2022 rusted drivetrain components

[Sonders]

crawled under my truck this weekend to grease front end components and noticed how rusted everything is already.  Truck is a 22' that just rolled over 8,000 miles and has been garage kept since I brought it home special ordered from dealership.  It's not even been out in the snow yet.  Should I be concerned by the amount of rust on the drivetrain components already?  Figured if so, I better have it addressed at dealership while still under warranty.

[64BAwagon]

Nothing unusual in those pics. Those parts are untreated when the truck was built, they have no corrosion resistance. If the appearance bothers you you could have it sprayed with Fluid film or something similar. Theres nothing to warranty there. 

[Sonders]

ok, all good then.  I was just a little surprised how rusted everything was already.

[mobilelists]

Just wait for the gasket leaks and those parts will be covered with black dirty oil.  HA HA

[mobilelists]

OOPS, wrong thread.  I thought this was the discussion on my old Triumph car.  I use to think that I did not have to change the oil, just add to replace.

[newdude]

Normal.  GM has a bulletin as well stating its normal.  

[Pryme]

I’ve had my truck now for 13mo and went through one winter. 7,200 miles now here in N. Wisconsin and used fluid film right away and here are some pics of those same parts taken today. 

Edited October 3, 2023 by Pryme

[Pryme]

[Sonders]

wow, night and day difference Pryme.  Thanks for sharing.

[newdude]

Here's the bulletin I mentioned earlier - PI0281J_en_US.xml (nhtsa.gov)

[Sonders]

got it, thanks Newdude.  While on the subject, where do you go to find all the service bulletins?

[newdude]

35 minutes ago, Sonders said:

got it, thanks Newdude.  While on the subject, where do you go to find all the service bulletins?

 

 

Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

 

Don't use your VIN, just go by year/make/model, then find the section for "manufacturer communications".