Paint chipping
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My dealer said he had started a case (can't remember the official name he called it) on my truck and waited till he got a response from GM. I met with him at the body shop after he got the okay to repair. The manger of the body shop showed me a bulletin from GM that showed the different foam inserts and where under the scoop they needed to go.
Yes, please see if they will give you the bulletin number so I can share the bulletin with everyone else here. I still can't find anything new on SI.
Towgunning
New member
My paint started coming off at 800 miles dealer doesnt have body shop sent me to Toyota dealer that is gm certified came back with $5000.00 to paint all 4 doors and hood. Dealer said there is no way gm will pay that and give the dealer time to look around been 3 1/2 weeks havent heard anything. Paint is coming off bottom of all 4 doors and front corner of hood scoop. going to see if gm will take it back
The dealer should eat the extra cost.
No they absolutely should not. It's not the dealer's fault that the truck has factory paint issues.
My dealer is taking care of the difference. It is either the customer or the dealer.
It should be GM. There's no need for the customer or the dealer to pay for this. It's a manufacturing defect.
I agree. I will let the dealer work with GM. 100% the customer should not pay a dime and it should get fixed though. For whatever it is worth my dealer said 11000 grand is what GM approved just for redoing the rock chip gaurd. I have no idea if that is true however.
My truck arrived and no chipping paint, which is surprising seeing as it sat for almost 5 months in Mexico. It's going to get a black PPF film under the scoop on Monday. Hopefully that will help keep it from chipping.
PCBeachBum
New member
I was considering doing something similar and possibly even having the scoop wrapped in a matte black at the same time to deal with the reflection issue I've read some people talk about. Any ideas how difficult it is to remove the scoop?
1. Hood Insulator Retainer (1) » Remove [6x]
2. Release the 3 integral tabs at the bottom of the hood insulator.
3. Hood Insulator (2) » Remove
4. Hood Center Molding Nut (1) » Remove [8x]
5. Apply two layers of masking tape to the painted surface surrounding the hood center molding (2) to prevent paint damage.
6. Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully release the [14x] hood center molding retainers (1).
7. Hood Center Molding (2) » Remove
Reinstall:
- Hood Center Molding (2) » Install
- Ensure all of the hood center molding retainers (1) are fully seated. Hand tightened, not too tight.
- Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces.
- Remove any remaining adhesive residue with a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water. Wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel.
JDM
New member
Hoping to take delivery of my 2022 ZR2 built August 23, 2022 late next week. .
Do you think they corrected the paint issue as of this build date ?
Do you think they corrected the paint issue as of this build date ?
Thanks @GearheadSS - supposed to pick mine up next week when I get back to town, is this the official GM “fix” or a forum DIY recommendation (which is also appreciated)? Thx
There is no official fix. These are just GMs instructions on how to remove the hood insert.
PCBeachBum
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Like GearHead said there is no official fix but browse some of the Colorado ZR2 forums and this has become the unofficial fix for a lot of those owners of the years. Some of the owners went to using some foam tape and other solutions as well.
Silverado ZR2 Photos
Silverado ZR2 Photos
