2000 GMC / Chevy ,Junky Frames

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03-04-2011, 02:52 PM
Oldmanb

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2000 GMC / Chevy ,Junky Frames

Is this an east coast problem only? I get several of these GMC and Chevy 1/2 tons a year in my shop, the same problem,rusted and broken frames. this one arrived today,the guy drove it here,although I don't know how! All that was holding it together was the driveshaft ,exhaust and rear wiring. He had a new rear window installed yesterday, because the cap/topper had shattered it. Is it any wonder GM is in trouble? These are the 99-04 models, most have undercoated yearly. At least Toyota recalled their rusty Tacoma's and Tundra's,but it does keep me in business, so I guess I should say"Thanks GM"
03-04-2011, 03:09 PM
pat mccarthy

yep that a deal where gm had there head up there back side .frame rail looks less then 060 wall:eek:i know of one in town that failed older truck 2005 when the guy was on a trip to alaska :eek: i think it was a warranty deal
03-04-2011, 04:05 PM
HWORRELL

Wow, Never seen that happen here in St.Louis. But we haven't had winter in several years.
With the salt they had to put down this year wonder if we'll start seeing this problem. Guess I better get under the Yukon with the power washer this weekend.
03-04-2011, 04:20 PM
Oldmanb

Funny thing is, they don't use a lot of salt on highways here,mostly sand. Man it's dirty material to weld !
03-04-2011, 05:13 PM
enjenjo

I have fixed several Ford Rangers for a similar problem. Dodge Dakotas rust out there also.
03-04-2011, 08:00 PM
RestoRod

I wonder if that's what happened here:

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/v...a-frozen-lake/
03-05-2011, 05:01 AM
Oldmanb

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Originally Posted by RestoRod

I wonder if that's what happened here:

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/v...a-frozen-lake/

Hahaha, wouldn't want to fix that one!
03-05-2011, 06:16 AM
Trjohn57

And I drive a chevy truck. Think I'll stay off of lakes.
03-05-2011, 07:58 AM
bobscogin

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Originally Posted by Oldmanb

Is this an east coast problem only?

I can only say that it's not a problem in Southeast Louisiana. I have several GM pickups of that generation in my fleet. Some have over 250,000 miles on them in commercial use and never seen a frame problem. Seems as if you live in an area where frame corrosion is a problem, taking some preventive measures against it would part of routine maintenance.

Bob
03-05-2011, 02:12 PM
HWORRELL

I wonder if the problem exists out of certain build plants. At my shop in St.Louis I've never seen that problem.