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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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#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!

#184 of 208 Re: 2008 GMC 1500 Undercarriage Rust [2doorpost] by gmcustsvc

Mar 12, 2013 (7:05 am)

Replying to: 2doorpost (Mar 09, 2013 11:29 pm)
Good morning 2doorpost,
 
Are any of the body panels affected by this corrosion? Let us know if there is anything you would like for us to check into! We can be reached via email at socialmediagm.com (include your name and contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN, and mileage).
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#185 of 208 Re: 2008 GMC 1500 Undercarriage Rust [gmcustsvc] by kendonhank

Mar 12, 2013 (8:39 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Mar 12, 2013 7:05 am)
GM doesn't care whether the corrosion is to your undercarriage or your body panels. They do not cover ANY corrosion caused by the environment, which is as we all know, is all corrosion. They are just jerking you around.

#186 of 208 Re: 2008 GMC 1500 Undercarriage Rust [2doorpost] by kendonhank

Mar 12, 2013 (8:41 am)

Replying to: 2doorpost (Mar 09, 2013 11:29 pm)
Contact me. I can help you with this. I have been through the whole process.

#187 of 208 Re: 2008 GMC 1500 Undercarriage Rust [kendonhank] by shooters1

Mar 12, 2013 (9:30 am)

Replying to: kendonhank (Mar 12, 2013 8:41 am)
can you give me a little help with this topic

#188 of 208 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 undercarriage rust by a_user

Mar 14, 2013 (5:38 am)

Hi All! I bought my truck in California (orange county) in the summer of 2010. I recently moved to Florida, its only been 4 months, and have noticed that the undercarriage is developing rust on certain areas. THIS IS MY FIRST GM CAR AND MY LAST. This is totally unacceptable. I cannot believe the stories I am reading out here about other owners having the same issue. Even my hitch, which has never had anything attached to it, is developing rust!!!!!!
 
I have noticed something peeling off from the frame where the rust is forming. I've also noticed that rust tends to form on spots where there is rubbing on the frame; If a brake line or a harness rubs against the rame rust will start forming there.
 
I am very dissapointed with this issue.
 
Other than this, I love my truck.

#189 of 208 Re: 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 undercarriage rust [a_user] by gmcustsvc

Mar 14, 2013 (9:18 am)

Replying to: a_user (Mar 14, 2013 5:38 am)
a_user,
We would be happy to get you more information on the corrosion warranty that may still be in effect upon your vehicle. Please send your inquiry, as well as the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, to socialmediagm.com .
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#190 of 208 Re: 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 undercarriage rust [a_user] by pattipie3

Mar 14, 2013 (11:20 am)

Replying to: a_user (Mar 14, 2013 5:38 am)
This is an ongoing issue with so many trucks. I can not believe that GM and the NHTS can not offer help the the owners of these trucks. Please make sure you put in a formal complaint with GM and the NHTS ..... MAYBE if enough people do they will have to address this matter. You can look up my User name for all the info.
PLEASE ANYONE ON THIS FORUM WHO HAS A SIMILAR ISSUE...YOU MUST PUT IN A FORMAL COMPLAINT. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY WAY TO GET ACTION.

#191 of 208 lots of unexpected rust on frame by greensilverado

Apr 05, 2013 (11:06 am)

I have a 2002 silverado 1500 8' bed 4x4 4.8 v8. I bought the truck new at the end of 2001. this has been the best trouble free truck I have owned so far except the rust and rot. my rocker panels started rotting a few years ago from the inside out. when replacing them I was under the truck I noticed excessive rust like large chunks of flakes. on top of that i recently replaced my rear leaf spring shackles have both been replaced due to rot. I simply thought the rust was because the truck is over 10 years old and saw a lot of new england road salt. as I said before this has been a great dependable truck for the last 220,000 miles. I have done my best to protect the frame from further rotting by painting it with POR 15 rust protector. shame on GM.

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