Not Just Radio Knobs Flaking, Console Behind Also

[majoraward]

Dang, yesterday I saw a white flake on my right hand radio knob so I reached over to clean it off thinking it was lint or something when I discovered I had actually taken off more of the finish. I then examined it closely and the finish behind the knob on the console is starting to come off also.

I read on this forum just now about the radio knobs flaking, I’ll dry a permanent marker, but what about the problem behind the knobs??? Has anyone had this problem and what did you do? Did anyone have the console, maybe not the correct term, the enclosure for the NAV system and radio area, replaced because of this? If so, how much did it cost? Thanks.

[rlj5]

Originally Posted by majoraward

Dang, yesterday I saw a white flake on my right hand radio knob so I reached over to clean it off thinking it was lint or something when I discovered I had actually taken off more of the finish. I then examined it closely and the finish behind the knob on the console is starting to come off also.

I read on this forum just now about the radio knobs flaking, I’ll dry a permanent marker, but what about the problem behind the knobs??? Has anyone had this problem and what did you do? Did anyone have the console, maybe not the correct term, the enclosure for the NAV system and radio area, replaced because of this? If so, how much did it cost? Thanks.

If your still in warranty they should cover that.
I had the vent panel above the radio replaced under warranty for the same reason. "that was when I still had a warranty"

[majoraward]

The V has 37,000 miles so it is under warranty, I'll check it out. Thanks for info.

[MauiV]

Mines on its 3rd radio/nav unit for flaking.

[Rey]

Check out FAQ. I coated my buttons with a spray clear satin epoxy as per the FAQ. Now, 25K miles later there is no flaking whatsoever. Nevertheless, GM will continue to replace entire radios if button paint flakes. You do not actually receive a brand-new virgin radio, but rather the current edition that has been recycled with new buttons.

My sense is that these buttons are painted with a spray laquer, which is not the best long-lasting finish when frequently touched by human hands.

[majoraward]

Originally Posted by MauiV

Mines on its 3rd radio/nav unit for flaking.

That seems drastic to replace the whole unit, but Cadillacish. I did use a combination of brown and black permanent marker and it covers well, temp fix at least.