NHTSA Complaint #11540003 — 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11540003
Vehicle	2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	June 15, 2023
Date Filed	August 22, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

2013 silverado was in for a fuel leak, which turned out to be a rusted out fuel pump and gas line. However the mechanic found that the frame on either side of the gas tank was severely rusted and recomended to NOT do the repair because the truck was now worthless and would not pass a safety inspection. The truck has only 53500 miles and has been frequently washed underneath and stored mostly inside. A frame repair shop can weld a steel cap over the frame in the affected areas at a cost of over $2000. Seems like GM should bear some responsibility for such poor quality.

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