Dash Bubbling - anyone else?

[StarkCamaro]

Originally Posted by dcplus14

Finally took it in to dealer. Not sure why as if when this gets replaced it will just bubble up again. Service rep said it will take a long time to take apart the dash. It got me worried that he isn't aware of this issue so I let him know that most all with this issue are 2012s with the leather trim and only that trim gets replaced. We need some fix ASAP.

Mine looks just like yours Im going to go ahead and try to get it replaced, but I am going to do all possible to try and prevent it from happening again.I honestly dont believe its the curvature causeing this. I beleive that its that change in temp of the leather/ glue when the driver gets in the car. Cause you have hot leather and glue, then the leather gets cold and contracts , then the glue dries causing the adhesive to marr and removed from tiny areas causing it to bubble??? I dunno...... But just so yall know i only take my car out once a week, but i do live in south texas so it is super hot here, so when i do take it out im gonna keep it shaded vented, and closes those middle vents!!!!!!!

[RedHotLS66]

My girlfriend pointed out to me the other day that the other piece on the left side of the gauge cluster is also bubbling......:(

[Dznts]

should here something back from my dealer or gm by Friday of this week. I will relay what I hear back to you guys

[45th]

Originally Posted by dcplus14

Finally took it in to dealer. Not sure why as if when this gets replaced it will just bubble up again. Service rep said it will take a long time to take apart the dash. It got me worried that he isn't aware of this issue so I let him know that most all with this issue are 2012s with the leather trim and only that trim gets replaced. We need some fix ASAP.

I took the leather insert out of my cousins car so he could paint the air vent trim, It took all of 15-20 mins to get it out. I didnt know a hour max to do a job was a long time.

My dash is bubbling aswell

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by 45th

I took the leather insert out of my cousins car so he could paint the air vent trim, It took all of 15-20 mins to get it out. I didnt know a hour max to do a job was a long time.

My dash is bubbling aswell

How about a DIY for removing the insert. I was thinking maybe an upholstery shop could recover it with material similar to my cloth door panels or even red leather.

[z28racer]

Originally Posted by dcplus14

Finally took it in to dealer. Not sure why as if when this gets replaced it will just bubble up again. Service rep said it will take a long time to take apart the dash. It got me worried that he isn't aware of this issue so I let him know that most all with this issue are 2012s with the leather trim and only that trim gets replaced. We need some fix ASAP.

Looks just like mine. It just started last weekend

[45th]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

How about a DIY for removing the insert. I was thinking maybe an upholstery shop could recover it with material similar to my cloth door panels or even red leather.

I did take some pic's...ill see if i can put something together

[45th]

I found a diy on painting the trim, it shows how to remove the dash insert... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...47#post5458547

The only tools needed are a 7mm driver, phillips screw driver, and either a flathead screw driver or trim removal tool.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by 45th

I found a diy on painting the trim, it shows how to remove the dash insert... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...47#post5458547

The only tools needed are a 7mm driver, phillips screw driver, and either a flathead screw driver or trim removal tool.

Thanks, that looks fairly simple. I wonder how hard the piece to the left is to remove. Does anyone know?

[fsusmithc2]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Thanks, that looks fairly simple. I wonder how hard the piece to the left is to remove. Does anyone know?

I'm going to guess it's got a clip mount just like the rest of the dash. I should have guessed that's how everything was snapped in but I didn't realize it. To think early on in this thread the idea was that the entire dash had to be replaced.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by fsusmithc2

I'm going to guess it's got a clip mount just like the rest of the dash. I should have guessed that's how everything was snapped in but I didn't realize it. To think early on in this thread the idea was that the entire dash had to be replaced.

I think what happened is the tech used the wrong tool to remove the insert and damaged the dashboard so the entire thing needed replacing. I may see if they will order the part and let me install it. But I doubt they will. My suggestion is do not use a flat blade screwdriver, use a trim removal tool, they are plastic and won't damage the dash. They are cheap at harbor freight, I got a whole set for $4.99 and they work great.

[DFWHD]

Anybody have the TSB number on this? I found a large bubble to the upper left and right of my radio on mine yesterday while wiping down the dash. I'd prefer to have the TSB# in hand when I go to the dealer so they don't play dumb...

GM must have used some really crappy glue on these. My Camaro was born in April, 2012, sat on the dealer lot for 20 days before I found her and has been garage kept since then. I only drive the car on weekends and evenings and use a Heatshield reflector when I park the car while out and about. I guess what I'm trying to say is it's not like the car has been constantly exposed to high temps. Again, they had to have used some really crappy glue.

[djm96z28]

My replacement piece has bubbled up almost uniformly above the radio and from looking at it straight on, you can't really see it. The only way to see the slight difference in the surface is to look from the side between the steering wheel and dashboard.

Until there is a TSB issued for this problem, I'm leaving mine alone.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by djm96z28

My replacement piece has bubbled up almost uniformly above the radio and from looking at it straight on, you can't really see it. The only way to see the slight difference in the surface is to look from the side between the steering wheel and dashboard.

Until there is a TSB issued for this problem, I'm leaving mine alone.

On mine you can't see it unless the light hits it just right, I didn't even realize it was there until I ran my hand across it and felt a slight bulge. It hasn't gotten any worse so like you I am in a wait and see mode.