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GoldFire · 06-30-2009, 05:51 PM

For those of you that have had to have something replaced upon delivery, how long did it take for the replacement part to show up at the dealer? I have a broken pillar on the right side of the windshield that the dealer has ordered and waiting for so they can fix it in my car. It isn't that big of a deal, but it seems to be the first thing people notice when they get in the car. I am just curious if replacing something like this should take a week or two or months?

babyjulie83 · 06-30-2009, 05:53 PM

I have a broken pillar on the right side as well....I took delivery on June 15th and they ordered a replacement part that day....we're still waiting for the part.

People ask me about it all the time too....I just tell them that hey, it came all the way from Canada and if that's all that happened en route then i'm fine with that.

GoldFire · 06-30-2009, 05:57 PM

Haha yeah that's pretty much what I say too, though I still hope it doesn't take like 2 or 3 months for the part to show up.

Vash · 06-30-2009, 08:38 PM

It's a crapshoot right now. It's cosmetic so they have bigger fish to fry.

BTW would be nice for some measurements of the pillars in control with and without Sunroof. I am curious if it's the same part.

Cause I was thinking that since headroom changes the pillar covers would be shorter right? Did wrong one get put on in some cases?

*mlee* · 06-30-2009, 08:48 PM

Supposedly it's the plastic gromet is too small for the hole it goes in. Don't think there is a difference in pillars since it stops short of the headliner. I have the exact same problem shown in the pic and it was put on order May 25th.

This is a problem with a huge number of cars so I'm guessing a fix will come out in mass like what would happen in a recall notice...

Vash · 06-30-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Supposedly it's the plastic gromet is too small for the hole it goes in. Don't think there is a difference in pillars since it stops short of the headliner. I have the exact same problem shown in the pic and it was put on order May 25th.

This is a problem with a huge number of cars so I'm guessing a fix will come out in mass like what would happen in a recall notice...

Just saying I always want to check the numbers. Your probably right. Sounds like you should get a lithograph for your troubles.

*mlee* · 06-30-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Vash

Just saying I always want to check the numbers. Your probably right. Sounds like you should get a lithograph for your troubles.

LOL... they told me they were ordering a Pillar too, but I'm sure all GM is going to send them is a plastic snap in gromet. I took the pick a while back when we were comparing the reverse mohawk headroom vs. sunroof...

But I'll take a litho anyway...

GoldFire · 07-01-2009, 12:48 AM

Hmm interesting, I didn't realize so many were having the same issue. Is it just the right pillar?

firstmate · 07-01-2009, 06:07 AM

I guess all parts ordering is not the same. My speedo didn't work, dropped it off on a Monday night, they told me Tuesday at about 3:00 p.m. that they were going to have to replace the Instrument cluster and ordered it that day. Said it would be there Wednesday, the very next day. I had my doubts and hoped I would have the car by Friday. Turns out they were right, they got it Wednesday, and got it installed, Dell computer guy came to the dealer and I picked it up that same Wednesday. I was quite impressed as I was hoping to have it back by Friday. Possibly the difference in time has to do with it being a cosmetic fix, but since you asked about "parts" in general, thought I would post. By the way, the speedo has worked perfectly since.

No, not the "bathing suit" silly...

Hoss · 07-01-2009, 06:21 AM

My right pillar is broken too. I need to take it in so they can order the part.

*mlee* · 07-01-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldFire

Hmm interesting, I didn't realize so many were having the same issue. Is it just the right pillar?

Both sides... there is another FULL thread on it...

*mlee* · 07-01-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldFire

Hmm interesting, I didn't realize so many were having the same issue. Is it just the right pillar?

Both sides... there is another FULL thread on it... Search for A-pillar

GoldFire · 07-01-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Both sides... there is another FULL thread on it... Search for A-pillar

Oh sorry I'm surprised I missed that thread.

Injunman · 07-01-2009, 10:08 AM

I broke my driver side mirror. I let my dealer know on Monday and it was here on Wednesday. Should be all wrapped up today.

06-30-2009, 05:51 PM	#1
GoldFire Newborn Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 435 View My Garage	How long for replacement part? For those of you that have had to have something replaced upon delivery, how long did it take for the replacement part to show up at the dealer? I have a broken pillar on the right side of the windshield that the dealer has ordered and waiting for so they can fix it in my car. It isn't that big of a deal, but it seems to be the first thing people notice when they get in the car. I am just curious if replacing something like this should take a week or two or months? __________________ 2LT/RS [Victory Red] \| GoldFire Studios

06-30-2009, 05:53 PM	#2
babyjulie83 driving! Thanks GM !!! Drives: 2SS Camaro in ABM!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 354 View My Garage	I have a broken pillar on the right side as well....I took delivery on June 15th and they ordered a replacement part that day....we're still waiting for the part. People ask me about it all the time too....I just tell them that hey, it came all the way from Canada and if that's all that happened en route then i'm fine with that. __________________ I finally settled on a name for her....."Bonnie" Everything is better in a Camaro.......puts a smile on my face everyday.....

06-30-2009, 05:57 PM	#3
GoldFire Newborn Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 435 View My Garage	Haha yeah that's pretty much what I say too, though I still hope it doesn't take like 2 or 3 months for the part to show up. __________________ 2LT/RS [Victory Red] \| GoldFire Studios

06-30-2009, 08:48 PM	#5
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,496 View My Garage	Supposedly it's the plastic gromet is too small for the hole it goes in. Don't think there is a difference in pillars since it stops short of the headliner. I have the exact same problem shown in the pic and it was put on order May 25th. This is a problem with a huge number of cars so I'm guessing a fix will come out in mass like what would happen in a recall notice... Attached Images __________________

07-01-2009, 12:48 AM	#8
GoldFire Newborn Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 435 View My Garage	Hmm interesting, I didn't realize so many were having the same issue. Is it just the right pillar? __________________ 2LT/RS [Victory Red] \| GoldFire Studios

06-30-2009, 08:38 PM	#4
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	It's a crapshoot right now. It's cosmetic so they have bigger fish to fry. BTW would be nice for some measurements of the pillars in control with and without Sunroof. I am curious if it's the same part. Cause I was thinking that since headroom changes the pillar covers would be shorter right? Did wrong one get put on in some cases?

07-01-2009, 06:07 AM	#9
firstmate Drives: 2010 Blk/Gry SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 454 View My Garage	I guess all parts ordering is not the same. My speedo didn't work, dropped it off on a Monday night, they told me Tuesday at about 3:00 p.m. that they were going to have to replace the Instrument cluster and ordered it that day. Said it would be there Wednesday, the very next day. I had my doubts and hoped I would have the car by Friday. Turns out they were right, they got it Wednesday, and got it installed, Dell computer guy came to the dealer and I picked it up that same Wednesday. I was quite impressed as I was hoping to have it back by Friday. Possibly the difference in time has to do with it being a cosmetic fix, but since you asked about "parts" in general, thought I would post. By the way, the speedo has worked perfectly since. No, not the "bathing suit" silly... __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 2SS/RS M6 BLK/GRY VIN #2386 Delivered 6-11-09 - Woo Hoo!!! Hey Houston locals-------- Join the H-Town Camaro Club www.H-TownCamaroClub.com

07-01-2009, 06:21 AM	#10
Hoss Drives: 2004GMC Extended Cab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 623 View My Garage	My right pillar is broken too. I need to take it in so they can order the part. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, Black/Black, LS-3, delivered 6/19/09

07-01-2009, 10:08 AM	#14
Injunman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 48	I broke my driver side mirror. I let my dealer know on Monday and it was here on Wednesday. Should be all wrapped up today. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS RJT Black Rally's & 20" Polished Wheels

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