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seouljah817 · 03-31-2014, 08:55 PM

My 13 zl1 has a bunch of chips on the front fascia. The car has about 9k mi on it. You would think when shelling out 60k this wouldnt be an issue. Ive had other cars with 100k pkus miles and the chips are not as bad as the zl1. Has anyone tried going to the dealership about the paint issues recently?

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Daltronic · 05-06-2014, 05:17 PM

I have a bunch on my car too I don't even drive it often the gills are getting it the worst though.My 06 pontiac wave that a drove on dirt roads and just didn't really care about had 2 rock chips and that car didn't even cost a quarter of what I paid for my camaro. My cars ashen grey and there all white chips so there super noticeable .

SLFMDMN · 06-04-2014, 04:38 PM

Today I felt sick to my stomach when I went in to the dealership for my paint chip issue and they told me I'm S.O.L and to stop driving on dirt roads. They gave me a quote to repair the paint chips and the total was.... $3,160.16 (Their "discounted" price).

As the rest of you guys on this forum I've never driven it on a dirt/ gravel road or lot and take the upmost care for my baby.

I'm sooo frustrated!!!

myold88 · 06-04-2014, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLFMDMN

Today I felt sick to my stomach when I went in to the dealership for my paint chip issue and they told me I'm S.O.L and to stop driving on dirt roads. They gave me a quote to repair the paint chips and the total was.... $3,160.16 (Their "discounted" price).

As the rest of you guys on this forum I've never driven it on a dirt/ gravel road or lot and take the upmost care for my baby.

I'm sooo frustrated!!!

OK Chevrolet customer Ser. Reggie B:
How about helping out this 2014 Camaro owner... How can his cars paint
be so bad and my '10 SS with 33,000+ miles still doesn't have one chip ?
It's got to be a warranty issue imo.

RunRS9114 · 06-05-2014, 01:14 PM

I'm in the same boat. I've only had the car since November and the front end looks like it's been through hell. Rock chips everywhere in the paint. I drove it through the winter, so stuff blowing in to my front end may have been the culprit, but it's still extremely discouraging to have this happening on a 2014.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-05-2014, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLFMDMN

Today I felt sick to my stomach when I went in to the dealership for my paint chip issue and they told me I'm S.O.L and to stop driving on dirt roads. They gave me a quote to repair the paint chips and the total was.... $3,160.16 (Their "discounted" price).

As the rest of you guys on this forum I've never driven it on a dirt/ gravel road or lot and take the upmost care for my baby.

I'm sooo frustrated!!!

My deepest apologies to read about this situation. I certainly understand your frustration and would like to assist. When you're able, please message me privately so we can discuss the matter further. I look forward to hearing from you.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

joeybsyc · 06-05-2014, 03:58 PM

Clear bras would have saved many a headache in this thread.

Connorscamaro · 06-08-2014, 02:02 PM

got lots of rock chips. even my Chevy logo on the front is cracked

GetSmart · 06-08-2014, 02:41 PM

I have some on my front bumper, but thankfully none on my gill areas. I did put on some splash guards about a month after I bought my Camaro to prevent possible chips on the gills. I have over 6000 miles, 2013 Camaro.

Muscle Car Lover · 06-08-2014, 08:07 PM

I got the Xpel package before I bought the car. Full hood, front fenders, full front with headlights, rear view mirrors, rocker panels, and gill area. I may have to go to the Xpel shop that did it to fix one area, my dealer was adamant about this one spot but it's one tiny air bubble. So far I have seen about 3 areas that would have been a chip, but a hour in the sun and the film makes it look brand new.

I know its sucks price wise, but just get the clear bra. It's not a paint issue from the Oshawa robot controlled paint shop, it's that our cars are WIDE and have curves and the monster sticky tires are bazooka cannons for rocks.

syn-ack · 06-08-2014, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muscle Car Lover

I know its sucks price wise, but just get the clear bra. It's not a paint issue from the Oshawa robot controlled paint shop, it's that our cars are WIDE and have curves and the monster sticky tires are bazooka cannons for rocks.

That is incorrect. When using a terry cloth to wipe off wax between seams or on edges, and the paint comes off; it has nothing to do with the car's dimensions, and everything to do with the paint process.

jeffm5690 · 07-05-2014, 01:50 PM

I have so many chips and have had a case opened by GM and even saw the dealer... Then the case was closed. Nobody called me. I called back then they reopened the case as oddly both reps have left the company. They call the dealer who now says I was never there?!?!? I have owned many gms and never had the paint issues like I am having on my Camaro. I love this car but GM has lost my loyalty and that of many that have seen the car. It's a sad day for me as I don't know if I could ever purchase another GM.

Baggerjack · 07-05-2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shishworm

Paint- I know that there is another thread about this...but mine has chips in front of the rear tires...on top of the fender...

:(

:(

Shishworm

Paint is a much better solution and if they are going to do it free, then I would let them do it!

HeaterMan · 07-05-2014, 09:38 PM

I'm coming up on my 1 year of owning my latest non GM new car and I washed and waxed it last weekend. not one single chip or ding in the car.. same roads and conditions I drove my Camaro in and it had lots of chips . until GM fixes their awful paint quality I wont buy another GM product

06-05-2014, 01:14 PM	#327
RunRS9114 Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 2SS, A8, NPP Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 73	I'm in the same boat. I've only had the car since November and the front end looks like it's been through hell. Rock chips everywhere in the paint. I drove it through the winter, so stuff blowing in to my front end may have been the culprit, but it's still extremely discouraging to have this happening on a 2014. __________________ Robbie "Would you not like to be, sitting on top of the world with your legs hanging free?"

06-05-2014, 03:58 PM	#329
joeybsyc Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,010 View My Garage	Clear bras would have saved many a headache in this thread. __________________

06-08-2014, 02:02 PM	#330
Connorscamaro Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro/1994 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 49 View My Garage	got lots of rock chips. even my Chevy logo on the front is cracked __________________

06-08-2014, 02:41 PM	#331
GetSmart Drives: 2013 Black SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 216 View My Garage	I have some on my front bumper, but thankfully none on my gill areas. I did put on some splash guards about a month after I bought my Camaro to prevent possible chips on the gills. I have over 6000 miles, 2013 Camaro. __________________ Rotofab CAI, VMAX PTB, Borla S axle-back, Dynatech SuperMaxx 1 7/8" headers/HF cats, No weeds exhaust diverters, Apex air scoop & catch can, Rohana wheels, MPD1 Z-Force Hood, BTR Stage 3 cam, Vitesse Throttle Controller, etc...

06-08-2014, 08:07 PM	#332
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	I got the Xpel package before I bought the car. Full hood, front fenders, full front with headlights, rear view mirrors, rocker panels, and gill area. I may have to go to the Xpel shop that did it to fix one area, my dealer was adamant about this one spot but it's one tiny air bubble. So far I have seen about 3 areas that would have been a chip, but a hour in the sun and the film makes it look brand new. I know its sucks price wise, but just get the clear bra. It's not a paint issue from the Oshawa robot controlled paint shop, it's that our cars are WIDE and have curves and the monster sticky tires are bazooka cannons for rocks. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning Last edited by Muscle Car Lover; 06-08-2014 at 08:08 PM. Reason: spelling

03-31-2014, 08:55 PM	#323
seouljah817 Drives: 2013 camaro zl1 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: dfw Posts: 112	My 13 zl1 has a bunch of chips on the front fascia. The car has about 9k mi on it. You would think when shelling out 60k this wouldnt be an issue. Ive had other cars with 100k pkus miles and the chips are not as bad as the zl1. Has anyone tried going to the dealership about the paint issues recently? Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

05-06-2014, 05:17 PM	#324
Daltronic Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 30 View My Garage	I have a bunch on my car too I don't even drive it often the gills are getting it the worst though.My 06 pontiac wave that a drove on dirt roads and just didn't really care about had 2 rock chips and that car didn't even cost a quarter of what I paid for my camaro. My cars ashen grey and there all white chips so there super noticeable .

06-04-2014, 04:38 PM	#325
SLFMDMN Drives: 14' Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wyoming Posts: 4 View My Garage	Today I felt sick to my stomach when I went in to the dealership for my paint chip issue and they told me I'm S.O.L and to stop driving on dirt roads. They gave me a quote to repair the paint chips and the total was.... $3,160.16 (Their "discounted" price). As the rest of you guys on this forum I've never driven it on a dirt/ gravel road or lot and take the upmost care for my baby. I'm sooo frustrated!!!

07-05-2014, 01:50 PM	#334
jeffm5690 Drives: 2023 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 138 View My Garage	Sick of GM I have so many chips and have had a case opened by GM and even saw the dealer... Then the case was closed. Nobody called me. I called back then they reopened the case as oddly both reps have left the company. They call the dealer who now says I was never there?!?!? I have owned many gms and never had the paint issues like I am having on my Camaro. I love this car but GM has lost my loyalty and that of many that have seen the car. It's a sad day for me as I don't know if I could ever purchase another GM. __________________ 2018 2LT/RS Hyper Blue Cosmetics - Bow tie Front/Rear Dashcam (Blackvue) 2010 2LT/RS IBM K&N Aircharger MRT V2.0 Exhaust Trifecta Tune Soon to be added: Elite Catch Can Iceolater Vmaxx Ported TB Cosmetics - Rally Flags, Door Sillplates Electronics - Escort Hardwired

07-05-2014, 09:38 PM	#336
HeaterMan Drives: 2018 PP GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 264	I'm coming up on my 1 year of owning my latest non GM new car and I washed and waxed it last weekend. not one single chip or ding in the car.. same roads and conditions I drove my Camaro in and it had lots of chips . until GM fixes their awful paint quality I wont buy another GM product __________________ 1966 Buick GS 2018 PP1 A10 Mustang GT 2016 Scat Pack Challenger (gone 1-6-2018) 2013 Mustang GT Auto(sold) 2013 Track pack Mustang 5.0 (sold) 2011 Mustang 5.0 (sold) 2010 Camaro SS 6M ( sold)13.36 @109

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