Paint/Trim
Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.
What Owners Say
"Steering wheel and radio buttons are delaminating"
Anonymous, RI (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.8-L V8)"During the winter, the dash cracked just to the left of the glove compartment. During my research, I discovered this has been a problem on these vehicles. However, although GM is aware of this issue, they tell everyone, it is not a problem."
Anonymous, PA (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3-L V8)"One door only paint chips and appears paint is not adhering properly to door"
Joanne P., AB (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3-L V8)"Large paint flakes are starting to fall off around the rear wheel wells"
Anonymous, ME (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3-L V8)"Metal and paint around the wheel wells started to rust and paint was flaking"
Anonymous, ME (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3-L V8)"paint peeling wheel wells, fenders and doors"
Anonymous, ON (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4.8-L V8)"The paint is peeling around the bottom of the doors."
Ralph K., MN (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8-L V8)"The passenger side front door has completely rusted through at the bottom of the door just outside of the rust perforation warranty. The driver's side rear door was found to be holding several cups of water because the drains had clogged up"
Scott W., MD (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 6.2-L V8)"Surface rust on front and rear chrome bumpers"
Anonymous, AB (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 4.3-L V6)"Front bumper has been replaced three times with surface rust. Twice replaced under warranty and third time after a collision"
Anonymous, AB (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3-L V8)"Rust around trailer electrical connection"
Chris K., IL (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3-L V8)"Front bumper has surface rust. Replaced twice and buffed out once"
Joanne P., AB (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3-L V8)"I did not purchase a special protective coating from the dealership. There is now surface rust in some of the doorsills. I feel the two are directly related"
Anonymous, SK (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3-L V8)"tailgate seam started rusting in first year less than 12000 miles also tailgate handle latch was pitting due to rust and chrome on grill was disappearing due to the wind I would guess the drivers side door rubber seal was cracked enough to have it re"
Anonymous, ME (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3-L V8)"Excessive amt of frame rust and fender are showing rust spots"
J K., PA (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 4.3-L V6)"Rust in an area around the light fixture in the back middle of the cab. Body shop told me they could not fix it."
Anonymous, TX (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4.8-L V8)"Rust where the paint is peeling."
Ralph K., MN (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8-L V8)
"door moldings peeling back"
Randy D., NH (2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3-L V8)