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we don’t know exactly when it started to peel but I think towards the end of last year. The picture I added early is what happened when they removed the painters tape after they had painted the drivers back panel and front fender. I don’t think that painters tape should be taking off the paint like that. I ended up having hem remove all the paint and primer Dow to the metal. They even went back and removed the paint that they had put on because they didn’t even trust the Chevy’s primer. All said and done, I will never, ever buy a Chevy or GM vehicle again because they said all the paint problems were caused by a rock hitting it. That seems the go to answer they give people with this problem.
So end of 2018? Thanks for the info. What I want to understand is if the paint fast ealry in the vehicle life or I'd it can start to fail at any point in its life. Sounds like it can fail at any point.
The van I am looking at does not have pain t issues now but it sounds like it can happen at any point so I will pass and look for any other color but white.
Do you guys know what years were affected by this issue? I am looking to buy a 2013 GMC Savana in white and want to know if I should avoid the color in general or if there is a cut off when this was addressed at the factory?
Thanks
ALL years are affected although the effects appear to be random in severity.
It has NEVER been addressed... you see them only one or two years old with the paint peeling.
My paint saga continues since it reduced the van to nearly no trade in value. I still have the van. All panels, doors, roof, etc peeling. This is some before shots. Right before I rolled on White Gloss Rustoleum. I didn't even bother sanding or feathering. So over it. I just continue advertising GMs fine product.
I told them they would lose a lifelong GM buyer. There is a new (new when I bought it) Mercedes Sprinter van parked in the drive next to it.
Last edited by goyakpacking; January 18th, 2024 at 11:32 PM.
My paint saga continues since it reduced the van to nearly no trade in value. I still have the van. All panels, doors, roof, etc peeling. This is some before shots. Right before I rolled on White Gloss Rustoleum. I didn't even bother sanding or feathering. So over it. I just continue advertising GMs fine product.
That sucks.
Did you ever inquire about the cost of repaint?
How are you liking the Sprinter?
Last edited by mountainmanjoe; January 18th, 2024 at 11:44 PM.
GM spot repaired due to my Corporate complaint at about 4 years old. It looked beautiful. I should have dumped it in that time frame.
It started peeling again at 5 years + 1 month. They wouldn't honor the repair or any further help. It only gets worse. No rust because I am in Las Vegas. But it comes off in big sheets every real cold spell.
I have had estimates to remove the glass, etc. Chem strip and repaint $10K. Even half that doesn't interest me at this point. The first thing major that fails I will be done with it.
Love the Sprinter so far. Its a 2019. The paint is staying on it so far. LOL. I did a DIY conversion on it. Shower/Toilet, solar, fridge and a lot more. Its a high top so I can stand in it too.
March 13th, 2019, 3:49 PM
