This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle started making a loud cracking noise causing the vehicle to drive abnormal. The contact noticed that the frame was fractured in two areas. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.
I came out to my truck one day and the cab was touching the back of my box. I look under it and the frame was broken and rusted out on both side by the gas tank. Vehicle I'd beyond repair and not drivable. Only has 181xxx miles on it.
The chrome on the Chevrolet badge on the front grill has started to peel. While washing the truck the chrome, sliver, slice my finger open like a razor blade.
I own a 1999 Silverado ext cab 4X4 and the frame is rot in many different places the driver and passenger mid sections are half gone and now the rear sections under the bed are rotting to the point to where the is no good metal left the bed buckled and is hitting the cab the rest of this vehicle is in very good condition but the frame is gone.
Hello im reporting a problem I have noticed about rust on the under bodies of the Chevy and GMC pick ups. It is a widespread problem and needs to be resolved. There are too many vehicles reporting this problem to make it a coincidence. I myself have this problem where my frame has now cracked for the second time. People are complaining more and more and our safety is at stake. Please whatever can be done to bring GM to recognize this problem can and will save a lot of lives as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars. Thank you
- Union , NJ, USA
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While on my way home from work my 1999 Silverado S ABS brakes went off and would not stop. Hit my house. Called GM said they never herd of their trucks doing this. Well did some reseach and found their was a problem with corrosion on the ABS sensor which would set off the ABS 4 no reason. It was scary and is a huge GM problem.. found my truck was fixed at one point but it still happend again.. it is fixed again. But I know it will happen some time in the near future.. which is scary to think I could have ran into a school bus or kid and killed them. GM did fix my truck. And pay 4 the house to be repaird.. I dont want to sue or be compensated any further!!!!! I just want them to have to fix these trucks or pull them off the road!! I did not know at the time of incodent that you guys exhisted.. so this is why I am reporting now.. and if somthing happens latter I have prooff that I complained. I am a pa state inspection mechanic. And will give my liscense number if asked to.. I see this happen to much! and if I can save one life it is worth it to me.. I hope this will be looked at and delt with the way the GM recall is now being held. Just look at all the complaints on this ishue.. again I dont want money!!! I just want to try to save a life! thanks.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the rotors were severely fractured and the wheel wells as well as the rocker panel was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed unknown repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 7,000.
Truck was taken to dealer for regular maintenance, when raised on the hoist the frame started to collapse and brake. Service people pointed out the problem and told me and to consider getting a new truck and advised I probably should not drive this one anywhere as it could brake apart. They stated they haven't seen this in a truck maintained as this one has been. In looking on-line I now see this is a very common problem in 1999 to 2002 Silverado's, with 100's of complaints. GM won't talk about it and states any recall has to come from your Agency. This is serious, not sure if any injuries are attributed to this (yet) but there surely will be. I can't believe this is not be looked at with the number of on-line complaints and reports.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the frame was corroded and cracked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 235,000. Updated 12-26-13 the consumer stated the truck had a cracked frame, just in front of the rear spring mount on the drivers side.
Had to replace brake lines all the way to master cylinder and fuel lines from extensive corrosion. Also, throughout the frame and mounting brackets for shocks and leaf springs. Abnormal rust for any vehicle that was washed and taken care of accordingly.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while an independent mechanic was performing an unrelated repairs he was informed the frame corroded and fractured near the front driver's side door. The mechanic stated the frame had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that there was excessive corrosion on the frame. The contact also mentioned that due to the corrosion, the brake lines failed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that all of the brake lines needed to replaceddue to corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 91,000. Also, the emergency brake needed to be replaced. Updated 01/10/12
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- Tunnelton, WV, USA