Was sold with a warranty and was not fulfilled, and on top of that we found out they rolled the odometer back over 50k , then found out it has a spilt frame
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems
72 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 72
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 89,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body57
- Frame and members8
- Body: bumpers1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was rust on the frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change at an independent mechanic, it was determined that the subframe was extremely rusted. The mechanic was unable to put the vehicle on the lift. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
This vehicle is an immaculate condition and the frame is completely rusted out of this. How can they not be a recall?
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the driver’s side rear sub frame was rusted and had collapsed, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that sub the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 144,230.
Unknown. I doubt this will qualify but it seems to be a very common issue so I feel it is worth bringing attention to. I recently bought a truck from a state action that was a prior police vehicle as stated by the title. Once I purchased it and drove it home I was inspecting it and found a rust spot on the frame. As I cleaned dirt and debris off of it I discovered that the frame from just before the drivers side door all the way to where it bends up at the gas tank was completely rotted out. Specifically the bottom of the frame is fully gone. Doing research into repairs it seems that this generation and brand of vehicle had this problem seemingly universally. Which leads me to think it may have been a defect in manufacturing. Due to the bottom rusting out it’s hard to spot unless you crawl underneath. I’m sure I don’t have to go into detail as to why a compromised frame that people could be unaware of could be dangerous.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of the vehicle, he observed excessive frame corrosion under the driver’s side of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 97,000.
This is the 3rd year in a row that i have to have the frame welded due to corrosion. I finally did an internet search and found this to be a severe problem for owners of Chevy Silverados. In my opinion, a truck frame should last longer than 100K miles. Why did the U.S. hold Toyota accountable when their truck frames rotted out a few years ago, but won't hold GM to the same standard? The dealership said there is nothing they can do about it, i'm hoping out government can. There are too many of these trucks driving around with frames on the verge of cracking or rear shocks falling off. Thank you
This GM vehicle presents a safety risk to the public. The frame of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has prematutely rusted and corroded. GM fully understands and acknowledges this public safety risk only through a "Technical Service Bullitin" (service bulletin number 19-NA-255) which states that GM is aware of the lack of application of protective coating on this year and model. This "technical" concern urgently must be upgraded to a recall. The truck in its entirety and the public are at risk. The premature frame corrosion caused by the failure to apply protective coating which GM acknowledges, can, and presumably has, result in DEATH. The structural integrity of the entire vehicle should not be categorized as a safety bulletin. An incident due to faulty manufacturing resulting in death, is by definition a recall. Above mentioned vehicle does not meet minimum safety standards or poses an unreasonable safety risk due to defects that could harm consumers, hinder performance, or cause legal issues for the manufacturer.
The frame is rusted and flaking to pieces. Have replaced tailgate latches twice due to rust.
Frame is severely rusted through. Needs to replaced, truck has been garage kept. With less the 100,000 miles on it.
Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have body problems?
Owners have filed 72 complaints about the body of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have the most body problems?
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years with the most body complaints are 2014 (90 complaints), 2013 (75 complaints) and 2011 (72 complaints).
Other 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Airbags 306Engine 43Electrical 27Driver assistance 22Suspension 18Transmission 18Brakes 17Acceleration 11Fuel system 11Steering 9Seat belts 8Lights 7Visibility 5Wheels 4Tires 3Locks 1Seats 1
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