2001 Chevy pick up

[Pikemaster101]

I have a 2001 chevy pick up and i have noticed that on each side on the back fender it is starting to get a rust bubble about the size ot a nickle. Now i have always kept this truck parked in doors and have always kept it fairly clean so i do not know why it has theis proublem, But what should i do to prevent it from getting any worse?

Thanks

[Macgyver55]

Not sure how far it goes back but current GM vehicles come with a 6 year 100,000 mile rust through corrosion warranty. They have had it for a while so it might be worth checking into.

[upnorth]

Buy a Ford

[Capt. Don*]

I wish it were that simple. I just got my 2002 F-350 back from the bodyshop, left rear fender well was rusting. It was covered under rust through warranty only because I work at the dealer and had some pull. The criteria needed to get rust covered under warranty through Ford is rediculous, something like a hole that a pencil eraser can be inserted to. With 5 year coverage it just wouldn't happen that soon, I had bubbles and the paint was broken, just a matter of time before a hole but never within the 5 year coverage. I got a new bedside and after inspecting the old one found a brace section that was improperly bonded causing sediment to get trapped and promoting corrosion.

See your dealer and good luck.

[Pikemaster101]

Thanks for all the help but my truck is a 2001 but it has 150,000 + miles on it so it is out of warranty. but i will take it to a dealer and see what they can do about it.

Thanks again

[IFallsRon]

One of two body flaws: crud collects in the lip at the top of the fender well and in the quarters. If you didn't have an underbody spray on a regular basis, you were doomed to rust.

I had an 88 extended cab undercoated before delivery and that kept the rust in check for a long time.

I'm pretty sure that most of the trucks came out of the Ontario plant and that they had thin primer and bad paint jobs. If you see any older rigs in your area, it's a pretty common problem.

[upnorth]

My earlier post what just an attempt at humor. I am sure that all trucks are going to experience some sort of rust issues.

[Pikemaster101]

One more thing that is wrong and I was wondering if any one could help me fix. The lights on the numbers for the radio do not light up anymore how what would it take to fix this problem?

Thanks again

[MNice]

I also have a 01 and no rust but the radio lights quit too. My buddy who works for GM thinks they are not repairable, need a new radio. I will live without the lights.