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pm26 Senior Enthusiast

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HI, I am having to same issue with the corrosion around the valve stems. Unfortunately with my commute I already hit 49K miles and it has been less than 2 years. I took delivery Sep. 26, 2014. Has anyone ever heard of a situation where GM will make an exception to the 36K warranty limit? I am a little pissed off. I spent a lot of money on a 2014 Sierra SLT Z71. I also bought the bumper to bumper warranty to cover me for more years with all the miles I drive. I am really disappointed right now with GMC. I am not surprised though. Quality is not a priority these days.

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pickmeup Enthusiast

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If you live in states that have winter conditions requiring the use of salt and calcium only sure fire way to save them is take them off for winter. Run a set of steel wheels and change back in spring. Salt and calcium will get them no matter who makes the wheels .

sdeeter19555 Senior Enthusiast

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A second set of wheels is the best option, I've seen guys smear grease or petroleum jelly on the rim lip (where the chips start and salt and grime lay) with good results...obviously dirty, but the rims are protected for winter.

 

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Sierra Jon Enthusiast

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I bought my truck used with 42k miles on it and a set of 18" wheels on it. According to the codes in the glove box it was supposed to have these 20" polished wheels pictured with the corrosion. I just picked up a set on Tuesday that have 8000 miles on them. They look great and there is no corrosion on them, yet. Are these wheels clear coated from the factory? If not, I may seek out a powder coater and have these cleared to try and keep this at bay.

Just the chrome plating as far as I can tell. You don't see any imperfections in the chrome until the aluminum behind it begins to corrode. So moisture must be permeating somehow... Coating the rim with something might actually work...

 

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MYKE77 New Member

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 I own a 2017 Silverado with 20,000 miles on it. The warranty will expire in 1 1/2 months. I brought it to my dealership for them the take my report on the corrosion on all 4 wheels. They took photos today and they told me to wait until GM replies. It looks like that is a common problem .  I hope that they are covered.

 

Now I just filled out a questioner to GM ( online) at ( www.chevrolet.com/contact/email-us ) asking them when they replace the wheels, will they be the same type of wheels that came of with the vehicle?

 

I also asked them, if they are, will I need to seek professional services to have them treated with additional protection to stop any corrosion?  I am awaiting their reply.  

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MYKE77 New Member

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Mike77 As I have stated before about the under wheel protection coating corrosion . The factory honored the warranty and sent me 4 brand new wheels two months before my warranty expires. Thank you GM ~ Chevrolet !

Juan Baddude New Member

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Apparently GM is changing their tune and denying these now.  Completely wrong!  I have a 2017 Chevy Suburban with all four wheels corroding. In service in April 2017 with only 19k miles so well within warranty and they just told me to pound sand. Now either need to find a class action suit against GM for this issue, start my own or sue in small claims court. Oh, and tell everyone I know not to buy GM products as they don’t stand by their warranty. 

 

steelerdude15 Enthusiast

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I have a question for everyone who has wheel corrosion. Do you guys wax your wheels? I use a synthetic wax on my wheels a couple of times a year and I haven't had any wheel corrosion in the past other than when my center caps corrode.

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