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Hot45th · 04-17-2022, 02:34 PM

Hi, I'm the original owner of my 2012 45th Anniversary Edition w/Sunroof.
The sunroof opened fine this morning but will not close all the way now. It closes about 2-3 inches from the fully opened position. I can open it again (the 2-3 inches), it had to move. But again, closing only 2-3 inches. I tried every possible combination of turning the ignition on/off in between and after trying to open/close it normally.
I wiped and cleaned off the rails and contact points. No visible scrapes, damage or blockages found.
Any help would be greatly appreciated before I take it down to a dealer. I've read some horror stories about it requiring 6+ hours or more for even the dealer to work on. :(
Thanks!

Rob Russell · 04-17-2022, 03:24 PM

Motor or regulator going out? I believe you still have to drop the headliner to gain access to these parts. Price it out at your local auto parts store and see if it's something you can do on your own to save you some money

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Camaro2ss2010 · 04-17-2022, 08:19 PM

Take a look through this thread.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=397435

Hot45th · 04-27-2022, 03:52 PM

Thank you all for the ideas and suggestions on my sunroof. I went into it a little and decided not to tear into the headliner and go any further.
I took it to Kearny Mesa Chevrolet, here in San Diego since they have been good to me on two other GM vehicles. Dropped it off at noon and had it the next day afternoon. It WAS the sunroof motor that was bad. Parts $240.00 and $308.00 in labor. I'm HAPPY! It's fixed and works.
Thanks again!

04-17-2022, 02:34 PM	#1
Hot45th Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 8	Sunroof Problems Hi, I'm the original owner of my 2012 45th Anniversary Edition w/Sunroof. The sunroof opened fine this morning but will not close all the way now. It closes about 2-3 inches from the fully opened position. I can open it again (the 2-3 inches), it had to move. But again, closing only 2-3 inches. I tried every possible combination of turning the ignition on/off in between and after trying to open/close it normally. I wiped and cleaned off the rails and contact points. No visible scrapes, damage or blockages found. Any help would be greatly appreciated before I take it down to a dealer. I've read some horror stories about it requiring 6+ hours or more for even the dealer to work on. :( Thanks!

04-17-2022, 08:19 PM	#3
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,287	Take a look through this thread. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=397435 __________________ ECS supercharger, Texas speed stage 3 boosted cam, Johnson 2110 race style lifters, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

04-17-2022, 03:24 PM	#2
Rob Russell Drives: 2014 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 92	Motor or regulator going out? I believe you still have to drop the headliner to gain access to these parts. Price it out at your local auto parts store and see if it's something you can do on your own to save you some money Sent from my LE2127 using Tapatalk

04-27-2022, 03:52 PM	#4
Hot45th Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 8	Thank you all for the ideas and suggestions on my sunroof. I went into it a little and decided not to tear into the headliner and go any further. I took it to Kearny Mesa Chevrolet, here in San Diego since they have been good to me on two other GM vehicles. Dropped it off at noon and had it the next day afternoon. It WAS the sunroof motor that was bad. Parts $240.00 and $308.00 in labor. I'm HAPPY! It's fixed and works. Thanks again!