If you’re the owner of a 2015-2019 GM truck or SUV, there’s something you need to know. A class action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors over paint defects affecting these vehicles. The plaintiffs also allege that GM knew about the defect and failed to take corrective action. The lawsuit Riley, et al., vs. General Motors LLC has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and represents owners from Florida and Tennessee.
Read on for more information about the GM truck paint defect lawsuit and what it could mean for affected owners.
GM Peeling Paint Lawsuit Details
GM owners allege the paint on their vehicles is prone to peeling, bubbling, flaking and blistering. The suit claims the paint begins to fail without any external or environmental influence. The defect as stated in the lawsuit, seems to suggest the issue is with the inability of the paint and clear coat to properly bond due to their opposing chemical properties. As a result, the paint is unable to adhere to the surface and begins to bubble and flake exposing the primer sealer.
Peeling Paint More Than Just An Eyesore
Besides being visually unappealing–bubbling, peeling and flaking paint exposes the surface it was designed to protect. If left unrepaired, paint defects can eventually lead to rust further degrading the appearance of the car. Owners claim they have witnessed the finish on their GM trucks and SUVs deteriorate at an alarming rate over recent years. They are now seeking compensation for their losses, and are calling on GM to recall all vehicles affected by the paint defect.
The suit also claims GM was aware of the paint defects, but did not inform it’s customers and continued to market and sell the vehicles.
What Some Owners are Saying About Their GM Truck Paint Problems
Status of the GM Truck and SUV Paint Defect Class Action
The lawsuit (Riley, et al., vs. General Motors LLC) has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and represents owners from Florida and Tennessee.
Which GM Models Are Affected?
Vehicles named in the suit include the 2015 through 2019 Chevy Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe; and GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, and Sierra.
Decreased Value of Vehicles Due to Paint Defect
The lawsuit claims the paint defect has decreased the resale value of these vehicles. Additionally, owners state that a repaint will not suffice, as its near impossible for a body shop to match the finish applied by paint robots at the factory. As a result, the suit calls on GM to repurchase all affected vehicles at full cost, and reimburse lessees for the amount paid toward their leases. A request to recall all known GM models with defective paint has also been included in the suit.
Questions About This Lawsuit?
MyCarVoice.com is not counsel or the settlement administrator in this class action investigation. Our goal is to inform owners of these vehicles of the current lawsuit.
This post will be updated as more information is officially announced. Please consider subscribing to this post for critical updates.
Final Thoughts
The lawsuit against GM alleges that the automaker knew about the paint defects for years and did nothing to correct them. This is not the first time GM has been in hot water over its vehicles. The company is currently facing several lawsuits for defects with it’s 8L45 and 8L90 transmissions. What do you think of the allegations against GM in this case? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Kristopher Phillips
May 8, 2022 at 7:36 pmHow does a person join this lawsuit in Tennessee? If anyone knows please let me know. My 2015 Tahoe has the same issues. I’ve paid out of pocket to repair the hood and now the roof is blistering. What a crock to spend this much money on a vehicle just to have to repaint it in 6 years.
Christopher
May 9, 2022 at 7:32 amYou don’t need to do anything, as you are automatically part of the suit unless you write a letter opting out. But I would either submit your car complaint here, or subscribe to this post. This way when news becomes available, you will be notified.
lauri Tayman
September 25, 2022 at 2:18 pmHow do you submit a complaint.? My 2017 Chevy Tahoe has paint issues on the hood and roof. So bad.
Christopher
September 26, 2022 at 12:41 pmHi Lauri. You can submit a complaint here.
Jarrett Maxwell
December 8, 2022 at 9:36 amHey Christopher,
This issue with Chevy and GMC paint has been going on for much longer in their work vans. My 2007 Chevy Express cargo van is peeling and rusting. Has this lawsuit been extended to cover other models and years or nationwide? I feel this defect has adversely affected my business.
Mike Kraft
December 12, 2022 at 10:35 pmI have a 2013 Sierra Denali that is peeling all over. Even has the premium paint package.
They want over $4k to fix the peeling spots. Even if I do that it will start peeling somewhere else.
How do I get in on the law suit?
Joe
January 7, 2023 at 3:09 pmSign me up!!! 2015 High Country peeling paint on hood and doors.
Brenda Shumate
January 30, 2023 at 2:05 pmI Have a 2015 Chevy Tahoe that was my dream vehicle. I purchased it new for 60,000 which was a lot for me but I planned on this being my last vehicle as I was getting ready to retire. I paid $60,000 for it and paid 10,00 down payment. I was so proud of this vehicle and literally felt like a queen driving it around. I delayed retirement until I paid off my Tahoe and paid 1000.00 a month to get it paid off quicker. Instead of being proud of it I am embarrassed to drive it. The hood, roof and top of the doors has lost all its paid. I am so depressed about this issue and do not know what to do. I took it to the Chevy dealer in Weatherford, Texas where I purchased it. They gave me a verbal quote of 10,000 to repaint. My Tahoe has 55,000 miles on it and I am stuck with a 60000 dollar inferior vehicle. I am devastated. Please advise.
Christopher
February 3, 2023 at 8:43 amBrenda hopefully you can get some relief if/when a decision on this case is made. Unfortunately, paint defects are difficult cases. I’m surprised the dealer you bought he vehicle from isn’t working with you on that repaint price…3k-10k is the typical spit ball price. I would push them to cut that 10k price in half.
Felipe mendez
November 27, 2022 at 11:48 pmMy 2016 GMC Yukon XLT paint fate out and I have to paid out my packet to repaint the hood. Now to top portion of the vehicle is fated out to the point that there is no shine at all.
Rose Russ
January 19, 2023 at 9:44 pmMy blue 2016 Trax is peeling under the back window and now also starting on either side of the hatchback.
Robert Johnston
March 17, 2023 at 1:44 pmMy 2017 Escalade has same paint issue’s. Roof and hood. I can’t wait for class actions. But I will keep my invoice for my paint repair !
Micky
January 13, 2023 at 10:45 amPaint is falling off my 2005 white Tahoe. So aggravating. It goes much further back than this lawsuit.
Vincent Lattanzi
March 15, 2023 at 1:42 pmI have a 05 denall same problem roof driver side peeling in sheets
I had this truck since new always well kept,to repaint it will be over 10 grand
Casey Perkins
September 25, 2022 at 5:43 pmHave paint issue but I am in Harvest Alabama. How can I join the law suit?
Christopher
September 26, 2022 at 12:43 pmHi Casey. You don’t need to do anything to join this class action. But if you want to be kept in the loop with news about this case, you can submit your complaint here.
Sacha Audibert
October 5, 2022 at 10:27 amHave a 2017 gmc Tahoe. Went to trade it in and the paint on the hood was pointed out. Apparently there is a Defect in the paint. The paint on the door handles is also
Peeling off. How do I join the lawsuit.
Christopher
October 5, 2022 at 1:29 pmSacha this is an ongoing cases, so you won’t need to do anything to be considered a part of a potential class action settlement. If this case settles, anyone who was affected would be able to claim compensation. But we do recommend adding your complaint so we have you on record and send you any important updates that pertain to this lawsuit. Hope this helps.
Felipe mendez
November 27, 2022 at 11:55 pmMy 2016 GMC Yukon hood faded out and I paid to get it repainted. Now the top cab is completely faded out. It has beef that way for about 3 years already. I didn’t know about this matter previously. I hope they be hold accountable. I bought this vehicle for my wife and it’s definitely not turning out the gift I wanted for her. We are very disappointed.
Janet Blankenship
March 2, 2023 at 8:12 amMy 2014 Silverado paint is bubbling and peeling who is going to fix this
John Rossavick
December 1, 2022 at 10:44 amI have a 2016 Silverado high country and it’s chipping and the dealer gave me the runaround.
Mike Taylorson
January 6, 2023 at 3:21 pmHello, from Canada and my 2016 Silverado has major paint issues. Cant even take through a car wash without sheets coming off. Have talked with my dealership but just get the run around.
Mike Ly
January 6, 2023 at 9:10 pmHi there, another Canadian and Mike, I just recently bought a 2015 chevy silverado 1500 about 2 weeks ago. I just took my truck through a car wash a few days ago because of snowstorm we had before Xmas, I just noticed today the paint along the windshield is peeling/flaking off, I was so happy with my truck now disappointed with paint problem. Planning to do a paint touch up but now not sure it’ll work.
Markroach@frontier.com
February 23, 2023 at 11:47 pmI have a 2014 ltz silverado white paint is bubbling up and peeling off. Nothing butt problems.
Bailey Jeff
March 16, 2023 at 7:29 pm2015 GMC Sierra with upgraded paint, white frost something. Peeling all around the windows. Took it to the dealer and was told there was nothing they could do. My 2003 Tahoe paint looked almost as good as the day I bought and just sold that 2 years ago.
Arron
September 25, 2022 at 7:58 pmI want to join the lawsuit, I’m furious over my 2015 Silverado started peeling. I took to dealer they offered to repaint at my cost no dealer assistance. I paint more for my paint it was on the invoice when I bought truck brand new.
Christopher
September 26, 2022 at 12:46 pmHi Arron. I don’t blame you. Nothing you need to do to join the class action, but to be kept in the loop with this case submit your complaint here.
Kenneth moore
November 12, 2022 at 6:22 pmI definitely want information about how to join. 2016 gmc sierra paint failing.
Japheth Cunningham
November 23, 2022 at 1:04 pmI am also from Tennesee and my 2015 Yukon Denali hood and roof has no clear coat. I was declined on 2 seperate insurance claims due to this lawsuit. How do I know if I this lawsuit will repair my vehicle??
Amber
December 2, 2022 at 7:47 pmYes. I would like to know how to join the lawsuit also
Sheila
January 31, 2023 at 12:51 pmHow do I join the lawsuit? I’ve been getting the runaround on my 2016 blue Chevy Trax,ever since the paint began peeling 3 years ago. I have pictures and video.
Mark
February 23, 2023 at 11:51 pm2014 white 1500 silverado paint has bubbles on quarter panel and is bubbling and peeling off on door looks horrible feel like I got took
Ryan Catena
February 28, 2023 at 8:27 amI recently had the same paint peeling issue on my 2016 Sierra 2500. I already put in a complaint here and will be going to my local dealership to complain to them also. Please keep me in the loop with this lawsuit. I asked to be subscribed to the post here. Any additional or new info would be appreciated.
Martez Nixon
May 16, 2022 at 5:32 pmMy brother and I both have the issues with the transmission and paint this really needs to be fixed and GM needs to fix their defects
Norma J. Williams
May 23, 2022 at 3:16 pmMy black 2016 GMC YUKON XL, has paint bubbling up …on the hood especially on the hood! Scratches and fading..I took it to the GMC dealer they told me not to buy another black vehicle.. That this years vehicle had paint problems.. it was beautiful coming off the lot.. I am highly upset!
Debbie
May 28, 2022 at 7:38 pmI have a 2016 Chevy suburban with 60000 miles. I was thinking of buying a new car because the paint is starting to look so bad. A manager at a Chevy dealership said the car was only worth $27000 because they had to deduct money because the paint looked so bad. I couldn’t believe it. When I said it was their paint, he said “ not my problem”.
Debbie
May 29, 2022 at 1:21 amMy 2016 red. Suburban has fading and scratchy looking paint. The car looks 20 years old. I have called Chevy and the dealer that sold it to me and they don’t even want to talk to me. Today I was picking up my daughter at her Chevy. Dealer and while waiting talked to a salesman. I told him I was thinking of trading the car in, so he took it to his manager. The manager said he could only give me $27000 because the paint job looked so bad. I paid $80000 for this car. To say I’m upset is an understatement.
William Gittings
May 30, 2022 at 10:30 amI’m having the same problem. The paint on my 2016 Sierra is just falling off. I purchased it as a certified preowned, will it still be covered in the lawsuit?
Alberto
November 21, 2022 at 2:30 pmI bought my 2015 Silverado brand new in Summit white and my paint is flaking off. Plus the transmission is going out.
Gwendolyn Tillman
January 7, 2023 at 12:31 amI have the same issues I have replaced the transmission once already in my 2017 Suburban. The hood OMG the paint is gone. The screen went out as well I will never buy another Chevy again
Brian D.
June 15, 2022 at 2:13 pm2015 Chevy Silverado – Paint peeling on hood, windshield post, and around back door windows. I tried working with GM and the dealer when I started noticing a couple of years ago. Absolutely no help. I hope they make this right.
Jonathan
September 3, 2022 at 1:46 pmBrian, this is EXACTLY the same thing happening on my 2015 silverado
Tamy
June 20, 2022 at 2:59 pmIs there a lawsuit in Texas, because I have the peeling paint issue on my 2019 Tahoe
Chris Goad
June 22, 2022 at 8:35 amI have a 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV that has the same paint peeling issue that should be included in this class action. I reported this to GM and they denied the claim. How would I go about getting my information to the attorneys that are dealing with GM?
Irma Castro
July 19, 2022 at 7:17 pmI purchased a Chevy Tahoe in 2015. The paint started fading within the first couple of years. The hood looks very faded, old and scratched. Glad to hear a lawsuit has been filed.
Gloria Williams
July 26, 2022 at 8:01 pmI just noticed yesterday that my 2015 Terrain is starting to faded I am so upset this is my first new car I have ever bought everything else was used I know this paint should last longer
M Schaffranek
August 8, 2022 at 5:10 pmI took my 2016 Chevy suburban (black) with 69k miles to the dealership as I noticed the paint issues on the hood, roof and side mirrors. The manager told me that after 4 – 5 years the clear coat goes bad. I found today that my paint protection warranty ran out in January 2022 so I would need to pay $2,300 to get it fixed. I paid a lot of money for this car and GM knows about this problem and needs to fix it. I want to to stay on top of this and my SUV definitely needs to be on the list. We are in Virginia.
Beth Whiteside
August 24, 2022 at 7:33 pmI am having the same problem with my 2018 black Yukon xl Denali. We bought it brand new. The clear coat is gone on the hood and roof. I spoke with GM and the dealership. GM did start a case number and told me to get and estimate at the dealership. I did that today. They are not promising to pay for it. My bumper to bumper warrant expired in December 2021. I have 34k miles on it and To say I am upset is an understatement.
Roland Arevalos
September 3, 2022 at 4:27 pmI have 2017 yukon hood is fogging up in San Antonio Texas who can I call.
Christina Barnes
September 5, 2022 at 4:56 amThe clear coat on my 2015 Suburban started to fade after 3 years. Dealer told me that I needed to take better care of my car. I have a 2013 Malibu and a 2010 Lexus that still look great. This is definitely a defect that GM needs to help us with. The whole value of my car is cut in half.
Robert
September 13, 2022 at 4:39 pmI have a 2016 Chevy Tahoe tungsten Gray and the hood is all scratched and Faded. Is there any update on this lawsuit?
Marcie
September 17, 2022 at 10:03 amMy 2017 Yukon is doing the same thing. I hope they fix this. Watching and waiting for an outcome from GMC
Dawn Schmidt
September 18, 2022 at 5:06 pmMy 2017 Chevy Silverado XLT started peeling about a month ago. I bought this truck brand new it has 59,760 miles on it and is peeling behind the passenger side back window, on the roof just above the windshield and on the driver side windshield support.
Parker Jelly
September 27, 2022 at 5:50 pmDoes this carry over to vehicles in Canada? I have a 2016 Silverado with no rust, but the paint is flaking off my doors and fenders.
Jeff Bader
October 7, 2022 at 1:34 amMy 2016 Yukon Denali, Iridium Metallic, is fading on hood and roof. In fact, the hood has even had PPF (Suntech) since new and still fading and losing its shine. I’m in CA and vehicle only has 42,000 miles.
Carie
October 17, 2022 at 3:36 pm2015 Yukon Denali, black in color, with the same issues many have stated. I have bubbling on the quarter panel and extreme discoloration on the hood.
Definitely interested in staying current with the happenings on this case.
THOMAS DELOY
October 19, 2022 at 6:08 pmTom Deloy
Owner 2016 GMC Yukon SLT
PAINT STARTING TO BUBBLE LEFT FRONT FENDER ABOVE WHEEL
Robert Howard
October 20, 2022 at 10:43 pmI also have a 2015 GMC Terrain. The hood clear coat seems to be gone. Paint at passenger side rear corner flaking and peeling off. Spot steadily getting larger%
Kristin M
October 24, 2022 at 11:58 amI have a 2017 Chevy Suburban and the paint started going in 2019, and has progressively gotten worse since. It is not just the full hood of the suburban, but it is also the roof that has bad paint, and the paneling between the passenger and driver doors is peeling off as well. We have gotten multiple estimates; all in the thousands to repaint both the hood and the roof, and keep hearing it is a common problem that Chevy has. This has significantly lowered the value in my Suburban, and I am not happy camper, and may never buy another Chevy again if they do not right their wrong.
Scott Johns
October 24, 2022 at 11:40 pmYes I have a 2016 Silverado 1500 4×4 , a few weeks ago I was at a self service car wash washing my truck, started to wash off what I thought was a couple of dirt spots and all of the sudden paint started flying off , revealing a green primmer, there are two 6×3″ paintless spots on the front of my truck, I love my truck but Chevy needs to do something about this, this is rediculess.
Russell p Cobb
October 26, 2022 at 7:05 pmHave a 2023 Blazer and the paint is so thin and so easily scratched.
BK
November 9, 2022 at 3:32 pmI have a 2016 GMC DENALI YUKON badass car that looks terrible. The paint has faded so bad all over and its bubbling in areas. How do we get involved i am having my car repainted by Maaco because i cant afford to get it done anywhere else and not ready to dish out 85k for a new one! HELP
Cheryl Simons
November 16, 2022 at 8:09 pmI like to join the class action lawsuit. The scratches on my 2018 hood and roof look terrible
Christopher
November 17, 2022 at 7:48 amCheryl please follow this link to add your car problem
sandra zellweger
December 18, 2022 at 7:15 pmmy 2017 chevy tahoe has problems with the paint on the hood. it looks cracked under the clear coat and is not starting on the top. Cmon chevrolet do better
Ryan Vanderlee
December 26, 2022 at 6:42 pmMy 2015 GMC Sierra in California San Diego. It has been peeling paint for the last 2-4 years and multiple paint shops say piss poor paint job from factor and they won’t touch it. So my truck sits with paint peeling. I have it under cover but worries of it rusting. I already had the rear driver door and hood fixed but they won’t touch any more.
Nicolas James Leombruno
December 30, 2022 at 3:34 pmMy 2016 Sierra Denali is having the same issues peeling hood, A pillar, roof. How can I join the lawsuit?
Tad
January 8, 2023 at 2:27 pmMy 2017 also has paint peeling on the roof and inside the bed. Please keep me updated.
John
January 14, 2023 at 6:41 pmI have a 2014 Silverado that has peeling in multiple spots around the rear door windows, on the front of of the hood, and a spot by the front window. I have another vehicle which is older, drove by the same driver, has many more miles which has been in the same conditions and has no peeling at all. The spots on the Chevrolet are consistent with everyone else who has posted pictures and I told my father a few years ago that is not normal. Since he recently passed I just started looking into getting it repaired and wanted to see if anyone else was having this issue. Out of all the vehicles he or anyone in my family has owned have ever seen anything like that, especially occurring in areas where not much contact of anything occurs (hood could be an exception)
Jon Thornburg
February 2, 2023 at 8:07 pmI have a 2014 GMC 2500HD Duramax. The paint on the hood has bubbled all the way down the left side from windshield to the grill about 3-4 inches wide. There is nothing more aggravating than to be driving down the road and see paint just fly off the hood. There is another spot on the top at the 3rd brake light about the size of a baseball. $70,000 truck paint coming off how do i get in on the lawsuit!
Christopher
February 3, 2023 at 8:34 amYour paint is peeling off as you drive?
Nothing you need to do to be part of a class action lawsuit. However, if you like to be notified as soon as a decision is reached, add your car complaint here: https://mycarvoice.com/submit-car-complaint/
Abdullah Al-Harbi
March 17, 2023 at 7:48 amMy 2017 Black GMC YUKON XL is also flaking on front and over. This really looks bad and will affect resale value for sure.KSA
Brian
February 6, 2023 at 10:58 amChristopher do you know if there is a lawsuit in Illinois.
Christopher
February 6, 2023 at 12:43 pmTo my knowledge Brian, there is not a lawsuit for this problem in Illinois.
Vic
February 6, 2023 at 4:55 pmI have a 2017 GMC Sierra with peeling clear coat. Does this law suit cover vehicles in Louisiana also?
Doug
February 11, 2023 at 2:25 pmMy 2016 White GMC Sierra Denali is also flaking on front and back bumper and now behind and between the cab. This really looks bad and will affect resale value for sure. Currently in Ohio purchased in Missouri used in 2020.
Jeanne
February 11, 2023 at 6:22 pmThe hood on 2015 Chevy Tahoe
Looks like someone took a piece of sandpaper and scratched it up good. It looks awful! Should I get it repaired or wait for the recall or class action lawsuit?
Ozzy M.
February 23, 2023 at 8:08 amSame issues with peeling paint on my 2015 Silverado.
Graham
February 23, 2023 at 11:26 pmI have a 2015 white Chevy 2500. Paint flaking on doors and wheel wells.
Jim F
March 13, 2023 at 8:15 pmThe clearcoat on my 2017 GMC Sierra is peeling on the hood and roof. Will that be covered in the lawsuit and what do I need to do?
lenny oliver
March 15, 2023 at 9:39 pmi have a 2013 GMC truck that the paint is pealing on the roof and the driver side front fender how can i get in on the law suite ?