Chemical Paint Spotting

Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.

Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs first.

    See also:

    Front Fog Lamps
    For vehicles with front fog lamps, the button is located on the outboard side of the instrument panel. The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps. (Front Fog Lamps): Press to turn the f ...

    DIC Operation and Displays
    The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, to the left of the instrument panel cluster. ...

    Cigarette Lighter
    For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, it is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating element and let go. When ...