GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Corrosion or rustVibration or shudder
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WHEELS2
Manufacturer communication2001–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2018-04-23
Chromed Aluminum Wheels Chemical Staining and Corrosion
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- Chemical staining mostly results from acid based cleaners; the stains are frequently milky, black or greenish.
- A second type of staining comes from road chemicals such as calcium chloride used for dust control on unpaved roads, and looks like small pitting.
- A third type results from prolonged exposure to brake dust that penetrates the chrome.
- If the brake material sits on the wheel while exposed to moisture or salt, it corrodes the wheel beneath the chrome and leaves a pit or small blister.
3Correction
Repair
- Remove heavy brake dust build-up with GM Chrome Cleaner and Polish, P/N 1050173 (in Canada 10953013).
- For milky stains from acidic cleaners, after washing and drying apply 3M Chrome and Metal Polish #39527 with a clean terry cloth towel; the staining diminishes as it is applied.
Caution
- Do not use cleaning solutions containing hydrofluoric, oxalic and most other acids on chrome wheels or any wheels.
- Any wheel cleaner must be thoroughly rinsed off the wheel with clean, clear water.
- Stained wheels are not warrantable; most acid based cleaners permanently stain chrome wheels.
- This polish reduces the thickness of the chrome plating and, if used incorrectly or excessively, may remove it altogether, exposing a less bright, brassy coloured sub-layer.
- For spotting from road chemicals the procedure may marginally improve the condition but will not restore the finish or remove the pitting.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2013 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks.
- Cause:Chemical staining mostly results from acid based cleaners; the stains are frequently milky, black or greenish.
- Caution:Do not use cleaning solutions containing hydrofluoric, oxalic and most other acids on chrome wheels or any wheels.
- Caution:Any wheel cleaner must be thoroughly rinsed off the wheel with clean, clear water.
- Caution:Stained wheels are not warrantable; most acid based cleaners permanently stain chrome wheels.
- Cause:A second type of staining comes from road chemicals such as calcium chloride used for dust control on unpaved roads, and looks like small pitting.
- Cause:A third type results from prolonged exposure to brake dust that penetrates the chrome.
- Cause:If the brake material sits on the wheel while exposed to moisture or salt, it corrodes the wheel beneath the chrome and leaves a pit or small blister.
- Repair:Remove heavy brake dust build-up with GM Chrome Cleaner and Polish, P/N 1050173 (in Canada 10953013).
- Repair:For milky stains from acidic cleaners, after washing and drying apply 3M Chrome and Metal Polish #39527 with a clean terry cloth towel; the staining diminishes as it is applied.
- Caution:This polish reduces the thickness of the chrome plating and, if used incorrectly or excessively, may remove it altogether, exposing a less bright, brassy coloured sub-layer.
- Caution:For spotting from road chemicals the procedure may marginally improve the condition but will not restore the finish or remove the pitting.
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- Remedy
- This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
Manufacturer communication2002–2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2003-07-24
Tire Air Pressure Loss and Wheel Vibration on Six Bolt Steel Wheels
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Remedy
- TIRE AIR PRESSURE LOSE AND/OR EXCESSIVE WHEEL VIBRATION CONDITION ON MODELS WITH SIX BOLT 16X6-1/2 FULL-FACE STEEL WHEELS. *TT *JB

