Paint Peeling 2014 Silverado, Need Advise Please

LeGros2500hd · February 9, 2020

8 hours ago, Codere said:

I think you should still contact GM... at the very least to just complain and hopefully they would document yet another paint process issue. They can’t ignore this forever. The previous generation work vans... they have major peeling issues. If not GM issue, it’s GM paint supplier issue. The base coat (Or primer, not sure what their paint process is) is not bonding properly to the ecoat. I don’t know what the issue is but they need to figure it out.

I don’t know if I regret making my attempt to fix it. I’m more mad that it happened in the first place. I truly am curious if this is only a white issue or if it’s another color. I’ve looked around in parking lots to see if others have this issue.

It’s also hard for me to give you feedback about whether or not you should have it repainted. As you said... if it fixes your current item, will it happen else where? It’s a tough call, and I really wish you the best with what you decide.

I’ve had this thought that I could two tone paint it... the entire top of the cab with a plastidip black. But I am really nervous that the plastidip will peel the the paint more. It seemed to peel off just like an eggshell.

for me, I’m just going to keep driving it and try not to worry about it anymore. What makes me really mad is I really wanted to get the 3.0L diesel. But I’m at that point where I don’t want to reward GM with anymore of my money. I have mixed feelings......

Thank you for your feedback, I will keep you posted on any progress...

jaysen · February 10, 2020

subbing this thread, same issue

L86 All Terrain · February 10, 2020

This is caused by a small rock or road debris hitting the paint. Not enough to chip it, but enough to make an impression or crack in the paint, after that happens its a matter of time before it lifts and peels. My 2010 did this and I had the whole box resprayed in 2014 under the (6 month expired) Symtech paint warranty. After that I saw the paint lifting above the windshield so I traded the truck in. My 2014 WT has peeled about 4" up from the wheel well, starts with a rock chip from the tires. You have to relentlessly touch up the paint on these trucks because it is so thin. That's why you wont see me rolling around with -44 offsets because I have been down this road and you shouldn't have to repaint a 5 year old truck. But its the name of the game now, build them cheaper and charge more. Let the owners put the elbow grease in and more profit to GM. The days of thick oil paint are dead.

Codere · February 11, 2020

On 2/10/2020 at 9:04 AM, L86 All Terrain said:

This is caused by a small rock or road debris hitting the paint. Not enough to chip it, but enough to make an impression or crack in the paint, after that happens its a matter of time before it lifts and peels. My 2010 did this and I had the whole box resprayed in 2014 under the (6 month expired) Symtech paint warranty. After that I saw the paint lifting above the windshield so I traded the truck in. My 2014 WT has peeled about 4" up from the wheel well, starts with a rock chip from the tires. You have to relentlessly touch up the paint on these trucks because it is so thin. That's why you wont see me rolling around with -44 offsets because I have been down this road and you shouldn't have to repaint a 5 year old truck. But its the name of the game now, build them cheaper and charge more. Let the owners put the elbow grease in and more profit to GM. The days of thick oil paint are dead.

I don’t know. Here’s a few others I just searched on YouTube. Guess it’s not just white

and I distinctly recall seeing one video where a guy was literally vacuuming the paint right off the body. Vacuuming. It’s crazy. While there may be some rock chips that occur, the paint shouldn’t then flake off like a hard boiled egg shell. It should be adhered to the surface. Something is wrong.

Codere · February 11, 2020

4 minutes ago, Codere said:

I don’t know. Here’s a few others I just searched on YouTube. Guess it’s not just white

and I distinctly recall seeing one video where a guy was literally vacuuming the paint right off the body. Vacuuming. It’s crazy. While there may be some rock chips that occur, the paint shouldn’t then flake off like a hard boiled egg shell. It should be adhered to the surface. Something is wrong.

In fact I guess this issue isn’t limited to Silverado or Sierra. Look at this one

Codere · June 10, 2020

How about this link?

https://www.carcomplaints.com/Chevrolet/Silverado_1500/2014/body_paint/defective_paint_job_peeling_paint.shtml

has anyone had any luck?
or any discussions about lawsuits?

i would like to know if anyone has made any progress or joined some class action lawsuit?

TLoux · July 29, 2020

I also have 2 areas peeling...one on the roof and on the front of the hood. Purchased used this year with 70,000 miles and I never used a pressure washer. Roof area started first then just a couple days ago peeled on front of hood. (Did see a bubbling effect there soon after the purchase). Anyone get a positive response from Chevy even after the warranty?

Sutfin_91 · July 1, 2021

Just want to let everyone know GM still is doing a terrible job of painting new trucks. I have a 2017 bought September of 2017 and may of this year paint started peeling off. It is the Iridescent Pearl Tri Coat. GM/Chevrolet/Dealer all want to do nothing about it. It is an on going issue they need to correct. Should not have a truck with over 50k sticker and require a repaint after 3 years 8 months.

ChevyFreak · October 30, 2021

Once it starts it just keeps getting worse. I sanded, cleaned, primed and painted these spots on mine just to see what happens before I got a new paint job. Yesterday I was going to repair another spot on a different door and took the air hose to blow off the dust from sanding and about a 10” spot of paint came off the door. It peels off like the paint isn’t even sticking to the truck. Can’t believe GM has never taken responsibility for these paint jobs.

Csjumper2003 · December 22, 2021

You can contact gm but if anyting like mine, they said there is a 3 year 36000 mile warranty on paint and said would cost me 2000 for a couple places for the front of the truck

Bruce Oleson · March 3, 2022

Called customer care......warranty expired.....i said im not asking about warranty i just want to know if you could help me and offer assistance and stand by your 53000.00 2014 High Country i purchased that 7 years later the paint is falling off.....after a long pause the only thing said was he never heard of paint peeling on any GM product and said is your truck silverado as " C as in cabbage ? H as in hot dog ? E as in Elaine? etc etc so I said thankyou, bye !!! thanks for standing by your product GM !!! what a rip off !!!

Edited March 3, 2022 by Bruce Oleson