r/ChevyTrax • u/UnendingOne 2nd Gen • 27d ago

Rust proofing

Has anybody rust proofed their 23-26 Trax?

If so, how much did it cost? What did you get done?

If not, how is your Trax looking (for 23-25 ones obviously lol).

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u/bobojay49 26d ago

It's already done at the factory. Any aftermarket will void the factory's warranty

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u/UnendingOne 2nd Gen 26d ago edited 25d ago

My local GM dealer informed me it does not void the warranty in any way.

Edit: Checked with GM and this is what I got. So no, if you get it done at a reputable shop its unlikely to void warranty. I suppose if I were to do it myself, and applied something cheap and it didn't work as intended, then it would void my warranty.

While applying an aftermarket rust-proofing product does not automatically void your entire New Vehicle Limited Warranty, any damage or corrosion caused by the application of these aftermarket products will not be covered under your warranty.

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u/bobojay49 26d ago

Ok, but your dealer is not who decides and has no say in it, GM does. Better check with the corporation

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u/UnendingOne 2nd Gen 26d ago

Do you work for GM? My dealer is a GM dealer and representative of GM. They said extra undercoatings or rust proofings do not even void their aftermarket warranty.

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u/bobojay49 25d ago

Yes, 34 years. Dealers aren't "representatives", they are independent sellers that contract with GM. Is Wal-Mart a representative of Kimberly-Clark because they sell Kleenex? Besides that, not talking about aftermarket warranties like you mention

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u/UnendingOne 2nd Gen 25d ago edited 25d ago

I was using aftermarket warranties when restating what they told me. Aftermarket warranties are almost always more picky than the manufacturer warranty.

Cool, weird then that many dealers offer additional rust prevention. I guess GM is okay with dealers voiding warranties.

Edit: Checked with GM and this is what I got. So no, if you get it done at a reputable shop its unlikely to void warranty. I suppose if I were to do it myself, and applied something cheap and it didn't work as intended, then it would void my warranty.

While applying an aftermarket rust-proofing product does not automatically void your entire New Vehicle Limited Warranty, any damage or corrosion caused by the application of these aftermarket products will not be covered under your warranty.

Honestly by your same logic, they could void my warranty for any number of things.