Steering wheel normal wear and tear?

mcintyre1969 · 06-01-2020, 04:42 PM

Does this look like normal wear and tear as the dealership says. 2016 with 25k miles. I dont wear any rings or use any lotions. It is the bottom left corner. I noticed it when I picked it up from the shop, it had electrical problems.

Jsreo · 06-01-2020, 04:59 PM

Hard to argue either way. Don’t think you will get this replaced unless you have a very accommodating dealer

Bumbleboy92 · 06-01-2020, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mcintyre1969

Does this look like normal wear and tear as the dealership says. 2016 with 25k miles. I dont wear any rings or use any lotions. It is the bottom left corner. I noticed it when I picked it up from the shop, it had electrical problems.

I guess the bumper to bumper is out since it's past 3 years. If it wasn't you could've peeled a bit of the bottom black piece and they'd replace the entire steering wheel under warranty.

Haven't had any issue like this except the black piece peeling, '16 84k miles

PnCRedJwl2SS · 06-01-2020, 05:23 PM

My steering wheel shows very little wear. I have over 55K miles, wear a wedding ring, and use lotion for dry skin sometimes.

That does not look like normal wear and tear to me.

LT4Greg · 06-01-2020, 05:27 PM

Doesn’t look normal to me!

Paulie-G · 06-01-2020, 06:21 PM

My wedding ring did the same. Mustang.

Rhobz · 06-01-2020, 06:46 PM

You said bottom left corner...I would bet that someone (could be you, could be tech) getting in and out had something in their right hip pocket that caught on or catches on the steering wheel. It definitely looks like the cover was pulled in one direction.

I have done damage to the steering wheel of a car when the clip of my pocket knife snagged it on my way in. Learned real quick to be more careful but it was already too late for that wheel.

caSStro18 · 06-01-2020, 06:51 PM

Damn! Can’t see how this is “normal” unless you grip the living hell out of that steering wheel!

devnull · 06-01-2020, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhobz

You said bottom left corner...I would bet that someone (could be you, could be tech) getting in and out had something in their right hip pocket that caught on or catches on the steering wheel. It definitely looks like the cover was pulled in one direction.

I have done damage to the steering wheel of a car when the clip of my pocket knife snagged it on my way in. Learned real quick to be more careful but it was already too late for that wheel.

Was just going to ask him what type of knife he uses. 100% agree.

Good news is that this is a goof opportunity to change/upgrade the wheel. Wheels are generally inexpensive and easy to replace (just make sure you have a high quality torx bit and unplug the battery)

Bob RS · 06-01-2020, 07:47 PM

Looks like someone could have been wearing a pretty large belt buckle and the steering wheel took a bad rub against it. That doesn't look like normal wear.

BluePhoenix · 06-01-2020, 07:59 PM

Sounds like swap out time if it bothers you that much.

Devstrike · 06-01-2020, 08:15 PM

Do you wear a ring? The steering wheel on our Honda has marks on the left side similar to that because of my wife's wedding ring. Once I figured that out her and I do not wear the rings while driving anymore.

CamaroBody · 06-01-2020, 09:33 PM

someone did that

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crosive · 06-01-2020, 10:18 PM

the "leather" wheel on my kia did the same thing, although not as bad. It was from where I got in and out of the car and my right thigh rubbed it a bit. I make sure to not do that with my current car, due to that.

06-01-2020, 04:42 PM	#1
mcintyre1969 Drives: 1968 SS/RS, 2006 H2 2016 2SS White Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas ( Southern Moron) Posts: 770	Steering wheel normal wear and tear? Does this look like normal wear and tear as the dealership says. 2016 with 25k miles. I dont wear any rings or use any lotions. It is the bottom left corner. I noticed it when I picked it up from the shop, it had electrical problems. Attached Images __________________ 2016 2SS White fully loaded

06-01-2020, 05:23 PM	#4
PnCRedJwl2SS Howdy! Pete here... Drives: 2017 50th Anniv 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Schertz, TX Posts: 1,379 View My Garage	My steering wheel shows very little wear. I have over 55K miles, wear a wedding ring, and use lotion for dry skin sometimes. That does not look like normal wear and tear to me. __________________ PnCRedJwl2SS 2017 50th Anniversary Edition, A8, NPP, MRC, w/Sunroof and Glow-tie! ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Ordered from GM Delivered to dealership and home 9-16-16 This car is a beast!

06-01-2020, 05:27 PM	#5
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Doesn’t look normal to me! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

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BluePhoenix Drives: GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,282	Sounds like swap out time if it bothers you that much. __________________ 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L WTB - 2010 Camaro 1SS or 2SS, Aqua Blue Metallic, A6

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CamaroBody Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CA Posts: 1,160	someone did that . __________________ 2SS, Hyper Blue, 8-Speed Automatic, NPP Exhaust, Magnetic Ride Control, Sunroof, Navigation, 5-Spoke Low-Gloss Black Wheels, Black Bowtie Emblems, Cargo Mat/Net Mods: XPEL - Hood, Bumper, Headlights, & Side Mirrors JWM - Side Markers ZL1 Addons - Deluxe Rock Guards & Red Lift Pads GM - Dark Tail Lamps MRR - Gloss Black M017s

06-01-2020, 04:59 PM	#2
Jsreo Drives: 2017 2SS Manual Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 373	Hard to argue either way. Don’t think you will get this replaced unless you have a very accommodating dealer

06-01-2020, 06:21 PM	#6
Paulie-G Drives: 2SS 1LE & ZR2 Join Date: May 2019 Location: San Diego mountains Posts: 109 View My Garage	My wedding ring did the same. Mustang.

06-01-2020, 06:46 PM	#7
Rhobz Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 186	You said bottom left corner...I would bet that someone (could be you, could be tech) getting in and out had something in their right hip pocket that caught on or catches on the steering wheel. It definitely looks like the cover was pulled in one direction. I have done damage to the steering wheel of a car when the clip of my pocket knife snagged it on my way in. Learned real quick to be more careful but it was already too late for that wheel.

06-01-2020, 06:51 PM	#8
caSStro18 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Posts: 564 View My Garage	Damn! Can’t see how this is “normal” unless you grip the living hell out of that steering wheel!

06-01-2020, 07:47 PM	#10
Bob RS Drives: 2019 Camaro RS 1LT Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 214 View My Garage	Looks like someone could have been wearing a pretty large belt buckle and the steering wheel took a bad rub against it. That doesn't look like normal wear.

06-01-2020, 08:15 PM	#12
Devstrike Drives: 2020 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Kansas City Metro Posts: 545	Do you wear a ring? The steering wheel on our Honda has marks on the left side similar to that because of my wife's wedding ring. Once I figured that out her and I do not wear the rings while driving anymore.

06-01-2020, 10:18 PM	#14
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	the "leather" wheel on my kia did the same thing, although not as bad. It was from where I got in and out of the car and my right thigh rubbed it a bit. I make sure to not do that with my current car, due to that.

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