2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: Structure complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD that list the structure component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11330305 (filed 06/23/2020): “I noticed parts of rust were falling off the undercarriage in my garage and the undercarriage is rusted badly. *tr…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11283120 (filed 12/01/2019): “Extreme corrosion observed in the frame. frame peeling at the point of parts broken.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11171963 (filed 01/24/2019): “Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that the driver's door was fractured at the hinge. the front passenger door was also fractured at the hinge and became detached. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to bob robinson chevrolet (155…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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