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ToddB · 07-05-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by zisky68

Mine Pops out every time I open the top. Passenger side only. Its a little black plastic piece that sits in the hole. Should be easy enough to make/order a replacement part. Will be addressing this when the car goes in for its first service. Only 600 miles and the A/C needs a recall, my Convertible tops has rub ,arks on it and I have a piece popping out every time I put the top down.

What should I expect at 6,000 miles??

Your engine should blow up.

gtoimpulse · 07-05-2011, 03:18 PM

Mine popped off too on the second day. When I tried to close the top it was really difficult to turn the handle, and the next time I opened it the piece fell in my lap. It is no longer useable due to it being squeezed and deformed from the pressure I put on it while closing the top. Dumb design in my opinion.

Keith.M · 07-08-2011, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith.M

Went to dealer today for the A/C recall, and was advised that the whole assembly had arrived and was on the parts shelf. Dealer addressed the recall and replaced the assembly in less than 2 hours.

Assembly replaced on 7/1/2011 - new bushing popped out of new assembly on 7/8, probably the 4th time dropping the top. Dealer now wants the car for a day to investigate, guess it'll be a while before I can get it back to them. (actually waiting for GM to solve the issue, where I can get it addressed without my car being the test bed for the local tech to learn about convertible tops, and requiring it to be left with them for an, as of yet, unknown length of time)

zisky68 · 07-08-2011, 02:21 PM

I waiting till I drop it off for the A/C recall, Problems with my Top rubbing to have them look at this problem too.
Should be in the next two weeks, so i will let you know how it goes.

Keith.M · 08-10-2011, 08:40 PM

Now I'm starting to see the rub marks on the convertible top, so will have this bushing issue addressed again, when I have it in for the top rub mark inspection.

2011RedSS · 08-20-2011, 07:36 AM

I don't have the bushing problem (that I can see), however the top won't align when putting it up and I have to push down on the top to lock it place.
Anyone have this? Maybe a precursor to the bushing popping out?

RJMvertRS · 08-20-2011, 02:23 PM

I super glued mine in place to hold them. They came out every time I retracted the top. This seems to be holding them for now.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 08-24-2011, 01:30 PM

I'm sorry to see everyone having issues with this. I'll be looking to see if there is any upcoming documentation on this issue. Hopefully we can get all of you guys resolved for this.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

Wantconvertible · 08-24-2011, 03:06 PM

Now i have to go look at mine

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07-05-2011, 03:18 PM	#16
gtoimpulse Drives: 2012 SS 45th, 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 71 View My Garage	Mine popped off too on the second day. When I tried to close the top it was really difficult to turn the handle, and the next time I opened it the piece fell in my lap. It is no longer useable due to it being squeezed and deformed from the pressure I put on it while closing the top. Dumb design in my opinion.

07-08-2011, 02:21 PM	#18
zisky68 Drives: 14 Porsche Cayenne S 08 911 Turbo Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 32	I waiting till I drop it off for the A/C recall, Problems with my Top rubbing to have them look at this problem too. Should be in the next two weeks, so i will let you know how it goes.

08-10-2011, 08:40 PM	#19
Keith.M Drives: '11 2SS/RS Vert, w/Hurst shifter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 23 View My Garage	Now I'm starting to see the rub marks on the convertible top, so will have this bushing issue addressed again, when I have it in for the top rub mark inspection.

08-20-2011, 07:36 AM	#20
2011RedSS Fire Power Drives: 2011 Victory Red Camaro SS/RS Conv Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA Posts: 35 View My Garage	I don't have the bushing problem (that I can see), however the top won't align when putting it up and I have to push down on the top to lock it place. Anyone have this? Maybe a precursor to the bushing popping out?

08-20-2011, 02:23 PM	#21
RJMvertRS Drives: 2011 2LT RS Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Antonio Posts: 11	I super glued mine in place to hold them. They came out every time I retracted the top. This seems to be holding them for now.

08-24-2011, 01:30 PM	#22
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	I'm sorry to see everyone having issues with this. I'll be looking to see if there is any upcoming documentation on this issue. Hopefully we can get all of you guys resolved for this. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

08-24-2011, 03:06 PM	#23
Wantconvertible Drives: 2011 SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PHILA PA Posts: 1,615	Now i have to go look at mine