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rontammy0 · 07-08-2015, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Patriot

As already mentioned, my bet is on someone sitting on the side of the roof through the sunroof.

Thats what I was thinking....I haven't driven my car since this thread started. It was the first time I auctually looked at my sunroof.

Number 3 · 07-09-2015, 06:26 AM

I've seen dents around a sunroof like that................after a car was in an accident.

Those are not normal in any way.

1Canuck · 07-09-2015, 10:14 AM

would speed bumps or potholes at speed cause it to flex. it does move a bit by hand.

GMTool · 07-09-2015, 10:45 AM

I've heard of people putting dents in their roofs by pushing too hard when waxing/polishing.

CamaroTom · 07-09-2015, 11:18 AM

With the sunroof open, the glass is on top of the roof sheet metal. I bet someone stood up though the sunroof and sat on the glass while it was open causing the dents on the rear edges. I would also have to have this fixed, I can't stand dents. I have a great PDR guy on stand by.

PalmerGA · 07-09-2015, 01:36 PM

I think OP has already said no one has been standing up through (or sitting on) the sunroof. I think someone tried to break in through the sunroof, the thick glass prevented it, but the effort caused the dents.

Number 3 · 07-09-2015, 03:56 PM

Paintless dent repair works pretty good. But if it's new, should be covered. But they may play the "it was fine before, you must've done something too it."

JLSuperfly · 07-09-2015, 04:17 PM

PDR should work, however, the OP is still in the dark as to what have caused this. If it is indeed due to defect, then it will likely reoccur.

motorhead · 07-09-2015, 04:26 PM

That the first I've heard of this on Camaro. Challenger boards are blown up with thread like this.

maddoggyusa · 07-09-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyRED

Any chance to get some bigger pics? I've seen something very similar happen to a much older car with a sunroof. The sunroof got stuck closed from never being used and when the guy tried opening it the motor turned and pushed the roof down until the sunroof window broke free and left dents just like that.

When it was happening we couldn't hear it causing any damage, all we heard was the pop once the window broke free.

I thought crazyred might be on to something. what happens if you hold the close button too long... any chance the motor keeps pulling the sunroof closed and damages the sheetmetal? or like he said, if it wasn't used in awhile could it have been stuck and caused the damage? but the damage looks more like if the sunroof was closing.

maybe take video while opening and closing sunroof, see if the roof flexes.

Chris1SS1LE · 07-09-2015, 05:31 PM

Looks like somebody had sex on top of the car, hmm sure you didn't have an affair the wife found out or the girl you were cheating on your wife found out you were married.

rontammy0 · 07-09-2015, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris1SS1LE

Looks like somebody had sex on top of the car, hmm sure you didn't have an affair the wife found out or the girl you were cheating on your wife found out you were married.

Is this the scenario your talking about.....just reversed lol

OmniCamaro · 07-09-2015, 11:00 PM

We have the same "dent" on my wife's 2011 Malibu. Weird.

MitMooney · 07-22-2015, 09:53 PM

OP here....

Thanks for all the theories and speculation. Some are very, very creative (Chris1SS1LE, rontammy0!). No one has stood up through the sunroof, sat on the sunroof, sat on the roof, bumped uglies on the roof or pressed hard while washing/waxing. I checked the sunroof motor operation yesterday...smooth as all of yours I'm sure. No binding, no driving the glass beyond the stops.

Chevrolet Customer Care put me in touch with a local dealer. I met with the service and body shop managers yesterday. They ran a fresh Carfax...nothing. The answer is not obvious. I remain hopeful that we'll get to the bottom of this.

07-09-2015, 06:26 AM	#72
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,175 View My Garage	I've seen dents around a sunroof like that................after a car was in an accident. Those are not normal in any way. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

07-09-2015, 10:45 AM	#74
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	I've heard of people putting dents in their roofs by pushing too hard when waxing/polishing. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

07-09-2015, 11:18 AM	#75
CamaroTom Drives: 1/70 2013 BRM 2SS RS 1LE NPP NAV Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 1,082	With the sunroof open, the glass is on top of the roof sheet metal. I bet someone stood up though the sunroof and sat on the glass while it was open causing the dents on the rear edges. I would also have to have this fixed, I can't stand dents. I have a great PDR guy on stand by. __________________

07-09-2015, 01:36 PM	#76
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I think OP has already said no one has been standing up through (or sitting on) the sunroof. I think someone tried to break in through the sunroof, the thick glass prevented it, but the effort caused the dents. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

07-09-2015, 03:56 PM	#77
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,175 View My Garage	Paintless dent repair works pretty good. But if it's new, should be covered. But they may play the "it was fine before, you must've done something too it." __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

07-09-2015, 10:14 AM	#73
1Canuck Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 256	would speed bumps or potholes at speed cause it to flex. it does move a bit by hand.

07-09-2015, 04:17 PM	#78
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	PDR should work, however, the OP is still in the dark as to what have caused this. If it is indeed due to defect, then it will likely reoccur.

07-09-2015, 04:26 PM	#79
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	That the first I've heard of this on Camaro. Challenger boards are blown up with thread like this.

07-09-2015, 05:31 PM	#81
Chris1SS1LE Drives: 2014 Camaro Red Hot 1LE NPP Recaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 639	Looks like somebody had sex on top of the car, hmm sure you didn't have an affair the wife found out or the girl you were cheating on your wife found out you were married.

07-09-2015, 11:00 PM	#83
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	We have the same "dent" on my wife's 2011 Malibu. Weird. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

07-22-2015, 09:53 PM	#84
MitMooney Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Georgia Posts: 17	OP here.... Thanks for all the theories and speculation. Some are very, very creative (Chris1SS1LE, rontammy0!). No one has stood up through the sunroof, sat on the sunroof, sat on the roof, bumped uglies on the roof or pressed hard while washing/waxing. I checked the sunroof motor operation yesterday...smooth as all of yours I'm sure. No binding, no driving the glass beyond the stops. Chevrolet Customer Care put me in touch with a local dealer. I met with the service and body shop managers yesterday. They ran a fresh Carfax...nothing. The answer is not obvious. I remain hopeful that we'll get to the bottom of this.