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#11 of 17 Re: frame corrosion [kendonhank] by x_silverado_x Sep 17, 2009 (11:54 am)
Replying to: kendonhank (Sep 17, 2009 10:36 am) I have a nbs1500wt 2007 model year. Took it to the dealer, they photographed it and said they would send it into GM > that was months ago and I have yet to get a reply.     Replies to this message: kendonhank (Sep 18, 2009 9:35 am) x_silverado_x (Sep 18, 2009 5:07 pm) kendonhank (Oct 03, 2009 4:00 pm)
#12 of 17 Re: frame corrosion [kendonhank] by mram50 Sep 18, 2009 (8:59 am)
Replying to: kendonhank (Sep 17, 2009 10:36 am) Silly in the extreme isn't it? I worked as a body repair person for quite some time and one was a slap it together joint where we "fixed" vehicles being sold, resold and resold again by used car lots. Many were GM models full of rust and quite often BIG rust holes were covered with fiberglass and nothing more..the first big bump and your car suddenly has a gaping hole in it. While this is not the same as a new vehicle it just shows that the auto industry in their zeal to sell more and more new cars and trucks build them to last as short a period as possible. Remember, GM invented "planned obsolescence" with the infamous Corvaire. Don't let them forget that period of GM's history in court. It appears that they have changed nothing and it's why GM needed a massive bailout..again.
#13 of 17 Re: frame corrosion [x_silverado_x] by kendonhank Sep 18, 2009 (9:35 am)
Replying to: x_silverado_x (Sep 17, 2009 11:54 am) They did the same with mine. Sent photos to GM area rep, who rejected the claim a couple of weeks later. You should have heard back by now.   The GM corrosion expert I deposed said that widespread corrosion under the vehicle would not be covered anywhere in the U.S., even in a desert.   How extensive is the corrosion. Where are you located? Have you used the vehicle off road. Do you garage it, wash it, etc. Replies to this message: x_silverado_x (Sep 18, 2009 5:07 pm) kendonhank (Oct 03, 2009 4:00 pm)
#14 of 17 Re: frame corrosion [kendonhank] by x_silverado_x Sep 18, 2009 (5:07 pm)
Replying to: kendonhank (Sep 18, 2009 9:35 am) "How extensive is the corrosion. Where are you located? Have you used the vehicle off road. Do you garage it, wash it, etc."   how does one measure corrosion? wax has pealed off every inch of the frame revealing a rust colored surface   chicago area, never off road, but municipal road crews use salt in the winter Replies to this message: kendonhank (Oct 03, 2009 4:00 pm)
#15 of 17 Re: 2008 GMC 1500 Undercarriage Rust [kendonhank] by arp2 Oct 02, 2009 (6:11 pm)
Replying to: kendonhank (Sep 17, 2009 11:45 am) has your case gone to court yet? Replies to this message: kendonhank (Oct 03, 2009 4:02 pm)
#16 of 17 Re: frame corrosion [x_silverado_x] by kendonhank Oct 03, 2009 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: x_silverado_x (Sep 18, 2009 5:07 pm) My corrosion is extensive. All undercarriage components. Significant metal degration in some areas. Started like yours I think. After a few months I began to see cosmetic corrosion throughout frame, progressing to more structural corrosion. Brakes crumbled, power steering coolant tank rusted through, suspension componets nearing failure.   I am in Melbourne Beach, FL. Never been off road, but am near beach, with high salt and humidity.   Have you followed up with the dealer tosee GM's opinion. Email me at kmarrindavismarrin.com to discuss further. I might be able to help you.
#17 of 17 Re: 2008 GMC 1500 Undercarriage Rust [arp2] by kendonhank Oct 03, 2009 (4:02 pm)
Replying to: arp2 (Oct 02, 2009 6:11 pm) Was supposed to go this week. Postponed till next week or the week after depending on completion of another case on the docket.   What is your situation?

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