Factory undercoating is peeling off!!

20SierraL8T24 · May 5, 2014

To buy or not to buy, on the last week to order a 2014. This frame coating is a big concern (live in Upstate NY), lots of salt. Anyone recently pick up their new truck, how's the coating look? Wondering if this is just on the first half production batch or just a "bad" process all together??

They're adding a thicker clear coating to the whole under carriage on top of the wax, axle, transfer cases, pretty much everything underneath. I'll post a couple pics of my newer 14 as soon as I get some time

norm69 · May 5, 2014

They're adding a thicker clear coating to the whole under carriage on top of the wax, axle, transfer cases, pretty much everything underneath. I'll post a couple pics of my newer 14 as soon as I get some time

Yes, please do, thank you. I still think I may wait and order a 2015 anyway, but nice to know GM is addressing the issue.

calgator73 · May 5, 2014

Interesting development

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Silverado-Hareek · May 5, 2014

Nice change vendors on the wax coating to save a few bucks only to turn around and have to add a clear coat to protect the cheaper wax coat from coming off. I'd love to see the cost information on all of that and if GM is even saving any money at this point. What a bunch of morons.

wawy · May 5, 2014

I just received my 2014 SLT Crew Cab that I had ordered on February 15^th. Naturally, one of the first things I did was check the wax coating on the frame. There is one spot where it looks like it has smeared or came in contact with something – possibly during the build process. Other than that, there are certain areas (IE: sharp edges or irregular surfaces) where the coating is very thin or not on at all. If my truck wasn’t leased, I’d be inclined to fix this myself. I’ll let the dealership deal with this though. After crawling underneath, and going over every corner of the frame, I am skeptical of this coating holding up under certain conditions (IE: gravel roads, Canadian winters). I'm a bit disappointed to experience this after spending $50,000 on this vehicle. This is frustrating as I had wanted something I could keep for 10 years but am not sure now. Just how serious of an issue could this become down the line? Personally, I really don’t know how this is fixable other than just redoing the entire frame. Thankfully, I have the option of just returning this after the lease is up…

Pinnacle · May 5, 2014

I just received my 2014 SLT Crew Cab that I had ordered on February 15^th. Naturally, one of the first things I did was check the wax coating on the frame. There is one spot where it looks like it has smeared or come in contact with something – possibly during the build process. Other than that, there are certain areas (IE: sharp edges or irregular surfaces) where the coating is very thin or not on at all. If my truck wasn’t leased, I’d be inclined to fix this myself. I’ll let the dealership deal with this though. After crawling underneath, and going over every corner of the frame, I am skeptical of this coating holding up under certain conditions (IE: gravel roads, Canadian winters). I'm a bit disappointed to experience this after spending $50,000 on this vehicle. This is frustrating as I had wanted something I could keep for 10 years but am not sure now. Just how serious of an issue could this become down the line? Personally, I really don’t know how this is fixable other than just redoing the entire frame. Thankfully, I have the option of just returning this after the lease is up…

Holly Molly, that's bad. Get that over to the dealership ASAP, I know where you're coming from I'm in Winnipeg.

Trackermi · May 6, 2014

I just received my 2014 SLT Crew Cab that I had ordered on February 15^th. Naturally, one of the first things I did was check the wax coating on the frame. There is one spot where it looks like it has smeared or came in contact with something – possibly during the build process. Other than that, there are certain areas (IE: sharp edges or irregular surfaces) where the coating is very thin or not on at all. If my truck wasn’t leased, I’d be inclined to fix this myself. I’ll let the dealership deal with this though. After crawling underneath, and going over every corner of the frame, I am skeptical of this coating holding up under certain conditions (IE: gravel roads, Canadian winters). I'm a bit disappointed to experience this after spending $50,000 on this vehicle. This is frustrating as I had wanted something I could keep for 10 years but am not sure now. Just how serious of an issue could this become down the line? Personally, I really don’t know how this is fixable other than just redoing the entire frame. Thankfully, I have the option of just returning this after the lease is up…

WTF, HOW DID THIS PASS INSPECTION?

wow

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2doorpost · May 6, 2014

I went through this with a 2011 Sierra. Traded it in myself because of a pathetic buy back offer and made out better.

The fanboys on another site ripped me for complaining, but its obvious there's a problem when a brand new truck has this issue sitting on the lot. I passed on a brand new '14 double cab at a great price that had the problem. First item I looked at on my new '14 Reg cab.

Three different plants are the suppliers of these frames, all use the same process. One plant is in Canada.

Another plant is in Kentucky, and another is in Mexico. Doesn't seem to matter. You might get a good coating on a frame.......you might not.

wawy · May 6, 2014

As a temporary fix, I wonder if covering these areas with something like clear Plastidip would be advisable? I say clear because at least you would be able to see what's happening underneath. Also, the Plastidip is easily removable before a more permanent solution is applied.....

Pinnacle · May 7, 2014

Ya, plastidip it, atleast it will keep some of the rust at bay.

primomarcelino · May 7, 2014

@ pinnacle. I'm from wpg as well. I have same frame issues. Which dealer did you take it to?

Pinnacle · May 7, 2014

Well, I didn't take it anywhere as I don't have a 2014, but I'm very very familiar with this issue, I redid my frame on my 2008 with por 15 from scratch. As for dealerships, I wouldn't take it to any Gauthiers here in Winnipeg, I worked for them, nuff said.

20SierraL8T24 · May 7, 2014

My truck came off the delivery truck and had an additional clear coating on the whole undercarriage and frame. Its not hard but you can touch the whole frame without getting wax on your hands. There were only 3 others like it at my dealer and all of them came off the latest delivery truck 2 weeks ago. My new truck build fate is 3/14, and I'm assuming all trucks after mine will have the better coating over the normal wax. It seems like it'll last a while now.

Silverado-Hareek · May 7, 2014

My truck came off the delivery truck and had an additional clear coating on the whole undercarriage and frame. Its not hard but you can touch the whole frame without getting wax on your hands. There were only 3 others like it at my dealer and all of them came off the latest delivery truck 2 weeks ago. My new truck build fate is 3/14, and I'm assuming all trucks after mine will have the better coating over the normal wax. It seems like it'll last a while now.

In your second picture right where you see that bolt head on the underside of the frame, to the left of the bolt was a problem area on my truck on both sides. It was as if there was painters tape there when they dipped the frame and then it peeled off and rusted. Can you see that spot on your frame and verify what it looks like? It looks like it's pealed slightly at the edge before the frame turns vertical facing the camera and that's what mine looks like. Sorry I don't mean to point something out that might bother you but just wanted to see why I had identical rust spots on both sides of the truck in the same location under the frame.

20SierraL8T24 · May 7, 2014

In your second picture right where you see that bolt head on the underside of the frame, to the left of the bolt was a problem area on my truck on both sides. It was as if there was painters tape there when they dipped the frame and then it peeled off and rusted. Can you see that spot on your frame and verify what it looks like? It looks like it's pealed slightly at the edge before the frame turns vertical facing the camera and that's what mine looks like. Sorry I don't mean to point something out that might bother you but just wanted to see why I had identical rust spots on both sides of the truck in the same location under the frame.

Its all smashed up and metal slightly exposed but sprayed over with the clear. No rust. I'm going to take some black spray paint and touch it up now lol. I bet its from when they stack them after the dipping process.