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Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Undercarriage Rust

208 messages,  Last post on May 05, 2013 at 10:09 PM

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#174 of 208 GMT900 Rust by casilla

Nov 20, 2012 (11:32 am)

I made the mistake of trading in a perfectly good Dodge Ram for a 2010 GMC Sierra, have all kinds of issues, rust, paint chipping, bad springs, drivers seat bottom keeps coming apart, now my lights are flickering all of the time, have had a torque converter and a rear main seal replaced, 2 alternators, the battery, the exhaust manifolds look like something from the 70's that was sitting in a field, cannot clean the interior plastic,etc, etc. I took a survey, the customer service dep't is doing great but when asked, "Would you but another GM truck?' I definitley said NO!

#175 of 208 Re: GMT900 Rust [casilla] by kendonhank

Nov 20, 2012 (11:43 am)

Replying to: casilla (Nov 20, 2012 11:32 am)
My theory is that there is something in the design that is creating an electrolysis or electrical circuit (cathode/anode) effect and accelerating corrosion of all the undercarriage metals. Could be poor grounding, or perhaps substandard metals in the frame. It's not just the frames. Something is causing the corrosion to spread to other components throughout the undercarriage. I have seen this on many fairly new vehicles, including those that have been garaged.

#176 of 208 Re: GMT900 Rust [casilla] by gmcustsvc

Nov 24, 2012 (8:56 am)

Replying to: casilla (Nov 20, 2012 11:32 am)
Good morning casilla,
 
We're sorry to hear that you are having so many troubles with your Sierra and are here to look into anything further if you like. Please contact us via email at socialmediagm.com (include your name, contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN, and the name of your dealership with your inquiry).
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#177 of 208 2005 Chevy Silverado by phil134

Dec 27, 2012 (7:39 am)

I purchased this vehicle brand new. I use it very little 10000 miles since purchased. The entire undercarrage is rusted. The brake lines rusted through and my vehicle had to be towed. These trucks are not of the quality I thought it would be. Very disappointed that so many others are having the same problems and that GM is not addressing this. This is a total disappointment. Now my heat is not working not sure if I want to keep putting money into something that is rusting away rather quickly.

#178 of 208 Re: 2005 Chevy Silverado [phil134] by kendonhank

Dec 27, 2012 (10:15 am)

Replying to: phil134 (Dec 27, 2012 7:39 am)
Phil,
 
What year is your truck. Are you within the three year warranty. What did GM say? Where abouts are you located?

#179 of 208 Re: 2005 Chevy Silverado [phil134] by forresth

Dec 29, 2012 (12:54 pm)

Replying to: phil134 (Dec 27, 2012 7:39 am)
I had exactly the same issues on my 2004. You should also create a complaint on safercar.gov. You can search my posts for more people experiencing the exact same rust issues. I have had all my rotors replaced 2 times and all the lines replaced. The truck has less than 20k miles on it. I also had to have the power steering cooler replaced. The fuel lines will be the next to go.

#180 of 208 Re: 2005 Chevy Silverado [kendonhank] by phil134

Dec 30, 2012 (5:52 am)

Replying to: kendonhank (Dec 27, 2012 10:15 am)
Located in NJ. The truck is out of warranty. I will not use a Chevy dealer for any repairs since the parts they are replacing are the same one that rusted out. No more Chevys after this one rusts away

#181 of 208 Re: 1999 GMC Sierra rusting frame [pattipie3] by redneck101

Feb 22, 2013 (9:22 pm)

Replying to: pattipie3 (Oct 18, 2011 6:40 am)
My 99 silverado Z71 is rusted and frame is rusted out!
I would love to see chevy do a recall.

#182 of 208 Re: 2008 GMC 1500 Undercarriage Rust [gmrustbucket] by 2doorpost

Mar 09, 2013 (11:29 pm)

Replying to: gmrustbucket (Aug 17, 2012 3:43 pm)
I traded in a 2008 Silverado with no frame rust issues for a 2011 GMC Sierra thats frame is peeling its coating like its shedding its skin.
 
Couple that with parking it on my new driveway, and the result is rust streaking all along the drive.
 
The truck only saw one mild winter, and was parked all winter long for this past one.
 
Just plain junk, plain and simple.
 
I've been buying GM trucks since 1976. This will be my last.

#183 of 208 Crappier each spring! by casilla

Mar 11, 2013 (2:56 pm)

Yup! my bumpers are rusting now, the exhaust manifolds and door hinges as well, I do not think it will last the 3 years I have left to pay on it! I wish I would have kept my Ram! I screwed myself and GM gave me the reach around!

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