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New here! I recently went for a car wash and I noticed the wheels are peeling. Looks like there’s some sort of clear coat on the darker part of the rims that’s peeling off.
There's a whole group of people on a Facebook page who would take issue with that. They've been to the dealer and are waiting for warranty replacement wheels to arrive. The affected vehicles are all new-design, in-warranty cars. Something's happening to the outer layer of the wheel's finish which appears like a defect on some styles used on (at least) 2018 and 2019 Acadias. Look at the spoke to the left of the 'G.' This is just one picture from the page:...
Odds are good it is not a warranty issue and it may be something you need to speak to the car wash about.
This is not a common issue and for all 4 wheels to fail at once generally means something was used on them that was not good.
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That's great. There's little doubt about a factory defect shown in the pictures I posted. I'd be writing a warranty RO in a heartbeat.That is the wheels I have on my '18. Have had it for just about a year and so far not noticing any issues.
It’s a lease so there’s about another year left on the warranty.If your car has any of the factory 3/36 B2B warranty left, take it a dealer's service center and show them the condition. You would be eligible for warranty repair or replacement if it's found to be a defect and not some kind of damage. It will be an uphill battle getting GM to do anything for you if the new car warranty has expired.
Don't forget - mileage matters, too. How many miles are on the car now?It’s a lease so there’s about another year left on the warranty.
21,xxxDon't forget - mileage matters, too. How many miles are on the car now?It’s a lease so there’s about another year left on the warranty.
Let us know what your service writer has to say about it. I'd write a warranty ticket for that finish peeling. (As a former GM-trained service writer, I can say stuff about it with confidence.)I noticed it’s only one wheel as of right now. The car is babied hand car wash only. No machine wash’s allowed with my cars. Plus I’ve been going to the same one for years. Maybe 10+ years and none of my other cars have ever had this happen.
Will do. I really didn’t have any plans on bringing it in because I figured that’s on me but now when I go for my oil change next week I’m going to bring it to their attention.Let us know what your service writer has to say about it. I'd write a warranty ticket for that finish peeling. (As a former GM-trained service writer, I can say stuff about it with confidence.)
It doesn't look like either road damage, or a chemical attack of the finish. That appears to be poor prep work when the clear coat was applied, or something else happened in the application/curing process. You shouldn't have to assume any responsibility for such condition. Good luck.Will do. I really didn’t have any plans on bringing it in because I figured that’s on me but now when I go for my oil change next week I’m going to bring it to their attention.
There's a whole group of people on a Facebook page who would take issue with that. They've been to the dealer and are waiting for warranty replacement wheels to arrive. The affected vehicles are all new-design, in-warranty cars. Something's happening to the outer layer of the wheel's finish which appears like a defect on some styles used on (at least) 2018 and 2019 Acadias. Look at the spoke to the left of the 'G.' This is just one picture from the page:
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If it is one wheel and from what is shown it is a defect and should be covered.I noticed it’s only one wheel as of right now. The car is babied hand car wash only. No machine wash’s allowed with my cars. Plus I’ve been going to the same one for years. Maybe 10+ years and none of my other cars have ever had this happen.
A wheel with a flaw is a wheel with a flaw. ... Period. ... End of story. It doesn't matter on what build the wheel is mounted, or what style it is.You and your face book friends are not Denali wheels as stated here.
Not the end of story mr I think I know more than anyone else on the web site.A wheel with a flaw is a wheel with a flaw. ... Period. ... End of story. It doesn't matter on what build the wheel is mounted, or what style it is.
:hilarious: It has happened once. Guess what? I won! The story's a bit lengthy and really funny, but is a little risqué for the forum. :devil:I get the feeling you would argue with the doctor operating on you given the chance.
In case you had not noticed, Speleos is a forum moderator......way better than being the owner.My God you puts around here like you own the site.
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