The frame is rusted very bad. I took it to a shop to see if it could be repaired and was told that it can't be repaired it will have to be replaced. This is a 10 year old truck the frame should not be rusted. I have additional photos. It is rusted down both sides of the frame
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension complaints
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I purchased a 2011 chevy silverado on 3/16/20 from a car dealership. 69k miles when purchased.88k now.I recently went to have a fuel pump repaired that happened out of the blue and was told that the frame is completely rusted out. I looked online only to discover that this is a ongoing problem for these trucks. Makes no sense how I have a truck I owe 14k on and now find out my frame is rusted to the point I could have a accident.
I bought truck in oct2021 and it was not sold to me in working order as wad told to me they took my money and they were done.
My front driver side top control arm broke when I hit a pole on the rear of my truck. It snapped off at the ball. I was in a parking lot and side swiped a pole at about 5 MPH. Should not have snapped a part in the front of the truck! There is a massive amount of corrosion under my truck. Even behind the rear tail light which shouldn't have been exposed, there's rust. This truck has more rust that trucks that are 30 years old.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the rear driver side axle and tire completely detached into oncoming traffic. There was a loss of steering control. The contact regained control of the vehice and maneuvered to the median. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. In 2011, the vehicle was inspected under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v007000 (suspension); however, the dealer stated that the vehicle did not require the repair. The dealer denied the recall repair for the most recent failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated when he put the vehicle in gear it made a very loud clanging sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and was told that was normal since all of the new gm vehicles made that noise. The failure recurred repeatedly became progressively worse over time. The contact also stated that the frame and suspension had extensive rust on it. The dealer advised the contact that the rust was not a problem. The manufacturer was notified of both failures but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front end of the vehicle and wheels began to shake violently when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the front rotors were out of round and turned downward. The brake rotors were repaired but the vehicle continued to shake violently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,976 and the current mileage was 14,000. The consumer stated the vibration is still present in the front end. The consumer was informed the tires were wearing prematurely. Updated 05/17/12 updated 06/05/12*lj updated 06/06/12 *js updated 06/11/12.*jb updated 06/26/12 the consumer stated he continues to have problems with the brakes. Updated 06/10/13
Rear axle has a gvwr of 3950 lbs the vehicle a 2plus 1 rear spring pack, 3 different spring suppliers rate this spring pack at 1425l or 1500 lbs each for a combined rate of either 2850 or 3000 lbs per pair. Which makes the factory rating of 3950lbs either 1100 or 950 lbs higher depending on the spring supplier. Using the industry guideline the weakest component controls the gvwr is being violated by chevrolet I have a truck marketing institute certificate in this area and a cd from michelin verifying the weakest component controls gvwr .I asked chevrolet for replacement springs from another model that has a combined rating of 4050lbs 100 lbs above there 3950 lb axle rating. This issue has caused trailering problems but chevrolet refused this is a safety issue the springs I requested would correct the problem can you help? I can supply further information if needed thank you
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