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February 1, 2014 Service bulletin

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels

Chevrolet technical service bulletin 99-08-51-007F for 1999-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 1999-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 1999-2015 Chevrolet Impala and others.

Bulletin number
99-08-51-007F
Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Summary
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility — Outside Company later in this bulletin.

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