Looked at some 2014's

norm69 · September 9, 2013

Went to 2 dealers to look over the 2014's, really like the extended cabs. Stance is nicer and 6'5" bed is more useful than my '08 crew. Interior is real (IMO) over my '08. One thing I did notice, all the trucks had the frame coating scraped off in the same location. Looking thru the rear wheel well the frame section over the rear axle is all but down to the bare metal?? Is this from securing to the transport truck? This kind of a big deal here in the Northeast, that area will be rusted up good by mid winter.

crushNchowda · September 9, 2013

Noticed this on my, re-coated it EVERYWHERE underneath even removing the stock catback to do so, went through 5 cans of undercoat spray....

snoopyb · September 9, 2013

Picked-up my 2014 2500 Denali week before last. Last week at 477 miles it died. Been at the dealer for 4 days, hope to hear something today. Went dead, would not start, message center showed brake, stability, trailer brake error messages. Thanks goodness for OnStar!!

b1gted · September 9, 2013

Picked-up my 2014 2500 Denali week before last. Last week at 477 miles it died. Been at the dealer for 4 days, hope to hear something today. Went dead, would not start, message center showed brake, stability, trailer brake error messages. Thanks goodness for OnStar!!

Not sure what this has to do with the OP question snoopyb!?!?.

08GMC1726, I will be looking at my 2014 rear axle when I go out at lunch and see if I can see what your talking about. Thanks for the heads up and I will post if I find anything.

Raider1975 · September 9, 2013

I think its from where the frames are tied down when they are being transported by train. I work at Ft. Wayne assembly. I will try to go see if thats where its coming from.

b1gted · September 9, 2013

Well, at lunch, I crawled all over the back end of my truck underneath to see for myself and I have no areas where undercoating or paint is rubbed off.

Joe_K · September 9, 2013

Well, at lunch, I crawled all over the back end of my truck underneath to see for myself and I have no areas where undercoating or paint is rubbed off.

Just looked under mine, couldn't find any bare spots.

norm69 · September 10, 2013

Maybe I'll go back Sunday when they are closed and get some pics. Thanks for looking guys.

GMCustomerService · September 10, 2013

Picked-up my 2014 2500 Denali week before last. Last week at 477 miles it died. Been at the dealer for 4 days, hope to hear something today. Went dead, would not start, message center showed brake, stability, trailer brake error messages. Thanks goodness for OnStar!!

Oh no! I am deeply sorry to hear that your vehicle is at the service center at your dealership. I am interested in hearing about your concern. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance.

Sincerely,

Jennifer T.

GM Customer Care

Natek · September 11, 2013

I'm pretty sure they use wheel chocks on trains. Nothing should be strapped to the frame.

Raider1975 · September 11, 2013

The frames come stacked on top of each other on trains. The are tied down for transport. They don't come with wheels and tires on them.

Raider1975 · September 11, 2013

And I was referring to the frames coming to the assembly plant. I worked on the chassis line for many years and have saw some frame wax rubbed off from being tied down.