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NHTSA ID Number: 10114528
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5313C
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have paint peeling from the anti-chip area. Technician should test another panel on a clean surface above room temperature. Technician will use a 2 inch wide piece of masking tape to the body, and pull upward quickly. If the paint flakes or peels away, the panel in question should be repaired.
5 Affected Products
Vehicles
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2014 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2015 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2014 |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2015 |
| GMC | SIERRA DENALI | 2015 |
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#PIT5313C: Paint Peeling Above Anti-Chip Area – (May 8, 2015) – PIT5313A
| Subject: | Paint Peeling Above Anti-Chip Area |
| Models: | 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 | |
| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 | |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 | |
| Built at Ft. Wayne Assembly (11th VIN Position = Z) | |
| Built Prior to 5/15/2014 |
This PI was superseded to update Warranty Information. Please discard PIT5313B.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern
Some owners may comment of the paint peeling above the Anti-chip area, example shown below.
Note: Process revisions were made at the vehicle assembly plant to resolve this issue effective 5/15/2014.
Recommendation/Instructions
If a vehicle comes in for this concern, a test should be performed on the remaining panels using the following
This test should only be conducted on a vehicle exhibiting this condition and performed above the Anti-Chip area. On a clean surface, at or above room temperature, firmly apply a 2″ wide piece of masking tape to the body, and pull upward quickly. Do not use duct tape, cloth backed tape, or other aggressive tapes. If the paint flakes or peels away, the panel in question should be repaired.
Refinish the affected areas using the appropriate material supplied by the refinish material supplier being used by the repair facility for finish repairs.
Note: Only repaint the affected areas. Panels that pass the test described above should not be repaired.
Note: All paint finish repairs of rigid exterior surfaces must meet GM standards. Refer to the latest revision of the GM Approved Refinish Materials book to identify the paint systems you may use that have been engineered to meet GM standards. The GM Approved Refinish Materials book supplies all approved products, including volatile organic compound (VOC) compliant regulations recommended by the individual manufacturer, and detailed procedures for materials used in their paint system.
The latest revision of the GM Approved Refinish Materials booklet is located on the Genuine GM Parts website at www.genuinegmparts.com.
Warranty Information
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
| 1480458* | Left Front Door Outer Panel Full Color/Clear Coat | 2.6 hr (GN) |
| 1480468* | Right Front Door Outer Panel Full Color/Clear Coat | 2.6 hr (GN) |
| ADD | To Remove and Install Door Side Molding | 0.3 hr |
| ADD | With Tint Coat/Tri-Coat Paint | 0.3 hr (GC) |
| * These are unique labor operation for bulletin use only. These will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. | ||
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
| 1480478* | Left Rear Door Outer Panel Full Color/Clear Coat | 2.2 hr (GNM) |
| 1480488* | Right Rear Door Outer Panel Full Color/Clear Coat | 2.2 hr (GM) |
| ADD | To Remove and Install Door Side Molding | 0.3 hr |
| ADD | With Tint Coat/Tri-Coat Paint | 0.3 hr (GC) |
| * These are unique labor operation for bulletin use only. These will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. | ||
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
| 1480498* | Left Box Side Outer Panel Full Refinish Color/Clear Coat | 3.4 hr (HC) |
| 11480508* | Right Box Side Outer Panel Full Refinish Color/Clear Coat | 3.4 hr (HC) |
| ADD | With Tint Coat/Tri-Coat Paint | 0.3 hr (GE) |
| * These are unique labor operation for bulletin use only. These will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. | ||
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
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Bulletin No.: PIT5313C
Date: May-2015
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I have vin z and my paint is coming off on 2doors and 1 boxside with 67000 miles local dealer says it’s not covered . Any info?
I currently own a 2014 GMC Sierra and I have peeling off my truck bed on driver’s side. I do have the 11 letter is Z in my Vin. Do you know if GM will replace the paint for my truck?
Usually not, unless it’s under warranty then maybe.