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Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Car was making an odd rattling sound (like the spare tire was loose but it was not). They thought it was the lift gate so it was readjusted. That has not yet fixed the issue.
Black trim pieces on door rusted after 5000 miles.
14000 mi
Rattle noise from the passenger side front when accelerating. Had to dealer 3 times 7 total days. Vibration coming from Passenger side wheel well. They r&r the inner plastic wheel well liner and trimmed and attached with a putty like caulk
This was warranty work from when the car was purchased. The metal trim around both passenger door windows was replaced due to damage during shipment. The lower chrome grill bezel was replaced due to manufacturing flaws in the chrome.
19400 mi
Small area of rust in the door frame of driver's side rear door.
14700 mi
Rubber seal fell off Door when opened with no warning. Was not properly install at factory. Rear drivers side. Rear passenger rubber seal was loose.
Doors and tailgate rusting at pinch weld on bottom of doors. Dealer took it to a body shop where the rust was removed, bottoms of doors repainted, and seam seal applied. Exterior of tailgate also had blistering paint that was repaired.
27400 mi
Replaced headliner as original had developed a tear in the material.
Black plastic around my rear view mirror wasn't secured tight enough, causing to to make noises while driving on a bumpy or rough road. Repaired by tightening the plastic and using sound deadening tape under it.
Rust on bottom of inside bottom door panel. Driver and passenger doors.
31000 mi
Trim part had rust. Was replaced under warranty.
70800 mi
Rust on bottom edge of doors. Ground down paint and hit with epoxy self etching primer. Haven't had time to paint but rust is showing through primer. GM will not fix.
Water was entering the car driver floor wet after major storm determined windshield leaking around seal.
Researched I-Net and found A1 glass has great reviews. Got appointment for next day. Technician did great job.
Had some major rain after fix ...no leaks????
93000 mi
US $80
Rear lift gate latch was not working. It was replaced.
4000 mi
Repaired rattle in center HVAC/Radio center stack.
Repaired rattle in center HVAC/Radio center stack.
10000 mi
Weatherstrip on rocker panels came loose. Dealership replaced with new weatherstrip.
20000 mi
Squeak in driver's seatback, dealer fixed within a few hours (remove seatcover, added mfr. approved tape to address some metal straps that were rubbing).
10000 mi
Dash rattle, they put a pad under the dash to fix the problem
11000 mi
Droopy headliner by rear seat headlamp.
13600 mi
The headliner was replaced. But there were numerous scuffs and scratches on the interior after the work was done.
14260 mi
Very small speck of dust or metal on rear hatch when painted. Noticed what appeared to be a tiny bubble forming.
Bodyshop sanded and repainted area.
44640 mi
Rust appearing on rear door lips. Warranty recall. Loaner provided free of charge.
46500 mi
Drivers side door once again showing rust on the bottom seam. This is the third time it has been in for this. First done under warranty, next due to recall now repairing the the recall fix. Appears what they use to seal the seam pulls away.
18460 mi
TSB for front seat material problem. The seat material and foam was changed but the dealer botched the install. Am still fighting with dealer/GM Canada.
44000 mi
Found piece of broken bearing strip apparently from seat rail on power driver's seat.
47000 mi
Broken seat rail trim.
75020 mi
Bottom of doors were rusting and this was covered under GM recall warranty.
22000 mi
Weather strip around driver-side passenger door came loose due to freezing weather this winter. Dealer replaced it.
29000 mi
Lower rear door rubber seal (near wheel opening) froze to body and pulled off when door was opened. Part replaced under warranty, no more issue.
Rear liftgate would not shut. TSB performed involving replacement of liftgate latch switch
3000 mi
When opening the moonroof all the way in, it didn't close and stood open all the way.
4000 mi
Dealership forgot to replace a missing part on the moonroof. Alley mechanics have more knowlegde and are way more professional than the mechanics at Chevy Grossinger in Palatine, IL.
Weather stripping at top of rear hatch had disintegrated and torn loose. Water leaked if through car wash and wind noise had increased significantly. Pre-ordered part and took it into shop for installation.
147000 mi
Noted water in both headlamps - required total replacement of casing - no separate seals available - very expensive - opted to not repair. Poorly designed lift gate top seal has torn off for the 4th time since purchase. Nothing they can do beyond replacing. Requested shop order part. They failed to do so.
59240 mi
C $453
Water at power car wash entered vehicle through drivers side seal and affected wiring harness connection on inner door post panel. Water affected all electronics. Connector was dried, cleaned and silicone sealed with shrink wrap and silicone.
Sway Bar End Links replaced due to rattle when going over bumps. R0760 - RADIO, REMOVE AND REPLACE -
Replaced Radio due to finish coming off of buttons. R0760 - RADIO, REMOVE AND REPLACE -
Replaced Radio due to finish coming off of buttons.
97000 mi
US $400
Rain water draining into the tire well.
157000 mi
US $185
Door handle broke off
6000 mi
Paint on rear door well damaged by rubber door bushings. Door wells repainted by dealer.
13400 mi
Dealer again assessed paint damage from rear door bushings. Door hinges removed and adjusted, door wells were repainted. Problem persists.
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