Frame repair

[MHP275]

My truck frame was damaged and need a new front frame section. There was no body damage in the accident just frame.

 

I was hoping that the insurance would total it but they are replacing the front frame section.

 

Should I trade my truck in and take the loss in value now? Or is it worth keeping?

 

I tow a 43’ fifth wheel camper. What worries me is the frame snapping at the new welds while I’m pulling this camper through the mountains of NC and being stuck in the middle of nowhere with limited options to get it towed somewhere and my camper being destroyed. I’m probably overthinking this but I figured I’d ask.

 

2023 Silverado 2500 HD custom.

[GMCustomerService]

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[newdude]

On 2/2/2026 at 1:28 PM, MHP275 said:

My truck frame was damaged and need a new front frame section. There was no body damage in the accident just frame.

 

I was hoping that the insurance would total it but they are replacing the front frame section.

 

Should I trade my truck in and take the loss in value now? Or is it worth keeping?

 

I tow a 43’ fifth wheel camper. What worries me is the frame snapping at the new welds while I’m pulling this camper through the mountains of NC and being stuck in the middle of nowhere with limited options to get it towed somewhere and my camper being destroyed. I’m probably overthinking this but I figured I’d ask.

 

2023 Silverado 2500 HD custom.

 

 

How would the front horn section of the frame snap when towing?  GM only services a section of the frame that is from just ahead of the front upper control arm mounts and has the front mount to the lower control arm, and then the rail to the bumper mount. 

 

 

 

 

 

So if any of the frame is damaged beyond that point, then it would have gotten a new frame.  

 

Don't think you'd have any issues towing...........

 

If you are worried?  Trade it in for a new one.  

Edited March 2 by newdude

[Another JR]

Would there even be any new welds or is it a bolted on section?

Edited March 2 by Another JR

[newdude]

20 hours ago, Another JR said:

Would there even be any new welds or is it a bolted on section?

 

 

That front section is a weld in deal.  The GM repair manual has instructions on how to properly measure to cut the old section out, and instructions on welding the new one in.  

 

I haven't ever ordered one of those myself, but if the CAD illustration I posted is correct, it looks like the replacement piece lips down a bit to slide into the existing rail once the old one is cut, and then you weld it in place.