NHTSA Complaint #11458276 — 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11458276
Vehicle	2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	March 20, 2022
Date Filed	March 25, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

I was checking on the common rear cab rust and noticed the frame looked rusted through just in front of the rear wheel suspension mount. I took it to my local mechanic (Bob's Repair of Mayer) and they said it was not safe to drive. It is a complete blindside to me and now I have to find a spare (safe) car to help drive around my newborn and toddler. I am going to attempt to repair the frame as I do not have any other options for vehicles. There were obviously no warnings are notices that about this issue, but it seems to be uncannily common for this generation of Chevrolet vehicles. The truck only has 160,000 miles on it and surface rust on the cab. The vehicle is not drivable and not safe as the frame could give away at any moment.

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