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Re: 2008 silverado rear bumpers [ftrspeedy]
by dantana1
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May 15, 2008 (4:00 am)
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Replying to: ftrspeedy (Feb 28, 2008 8:33 pm)
Yea, I got rust on my 2008 Silverado bumper by the tail pipe. I've had the truck a couple months. I'm taking it in tomorrow for oil change, etc. and I'm going to see what they say about it. Hopefully they won't tell me I need to start using super premium gas. Maybe it's the guarunteed QT gas I use. We'll see.
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Re: 2008 silverado rear bumpers [dantana1]
by danvossen
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May 16, 2008 (4:53 am)
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Replying to: dantana1 (May 15, 2008 4:00 am)
Hey, me too. I have an 07 Silverado bought in June of 07 and now I have small "blisters" of rust on the side of my right rear bumper. I have not reported this to my dealer yet. I will the next time I go in for an oil change. Unfortunatly, that side of the bumper looks like it has been hit by something and slightly pushed up on an angle. I noticed this aftter I saw the rust and think this may have occured in a parking lot although there is no sign of any mark on the bumper. I hope the dealer doesn't claim that the rust was caused by this damage.
I'll let you know how I make out.
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Re: 2008 silverado rear bumpers [danvossen]
by csm08
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Nov 02, 2008 (1:37 pm)
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Replying to: danvossen (May 16, 2008 4:53 am)
I have an 07 Silverado Z71. Bought it in March 07. Love the truck. I have rust spots forming on the left rear bumper, drivers side not tail pipe side. Forming on the corner. Noticed it a couple weeks ago while washing it. I take good care of my truck and need to go see the dealer. I doubt this is an exaust issue. Sounds more like poor croming. I've been through one winter and kept the salt from the Mineesota roads off as much as possible. I won't except anything less than a new bumper. I too will keep you posted.
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Re: 2008 silverado rear bumpers [csm08]
by jon69
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Nov 03, 2008 (9:53 pm)
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Replying to: csm08 (Nov 02, 2008 1:37 pm)
If they're anything like my 2000 that rotted off 3 years ago, good luck at the dealer- plan on buying aftermarket. The dealer will be quick to SELL you one not telling you that it is an aftermarket. Get use to it. Sorry!
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Re: 2008 silverado rear bumpers [jon69]
by csm08
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Nov 04, 2008 (3:11 pm)
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Replying to: jon69 (Nov 03, 2008 9:53 pm)
Stopped at the dealership yesterday, no issues. They are ordering parts. Seems common as he knew what I was talking about and mentioned acid gases from the exaust. I have rust starting on both sides. Bumper is actually several pieces and he said it's a 4-6 hour job to replace the crome ends, nice design. I'm still under the 3 year or 36K mile warranty, lucky I guess.
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bumper and service
by andre2643
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Apr 11, 2009 (6:18 am)
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ive not to date had chevy fix anything with my 2008 silverado. after 10 or so trips to the many dealerships and excuses now im over my 3-36000 warranty. truck runs great but after a battery which i went 3 times to address a problem, having to eat $171.00, front cowl noise that still isn't fixed, door air noise, a cheep pos rear bumper, excuse after excuse on everything i will never give chevy another penny of my money. o did i mention a front end alignment, less then the 20mpg listed, yea im not impressed with the bs chevy has given me. like i said it runs great but for the $$$$$$$$$$ i paid a new car should be able to be enjoyed not get bye with. anyone now where to get a nice rear bumper reasonable?
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