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cflbuckeye · 06-20-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

I apologize for the inconvenience you may be experiencing with this concern. Have you taken your vehicle to the dealership so they can address your dashboard issue? Please let me know!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Taking my car in tomorrow for service. When called them, they (David Maus Cheverolet in Sanford Florida) said they have already done a few of these already.

When I asked if they knew why, the service rep said that apparently it's a result of the dash heating up from prolonged sunlight and then rapid cooling by the AC when the car is operated. So...as far as they are away it's a heat and rapid cooling issue, one of which Chevy didn't plan for?

Nevertheless, they said they would replace it...as they have done for others. I just hope this isn't something that becomes an ongoing issue.

Dznts · 06-20-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cflbuckeye

Taking my car in tomorrow for service. When called them, they (David Maus Cheverolet in Sanford Florida) said they have already done a few of these already.

When I asked if they knew why, the service rep said that apparently it's a result of the dash heating up from prolonged sunlight and then rapid cooling by the AC when the car is operated. So...as far as they are away it's a heat and rapid cooling issue, one of which Chevy didn't plan for?

Nevertheless, they said they would replace it...as they have done for others. I just hope this isn't something that becomes an ongoing issue.

i still dont think that it is caused by rapid heating and cooling. my car is garage kept and i havent used the ac yet while driving it.

CyberPredator · 06-20-2012, 04:24 PM

Maybe y'all should try getting it done with an extreme adhesive like 3000psi silicon or something. Its not like it needs to come off later down the road. That's what I did for the suede on my Gto door and it was never a problem again

11BEE · 06-20-2012, 04:26 PM

Mine took less then a week to come back after being replaced.

hightower · 06-20-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberPredator

Maybe y'all should try getting it done with an extreme adhesive like 3000psi silicon or something. Its not like it needs to come off later down the road. That's what I did for the suede on my Gto door and it was never a problem again

I might mention this to my dealer when they address the issue.

fsusmithc2 · 06-20-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberPredator

Maybe y'all should try getting it done with an extreme adhesive like 3000psi silicon or something. Its not like it needs to come off later down the road. That's what I did for the suede on my Gto door and it was never a problem again

I'm not sure the problem is the insert not sticking to the dash though. Assuming this 'part' is a complete piece, and only the top of it is vinyl, then my guess is the top layer is separating from the backing material. If that's the case, only a re-tooling at the factory to use a stronger bonding agent would solve the problem.

But that's just me guessing.

CyberPredator · 06-21-2012, 12:05 PM

I see

Michael Rophone · 06-21-2012, 06:31 PM

Who (To whom) do I complain to about the lousy music on XM?

:emoticon7:

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sorry...couldn't resist.

ryan's camaro · 06-21-2012, 07:29 PM

I didn't even notice until I saw this thread and looked to see if mine had that problem! I have a bubble right in the middle. Doesn't bother me too much but California heat is a pain!

Dznts · 06-21-2012, 08:04 PM

Well got a new trim piece on order to have it replaced for a second time. Yay

djm96z28 · 06-22-2012, 08:01 AM

Let us know how long the second replacement lasts. I think I'll wait and see how bad mine gets before I go in for another swap.

Dznts · 06-22-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by djm96z28

Let us know how long the second replacement lasts. I think I'll wait and see how bad mine gets before I go in for another swap.

will do

RedHotLS66 · 06-26-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Rophone

Who (To whom) do I complain to about the lousy music on XM?

:emoticon7:

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sorry...couldn't resist.

That's the station I listen to most and it appears just below my bubble as well. Ferrying fixed at dealer in two weeks along with misalignment of my dealer installed "blade" spoiler. My dealer said they had not heard of it and there were no bulletins out on it however they were happy to order the part and setup an appointment for repair. Looks like a gas bubble from the adhesive curing IMO. I don't think its from heating up and cooling down rapidly. Its been rainy and cool in the Portland area and I hate cold air blowing on me so no A/C usage here.

Dznts · 06-27-2012, 06:23 PM

Well, I dropped the car off today for round two of this battle against the bubbles. Guess we will see how long this one lasts.

06-20-2012, 04:24 PM	#185
CyberPredator 50 Shades of Prey Drives: TT/SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between 10 and 20 PSI Posts: 777	Maybe y'all should try getting it done with an extreme adhesive like 3000psi silicon or something. Its not like it needs to come off later down the road. That's what I did for the suede on my Gto door and it was never a problem again __________________ Futral Motorsports built and tuned

06-20-2012, 04:26 PM	#186
11BEE 11 BEE Drives: 2011 LS2 RS & 2012 2SS RS 45th Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kingwood, TX Posts: 733	Mine took less then a week to come back after being replaced. __________________ 11Bee and I♥My45th

06-21-2012, 12:05 PM	#189
CyberPredator 50 Shades of Prey Drives: TT/SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between 10 and 20 PSI Posts: 777	I see __________________ Futral Motorsports built and tuned

06-21-2012, 06:31 PM	#190
Michael Rophone Drives: Yes Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 646	Sounds coming from above the dash bubbles... Who (To whom) do I complain to about the lousy music on XM? :emoticon7: . sorry...couldn't resist. Last edited by Michael Rophone; 06-22-2012 at 07:08 AM. Reason: fixed grammar

06-21-2012, 07:29 PM	#191
ryan's camaro Taeng Drives: Fast Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 326 View My Garage	I didn't even notice until I saw this thread and looked to see if mine had that problem! I have a bubble right in the middle. Doesn't bother me too much but California heat is a pain! __________________

06-21-2012, 08:04 PM	#192
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	Well got a new trim piece on order to have it replaced for a second time. Yay __________________

06-22-2012, 08:01 AM	#193
djm96z28 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,114	Let us know how long the second replacement lasts. I think I'll wait and see how bad mine gets before I go in for another swap.

06-27-2012, 06:23 PM	#196
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	Well, I dropped the car off today for round two of this battle against the bubbles. Guess we will see how long this one lasts. __________________

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