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spikess581 · 03-31-2012, 07:52 AM

Another drive and still ok. As for the dealerships giving people the thats normal routine mine did no such thing. Service rep looked at it then called the manager out and head mechanic and all agreed something was not right.

bulllett · 03-31-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by spikess581

Another drive and still ok..

Good, good, good........

duckota · 04-02-2012, 02:28 PM

This is getting really old, I had my top replaced for a third time last fall (shortly before I put it away for the winter so it wasn't down much). Since pulling it out of storage, I have driven it with the top down three different times in the last couple of weeks and the dreaded rub marks have reappeared and gotten worse each time. My dealer who has been great to work with has said he has not heard anything from GM yet regarding a permanent fix. This is really getting old.

95birdible · 04-02-2012, 03:23 PM

Per the people that run the program the fix is currently on the line. Problem is, it hasn't trickled down to those that need a fix yet. Parts are scarce. Ask Nutt, he had to wait on his whole assembly and water system. Patience is all I can say. Third time would warrant Lemon law in some states. Have you looked into that yet?

DWalz286 · 04-02-2012, 03:36 PM

just stumbled across this thread today... i had my top replaced for "rub marks" last week. came back looking great. top looks tighter than new and bows are less visible than they were before. windows fit nicely.
that being said, it's gotten chilly in NY this week and I haven't retracted it since the work was done... I guess I'll anxiously hold my breath.

on a good note, i was in the service shop about 5 minutes, a couple of guys looked at it, agreed it was not right, and fixed it for free with no questions asked. even set me up with a rental car at no cost to me.

duckota · 04-02-2012, 03:38 PM

Yes, I have looked at the South Dakota Lemmon law, after the fourth time is the charm in South Dakota (first issue has to occur in the first 12 months which isn't a problem for me). I have talked to my dealer about this topic (he is on notice that I will go down this route if GM doesn't fix this SOON).

Blitz · 04-02-2012, 06:15 PM

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I talked to my dealer today... the svc manager was out sick all week... but said he hasn't heard anything yet...Monday will be my deal breaker w GM... I sincerely hope they aren't just trying to brush me off until after the 60 days and my case closes with the BBB.... That's grounds for a lynching!!!!

Nutbutt · 04-02-2012, 08:33 PM

The only fix I have seen that works is a total replacement from the production line. So far this is my fourth top and it does look really good, I just hope it continues as well as its going now. I have gotten a call from GM quality dept on how the top is working and if there are any noticeable rub marks.

duckota · 04-03-2012, 10:12 AM

Nutbutt

Any chance you could tell me who your dealership is and provide a contact at the dealership along with a number. My dealership would like to have a conversation with them. Thanks Duckota

Nutbutt · 04-03-2012, 11:13 AM

PM sent, you need to make sure the GM rep is doing the new install otherwise even a complete replacement top is hit or miss. It is certainly not straight forward like the vettes.

spikess581 · 04-03-2012, 07:31 PM

Beautiful spring day, finish work a little early so I went for a little topless action. Well it is starting again. No not that! My PERMAGRIN!!! It's almost completely back everything is still working as it should and by the time I got back I was smiling like a silly school girl.

'11 cyber grey vert · 04-04-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by spikess581

Beautiful spring day, finish work a little early so I went for a little topless action. Well it is starting again. No not that! My PERMAGRIN!!! It's almost completely back everything is still working as it should and by the time I got back I was smiling like a silly school girl.

Glad to hear Spike...

I caught the dreaded 5th bow disease today and my mileage is 4000 mi. approx.
so it was good until then.

bulllett · 04-04-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spikess581

Beautiful spring day, finish work a little early so I went for a little topless action. Well it is starting again. No not that! My PERMAGRIN!!! .

You suck. Bought it hook line and sinker

I guess I'm so used to people having it happen again that I just expect it.

Excellent news that you are still going strong. But keep in mind that many of us got "the rubs" (It sounds like an intestinal disease) after 1000 miles (mine started at 1500 or so). looking forward to you having a clean bill of health.

spikess581 · 04-04-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by '11 cyber grey vert

Glad to hear Spike...

I caught the dreaded 5th bow disease today and my mileage is 4000 mi. approx.
so it was good until then.

Sorry to hear it. Insist on an engineer to fix it along with a new water bag.

04-02-2012, 03:23 PM	#88
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	Per the people that run the program the fix is currently on the line. Problem is, it hasn't trickled down to those that need a fix yet. Parts are scarce. Ask Nutt, he had to wait on his whole assembly and water system. Patience is all I can say. Third time would warrant Lemon law in some states. Have you looked into that yet? __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

04-02-2012, 03:36 PM	#89
DWalz286 Drives: 2011 Victory Red 1LT Convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: NY Posts: 29	just stumbled across this thread today... i had my top replaced for "rub marks" last week. came back looking great. top looks tighter than new and bows are less visible than they were before. windows fit nicely. that being said, it's gotten chilly in NY this week and I haven't retracted it since the work was done... I guess I'll anxiously hold my breath. on a good note, i was in the service shop about 5 minutes, a couple of guys looked at it, agreed it was not right, and fixed it for free with no questions asked. even set me up with a rental car at no cost to me. __________________

04-02-2012, 08:33 PM	#92
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	The only fix I have seen that works is a total replacement from the production line. So far this is my fourth top and it does look really good, I just hope it continues as well as its going now. I have gotten a call from GM quality dept on how the top is working and if there are any noticeable rub marks. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

04-03-2012, 11:13 AM	#94
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	PM sent, you need to make sure the GM rep is doing the new install otherwise even a complete replacement top is hit or miss. It is certainly not straight forward like the vettes. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

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03-31-2012, 07:52 AM	#85
spikess581 Drives: IOM2SSconvertible,64 malibu,04fxdwg Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bristol Pa Posts: 356	Another drive and still ok. As for the dealerships giving people the thats normal routine mine did no such thing. Service rep looked at it then called the manager out and head mechanic and all agreed something was not right.

04-02-2012, 02:28 PM	#87
duckota Drives: 07 Chevy Suburban Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 40	This is getting really old, I had my top replaced for a third time last fall (shortly before I put it away for the winter so it wasn't down much). Since pulling it out of storage, I have driven it with the top down three different times in the last couple of weeks and the dreaded rub marks have reappeared and gotten worse each time. My dealer who has been great to work with has said he has not heard anything from GM yet regarding a permanent fix. This is really getting old.

04-02-2012, 03:38 PM	#90
duckota Drives: 07 Chevy Suburban Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 40	Yes, I have looked at the South Dakota Lemmon law, after the fourth time is the charm in South Dakota (first issue has to occur in the first 12 months which isn't a problem for me). I have talked to my dealer about this topic (he is on notice that I will go down this route if GM doesn't fix this SOON).

04-03-2012, 10:12 AM	#93
duckota Drives: 07 Chevy Suburban Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 40	Nutbutt Any chance you could tell me who your dealership is and provide a contact at the dealership along with a number. My dealership would like to have a conversation with them. Thanks Duckota

04-03-2012, 07:31 PM	#95
spikess581 Drives: IOM2SSconvertible,64 malibu,04fxdwg Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bristol Pa Posts: 356	Beautiful spring day, finish work a little early so I went for a little topless action. Well it is starting again. No not that! My PERMAGRIN!!! It's almost completely back everything is still working as it should and by the time I got back I was smiling like a silly school girl.