to do but have a feeling there's nothing I can do. Manufacturer should have done something by now with all the complaints but seems like they don't have any interest in fixing it...they already got paid!
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Ronnie July 7, 2023
Frame cracked never been by salt water what's the recall
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Tracy June 15, 2023
I have a 2020 Silverado and the frame is excessively rusty already. Chevy is looking at it but I have little hope.
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T H Thompson June 14, 2023
Just told my 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 has a rotted front frame rail, only 59,000 miles truck is pristine, now junk. Feel like someone just told me I have terminal cancer!!
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Carol June 10, 2023
I have a 2008 GMC Sierra Work truck. Original owner, 209,000 miles. It’s been making a weird noise underneath cab. Had it checked out and the frame has rusted out and cracked on drivers side near gas tank. I was hoping to drive this old girl till she died, not till she cracked in half! I guess I’ll have to scrap it now. Afraid to drive her any more.
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Jeffery Muncy June 6, 2023
I have a 2008 and the frame is bad on operator side and the I hate it still runs good they need todo something you pay a lot of money to rust out
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Johannes Cunningham February 8, 2023
2013 silverado bought used in 2019 has 93,000 km both main frames have long cracks; need welding
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Tom January 16, 2023
Gm silverado/sierra frames are made by Formet/Magna Industries in St. Thomas, Ontario. The got a 12 year contract in 2018. They wax coat the finished frames. Unless they decide to switch to e-coating, you Sierra/Silverado buyers are going to be stuck with the awful wax coating that doesn't hold up.
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Jason January 8, 2023
2008 Sierra 1500. Frame rusted out at 135k. Pile of junk these GMCs are
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