2013 Convertibles are NOT Immune from Top Issues!!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bwk1971 · 04-08-2013, 01:13 PM

After waiting all winter to take my new convertible out, the first time that I tried I lower the top, I heard a loud pop and the right side of the top moved but the drivers side didn't and the top wouldn't go down. The dealer stated that they have had zero problems with the 13s. Fortunately it was a quick fix -- the drivers side strut had disconnected. The service manager said that there was a clip installed correctly from the manufacturer.

'11 cyber grey vert · 04-08-2013, 02:08 PM

sounds like the problem is minor compared to what some of us with earlier builds have been through...such as broken 5th bows, floods in the backseat due to water management bag failure etc., but you would think that GM and the dealers would be triple checking the roofs by now knowing that issues have existed in the past.

bwk1971 · 04-08-2013, 04:36 PM

Yes, I agree it was minor. However, the loud pop scared me. I was positive that the 5th bow broke. I was very impressed with my dealership's response. They took it right back, diagnosed the problem, and fixed it immediately. Still, I only have 900 miles on my car and already had the faceplate on the MyLink system replaced and now the top issue. Not a great track record so far.

pincoin · 04-08-2013, 07:16 PM

Lets hope your luck will improve.

bwk1971 · 04-08-2013, 08:17 PM

Thanks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Michael Rophone · 04-09-2013, 12:27 AM

+1

04-08-2013, 01:13 PM	#1
bwk1971 Res Ipsa Loquitur Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Vert Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 726	2013 Convertibles are NOT Immune from Top Issues!!! After waiting all winter to take my new convertible out, the first time that I tried I lower the top, I heard a loud pop and the right side of the top moved but the drivers side didn't and the top wouldn't go down. The dealer stated that they have had zero problems with the 13s. Fortunately it was a quick fix -- the drivers side strut had disconnected. The service manager said that there was a clip installed correctly from the manufacturer.

04-08-2013, 07:16 PM	#4
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,650	Lets hope your luck will improve. __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

04-08-2013, 02:08 PM	#2
'11 cyber grey vert "SHARK" Born Apr.26,2011 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mississauga,Ontario Posts: 870	sounds like the problem is minor compared to what some of us with earlier builds have been through...such as broken 5th bows, floods in the backseat due to water management bag failure etc., but you would think that GM and the dealers would be triple checking the roofs by now knowing that issues have existed in the past.

04-08-2013, 04:36 PM	#3
bwk1971 Res Ipsa Loquitur Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Vert Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 726	Yes, I agree it was minor. However, the loud pop scared me. I was positive that the 5th bow broke. I was very impressed with my dealership's response. They took it right back, diagnosed the problem, and fixed it immediately. Still, I only have 900 miles on my car and already had the faceplate on the MyLink system replaced and now the top issue. Not a great track record so far.

04-08-2013, 08:17 PM	#5
bwk1971 Res Ipsa Loquitur Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Vert Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 726	Thanks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

04-09-2013, 12:27 AM	#6
Michael Rophone Drives: Yes Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 646	+1