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07-23-2009, 02:50 PM #1Jr. Apprentice
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GM quality, chrome coming off my wheels after only 3k miles?
I though my front drivers side wheel was a little dirty, under closer inspection I realized the chrome is actually peeling off the wheel. The truck is less than a month old, and only has 3,000 miles on it. It looks like heat from the brakes might have caused this because the metal under the chrome is discolored. I hope the dealer will replace the wheel, not just send it out for a re-chrome.
Here is a quick pic from my iPhone, I will get some better pics later.
Tom
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07-23-2009, 02:59 PM #2Legend
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That is a shame. I have not heard of this being a problem, good luck!
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07-23-2009, 04:55 PM #3Legend
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That sucks! Hopefully the dealer will take care of you...good luck.
Bobby - North Carolina
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07-24-2009, 10:41 AM #4Jr. Apprentice
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Good Lord! That is sickening!! Srurely they'll do the right thing on this!
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07-27-2009, 05:07 PM #5Jr. Apprentice
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You guys do know that those 20" wheels are "chrome clad," correct? This basically means it is an aluminum wheel with a plastic "chrome" hubcap or fascia covering the face. You can't just send it out for re-chroming, lol.
GM really dropped the ball with this one.
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07-27-2009, 06:40 PM #6Master Mechanic
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take it to the dealer and throw a hillbilly fit............tell them you want four new ones so that they are all new and you don't have to come back one rim at a time, unless it happens to your new ones. The quality is B.S.!!!
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08-05-2009, 10:42 AM #7Jr. Apprentice
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That's a good example of poor chroming and it sucks but you should be covered by GM's Warranty.
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08-05-2009, 11:57 AM #8Jr. Mechanic
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sh_t hapens be nice they will take care of you
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08-05-2009, 12:47 PM #9Master Mechanic
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Be firm but not outrageous when you go to the dealer... I'm sure they will rectify this... It was probably just a bad batch...
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08-09-2009, 12:39 AM #10Jr. Apprentice
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That's discolored plastic you see under that peeling chrome right.
Originally Posted by CTsilverado
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