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greenrail · 09-10-2010, 05:48 PM

I have a theory that the reason the spoilers rub is due to the expanding and contracting of the plastic/metal. Anyone else agree with this?

That very may well be a factor.

fastkevman · 09-10-2010, 07:07 PM

2 months old and I have it, so GM has done absolutely nothing about this.

I plan on storing it for the winter so I am going to wait until November to take it in and get it fixed.
This paint is ridiculously soft!!!

gappman · 09-10-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by x626xBlack

Go back and tell him to fix your car. I took mine in and had it back 3 days later. Paid for rental and all.... They will all claim it is the first they have seen.. Print the 10 pages of pictures and posts at C5 and hand it to him..... My service receipt read "loose spoiler".

Yes he is! I'm going to schedule the repair next week.
Do you recommend I bring it home and put thicker grommets under there? I doubt they will fix it so it doesn't happen again. Idiots, remember?

camaro5 · 09-11-2010, 12:46 AM

They need thicker urethane washers, and proper torque - not too much, not to little -, accompanied by locktite.

The spoiler flexes, especially when closing the trunk. More clearance is required.

Do it.

Ronn · 09-11-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by greenrail

I know this may sound weird. So please indulge my questions to give some food for thought.

1. Are the chips/paint flaking happening where you place your hand to close the trunk lid?
2. Do you close your trunk with a lot of force which could increase the amount of pressure on the previously mentioned locations where your hands are when closing your trunk lid?

I have just over 7.000 miles on my car. Owned 15 months now. I had the loose nut issues with my spoiler.

However, I can't find any paint issues such as these.

The reason I asked these questions is because, I am very finicky about my car. I close my trunk very gently and with just enough force for it to latch shut. I barely touch the spoiler or trunk lid. With the type paint, sheet metal, and plastics used, they may well be a lot more sensitive to who the lid is closed.

Some food for thought.

1. No
2. I don't touch the spoiler when closing the trunk.

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Originally Posted by CaliMattRS

So two nights ago I checked my spoiler (2011 model, build date may, had it for 2 months) and I had the scratched paint.

This afternoon I look at it again, and I can barely see it (only because I know what to look for). When I checked it night at least 1/8 of the paint below the spoiler was trashed, now that 1/8 is missing.

I have a theory that the reason the spoilers rub is due to the expanding and contracting of the plastic/metal. Anyone else agree with this?

By the way, to all new Camaro owners, buy extra washers and fix your spoilers BEFORE you see an issue, since it WILL happen.

And GM, please fix!

True that metals and plastics do expand and contract. In this case I wouldn't put my money on it. There's simply too much damage happening too quickly.

Mine doesn't come out when it's raining and cold, stays in the garage every night. The winner here is vibration.

John Shields · 09-11-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliMattRS

So two nights ago I checked my spoiler (2011 model, build date may, had it for 2 months) and I had the scratched paint.

This afternoon I look at it again, and I can barely see it (only because I know what to look for). When I checked it night at least 1/8 of the paint below the spoiler was trashed, now that 1/8 is missing.

I have a theory that the reason the spoilers rub is due to the expanding and contracting of the plastic/metal. Anyone else agree with this?

By the way, to all new Camaro owners, buy extra washers and fix your spoilers BEFORE you see an issue, since it WILL happen.

And GM, please fix!

It's the washers plain and simple. Replace them and you wont have the problem. It's not that the metal/plastics expand... it's because they rub and hit.

I've had relatively high temperatures since I go the car, and the problem still happened. The only way your theory would be plausible is if the weather went hot to cold everyday for a month straight in both extremes.

The problem again, is the washers getting squished up into the holes and not giving the necessary clearance and buffer (as the shock moves the spoiler to should catch that and keep it from making paint contact). It's not doing that.

Fraxum · 09-11-2010, 07:29 PM

Recent 2011, I have it too.

Blackorangestripes · 01-12-2011, 08:37 PM

had the same problem and just got my rs back today. they put some sort of plate under my spoiler so it's raised now. They also repainted the whole trunk and put new stripes on. Paint job could have been better and the stripes aren't quite as good as factory. I'm having them redo the paint and stripes so we'll see how they do this time. Maybe the chipping isn't worth the hassle since it's barely noticeable?

Darth_Emma · 01-12-2011, 08:59 PM

Should I have the dealer put some sort of spacer under my spoiler before this happens to mine? Mine was built one year ago this month.

ToolFan66 · 01-12-2011, 09:27 PM

WOW!!! I have only had my car for two weeks I will be taking off my spoiler tomorrow to take a look...

This news sucks and that it seems to still be happening...

Jaime068 · 01-13-2011, 10:07 PM

Just took mine to the dealer to fix it, took an hour since it only had small chips about the size of a sesame seed lol....they touched up the chips and applied the washers to prevent it from further damaging the trunk lid....thank god I ran into this issue on C5 b4 it was too late *phew*

Ironheadspearo · 01-13-2011, 10:16 PM

Mine was fixed 2 weeks ago. Everyone needs to be aware there is a technical service bullitin for this and take cars in and have this done immediately before the chips form up. I would suggest from day one really. They have new washers and some rubber strips which cusions the spoiler where it meets the trunk lid. This should be taken car of during the build. I wish one of the higher ups would address this and give a build date where they have corrected this defect. Hellooooooooooooo

PCOLASHAN · 01-14-2011, 01:22 AM

Also, for those of you that replaced the washers, what size rubber replacement washers did you use? Thanks!

Ironheadspearo · 01-14-2011, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PCOLASHAN

Also, for those of you that replaced the washers, what size rubber replacement washers did you use? Thanks!

GM provides a kit to do this correctly and your dealership should do the fix IMO

09-10-2010, 05:48 PM	#85
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	I have a theory that the reason the spoilers rub is due to the expanding and contracting of the plastic/metal. Anyone else agree with this? That very may well be a factor. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

01-13-2011, 10:07 PM	#95
Jaime068 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 1,317 View My Garage	Just took mine to the dealer to fix it, took an hour since it only had small chips about the size of a sesame seed lol....they touched up the chips and applied the washers to prevent it from further damaging the trunk lid....thank god I ran into this issue on C5 b4 it was too late phew __________________

01-13-2011, 10:16 PM	#96
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	Mine was fixed 2 weeks ago. Everyone needs to be aware there is a technical service bullitin for this and take cars in and have this done immediately before the chips form up. I would suggest from day one really. They have new washers and some rubber strips which cusions the spoiler where it meets the trunk lid. This should be taken car of during the build. I wish one of the higher ups would address this and give a build date where they have corrected this defect. Hellooooooooooooo __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

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