Evaluating the frame rust on this 2006 Silverado w pics

[bradleyheathhays]

I'm trying to evaluate this 2006 Silverado I'm looking at buying, and since these things are old and prone to rust, I need to understand what I'm getting into before I commit to a really long drive. The guy selling it sent me a few shots of the frame, and even though it's got some rust I'm not sure how bad it is. It's more than I want to see, but is it bad enough to just say no altogether?

 

[mark sr]

As long as there aren't any rust holes or bubbled up areas it wouldn't bother me.

 

[TerryMason]

Looks OK to me, assuming you're getting a good deal. If I bought it I would immediately treat with something - fluid film will help it for a season. Do inside the frame rails and outside.

 

[bradleyheathhays]

As long as there aren't any rust holes or bubbled up areas it wouldn't bother me.

Looks OK to me, assuming you're getting a good deal. If I bought it I would immediately treat with something - fluid film will help it for a season. Do inside the frame rails and outside.

Thanks for the good news guys. I'm about to ask for another round of pictures. I'll get shots of all the wheel wells and the back bottom corner of the cab, but where all else should I ask for shots to look for rust?

 

[TerryMason]

Looks like there was a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation because those Silverado brake lines rust so bad that they would fail

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2011/INCR-EA11001-50409.pdf

Not sure a picture of brake lines would do any good, but its something to think about if they say it has a brake fluid leak or something similar.

Some more possibly useful info:

These Silverado Years Have The Worst Rust Problems According To Owners - SlashGear

Rust has become a recurring, generational issue for the Chevrolet Silverado, and has been reported in various capacities across user forums and the NHTSA.

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