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Not a Chevelle topic...but at least it's a GM product and not a F*&D!  engarde

I'm looking at a full size truck again, and looking at this 2010 GMC Sierra that has the options I want and is relatively low miles since it's hard to find anything under 100K in this price range.  LINK TO TRUCK

But...it has the start of the usual rust spots in the rear fender lips where the paint flaked off and the metal was exposed.  It's surface rust at this point, so I think it could be ground down, treated, and painted to protect it again?  Or, is it only going to continue to spread?

I think I know the answer, but can only find this vintage truck in the $15-20K price range.

The other option is to look down in Nebraska or Kansas for another rust free truck and bring it up here so it's good for at least a few years before the metal cancer kicks in.



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1st, will you be OK with 12-14 mpg ?? The 6.2 is not known for good mileage.

The paint issue could be deeper than the surface. In the pics, there appears to be a spot on the right rear wheel arch that could be rust coming thru from the inside, which is STILL a major issue with these models, that GM has never bothered to address. Also, look closely at the rockers where the running boards attach and the cab corners for any sign of bubbling paint. That would be rust coming from the inside out. The amount of corrosion on the wheels, would indicate the possibility of similar issues in other areas. Take along a set of torx bits and a driver handle and remove the tail lights. It takes 30 seconds to remove them and with a strong light, you can see the wheel arches and any developing rust issues inside.

And yes, I would be looking to your buddies in KS to assist you in locating a cleaner truck, hopefully with the same, or less miles.



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If having a rust free truck in Minnesota is a priority there are few options.

1. Buy or lease new, trade out every three to five years.
2. Buy dry southern vehicle, or new, park in winter, have additional winter "beater"
3. Buy new, rustproof, drive all year, sell as soon as it starts to show any issues.

Those W/o molding screws look brand new, what is that trim hiding?
In most cases, what you see is just the tip of the iceberg.headscratchconfused

 

Sad but true.doh

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All good feedback guys.  

Karl, I had the same thought on what is the chrome fender lip trim hiding when I uploaded the pictures as the hardware is all new and shiny and obviously hasn't been through weather.  I'm guessing there's more rust underneath the chrome strips.

Mitch, the mileage with the 6.2 is a concern.  I also looked at a 2015 Silverado with the direct injection engine, and on paper that DI 5.3 gets 3-4 more MPG than the 6.2.

I talked to my son in law last night, and he wants to buy my truck, so will wait for that to work out since he has a Honda Fit that he will want to sell first.  So, I'll cool my jets for awhile on the truck purchase again.  Nothing I need to do, more of a want to do.



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The 6.2 may get worse mileage, but it won't have a lifter fail and eat the cam like the DOD 5.3s are known to do.


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Derek69SS wrote:

The 6.2 may get worse mileage, but it won't have a lifter fail and eat the cam like the DOD 5.3s are known to do.

I will say the 6.2 felt much more responsive than the 5.3 DI engine in the 2015.  No replacement for displacement! 

Plus, I may know a guy who can shut off the DOD on the 5.3 to avoid lifter failure if I end up with a truck with that engine.  thumbsup



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It's interesting that in the link you provided to the pics, there are no fender trims on the truck....confused

My noting the dark spot above the right rear wheel may well be a rust hole and they covered it with the new trim.



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