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jangle New Member

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Has anyone noticed the inside front of your bumper rusting already on a new truck (2003)? I am going to mention next time I get it serviced and make sure they replace it. Thanks, Janell

lrymal Senior Enthusiast

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I did a search but couldn't really find anything in the subject field. But, I know we talked about this a while back. I don't **think** a new bumper will solve this either. Basically, I understand that it is a surface rust that doesn't really go deep. Since it is not a cosmetic side of the bumper, no real chroming was done there.

 

There are other areas, including the brace for the dash on the inside that has a surface rust also. Open your glove box door, push in the box's tab on the right side so the box flips downward, exposing the dash's interior. You'll see a brace (sharp edges!!!) that has surface rust.

 

That's my understanding. I think we were told this part of the bumper would go forever like this without any real damage.

 

But, I'd still go to the dealer, just to hear his side of it.

gave20 Senior Enthusiast

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I remember others complaining about this on the 03's and have seen it at dealerships. I believe GM changed suppliers or something to correct the problem. I don't think it will be a problem in the long run, but complaining to the dealer might get you a new bumper.

chevroletmb Enthusiast

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there is a bullitin for this problem

Rust on Back Side of Front Bumper (Repair Bumper) #03-08-62-001B - (07/24/2003)

Rust on Back Side of Front Bumper (Repair Bumper)

2003 GMC Sierra Pickup Models

 

 

course the fix isn't a new bumper but to refinish it with some specific product

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SxViper Enthusiast

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I had both of my bummers replaced on my 2002 HD a few months ago because of the same problem.. Go to your dealer and bitch they will give you a new bummer..

gave20 Senior Enthusiast

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Not exactly, I was at the dealer and all they are doing is coating the inside of the bumper, no replacements as of 2/25. The spots of rust I have on the outside of the bumper are to be cleaned off then they consider that customer care and the end of it. i was also told the outside rust will come back I will have to keep after it.

gave20 Senior Enthusiast

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Gave20 I got new ones for my truck.. From what they told me they forgot to under coat the bumbers at the factory..

back to the dealer I go then. Viper did they mention coating the inside of the bumper or did you have to kick and scream before you got it? The service guy i talked to seemed like he knew what was coming before I even asked, maybe he was having a bad day.

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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My rear bumper is rusting on the outside of my truck... 2 1/2 years old and just over 15K... I'll be sure to mention it to the dealer when I go in for my next service.

airbalancer Enthusiast

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Got my 03 in December and you look inside the front bummer and you see surface rust.

The said there is bullition out and they will remove the bummer and reseal it.

Have find out how long this will take as I use my truck for work

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