Corrosion Protection

The vehicle is equipped with corrosion protection. Special materials and protective coatings used on most parts of the vehicle help maintain good appearance, strength, and reliability of the vehicle.

Surface rust may appear on certain engine parts or on the underbody, but it will not affect the reliability or function of these components and is not a defect.

Sheet Metal Damage

If repair or replacement of a body panel is required, make sure the repair shop uses appropriate anti-corrosion material to restore corrosion protection.

Refer to "SURFACE DAMAGE" later in this section.

Harmful Substances

Many corrosive substances, both natural and man-made, can damage the paint and other surfaces of the vehicle, including:

• Calcium chloride and other salts.
• De-icing agents.
• Oils and resins.
• Tree sap.
• Bird droppings.
• Industrial fallout.

Wash off harmful substances from the vehicle as soon as possible. If soap and water do not remove the deposits, use special cleaners.

• Use cleaners designed for painted surfaces.

Other cleaners may damage the paint.

Coating Damage

Stone chips, cracks, and deep scratches in the coating should be repaired as soon as possible.

Exposed metal corrodes quickly.

Small chips and scratches can be touched up using touch-up products.

Body and paint shops can repair large damaged areas.

Underbody Maintenance

Corrosive substances used to remove ice and snow or to control dust may collect on the underbody of the vehicle. If these substances are not washed off, corrosion and rust may develop more quickly.

Regularly use plain water to clean these substances from the underbody of the vehicle.

Carefully clean all areas where dirt and other debris may collect.

Soften lumps in hard-to-reach areas before rinsing.

This service can be performed by an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

When washing engine parts, fuel, grease, and oil residues may enter the environment.

Wash the engine at an authorized Chevrolet dealer or at another facility equipped with an oil separator.

Dispose of used engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze, batteries, and tires at approved disposal locations, or return them to the seller who accepts used materials when purchasing new ones.

Do not dispose of these substances with household waste or pour them into the sewer.

Improper handling of such potentially hazardous substances may cause environmental contamination.