'04 Door Body Guards....

Xao · September 27, 2004

I purchased my new Silverado back in May and noticed before I drove it off the lot that there was this 'bump' on the body moldings (door guards). I inquired about it and they said they would order new ones.

I gave it two days and I noticed them on all four (I have an ext. cab), called back, they said the have them ordered and would be in stock soon to replace.

They called right before I went on vacation and said they were in, painted and ready to be installed.

I told them I would call when I got back from vacation. Well I called when I got back in town and the repair shop said that GM asked the dealers not to replace them because it's a 'stamping' problem and a final fix isn't available yet. They also told me there are quite a few trucks that they need to do.

I received paperwork about two months later saying they did the work, I called them up and they said it was sent to me because they had to file the proper paperwork to get reimbursed from GM for the guards that were never installed.

I'm curious if anyone else has this problem and have been told the same thing? I'm still waiting and I haven't seen anything else on the board about this...

Starting to get concerned....

Thanks!

MS3DALE · September 27, 2004

Yep, I'm having the same problem on my '04,The problem was with a little sticker on the back of the moulding,they said it was because of the adhesive for the sticker believe it or not! GM has the new mouldings out now,so give your dealer a call,they will be able to order them already painted to match your truck!

03GMCinBC · September 27, 2004

When you are talking about the body molding, Are you referring to the silver accent strip on the side?

I was wondering because, I have one (driver side door only) that has raised bumps on it. I noticed a few months ago when I was drying it after a wash. It is only one door and you only notice it if you are actually looking at the area. Other than that, at a distance you cannot see it.

I would guess this is the molding you are taking about.

XTOAK · September 27, 2004

Guys, simply go to the dealer and they'll replace under warranty. BUT, be ready for a little disappointment as I did and the jackass putting the new moulding on got it bowed AND crooked, thus they're ordering a new set - all four pieces of my crew cab were put on crooked and/or bowed.

When I made the appointment, the Service Advisor told me it would be about four hours as it took two to three to get the moulding off and about an hour for installation. I asked him if it would be ok if I took mine off myself...he said ok provided I bring the old moulding with me. Using a Makita heat gun, it took me less than 20 minutes tops including getting the old adhesive off the paint.

Two days before the appointment I called to ask if I could just swap with him and I'd put it on myself as I don't trust the "shop monkey" they had to do it...he said no, GM mandates that they install it. We'll, I took it in and, yes, the "shop monkey" messed up the install...said it was too difficult for him to get it on straight without having the old ones on there as a guide???

I've now got a goofy looking truck, a chunk of "shop monkey" butt caught between my teeth, and a service advisor in my sights!! And I can't wait to take it back to get it done right...or wrong again.

TarheelZ · September 27, 2004

I've now got ... a chunk of "shop monkey" butt caught between my teeth ...

LOL!

XTOAK · September 27, 2004

Just so that no feelings are hurt, I have the utmost respect for mechanics and their profession....it's the 18 - 21 year old kid working in the shop who doesn't give a damned about the vehicle nor the customer that gets my anger up. Why would any shop let a kid do something like install moulding on a $40,000 truck? A wash job is about as close as I'd let him get for a couple of months....and that's with adult supervision.

Supurban · September 27, 2004

In case everyone is wondering what these little square bumps in the molding look like:

XTOAK, now you got me worried that the guys repainting my dented doors might screw this up. Thanks for the heads up - I will be stopping in the body shop later this week to check this out.

LarryE · September 28, 2004

easy fix.. demold/debadge the sucker..

makes the ride look better and no worry of dirt under the molding or bumps in the molding

Supurban · September 28, 2004

easy fix.. demold/debadge the sucker..

makes the ride look better and no worry of dirt under the molding or bumps in the molding

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I like the look of the LT moldings - I actually prefer the GMC Yukon moldings better.

But you are right on about debadging - I've had it with snagging my sponges on the Chevrolet emblem on the back. That thing is coming off as soon as I get it back from the shop.