Informal Top Poll with multiple questions! - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RAWarrior · 10-01-2011, 12:34 PM

1.no, 10,230 miles
2. Me
3. No
4. 2/7 build, delivered 3/11 home 3/12

GnyaTek · 10-01-2011, 12:55 PM

1: How many of you have top problems?
I have had the same issues many have posted on a few threads, though I am not yet convinced that all are truly to be considered "problems" yet.

a) minor rub marks - will continue to watch them over the next year or so and address, if required, 6-12 months prior to warranty expiration. Minor blemishes are part of having a convertible - the top will never remain pristine, but will gradually deteriorate over 5-10 years, depending on storage/use.

b) puckered very similar to Pnyklr's thread, mainly driver's side. I beleive that the top will stretch out over time, especially when exposed to heat/cold temp changes (mine is garaged every evening, and I run with top down almost 100% - including while garaged, so it is slowing the stretching process). Mine was late 2011 build (6/9 as I recall), so I will give it time to stretch before becoming concerned.

c) excessive wind noise from passenger rear at around 45-50+ MPH. I adjusted mirrors to see if the top billowed out at those speeds, but it doesn't. I put the passenger rear window down while driving at interstate speed and the noise level does not change much if at all. This is the only issue that I am "concerned" about, but will monitor it and perhaps as top stretches the noise will diminish.

2: How many of you do not have top problems?
Not certain yet ... the issues above many folks here would be very vocal over, but I am not yet convinced that there is a major issue yet.

3: How many have had their top replaced?
Not yet. Am waiting to determine if the issues above warrant a top change, and plan to delay putting a warranty claim in. If a new top is required, I'd rather do it next year or the year after to "extend" the life of the replacement and delay needing to replace the top in the future and on my own dime - unless I discover a leak or issue that is the root cause of the wind noise.

4: How many need to have their top replaced but haven't yet?
Uncertain at this time (see above).

5: What model year do you have?
2011 - 6//9 build date - approx 4500 miles, all but perhaps 200 or so with top down and still loving it.

Drago77 · 10-01-2011, 11:51 PM

2011... top replaced....TWICE and still issues.

bulllett · 10-02-2011, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95birdible

How many of you have top problems?.............I would like to to get a feel for what is going on out in the real world.

Ok, birdie, it seems that I'm in;

1. Have the side rub above both doors
2. see 1
3. No replacement yet
4. Don't need it yet, but don't want it either.
5. Born on 7/26/2012

Too bad because even though this is the wife's car (with the V-6 and I'm a power junkie), I'm actually really enjoying the car. The looks are very artistic and I can sit comfortably in it for hours of riding.

I guess I really like this car but they screw up the tops even after the 2011 :(

cam62 · 10-02-2011, 06:09 AM

Informal Top Poll with multiple questions!
1: How many of you have top problems? - I have top problmes

2: How many of you do not have top problems? - n/a

3: How many have had their top replaced? - me

4: How many need to have their top replaced but haven't yet? - n/a

5: What model year do you have? - 2011 (born on 4/28/2011)

OrangeVert · 10-02-2011, 10:13 AM

cam62, what problems do you have?

Baba · 10-02-2011, 10:53 AM

No top problems (thus far).

Model: 2011 2LT RS

Btmonty2 · 10-02-2011, 10:56 AM

2: How many of you do not have top problems? I do when I keep my top down for awhile

3: How many have had their top replaced?- not yet..not that bad yet

4: How many need to have their top replaced but haven't yet?- I am sure I will if I keep my top down longer than a few hours at a time

5: What model year do you have?- 2011

Orange5thGen · 10-02-2011, 11:03 AM

1: How many of you have top problems? - I have top problems same wear marks above door and top headliner keeps coming out around rear window.

2: How many of you do not have top problems? - N/A See above

3: How many have had their top replaced? - not yet dealer did not want mine in yet as they had one they were working on already but needs it now as the wear marks are going through the top.

4: How many need to have their top replaced but haven't yet? - ME waiting on dealer and a fix that will work.

5: What model year do you have? - 2011 1LT (Delivered 20 June)

osprey6 · 10-02-2011, 01:28 PM

1: How many of you have top problems? - I have top problems same wear marks above door-- worse on right side

2: How many of you do not have top problems? - N/A See above

3: How many have had their top replaced? - I need to return car to dealer to have service manager look at. Took it last week and the tech said this was the first time they have seen the issue.

4: How many need to have their top replaced but haven't yet? - ME waiting on dealer and a fix that will work.

5: What model year do you have? - 2011 SS/RS (Delivered Feb) 1500 miles

Convert-11 · 10-02-2011, 02:47 PM

1: How many of you have top problems? Yes- 1"+ gap between top and truck and rub marks. Going in tomarrow for #5 brack to be replaced. 1st time top has been up since April so just noticed the rub marks. Not sure if full replacement will be performed.

2: How many of you do not have top problems? I wish

3: How many have had their top replaced?
No yet, but maybe

4: How many need to have their top replaced but haven't yet? unsure- at a minimum they will be removing to replace the #5 brace.

5: What model year do you have? Received 3/19/11

I also would like to get all my issues resolves before I put it way for the long MN winter.

l88vette · 10-02-2011, 08:06 PM

I have to say I've been pretty disappointed with the top on my 2011. It now has 3500 miles and at 1900 miles there became a clearance problem between the left rear top rail and lift arm. The top rail was replaced by the dealer. Now the top has began to show rub marks on both sides and has a very noticeable although small protrusion near the right front. It is scheduled again to go back to the dealer. My 67 vert with it's nylon top is in reality superior to the new one. I'm afraid in a couple of years it's going to look pretty worn. Although not top related the radio has stopped working too. I kind of wish I had just ordered a coupe with a sunroof. Over time I think these tops are going to be very problematic.

95birdible · 10-02-2011, 08:21 PM

Over time? Did you see the results of my pole so far? My 2012 got a new top over the last 3 days and I haven't even had it 2 months. This is a very poor design on a 40 thousand dollar car. If my percentages equate out to the entire build Chevy will be losing their shorts in warranty claims.

MARTYBMW · 10-03-2011, 09:37 AM

1. Top issues...Pinched on both sides
2. NA
3. Not Yet
4. Waiting for definitive fix
BOD 4/1/11

10-01-2011, 12:34 PM	#29
RAWarrior Drives: '11 CGM/IOM 2SS 'vert '02 GMC Envoy Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Springfield IL/Indy IN Posts: 461	1.no, 10,230 miles 2. Me 3. No 4. 2/7 build, delivered 3/11 home 3/12 __________________ Cyber Grey/Black Conv 2SS IOM interior 12/07/2010 - (1100) Order Placed 12/10/2010 - (2000) Order Accepted by GM Dealer 12/15/2010 - (2500) Order Preferenced Order 12/15/2010 - (3000) Order accepted 01/29/2011 - (3100) Order available to sequence. 01/29/2011 - (3300) Order Scheduled for Production 01/29/2011 - (3400) Order Broadcast 02/07/2011 - (3800) Order produced, 02/07/2011 - (4000) Vehicle available to ship 02/07/2011 - (4104) Bailment Invoice Created 02/07/2011 - (4B00) Your car is bayed 03/12/2011 - She's finally Home!!!!

10-01-2011, 11:51 PM	#31
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,562 View My Garage	2011... top replaced....TWICE and still issues. __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

10-02-2011, 10:13 AM	#34
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,129	cam62, what problems do you have? __________________

10-02-2011, 10:53 AM	#35
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	No top problems (thus far). Model: 2011 2LT RS __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

10-02-2011, 11:03 AM	#37
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	1: How many of you have top problems? - I have top problems same wear marks above door and top headliner keeps coming out around rear window. 2: How many of you do not have top problems? - N/A See above 3: How many have had their top replaced? - not yet dealer did not want mine in yet as they had one they were working on already but needs it now as the wear marks are going through the top. 4: How many need to have their top replaced but haven't yet? - ME waiting on dealer and a fix that will work. 5: What model year do you have? - 2011 1LT (Delivered 20 June) __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

10-01-2011, 12:55 PM	#30
GnyaTek Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,128	1: How many of you have top problems? I have had the same issues many have posted on a few threads, though I am not yet convinced that all are truly to be considered "problems" yet. a) minor rub marks - will continue to watch them over the next year or so and address, if required, 6-12 months prior to warranty expiration. Minor blemishes are part of having a convertible - the top will never remain pristine, but will gradually deteriorate over 5-10 years, depending on storage/use. b) puckered very similar to Pnyklr's thread, mainly driver's side. I beleive that the top will stretch out over time, especially when exposed to heat/cold temp changes (mine is garaged every evening, and I run with top down almost 100% - including while garaged, so it is slowing the stretching process). Mine was late 2011 build (6/9 as I recall), so I will give it time to stretch before becoming concerned. c) excessive wind noise from passenger rear at around 45-50+ MPH. I adjusted mirrors to see if the top billowed out at those speeds, but it doesn't. I put the passenger rear window down while driving at interstate speed and the noise level does not change much if at all. This is the only issue that I am "concerned" about, but will monitor it and perhaps as top stretches the noise will diminish. 2: How many of you do not have top problems? Not certain yet ... the issues above many folks here would be very vocal over, but I am not yet convinced that there is a major issue yet. 3: How many have had their top replaced? Not yet. Am waiting to determine if the issues above warrant a top change, and plan to delay putting a warranty claim in. If a new top is required, I'd rather do it next year or the year after to "extend" the life of the replacement and delay needing to replace the top in the future and on my own dime - unless I discover a leak or issue that is the root cause of the wind noise. 4: How many need to have their top replaced but haven't yet? Uncertain at this time (see above). 5: What model year do you have? 2011 - 6//9 build date - approx 4500 miles, all but perhaps 200 or so with top down and still loving it.

10-02-2011, 06:09 AM	#33
cam62 Drives: 2012 IBM Vert 2SS/rs Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	Informal Top Poll with multiple questions! 1: How many of you have top problems? - I have top problmes 2: How many of you do not have top problems? - n/a 3: How many have had their top replaced? - me 4: How many need to have their top replaced but haven't yet? - n/a 5: What model year do you have? - 2011 (born on 4/28/2011)

10-02-2011, 10:56 AM	#36
Btmonty2 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS white with IO vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina Posts: 251 View My Garage	2: How many of you do not have top problems? I do when I keep my top down for awhile 3: How many have had their top replaced?- not yet..not that bad yet 4: How many need to have their top replaced but haven't yet?- I am sure I will if I keep my top down longer than a few hours at a time 5: What model year do you have?- 2011

10-02-2011, 01:28 PM	#38
osprey6 Drives: 2012 45th vert Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 124	1: How many of you have top problems? - I have top problems same wear marks above door-- worse on right side 2: How many of you do not have top problems? - N/A See above 3: How many have had their top replaced? - I need to return car to dealer to have service manager look at. Took it last week and the tech said this was the first time they have seen the issue. 4: How many need to have their top replaced but haven't yet? - ME waiting on dealer and a fix that will work. 5: What model year do you have? - 2011 SS/RS (Delivered Feb) 1500 miles

10-02-2011, 02:47 PM	#39
Convert-11 Drives: 2011 Convertible Camaro 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: MN Posts: 145	1: How many of you have top problems? Yes- 1"+ gap between top and truck and rub marks. Going in tomarrow for #5 brack to be replaced. 1st time top has been up since April so just noticed the rub marks. Not sure if full replacement will be performed. 2: How many of you do not have top problems? I wish 3: How many have had their top replaced? No yet, but maybe 4: How many need to have their top replaced but haven't yet? unsure- at a minimum they will be removing to replace the #5 brace. 5: What model year do you have? Received 3/19/11 I also would like to get all my issues resolves before I put it way for the long MN winter.

10-02-2011, 08:06 PM	#40
l88vette Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MO Posts: 8	I have to say I've been pretty disappointed with the top on my 2011. It now has 3500 miles and at 1900 miles there became a clearance problem between the left rear top rail and lift arm. The top rail was replaced by the dealer. Now the top has began to show rub marks on both sides and has a very noticeable although small protrusion near the right front. It is scheduled again to go back to the dealer. My 67 vert with it's nylon top is in reality superior to the new one. I'm afraid in a couple of years it's going to look pretty worn. Although not top related the radio has stopped working too. I kind of wish I had just ordered a coupe with a sunroof. Over time I think these tops are going to be very problematic.

10-02-2011, 08:21 PM	#41
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	Over time? Did you see the results of my pole so far? My 2012 got a new top over the last 3 days and I haven't even had it 2 months. This is a very poor design on a 40 thousand dollar car. If my percentages equate out to the entire build Chevy will be losing their shorts in warranty claims. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

10-03-2011, 09:37 AM	#42
MARTYBMW Drives: 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Antonio Posts: 58 View My Garage	1. Top issues...Pinched on both sides 2. NA 3. Not Yet 4. Waiting for definitive fix BOD 4/1/11 __________________ Born On 04/01/11

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