Chevy has gone on the attack with its new commercials, claiming that their steel beds are superior to Ford's aluminum ones. But as we found out, Chevy has quite a few problems with the quality of their own beds.
1. Rust Attacks on a 2007 Silverado
The owner of this 2007 Silverado LT got a real surprise when his wheel wells started to rust out with a mere 60,000 miles on the odometer. This was certainly not expected, especially when he claims to have kept the truck in his garage during the winter months so that it wouldn't face any salty roads. Adding insult to injury, he contacted GM, only to be told that nothing could be done unless it rusted completely through. Turns out, this is a common problem GM is aware of, but refuses to do anything about.
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2. Flaking and Peeling Paint on a 2002 Silverado
Paint quality was a serious issue on some later model Silverado's, with some owners even claiming that their trucks were never primed (only rust coated) before they were painted. This led to bubbling, and eventually flaking and peeling paint on trucks that don't even necessarily have a lot of wear and tear on them, including this 2002 example with only 75,000 miles on the clock.
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3. 2001 Silverado Rusts From the Inside Out
The owner of this 2001 Silverado got a big surprise when his rocker panels, cab corners, hitch, and wheel wells rusted out. These are all hot spots for decay in later model Chevy's, so it's no real surprise to anyone that this would happen. While the owner of this particular truck swallowed his pride and did the repair work, it might have been better to just let it rot and buy a Ford.
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4. Clear Coat Peels Away on 2000 Silverado
Along with rust and flaking paint, Chevy trucks are also notorious for disappearing clear coat. The owner of this 2000 Silverado found that out the hard way when he bought his truck used, and within two years watched the clear peel off the hood, cab top, and down both sides of the bed.
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5. Mystery Dents on 2013 Silverado
A few late model Silverado owners have complained of mysterious dents and ripples showing up on their truck beds, especially along the bed rails. Ripples and golf ball size dents are common along the rails, with more subtle ripples appearing along the sides of the bed. The issue so far has been a mystery, with no official word as to why this is happening.
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