Rust pitting

I'll bet it isn't rust. Reason, the chrome trim isn't steel, it is polished aluminum with a chrome and clear coat. It can't rust. Sounds more like it got hit with some paint or someone was grinding steel near it and those bits got on the paint.

Thanks, the manual/warranty book is pretty vague about appearance issues. I'm taking it to the dealer in the next day or two for an oil change and will certainly bring it to their attention. Curious to see what they'll have to say.

If something like that was NOT covered by the mfg warranty, I'm sure a LOT of people here and elsewhere would like to know about it!

Make sure the service manager knows how steamed you are (that is - AFTER he says not covered!) and that you're prepared to go to the media, and the internet with all the facts....

It's truly AMAZING how fast people will back peddle when given that option. ;)

Is it Blue paint ?

The paint color is Carbon Metallic.

It is rust but the source is not your truck. I saw the same thing this past weekend while doing my Spring wax job.

I saw a bunch of little (very tiny) rust spots on the lower half of the doors and I near freaked. Went to the other side, same thing. Then I saw it on the chrome trim (like Steve says, not steel) and on the fender trim pieces (plastic). Good wax took the spots off no prob.

Chuck.