NHTSA Complaint #11542621 — 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11542621
Vehicle 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Component STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State PA

Consumer Description

Truck has excessive rust and holes on frame, back wheel wells completely rotted out and bed is completely rusted out. Had to get covers for the wheel wells because it failed inspection due to the fact if someone bumped it they could be cut by the jagged edges. Have had over $6000 worth of frame work done in approximately 2021 and needs more. I will find receipts and send pictures. Chevy needs to be held responsible. Currently at dealer for airbag recall and inspection. There is no way it will pass. Huge safety issue and this is certainly not the only truck like this. How can Chevrolet get away with this? Toyota did right by frame issues. Why is Chevrolet not being held responsible? I've been to Mavis, Pocono Metal Craft and numerous other garages who all say the truck is so rusted it's worthless. When brought to the dealer where purchased, I was told there was nothing they could do. But when looking on line there is a recall put out in 2020 regarding Chevrolet frames and spraying the frame to prevent further damage. I was told it's due to the winters and what is sprayed on the road. That's not why this happened to thousands and thousands of people. I took great care of this truck.

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