My rocker panels are bad will it fail a safety inspection in Ontario Canada?

2002 GMC ENVOY
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I need my vehicle to pass a safety. Everything is in working order but rocker panel on the drivers side is starting to go on it. Will it still pass a safety because it has a frame and is not unibody?
May 30, 2021 at 3:40 PM
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Good evening,

I live in PA and the rule is as long as the hole does not allow gasses into the passenger compartment, it will pass.

You need to check with your state regulation.

Roy
May 30, 2021 at 3:43 PM
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Thank you for the quick response. I live in Ontario, Canada.
May 30, 2021 at 3:47 PM
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You would have to check with the local laws.

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
May 30, 2021 at 3:53 PM
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Here is what it say, how would you interpret it? To me it sounds like it's okay.
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May 30, 2021 at 4:12 PM
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Can you post some pictures?

From the wording, if the rocker is bad with a hole, it is no good.

Roy
May 30, 2021 at 4:17 PM
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A portion of the pinch weld underneath has broken. No hole and no fume intrusion inside.
May 30, 2021 at 4:39 PM
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Then you should be good.

There has to be a hole that allows gases into the passenger compartment for it to fail.

Roy
May 30, 2021 at 5:02 PM