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Buddy2 · 12-11-2013, 05:02 PM

After reading all the disaster stories about Camaro convertible tops, I'm wondering if it's inevitable that I'll have problems eventually. I can't believe they didn't solve the problems by the second model run. But, apparently that's the case.
Anybody out there have a 2012 vert without all the problems?
Thanks, Jim

Fireman124 · 12-11-2013, 05:18 PM

My car was built 8/11. I am the second owner with 15,000 miles and only thing done to my top was the TSB's. I checked the vehicle history of the vehicle before I bought it. The only issue I had was the touneau cover not staying on due to original dealer not installing the pegs that you hook the touneau to. They replaced my toneau with no questions.

95birdible · 12-11-2013, 05:33 PM

My first 2012 which was built on 7/26/11 was nothing but problems and GM bought it back. My second 2012 built o 4/4/12 has given me 13,000 trouble free miles. Only rub on the top is from the rear deck and I am going to have that looked at but it is nowhere near having a hole in it. But one built after April 2012 and you shouldn't encounter the problems we did on the 2011's and early 2012 builds.

Buddy2 · 12-11-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 95birdible

My first 2012 which was built on 7/26/11 was nothing but problems and GM bought it back. My second 2012 built o 4/4/12 has given me 13,000 trouble free miles. Only rub on the top is from the rear deck and I am going to have that looked at but it is nowhere near having a hole in it. But one built after April 2012 and you shouldn't encounter the problems we did on the 2011's and early 2012 builds.

This may be a dumb question, but how do I know when my car was built?
Thanks.

Mark114 · 12-11-2013, 09:34 PM

I believe they implemented the fixes on the 2012s on the production line during the model year. Not every 2011 vert has problems and by the mid-year 2012s the problems were pretty well solved. If you aren't having problems then maybe you have a good top.

I certainly feel bad for all the owners that had top problems. Hopefully you have a good one and will have many years of trouble-free ownership!

Buddy2 · 12-11-2013, 11:43 PM

Thanks guys.

12-11-2013, 05:02 PM	#1
Buddy2 Drives: 2012 camaro convertible 45th Ed. Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wi. Posts: 83	Top Problems After reading all the disaster stories about Camaro convertible tops, I'm wondering if it's inevitable that I'll have problems eventually. I can't believe they didn't solve the problems by the second model run. But, apparently that's the case. Anybody out there have a 2012 vert without all the problems? Thanks, Jim

12-11-2013, 05:33 PM	#3
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	My first 2012 which was built on 7/26/11 was nothing but problems and GM bought it back. My second 2012 built o 4/4/12 has given me 13,000 trouble free miles. Only rub on the top is from the rear deck and I am going to have that looked at but it is nowhere near having a hole in it. But one built after April 2012 and you shouldn't encounter the problems we did on the 2011's and early 2012 builds. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

12-11-2013, 05:18 PM	#2
Fireman124 Drives: 45th convertible ss Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 108	My car was built 8/11. I am the second owner with 15,000 miles and only thing done to my top was the TSB's. I checked the vehicle history of the vehicle before I bought it. The only issue I had was the touneau cover not staying on due to original dealer not installing the pegs that you hook the touneau to. They replaced my toneau with no questions.

12-11-2013, 09:34 PM	#5
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,760 View My Garage	I believe they implemented the fixes on the 2012s on the production line during the model year. Not every 2011 vert has problems and by the mid-year 2012s the problems were pretty well solved. If you aren't having problems then maybe you have a good top. I certainly feel bad for all the owners that had top problems. Hopefully you have a good one and will have many years of trouble-free ownership!

12-11-2013, 11:43 PM	#6
Buddy2 Drives: 2012 camaro convertible 45th Ed. Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wi. Posts: 83	Thanks guys.