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I have a 2017 GS, and I just noticed a slight bulge on the side of the rear facia at the top (see photo). The car was never hit in any way. The same imperfection is on both sides. I've never noticed this before this weekend, and I almost always notice any imperfection, but it's hard to imagine these just appeared over time. As they are now, I don't plan to flag this as a warranty issue unless they get worse. Does anyone else have this same issue?
Welcome to the age of flexi-plastics, if it isn't moving around, panel to panel. The fact it is equal on both sides suggests it's probably not panel movement. I have to wonder if it's been there (at least to some degree all along and you just noticed). I suspect the best bet is to monitor it and see if it gets worse. All the best.
I looked back and your picture and your description of a bulge. I don't know what "bulge" refers to in the pic (I cannot see such) but it appears to me that there is a wider panel gap toward the top then at the bottom. I went out and looked at my '18. It doesn't have that variance in gap. BUT, if your car were mine it would have to be a LOT worse than it seems to appear in the picture before I'd let a dealership muck around with it.
Welcome to the age of flexi-plastics, if it isn't moving around, panel to panel. The fact it is equal on both sides suggests it's probably not panel movement. I have to wonder if it's been there (at least to some degree all along and you just noticed). I suspect the best bet is to monitor it and see if it gets worse. All the best.
I looked back and your picture and your description of a bulge. I don't know what "bulge" refers to in the pic (I cannot see such) but it appears to me that there is a wider panel gap toward the top then at the bottom. I went out and looked at my '18. It doesn't have that variance in gap. BUT, if your car were mine it would have to be a LOT worse than it seems to appear in the picture before I'd let a dealership muck around with it.
The panel gaps are fine for me, but there is a slight bulge, as highlighted below. It sort of comes to a point at the center of the red circle. I agree that, as it is now, I don't want the dealer to touch it. But I am just wondering if anyone else has this. I guess I can go to the dealer also and look at a bunch of cars.
Last edited by red62vette; 09-18-2018 at 09:06 PM.
My 2017 GS has a slight bulge on the right side, none on the left, and noticeable only on the seam. Had I not read about it here I probably would never have noticed, as it isn't glaring and if it doesn't get worse I won't be letting a dealer muck around with it and potentially damage something else.
I don't think anyone but you would ever notice that. Maybe mention it to the dealer the next time you're there, so they can make note of it and then just watch for it to get worse.
That photo was taken in my work garage. Take notice of the reflection of the ceiling. It should be straight. The bulge isn’t major, but you can see it especially from some angles.
Mine started as a bulge too. Then the joint opened up and the bulge became more noticeable. Thought that was in the thread I linked to, sorry
After the bulge started, how long did it take to come apart? My car is only one year old, so if it's the same problem I'm guessing it would get worse within the warranty period.
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Originally Posted by Sconn
I don't think anyone but you would ever notice that. Maybe mention it to the dealer the next time you're there, so they can make note of it and then just watch for it to get worse.
Get it on record and if it gets worse, then press the issue further.
09-18-2018, 04:27 PM
Slight bulges on sides of rear facia
Get it on record and if it gets worse, then press the issue further.
