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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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- #6 of 72
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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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- #7 of 72
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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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- #8 of 72
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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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- #9 of 72
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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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- #10 of 72
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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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- #11 of 72
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Re: rusted crossmember/sub frame [steve_]
by guitjoe
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Dec 26, 2006 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 25, 2006 7:40 am)
Thanks Steve, Being a GM employee of 28+ years you think I would learn. I have went through all the channels with Customer Service with no satisfaction. My next move is to take your suggestion and contact the NHTSA. If nothing else this may prevent someone from being seriously injured. I have posted a picture in my album.">
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Re: rusted crossmember/sub frame [guitjoe]
by steve_ HOST
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Dec 27, 2006 (10:49 am)
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Replying to: guitjoe (Dec 26, 2006 9:37 am)
Your photo is even more dramatic! Pays to put a car up on a lift for inspection now and then I guess.
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Re: rusted crossmember/sub frame [steve_]
by arkainzeye
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Dec 27, 2006 (4:14 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 27, 2006 10:49 am)
i didnt realize what the part was until i just seen that photo. and the first thing that came out of my mouth was words i cant even type on here!! that is way worse that the explanations of it all..
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Re: rusted crossmember/sub frame [arkainzeye]
by steve_ HOST
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Dec 27, 2006 (4:18 pm)
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Replying to: arkainzeye (Dec 27, 2006 4:14 pm)
May as well just post it here too:
 See more Car Pictures at CarSpace.com
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