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Bed Cover Panel Warped?

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TonyM

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If I am looking from the cab towad the tailgate the last bed cover panel nearest the tailgate is level with the tailgate on the ends and about a half inch lower in the middle. Should this be addressed or is it normal? Concerned that it will allow too much rain into the bed.

Currently, when it rains I have to take out the rubber bed liner to let the water under it evaporate. Should water be getting in to the bed?

 
I believe that Chief has addressed this issue and it's normal.

I have noticed this too every time I look in the rearview mirror. It's a little annoying, but have noticed no leaking at all into the bed. The moisture under the mat is supposed to be condensation. I figure if you look under there when it hasn't rained in a number of days, you'll still find water. This is normal though and I believe the general consensus is that it won't cause any harm.
 
Mine was warped too and the dealer ordered 3 new panels for me.

Just take it in and show em. They usually work with ya.
 
May I suggest a search for "warp panel"....a long thread should appear....

HTH
 
Tony,

Check the panel with a good board or a level to ensure it is low in the center. It should be raised. My dealer replaced #3 and recently replaced #2. #2 was stained (bird dropping) when delivered.

Aloha,
Murman
 
All three Bed Covers on my Avalanche were faded and the rubber seals around them would fall off every time I removed the bed covers to be placed into the bag - it was replaced too after ripping along one side!
However, after repeated trips to dealer and the truck visiting the detailer, they agreed to replace under warranty!
 
First of all, I would like to say "HI" to everyone here. This is a great place to share experiences with our trucks.
My #1 and #3 panels are bowing down at the midgate and tailgate. My dealer is getting a rep. to come in and look at it. They are giving me a car for the day so that I am not too inconvenienced. I drop it off on Mon.
I also had an issue with the heater in my pass. side mirror not working. I called to tell them about it and set up an appointment to look at it, but they just ordered a new one without even looking at it. I thought that was great. (y)

Again HI to everyone. Love the CAFCNA ;D
 
dhaluzak said:
First of all, I would like to say "HI" to everyone here. ?This is a great place to share experiences with our trucks. ?
My #1 and #3 panels are bowing down at the midgate and tailgate. ?My dealer is getting a rep. to come in and look at it. ?They are giving me a car for the day so that I am not too inconvenienced. ?I drop it off on Mon.
I also had an issue with the heater in my pass. side mirror not working. ?I called to tell them about it and set up an appointment to look at it, but they just ordered a new one without even looking at it. ?I thought that was great. (y)

Again HI to everyone. ?Love the CAFCNA ;D
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So what happened with your panels? My third one is sagging slightly so when I had my rear window ordered, I asked them to order it as well. The service manager, parts manager? not sure, said he'd have to check w/gm first. Just wondering, I have 28,000 miles now and want to make sure everything is kosher before my warranty is out. :B:
 
Well Ambalanche, They had my AV for a whole day, had the GM rep check it out, and after calling 4 times to find out what was going on, I was told that this was "normal" so nothing is happening with them. What is "normal"? How far do they have to sag before they will be replaced? I don't know.
All I can say is, at least they don't leak. (now they probably will)
 
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