2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems

Filed Sep 24, 2021 · Body · WV

The Frame has excessive rust especially the crossmembers that are in-between the two main lateral frame beams. In this vehicle they have rotted all the way through and there is nothing left of them and they look like swiss cheese. This particular vehicle also has only 130,000 miles on it which I personally feel is very excessive for them milage. I do understand it is a little older at this point but I have a dodge van and a Chevy sedan both having over 200,000 miles on them. Both also have been driven in West Virginia all winter long with salt exposure that do not show this amount of rust in the frame components. I feel this is a flaw in the manufacturing I have been looking online and it seems to beyond a common problem with this make and model of vehicle.

Filed Aug 30, 2019 · Body · 80,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the undercarriage was rusted. In addition, the brake and steering warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to cape cod carz (153 corporation st, hyannis, ma 02601, (508) 778-2279) where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be welded. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Body, Brakes · 212,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the frame, body, and brake lines were all rusted out. Best chevrolet (128 derby st, hingham, ma 02043, (781) 347-1886) was contacted and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 212,000. *tt

Filed Jul 4, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 140,000 miles · MA

Frame and suspension components excessive rusting to the point of failure. Leaf spring shackle failed last year, causing leaf spring to put a hole in truck bed while driving. Brakes lines rusted to failure last week and caused near brake loss while operating. Had to use e-brake to avoid hitting my garage. Cross members supporting shock failed. Gas tank about to fall off due to rust failure. Cannot drive truck. Brakes no longer function and truck is unsafe due to frame being compromised.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Body · 63,000 miles · VA

There is extreme frame rust causing the spare tire mount to become detached from the frame while driving along the highway. Fortunately this happened on a secondary road in south west virginia. The shock absorber was the only thing that held the spare tire mount from coming completely loose from the truck. After inspecting the frame, there is excessive rust on the main frame and one of the cross members is nearly rusted through. This truck is nine years old and only has 63k miles. I have the truck at the dealership for them to see if it is safe to drive I am awaiting to hear from them to see if gm is going to help me with this matter.

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Body, Brakes · 87,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. Upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, there was extensive rust and corrosion on the brake lines. The contact also indicated that the brake lines prematurely fractured. Vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 11/04/15*lj updated2/2/2016

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 160,000 miles · GA

First off there's very little snow here so the body and frame isn't rusting out because of that but its definitely rusting very bad the brake lines have rusted completely in half the transmission has went out twice the oil gauge don't work there have been times the motor knocked but then smoothed out again I've been a chevy fan my entire life but the company isn't up to standard's of the consumers in my book if your asking 35000 for a [xxx] truck it should last a long time with no issues. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 68,000 miles · PA

While looking over my truck prior to inspection I discovered three cross members totally rusted thru. The are also the main supports for the gas tank and the shocks. I have been trying to find replacement parts and the more I look the more I hear how common the rusted cross members are. I went to the local dealers parts dept. And when I asked for cross members he told me which ones I needed and pointed them out on an illustrated brake down. After the truck bed was removed I noticed the emergency brake cable is rubbing against the plastic gas tank and is just about wore thru the tank to about the thickness of a plastic sandwich bag. The cable has also rubbed against it's support bracket almost all the way thru as well as into the cable.

Filed Jan 7, 2013 · Body · CA

Paint corroded around 3rd brake light dealer (chevy) where purchased is out of business. Paint default?

Filed Sep 29, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 48,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated when the brakes were depressed, after starting the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floor. The dealer diagnosed that the brake line and fuel lines were covered with rust. The entire frame was rusted as well. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileage was 48,000. Rvk