5.7
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 15,355 miles
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Consumer advised vehicle has a crack in the frame extending from weld near front suspension to down the passenger side of vehicle. Related investigation DP02009/frame cracks.
- California, MO, USA
The suspension was making excessive noise on the right side when going over bumps or curbing. The sway bars were worn out and the bushings were replaced, right and left front. There is a scrunching noise heard in the front end over curbing. The upper control arms were replaced. There is also a popping noise when turning left, right and backing up. The front shocks were replaced and the suspension was lubricated. The front suspension had to be aligned and the right control arm was retorqued. Consumer finally was informed the problems were due to a crack in the fram located on the passenger side, inside frame, behind the right front wheel.
- Metairie, LA, USA
Right front of frame has cracked. Manufacturer has been notified. Consumer states vehicle experienced vibration in the steering, noise on the right side while driving over bumps or while curbing. The bushings and front sway bar were replaced along with the sway bar bushings being worn, dealer replaced the left and front bushings, consumer continued to have problems and was hearing a scrunching noise in the front end over curbing, dealer replaced upper control arm bushings and shock absorbers, the dealer also lubricated the suspension. A loose control arm rod was replaced due to a popping noise while turning. The cause of all the front problems was due to a crack in the frame located in the passengers side, inside frame, behind the front wheel. The left sund visor pin came loose, dealer replaced. Jlg
- Metairie, LA, USA
A crack has developed on passenger's side inside frame behind front wheel. Dealer: Chevrolet work's on Dodge vehicles, where purchase was notified. Frame needs to replaced to the point where a repair will not correct the problem.
- Mena, AR, USA
Two weeks ago consumer heard a crunching noise when applying brakes. Control bracket that holds frame was broken. If whole braket was broken then front wheels could fall off. Consumer states that the frame broke in half just before the steering control arm.
- Villa Park, IL, USA
Consumer was underneath vehicle putting in a clutch pressure plate and found front frame broken. Breakage was right beneath spindle and front wheels. If support failed it could result in a vehicle crash. Dealer said it was not their problem. Consumer will contact manufacturer for more assistance.
- Wildwood, FL, USA
On passenger's side, main frame on the vehicle has broken between front and rear control arm which could cause loss of vehicle control.
- Norman, OK, USA
Frame was cracked behind the right tire. A plate and weld was done to repair it.
- Detroit, MI, USA
While owner was doing a routine inspection of truck noticed that the frame was broken behind the right front wheel. Dealer is aware of the problem. Problem has not been corrected.
- Lehigh, FL, USA
Frame cracked.
- Bay Minett, AL, USA
The frame has rusted and the truck is about to split apart.
- Weaubleau, MO, USA
- Lakeport, CA, USA