GM Hit With Class Action Lawsuit For Peeling Paint On Chevy And GMC Trucks
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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against GM by certain owners of the automaker’s 2015 to 2019 model year full-size truck and SUV models over peeling exterior paint.
Plaintiffs in this class-action suit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, say the exterior paint on affected vehicles is prone to delaminating, peeling, bubbling, flaking and/or blistering, according to Car Complaints. They also allege the paint peels and delaminates without any external or environmental influence, as the paint and clear coat were are not able to bond properly due to their opposing chemical properties.
Plaintiffs say this problem has lessened the second-hand value of affected vehicles and that a repaint will not suffice, as hand-painted vehicles often do not have the same consistent finish as ones painted in the factory by a robot. They also say GM was aware of the paint defects and “failed to provide truthful information,” regarding the paint’s condition to customers. The lawsuit calls for GM to repurchase affected vehicles at full cost, reimburse lessees based on how much they’re paid toward their leases and to recall all vehicles with defective paint.
Interestingly, the class action complaint itself contains a reference to an online complaint that was submitted to CarComplaints.com by the owner of a 2015 model year Chevy Tahoe. This individual says the topcoat on the hood and roof of their Tahoe “started to fade/grey and crack on the black undercoat,” after three years of ownership. The GM dealership they took the vehicle to quoted them $2,300 to have the hood repainted. This person says they expected the paint to “last well into a decade,” and that this happened despite the fact they wash their vehicle weekly and get it detailed professionally every six months.
The following GM vehicles are involved in the suit:
- 2015-2019 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2015-2019 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2015-2019 GMC Yukon
- 2015-2019 GMC Yukon XL
- 2015-2019 GMC Sierra
This class-action lawsuit was filed by Florida GM customers Tom Riley, Heather Shrum and Gary Ambrose, along with Tennessee GM customer Sherry Kilburn. We’ll provide more information on the suit as it becomes available.
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I have 2015 Yukon XL that is completely rusted on both sides of back doors. Any open lawsuit against GMC for this?
Had my 2013 Tahoe painted 2 years ago with my own money after being told by my insurance company that it was normal wear and tear. Now that is failing. Just found out about this recall, but it seems a 2013 Tahoe is not in the mix.
Get it done and overwith already why is it dragging on and on..
My Silverado is a2014 and it was bought a couple of years old then the rear paint on the left quarter started bubbling ,so I left it like that ,so when I ship it back to the manufacturing plant they could take a good look at it along with my Lawyers..
The hood and roof of my 2017 Tahoe is bad
2019 Silverado. It’s had 3 years of Zantac protection. Now that it isn’t under warranty, the sealer is separating from the paint. I would like to join a class action suite
2016 Malibu premier and 2016 Sonic Premier are both doing it. So far my 2918 Tahoe isn’t but probably will. 98 camaro paint is great aside from the sail.
My 2014 Chevy Silverado is bubbling, peeling, and flaking off. Driving down the road, paint falls off. I went to my dealership and told them the problem. They looked up my vin and said the paint is not the issue. Very Disappointed. Never own a Chevy again!
2014 gmc 3500hd cab chassis peeling and rusting at the cab lights and at the 3rd brake light.
Get ready
The rest is yet to peel
What have folks been doing to make repairs themselves? I’m getting outrageous quotes to repaint my 2014 truck here in Reno
Mine is the size of a 50 cent piece
1000.00. 🙁
Mine is on the rear quarters on my 2014 silverado,doors and hood and I was told to install fender flares on the rear quarters to hide the bubbling paint..
Mine is on the rear quarters on my 2014 silverado,doors and hood and I was told to install fender flares on the rear quarters to hide the bubbling paint.. New Ford F-250 hete I come..
Meanwhile Cadillacs of the same year which is a higher end version (or at least more expensive) isn’t part of the class action… Mine looks oxidated at the top just after 3 years
My 2016 Malibu Premier and Daughters 2016 Sonic Premier also have hood and roof paint issues.
The paint on the hood of my blue 2015 Buick Encore started peeling in 2021. I purchased the car in 2018. I contacted the dealership I purchased it from and they said it wouldn’t be covered because the warranty was out.
I’m in Ontario, Canada and have a 2017 Yukon XL, paint is chipping of and down to bare metal in multiple places. Very disappointed in the paint quality. Should be recalled!!!!
I have been dealing with them now for almost 2 years and am yet to get a response from them
2015 GMC Denali i2500 diesel truck. Same issues as most GMC/Chev vehicles paint is popping off and pealing. Dealership more less give me finger. In the market for new truck noting near GMC/Chev They manger would not even come and talk i guess is hear and saw the problem too too too often
2016 Black Chevrolet Suburban ~ Hood and top are grayish due to oxidation. Have a 2002 Suburban, and it’s paint looks better!
I own a 2017 GMC Sierra. I purchased this vehicle as a retirement vehicle hoping it would last a while. Paint is peeling , transmission shifts hard and erratic. Lifters needed to be change and shocked went bad. All in all spent about 6000 dollars so far. What a disappointment
I have a 2017 Chevy Suburban that started turning oxidized on the hood and roof after 3 years. It’s not peeling yet, just has a whitish matte look, and the color is dark metallic grey. How can I get added to the lawsuit?
Have the same issue on my 2016 Tahoe. I’m hoping to get added to the lawsuit.