Wheel Corrosion

[mturnerua]

I purchased a used 07 Tahoe and I wanted to see if anyone has ever seen this corrosion happen to the OEM wheels? Its worst around the valve stems and varies between each wheel. Has there ever been a TSB on these wheels? Do you know of any fix? Thanks

 

[Punisher66]

I purchased a used 07 Tahoe and I wanted to see if anyone has ever seen this corrosion happen to the OEM wheels? Its worst around the valve stems and varies between each wheel. Has there ever been a TSB on these wheels? Do you know of any fix? Thanks

I have the same thing happening to my OEM 20" wheels. TO my knowledge there is no fix other than new wheels.

 

[stahlgrau]

I too have an OEM 20" wheels though not as bad but small rust stains spread throughout the wheels. I spoke with GM customer service and told me to have it inspected at the dealership and if warranted they will replace all 4 wheels. I have an appointment this weekend and let you know how it goes.

 

[Punisher66]

I too have an OEM 20" wheels though not as bad but small rust stains spread throughout the wheels. I spoke with GM customer service and told me to have it inspected at the dealership and if warranted they will replace all 4 wheels. I have an appointment this weekend and let you know how it goes.

What is the standard warranty on these things? I have 53K miles on mine now. I know the powertrain is 100K, but I think I am SOL with the wheels.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

dealer

my 2009 LTZ wheels are yellowing until i tried clear coat safe wheel polish.

the dealer did say it should be covered under 5 year 60,000 paint coverage since it's a painted surface.

 

[stahlgrau]

my 2009 LTZ wheels are yellowing until i tried clear coat safe wheel polish.

the dealer did say it should be covered under 5 year 60,000 paint coverage since it's a painted surface.

According to GM it should be 5yr/100,000 mi but then mines an 07 Yukon Denali, I do not know if there are any difference between brands.

 

[Punisher66]

I am going to call the dealer today and find out for sure, I will let you know.

---------- Post added at 09:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:15 AM ----------

Nope, not covered. Wheels fall under the 3 year 36K warranty. Called two local dealers just to make sure.

 

[mturnerua]

I am going to call the dealer today and find out for sure, I will let you know.

---------- Post added at 09:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:15 AM ----------

Nope, not covered. Wheels fall under the 3 year 36K warranty. Called two local dealers just to make sure.

I talked to GM and they said the same thing that it was under the 3/36k. They did tell me though that I might to talk to the dealer I bought it from and see if they would help me anyway.

I've also talked to a local tire shop and they told me for about $100 plus mounting a wheel they could strip down and recover the wheels and it would have them looking like new ones. Next time I'm due a rotate and balance I'll take them up on it I think.

 

[Punisher66]

I think I am just going to get new wheels.