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http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/124161-rusty-front-bumper-after-only-3-mon- ths/
http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/130892-rust/
I'm sorry to hear what happened with your Silverado. If you'd like, I can look up any applicable warranties or service bulletins on this issue. I'd just need you to provide the last 8 digits of your VIN.
Amber N.
GM Customer Care
Through my own efforts, I moved on.
I can understand how frustrating it can be to have this happening to your vehicle. Since your vehicle is new, you should still be well within the corrosion warranty. If this reoccurs please feel free to reach out to us.
Amber N.
GM Customer Care
The only way this will get attention is if enough people complain. Also if only the lines are what is rusted out you are lucky... many people ( myself included) have severe frame rusting. Shame on GM !!!!!!
Sent registered letters to Pres. of GM, Consumer Reports, Public Citizen, NHTSA telling them of problem. GM responded but denied liability, also saying if problem was admitted it would cause a panic. NHTSA recorded my complaint. Consumer Reports and Public Citizen no response.
All I want is that people owning these trucks be warned of the eminent brake failure that awaits them. No one will do this. The problem is poor engineering design or bad metal used for the lines.
very very unhappy with GM. I may go back to Ford.
DougN62
The best way to proceed is with a small claims suit. Email me at kmarrin@cfl.rr.com to discuss.
Ken
out that is the only thing on my truck is rusted it had 68000 mil on it when
i seen it i called gm and they gave me a case number and came to look at it
they offered me a $3000 rebate on a new one i said no so i was thanking of fixing it my self and filming it with my case number and the mans name at gm on cardboard and tell my story. my truck cost around $ 50000 new.
In the over 30 years I have been plowing snow in Maryland, I have owned several trucks which I purchased new. I have owned a 1985 Ford F250 4X4, 1986 F350 4x2 Stakebody, 1995 Ford F250 4X4 and a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500HD 4X4. The last truck I purchased new was a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4. All of the trucks have had some issues with rust, however the Silverado has by far been the worst. Just about every part of the undercarriage and frame is affected. I have replace front and rear brake lines, steering pump and lines, brake calipers and many other parts. I washed this truck (top and underneath) as soon as possible after every storm (I gave this truck more care than any of the previous trucks). The problems started at around 5 years, 50,000 miles. The truck currently has about 80,000 miles on it. The interior looks almost new, the body sheet metal and paint are in excellent condition. I gave up plowing snow in 2012 because the cost of maintenance and repair on the truck was too much and I didn't want to buy another truck. I had the front brake lines replaced at that time and parked the truck. Recently, I started the truck, as I was going to sell it. It started, but when I attempted to move it the rear brake lines broke again. Best of all, the driveshaft broke in half - it had rusted through. I have had several different mechanics work on the truck through the years and all were amazed at the amount of rust on the truck. I have always been a GM person ( I still own a 1993 GMC Sierra 1500 4X2 and a 2000 GMC Savanna Box Truck), but I will never purchase another Chevy or GMC. When these two are done, that's it. I realize that not everyone has the same experience, but I just wanted to share mine.
Glad I found this forum. Dealers had me on a guilt trip, which I truly felt bad about.
The usual story here, 2005 Silverado HD2500 Duromax, loaded, Tow, snow plowing packages.
As of January 29, 2014, this 2005 has only 20,115 miles. Bought it new, garaged 9 months of the year, never on snow, tow a single horse 50 miles once a week during summer show season.
Yes, the rust...2 dealerships admonished me for abusing the truck by parking on grass during the horse shows. At 10,459 miles replaced all brake lines, all rotors and pads, and steering shaft and shocks, but warned of a rotted arm shaft pocket.. No warranty..."neglect" cited. But, more, at 13,007 replaced all break lines and front and rear calipers..again that damn grass. Tonight it is again in the dealership...new brake lines and new front rear calipers, and a worn transmission link arm, at 20,115 miles, again admonished for parking on summer grass. The rust is severe, not just surface. I actually believed that I was responsible for the rust.
Seriously, thank everyone who has posted on this forum.
CT
new york for example. my truck is an 08. but it is completely rusted on its under body. and my abuse of that truck does not help. and sand blasting might be the best choice. kept the under coating up to date except a year ago. so it deffinitely is a problem
If anyone lives near the Canadian border, you may want to try one of two places that uses an oil-based product. The outfits are called Rust Check and Krown Rust. When I had lived in Canada, I had it done every year. It is an annual treatment and costs between $150 and $200. It doesn't remove rust but prevents rust from spreading because it displaces the moisture in all the crevices underneath the vehicle, under the hood, and in the trunk.
I own a 2005 GMC Sierra and just recently took a look underneath, as usually I leave that up to the shop. I noticed a TON of rust. Even the underside of the passenger side door and then main truck body under the door opening the paint is starting to peel where the rust isn't just coming through. I have not looked further under yet, but am afraid of what's happening. If there is anything happening with a warranty or class action directly with GMC I'd be interested to know more! I've never owned a vehicle that has rusted out like this underneath. Its pretty frustrating and now has greatly reduced any trade in value, for those smart enough to look underneath! Thanks!
I am glad I found this discussion. Tried the Chevy Silverado forum, and half the people there think that I am being a baby because my truck frame is rusting away. A 2008 Silverado with only 17k, always garaged, should not have all the rubberized undercoating peeling off and rust setting in. Rust will continue. Yes it is surface rust....and it will delve deeper if exposed. Has anyone tried rust bullet? No body shop around wants to touch it, or wants to pull the vehicle all apart to fix. Kinda on my own with this issue...
I have a 2013 Silverado... the front chrome grille has rust bleeding through. My GM chrome wheels have rust bleeding onto the tires. you need a tetanus shot to get near my frame already. I have never been so disappointed in a purchase. My 2002 Silverado is in better shape and has been in the same driving conditions. Am I to believe technology has gone backwards? I know complaining and lawsuits get you no where but frustrated. Big business is design for "buyer beware" I am opting to spread the knowledge through social media. I will be relentless in educating as many people as I can so they realize what they get with GM vehicles. I am one market share lost... after my campaign I hope that's a much bigger number! Good Job GM!
Go to off road forums... go to classic car forums...hell go to basket weaving forums... facebook... anywhere you go leave a post on how Shady GM treats their market shares!
It is amazing how badly these trucks are rusting (Silverado)...My 2004 GMC van has only a third of the rust and has stayed outside with 4 times the mileage on it. Wonder if I can save the Silverado? Now that I am starting to notice it, rust is showing up everywhere on this vehicle...
I have a 2001 Siverado (54,000 mi.), live in NH, and of course have severe rust issues . I have had three ABS failures, causing inadequate braking as if on ice. I suspect I am not alone in losing all confidence in Chevy. As far as self-undercoating goes.....My previous trucks (2 Toyotas, a Ford and even a '64 Chevy) didn't need this to last much longer. I'll never buy another Chevy SLIVERado.
My 2014 Sierra already has frame rust and I've only had it 6 months. The black wax frame coating is peeling off. I know there is a TSB for this issue, however, unless GM, is going to redo my entire frame, what good is spot treatment? I have rust starting along the entire length of the rails, which by the way are a closed box section, in lieu of the open C-section they used to be, that didn't trap moisture. I got rid of my 2000 Silverado due to the body (rockers & cab corners) rusting away to literally nothing. Now with my brand new 2014 I can worry about the frame rotting away? I do not know if Ford, or Dodge are any better, but they can't be any worse either!
My last 2004 Silverado had so much rust I thought it was a fluke. So I traded it in. Just in time too because then I started seeing them everywhere. History is repeating itself on the
2008. It doesn't have rocker panels to rot away but the bed is rotting away just as fast if not Faster! I try to trade in on a 2014 Silverado and get the wheel well protection moldings this time like GM gives the new GMC and the Chevrolet dealer says no. Well forget them. Not after the wheel well rust I've dealt with the last ten years on two different model trucks. After fighting over this rust issue on our Silverado it's over. I told myself I should have switched over to Ford 7 years ago but I stayed loyal. I attempted to stay loyal like a fool again. I'm Glad the Chevrolet dealer wouldn't give me rust protection. Dodge, Ford, maybe Nissan here I come. I'm just sick of this.
http://www.carcomplaints.com/Chevrolet/Silverado/2007/body_paint/clearcoat_and_paint_problems.shtml
Oh, and I had the notorious brake line issues too. Mounted right on a frame that was rusted just as bad! Here's another link I found that wasn't listed in these posts yet. I can't believe this stuff.
http://nlpc.org/stories/2014/05/18/gm-rusted-brake-line-problem-extends-newer-models