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rusted crossmember/sub frame
by jredder
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Dec 16, 2006 (4:35 pm)
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recently took car in because when i applied breaks the front of the car dipped and the car would steer to the left. told me the crossmember or also they said sub frame was badly rusted and needed replaced. i understand this is not supposed to happen...no recalls for this part. was told metal was too thin and possibly welded incorrectly. i want my money back from chevy...any suggestions?
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Re: rusted crossmember/sub frame [jredder]
by arkainzeye
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Dec 17, 2006 (2:42 pm)
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Replying to: jredder (Dec 16, 2006 4:35 pm)
what year & model do you have?
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re: rusted crossmember/sub frame responce
by jredder
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Dec 17, 2006 (3:30 pm)
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i have a 4 door/4 wheel drive year 2000
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re: rusted crossmember/sub frame responce [jredder]
by arkainzeye
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Dec 18, 2006 (6:51 am)
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Replying to: jredder (Dec 17, 2006 3:30 pm)
i think the corrison warranty on the trackers back then was 3year/36000 miles. but dont quote me. My exhaust at where the manifold meets the Cat is so rusted it could go at anytime. the steel is paper thin, I know chevy isnt going to cover my tracker as it is a 1999 and is pretty old as far as warranty related issues is concerned. you can try and get chevy to do something about it, but i think we all know whats going to happen.
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Re: rusted crossmember/sub frame [jredder]
by guitjoe
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Dec 24, 2006 (9:05 pm)
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Replying to: jredder (Dec 16, 2006 4:35 pm)
Catastrophic failure! 2000 Chevy 2dr 4 WD Control arm mounting boss completely separated from front cross member. Car shook violently just after I turned off of 55 mph highway. This car is in otherwise very good condition with just under 79,000 miles. This is an obvious premature failure of the front cross member. GM Customer Service's reason for not addressing the problem was the lack of vehicle history. This could be because it had been routinely maintained and had no other major repairs. Pictures available on request.
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Re: rusted crossmember/sub frame [guitjoe]
by jredder
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Dec 25, 2006 (6:55 am)
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Replying to: guitjoe (Dec 24, 2006 9:05 pm)
thats incredible! i'm on the case still...my dad is a tool salesman and is very familiar with chevy dealerships and has a couple buddies in one so hes doing what he can. i bought mine when it was only a yr old and has taken it in about every 3 or 4 mo. to get oil change and checked. mine is just over 80,000 miles but is a great car otherwise. thanks for responding. picture?
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Re: rusted crossmember/sub frame [guitjoe]
by steve_ HOST
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Dec 25, 2006 (7:40 am)
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Replying to: guitjoe (Dec 24, 2006 9:05 pm)
Your CarSpace page is a good place to park pictures and link to them. Log in with your Edmunds member name/password and then go to Albums.
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Re: rusted crossmember/sub frame [steve_]
by jredder
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Dec 25, 2006 (8:22 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 25, 2006 7:40 am)
thanks, i added it to carspace album. take a look
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Re: rusted crossmember/sub frame [jredder]
by steve_ HOST
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Dec 25, 2006 (9:18 am)
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Replying to: jredder (Dec 25, 2006 8:22 am)
Yikes! You may want to check out the Complaints section at the NHTSA.
Here's the shortcut to your photo.
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Re: rusted crossmember/sub frame [steve_]
by jredder
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Dec 25, 2006 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 25, 2006 9:18 am)
thank you so much! i submitted a complaint...thanks for your help.
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