Somethings Up with Top, not 5th Bow - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

18LTLoveIt · 02-03-2018, 03:26 PM

Hi,

Over the last few weeks I noticed a slight rattle all over, front & back/sides like top is loose a bit, also there is raised parts on both sides of bows. It stuck on me one day by lifting, driver side of handle area was stuck a bit. I got it loose and top lowered normally. Next time no catch/stuck, but last two times hard to latch(extreme pull down pressure). The car is a 2013 with no 5th bow issues and I took several pics below. Any ideas?

Thanks!

taf21979 · 02-04-2018, 11:32 AM

That happened to me the first week I bought the car new in 2013 the dealer had to make some type of adjustment and it has been fine ever since although my car is a garage queen so the top doesn't get used very often.

18LTLoveIt · 03-13-2018, 10:30 AM

Update: The dealer is replacing the header panel at my cost. They swear it will solve the problems. We'll see....

Tom And Cheryl · 03-13-2018, 04:44 PM

Keep us updated

18LTLoveIt · 03-13-2018, 06:03 PM

Well call to my son, dealer having problems with new header panel, latching. Good God are we cursed getting convertibles? 17,300 miles and dropped the top around 28 times.

18LTLoveIt · 03-16-2018, 11:11 AM

Picked up the Vert, header panel replaced. He suggested a body shop to re align the arms. He said passenger side is off. He asked me if I always had the problem. I told him no, just started last few months. Rabbit hole here I go.......

samman11 · 03-19-2018, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13LTLoveIt

Picked up the Vert, header panel replaced. He suggested a body shop to re align the arms. He said passenger side is off. He asked me if I always had the problem. I told him no, just started last few months. Rabbit hole here I go.......

Wait a minute here---the "dealer" is suggesting you "take" it to a body shop? A GM dealer? WTF. Shouldn't they know how to fix any issue with their own cars????? I would have to believe that they have, or SHOULD have, trained technicians that are familiar with ALL aspects of the car that they sell. I'm baffled!

18LTLoveIt · 03-21-2018, 06:16 AM

It's my warranty and dealer issue. They offered to replace the top at my expense. I said oh no! The service dept doesn't see many verts come thru with top issues, so I get their trepidation. I thought perhaps they would get anther technician from sister dealership. They had it for 4 days.

samman11 · 03-21-2018, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13LTLoveIt

It's my warranty and dealer issue. They offered to replace the top at my expense. I said oh no! The service dept doesn't see many verts come thru with top issues, so I get their trepidation. I thought perhaps they would get anther technician from sister dealership. They had it for 4 days.

Absolutely they should consult with other GM team members! Have a tech brought in who knows how to do it and train the staff. And why would a top replacement, if defective, be at your expense???

69 SS 350 5 Speed · 03-21-2018, 12:59 PM

It's a 2013. The factory warranty is expired and most aftermarket extended warranties or protection packages do not cover convertible tops or their mechanisms.

18LTLoveIt · 03-21-2018, 08:36 PM

You're right top isn't, but motor and mechanical arms are covered I checked with warranty company, just have to find a Berkshire Hathaway Chevy dealer in the valley.

18LTLoveIt · 03-21-2018, 09:12 PM

Found a B.H. Chevy Dealer close by my work location. I sent them an inquiry.

18LTLoveIt · 03-24-2018, 12:06 PM

3 days and counting. I guess I shouldn't hold my breath.

Royal Tiger · 03-24-2018, 12:27 PM

And some of you give me a hard time when I complain over and over again about one bad experience after another with GM dealers. I’ve never had the level of bad service at any other dealer. Ever.

02-03-2018, 03:26 PM	#1
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Somethings Up with Top, not 5th Bow Hi, Over the last few weeks I noticed a slight rattle all over, front & back/sides like top is loose a bit, also there is raised parts on both sides of bows. It stuck on me one day by lifting, driver side of handle area was stuck a bit. I got it loose and top lowered normally. Next time no catch/stuck, but last two times hard to latch(extreme pull down pressure). The car is a 2013 with no 5th bow issues and I took several pics below. Any ideas? Thanks!

03-21-2018, 12:59 PM	#10
69 SS 350 5 Speed Drives: 69 SS Camaro 2019 Corvette GS Vert. Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 172	It's a 2013. The factory warranty is expired and most aftermarket extended warranties or protection packages do not cover convertible tops or their mechanisms. __________________ There is a fine line between hobby and obsession and I think I crossed it!!

02-04-2018, 11:32 AM	#2
taf21979 Drives: 2013 2ss vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: grand blanc mi Posts: 244	That happened to me the first week I bought the car new in 2013 the dealer had to make some type of adjustment and it has been fine ever since although my car is a garage queen so the top doesn't get used very often.

03-13-2018, 10:30 AM	#3
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Update: The dealer is replacing the header panel at my cost. They swear it will solve the problems. We'll see....

03-13-2018, 04:44 PM	#4
Tom And Cheryl Drives: 2013 SS Convertible, ThumperII Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 411 View My Garage	Keep us updated

03-13-2018, 06:03 PM	#5
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Well call to my son, dealer having problems with new header panel, latching. Good God are we cursed getting convertibles? 17,300 miles and dropped the top around 28 times.

03-16-2018, 11:11 AM	#6
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Picked up the Vert, header panel replaced. He suggested a body shop to re align the arms. He said passenger side is off. He asked me if I always had the problem. I told him no, just started last few months. Rabbit hole here I go.......

03-21-2018, 06:16 AM	#8
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	It's my warranty and dealer issue. They offered to replace the top at my expense. I said oh no! The service dept doesn't see many verts come thru with top issues, so I get their trepidation. I thought perhaps they would get anther technician from sister dealership. They had it for 4 days.

03-21-2018, 08:36 PM	#11
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	You're right top isn't, but motor and mechanical arms are covered I checked with warranty company, just have to find a Berkshire Hathaway Chevy dealer in the valley.

03-21-2018, 09:12 PM	#12
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Found a B.H. Chevy Dealer close by my work location. I sent them an inquiry.

03-24-2018, 12:06 PM	#13
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	3 days and counting. I guess I shouldn't hold my breath.

03-24-2018, 12:27 PM	#14
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	And some of you give me a hard time when I complain over and over again about one bad experience after another with GM dealers. I’ve never had the level of bad service at any other dealer. Ever.