Reminder to Check Spoiler - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

destroyer4 · 08-15-2009, 06:36 PM

I have 1700 miles on her and was washing her today. The 2 bolts on the drivers side of the spoiler were loose. Took 2 seconds to tighten up. Just a reminder to check it.

Supermans · 08-15-2009, 06:39 PM

Scott "Fbodfather" said the falty torque wrench was replaced that was causing the issue. However this issue may still be occurring on newer VIN numbers.. Yours is 20942 and mine is 22517 and still had them loose.. So it is hard to tell when the problem was fixed..

Haole · 08-15-2009, 07:45 PM

I have the same exact problem. Not sure if I should fix it or take it to the dealer?

zen · 08-15-2009, 08:01 PM

Replace the existing nuts with nylon locknuts and save yourself some future problems.

destroyer4 · 08-15-2009, 09:24 PM

Yea, just fix it. It takes 2 minutes and avoids the hassle if you have to leave the car.

V-6_2010_Camaro_Owner · 08-16-2009, 03:23 PM

I found the same issue with my spoiler; all four nuts were loose, and I can hear a fith nut when I open and close the trunck.

I used permatex thread sealant/locker, hope this fixes the problem. If this does not fix the problem, I'll demand Chevrolet to replace them with nylon lock nuts.

I hope Chevrolet reads this thread, otherwise they will not change anything in thier manufacturing/assembly process.

Ladyz28 · 08-16-2009, 08:40 PM

Had the same thing on the drivers side. Noticed it was loose last time I washed it, figured I would have the dealer fix when I bring her in for a new bevel and sill plates. Unfortunately too late,..opened the trunk and heard one of the nuts ratteling inside. Easy fix to tighten yourself, now I just got to get the other one out.

Dynabyte · 08-16-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by destroyer4

Yea, just fix it. It takes 2 minutes and avoids the hassle if you have to leave the car.

To do it correctly, it will take a little bit longer than 2 minutes. There are 4 easily accessible bolts under plastic covers. However, there are two more bolts under the felt trunklid cover which requires the removal of several plastic pieces. They require a large flat fork or other utensil to pry out. I had a total of 3 bolts come off and fall into the trunk (two from the center under the cover, and one on the driver's side). Using nylon locknuts eliminates the problem.

flyinglow57 · 08-16-2009, 08:59 PM

same problem here and im in the 24xxx vins.

mmbarberoilman · 08-16-2009, 09:10 PM

There are 6 nuts

SSmoke · 08-16-2009, 09:21 PM

just tightened mine last week...Vin 10942

tjd24 · 08-16-2009, 09:54 PM

This is the thread that first raised the spoiler bolt/nut issue that I recall http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29678. I didn't heed the warning and have one sliding up & down my trunk lid when opening/closing - I know the dealer service will fish it out - annoying in the meantime.

Check the rest of that thread for the discussion on changing the nuts to nylok fasteners.

tlubeskie · 08-17-2009, 01:29 PM

YEP....I didn't heed the warnings and sure enough this weekend I noticed that lovely sound of a nut rattling around as i opened and closed the trunk....then it mysteriously stopped. I took it to the dealership this am to let them fish it out - besides I had a quarter panel not fitting flush for them look at as well.

IROCanSS · 08-17-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermans

Scott "Fbodfather" said the falty torque wrench was replaced that was causing the issue. However this issue may still be occurring on newer VIN numbers.. Yours is 20942 and mine is 22517 and still had them loose.. So it is hard to tell when the problem was fixed..

#32673 had all 4 bolts loose

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmbarberoilman

There are 6 nuts

DAMN... I guess I am going back outside...

08-15-2009, 06:36 PM	#1
destroyer4 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2006 PT Conv. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baldwin NY Posts: 351	Reminder to Check Spoiler I have 1700 miles on her and was washing her today. The 2 bolts on the drivers side of the spoiler were loose. Took 2 seconds to tighten up. Just a reminder to check it. __________________ Cyber Gray/Black/Black Stripes,2SS/RS,Auto 1100, Preliminary order accepted 10/16/09 3800, Order produced 6/22 Vin:2G1FK1EJ9A9120942 6000, Delivered to the customer 7/7/09

08-15-2009, 06:39 PM	#2
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	Scott "Fbodfather" said the falty torque wrench was replaced that was causing the issue. However this issue may still be occurring on newer VIN numbers.. Yours is 20942 and mine is 22517 and still had them loose.. So it is hard to tell when the problem was fixed.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

08-15-2009, 09:24 PM	#5
destroyer4 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2006 PT Conv. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baldwin NY Posts: 351	Yea, just fix it. It takes 2 minutes and avoids the hassle if you have to leave the car. __________________ Cyber Gray/Black/Black Stripes,2SS/RS,Auto 1100, Preliminary order accepted 10/16/09 3800, Order produced 6/22 Vin:2G1FK1EJ9A9120942 6000, Delivered to the customer 7/7/09

08-16-2009, 08:59 PM	#9
flyinglow57 Drives: rumble bee,2SS 6sp Join Date: May 2009 Location: pittsburgh, PA Posts: 539	same problem here and im in the 24xxx vins. __________________ blk 2ss 6spd with sunroof. intake,tsp cam,full exhaust,pcmforless tune,trailing arms,toe rods. hopeing for 11.9 because my g/f said she will take the cam and the suspension back if not.

08-16-2009, 09:21 PM	#11
SSmoke Drives: 2SS IBM m6 / 04 Nissan Titan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Coral FL Posts: 242 View My Garage	just tightened mine last week...Vin 10942 __________________ 2010 IBM 2SS 6M SLP LoudMouth II Axle back kit CAI intake bought at C-Fest From Jannetty Racing

08-15-2009, 07:45 PM	#3
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	I have the same exact problem. Not sure if I should fix it or take it to the dealer?

08-15-2009, 08:01 PM	#4
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	Replace the existing nuts with nylon locknuts and save yourself some future problems.

08-16-2009, 03:23 PM	#6
V-6_2010_Camaro_Owner Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 4	I found the same issue with my spoiler; all four nuts were loose, and I can hear a fith nut when I open and close the trunck. I used permatex thread sealant/locker, hope this fixes the problem. If this does not fix the problem, I'll demand Chevrolet to replace them with nylon lock nuts. I hope Chevrolet reads this thread, otherwise they will not change anything in thier manufacturing/assembly process.

08-16-2009, 08:40 PM	#7
Ladyz28 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS, 2001 Ford Focus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Easton, Massachusetts Posts: 193 View My Garage	Had the same thing on the drivers side. Noticed it was loose last time I washed it, figured I would have the dealer fix when I bring her in for a new bevel and sill plates. Unfortunately too late,..opened the trunk and heard one of the nuts ratteling inside. Easy fix to tighten yourself, now I just got to get the other one out.

08-16-2009, 09:10 PM	#10
mmbarberoilman Drives: 2SS, 48 Plymouth, 77 Coup Deville Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warren Michigan Posts: 218	There are 6 nuts

08-16-2009, 09:54 PM	#12
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	This is the thread that first raised the spoiler bolt/nut issue that I recall http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29678. I didn't heed the warning and have one sliding up & down my trunk lid when opening/closing - I know the dealer service will fish it out - annoying in the meantime. Check the rest of that thread for the discussion on changing the nuts to nylok fasteners. __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

08-17-2009, 01:29 PM	#13
tlubeskie Drives: 2010 SS Silver w/Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 18	YEP....I didn't heed the warnings and sure enough this weekend I noticed that lovely sound of a nut rattling around as i opened and closed the trunk....then it mysteriously stopped. I took it to the dealership this am to let them fish it out - besides I had a quarter panel not fitting flush for them look at as well.

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