2009 GMC Sierra paint peeling on the rear wheelwell lips

[Mr. Chevrolet]

I just hand washed my truck yesterday (as I always do) and noticed a lot of the paint on the rear wheel well lips is peeling off. One section is almost out to the flat surface of the box. If you run your hand along the edge, the paint just flakes off. I mentioned this to the GM dealership last year when it had started to make them aware and they said it was from stone chips. I'm not buying this excuse because the metal underneath is very clean, no rust. It looks like poor bond between the paint and the metal to me. If I let this go any further, the complete box side will need to be painted, not just the lips. Now that it's significant, I will contact my dealership again and see if they're willing to help me out. The truck has GM inner fender liners and is undercoated religiously. There is only 47000 kms on it. Has anyone else had this issue and what was the result?

I've been a GM/Chevy man all my life and currently own 5 and keep them all in pristine condition. My wife will be in the market for a new a car this year. General Motors reaction to this issue will certainly determine our future purchases.

 

[rdm1465]

While I have never had it happen to me. (knock on wood) I have seen it happen on cars and trucks. Usually, on vehicles not very well maintained, as far as in cleaning and waxing. Most of us have to admit very little wax if any at all go into the wheel well, as you mentioned it started there. As paint starts to get older and subject to weather abuse, it will start to peel, unless taken care of from waxing/polishing to help keep it somewhat pliable. Generally, a 2009 paint should still be good condition. But, keep inmind nature wrecks havoc on the paint also.

 

[GMC Customer Service]

Welcome to the forum, Mr. Chevrolet!

I see that you're using kilometers as your unit of measure and am wondering if you're writing in from Canada? If so, we can get you information on how to connect with customer service for your region (or, if I'm incorrect, let us know where you're from and we can get you set up with the right information).

Sarah (Assisting Stacy), GMC Customer Service