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kga10734 · 12-13-2009, 06:35 PM

Just a heads up people...

I have a right rear side window that is loose and rattles/ vibrates @ certain RPM's. I have a video of it below. If you push on the window from the inside the rattle stops while going down the road. I have just over 4,000 miles on the car and it is vin 36614. It looks very weak when you push on it from the outside compared to the left side which seems pretty solid. The vibration inside the car is very noticeable at certain RPM's. I really couldn't tell where it was coming from, I just knew it was from the back right side of the car. So I had my son sit back there and push on panels while we went down the road till we found out what it was. I talked to somebody else and they said they had the same noise, so this could be an issue with more then just a few cars.

I did a search on the site and all I could come up with was something for the rear panel. The problem I have is with a side window.

here is the TSB for the back panel rattle

#09-08-110-010: Rattle Noise in Rear Window Panel Trim (Install Adhesive-Backed Shim Stock) - (May 6, 2009)

Does anybody else have this noise/ issue and if so what did the dealer have to do to fix it?

I'll be taking mine in to get it repaired. I'm sorry a new car with just over 4,000 miles should not have this kind of issue, because it looks like if it is left the way it is, the window will be falling out or leaking in the near future.

PAUL SS · 12-13-2009, 07:08 PM

Watching the video, it looks like it is the exterior window trim that is loose and causing the vibration and not the window itself. Is that correct?

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-13-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kga10734

I'm sorry a new car with just over 4,000 miles should not have this kind of issue, because it looks like if it is left the way it is, the window will be falling out or leaking in the near future.

Yeah, it sucks, but stuff happens. They will get it fixed. Thanks for the heads up.

Dragon2U · 12-13-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul SS

Watching the video, it looks like it is the exterior window trim that is loose and causing the vibration and not the window itself. Is that correct?

The video is quite shaky but near the very end you can see the entire frame and glass shaking. I would guess the glue welds did not set correctly and they will have to remove and reset the entire frame again.

RedCamaroGuy · 12-13-2009, 07:45 PM

The problem is that guy in the video that keeps pushing on your window like that. What a jerk!! I'd totally mess him up if I were you!

mtcwby · 12-13-2009, 08:07 PM

The rear quarter window and trim are one piece. The whole assembly is glued in just like a windshield from the outside, with black adhesive. Just take it to the dealership, they will probably call whatever glass shop they use and have it removed and reglued.

thiggin2 · 12-13-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kga10734

here is the TSB for the back panel rattle
#09-08-110-010: Rattle Noise in Rear Window Panel Trim (Install Adhesive-Backed Shim Stock) - (May 6, 2009)

This has nothing to do with the window itself. This bulletin is for the interior trim panel between the side window and back window (C-piller).

kga10734 · 12-13-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul SS

Watching the video, it looks like it is the exterior window trim that is loose and causing the vibration and not the window itself. Is that correct?

The exterior trim piece is moving along with the window.

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Originally Posted by Dragon2U

The video is quite shaky but near the very end you can see the entire frame and glass shaking. I would guess the glue welds did not set correctly and they will have to remove and reset the entire frame again.

Sorry about the shaky video, Hard to keep the video camera still and move the trim with the other hand. What you see at the end of the video is what I was trying to capture. You can see the trim move away from the body of the car.

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Originally Posted by RedCamaroGuy

The problem is that guy in the video that keeps pushing on your window like that. What a jerk!! I'd totally mess him up if I were you!

WOW you solved my problem. THANKS! note to self...If I don't push on the trim I won't have a vibration going down the road. Damn you a genius!

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Originally Posted by thiggin2

This has nothing to do with the window itself. This bulletin is for the interior trim panel between the side window and back window (C-piller).

That's what I figured when I did a search, but wasn't positive. I never did find anything about the side window issue I have. I'll let the dealership take a look at it this week.

kga10734 · 12-16-2009, 09:15 PM

Here is an update.

I got the window fixed and picked it up today. Better then new. I say this because I got to talk to the guy that checked it out before they fixed it. He told me that I was lucky the window didn't fall out at some point. He said there is 3 little clips that hold the window in place and then the rest of the window is sealed/ glued in. My car didn't have a drop of sealant/ glue around that one window, just the 3 clips. I wonder if the robot or a human was supposed to take care of this area before the window is placed? I would be willing to bet, mine isn't the only one like this.

DangerZL1 · 12-17-2009, 09:30 AM

This is almost the exact problem I had on a 1993 Mazda MX6. Both rear quarter windows come loose, and one of them almost fell out. They had to replace both windows. I believe the sealant was improperly applied.

Unique Auto Depot · 01-01-2010, 06:25 PM

take it to the dealer I think they have a TSB on it

bluman · 01-03-2010, 11:25 AM

Have dealer repair it !

thiggin2 · 01-03-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BilletAnything

take it to the dealer I think they have a TSB on it

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Originally Posted by bluman

Have dealer repair it !

Read post #9. He already got it fixed

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12-13-2009, 06:35 PM	#1
kga10734 Don't Feed the Troll Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS & 1999 Corvette Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 774	LOOK right rear side window problem Just a heads up people... I have a right rear side window that is loose and rattles/ vibrates @ certain RPM's. I have a video of it below. If you push on the window from the inside the rattle stops while going down the road. I have just over 4,000 miles on the car and it is vin 36614. It looks very weak when you push on it from the outside compared to the left side which seems pretty solid. The vibration inside the car is very noticeable at certain RPM's. I really couldn't tell where it was coming from, I just knew it was from the back right side of the car. So I had my son sit back there and push on panels while we went down the road till we found out what it was. I talked to somebody else and they said they had the same noise, so this could be an issue with more then just a few cars. I did a search on the site and all I could come up with was something for the rear panel. The problem I have is with a side window. here is the TSB for the back panel rattle #09-08-110-010: Rattle Noise in Rear Window Panel Trim (Install Adhesive-Backed Shim Stock) - (May 6, 2009) Does anybody else have this noise/ issue and if so what did the dealer have to do to fix it? I'll be taking mine in to get it repaired. I'm sorry a new car with just over 4,000 miles should not have this kind of issue, because it looks like if it is left the way it is, the window will be falling out or leaking in the near future. __________________

12-13-2009, 07:08 PM	#2
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Watching the video, it looks like it is the exterior window trim that is loose and causing the vibration and not the window itself. Is that correct? __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

12-13-2009, 08:07 PM	#6
mtcwby High on "The Camaro Life" Drives: 2010 2SS, IOM, LS3, Vortech, LG cam Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Sandy, MT & Yuma, AZ Posts: 1,028 View My Garage	The rear quarter window and trim are one piece. The whole assembly is glued in just like a windshield from the outside, with black adhesive. Just take it to the dealership, they will probably call whatever glass shop they use and have it removed and reglued. __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not."-Thomas Jefferson------Going Strong at 39,250 miles

01-03-2010, 11:25 AM	#12
bluman Drives: '10 Corvette GS/'13 Mustang Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 636	Have dealer repair it ! __________________ 2010 Camaro SIM/CGM RS/2LT VIN #310 SOLD 2010 Corvette Grand Sport

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12-13-2009, 07:45 PM	#5
RedCamaroGuy Drives: 2010 Red SS2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brookshire Posts: 7	The problem is that guy in the video that keeps pushing on your window like that. What a jerk!! I'd totally mess him up if I were you!

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kga10734 Don't Feed the Troll Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS & 1999 Corvette Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 774	Here is an update. I got the window fixed and picked it up today. Better then new. I say this because I got to talk to the guy that checked it out before they fixed it. He told me that I was lucky the window didn't fall out at some point. He said there is 3 little clips that hold the window in place and then the rest of the window is sealed/ glued in. My car didn't have a drop of sealant/ glue around that one window, just the 3 clips. I wonder if the robot or a human was supposed to take care of this area before the window is placed? I would be willing to bet, mine isn't the only one like this. __________________

12-17-2009, 09:30 AM	#10
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	This is almost the exact problem I had on a 1993 Mazda MX6. Both rear quarter windows come loose, and one of them almost fell out. They had to replace both windows. I believe the sealant was improperly applied.

01-01-2010, 06:25 PM	#11
Unique Auto Depot Drives: Camaro 2010 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,201	take it to the dealer I think they have a TSB on it