Convertible - Rear Window Glue Coming Loose - Page 2

01pewterz28 · 02-09-2018, 08:26 AM

so far 2k miles and almost a year old of owning the car (car was built in 16)

driven2exceSS · 02-09-2018, 08:59 AM

Wonder if there is any correlation with this failure between certain geological climate zones and being garaged verses not garaged?

driven2exceSS · 02-09-2018, 11:30 AM

Well I just looked... I have a small <2" spot "brewing" on the passenger side vertical edge. No need to add a Pic, looks the same, besides the reflection was horrible! Here is another thread on this, also with Pics: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500473. I will probably wait to address this once it gets worse.

Godfatha · 02-13-2018, 01:40 PM

Had a glass guy look at it while I was getting X-pel put on, and he said the entire convertible top had to be replaced. Was hoping for a $200 fix but it's going to end up being $2,000. I may try to address the issue myself with some glue. Worst that can happen is having to replace the top anyway.

driven2exceSS · 02-13-2018, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Godfatha

Had a glass guy look at it while I was getting X-pel put on, and he said the entire convertible top had to be replaced. Was hoping for a $200 fix but it's going to end up being $2,000. I may try to address the issue myself with some glue. Worst that can happen is having to replace the top anyway.

So you were unable to have this covered under GM warranty?!?? Are you not the original owner?

Godfatha · 02-13-2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by driven2exceSS

So you were unable to have this covered under GM warranty?!?? Are you not the original owner?

I am the original owner, but am past the 36k miles unfortunately.

driven2exceSS · 02-13-2018, 05:44 PM

mekirk2 · 02-13-2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Godfatha

I am the original owner, but am past the 36k miles unfortunately.

How far past? I would contact GM and ask them to look at it. They know they have a problem with them. Maybe they will goodwill it for you as a valued Camaro owner.

I had a Chrysler Lebaron once that had the door hinge mounts collapse inside the door because they didnt make the metal thick enough. Was a known issue. That car was showroom clean but a couple years out of warranty. I was in Florida and dropped by the Chrysler offices - asked for someone in upper management. Dont remember who it was, but I believe it was one of their VPs that came out to talk to me. Walked him out and showed him the car - he even commented on how good it looked - then I opened the driver door and it almost hit the ground. Had a call from my dealer in TN before the end of that day telling me to bring it in to have the door replaced when I got back from Florida.

GroundhogSS · 02-14-2018, 06:31 PM

I think I would talk to a dealer anyway. If it's a common problem, maybe there is a service bulletin on it. Worth a try.

cengell · 02-20-2018, 12:39 PM

There is a service bulletin on it, but like my dealer I had to tell them! The they told me oh we have 1 or 2 that look this on our lot for sale!! WOW.

If others are still way under warranty wait until the end and get a new top for free.
Christopher

classicrockr · 03-03-2018, 07:50 PM

Warranty for these new tops is 1 year or until the end of the 36,000 mile warranty period; whichever comes first.
So, don't wait any longer than 35,000 miles.

JoeGSr · 03-19-2018, 07:40 AM

Hi All

Looking to purchase a new 2017 LS convertible and this is what the rear window looks like. The car is under cover so hopefully no water damage but I can't believe the dealer is letting it sit on the lot like this (let alone how freakin' dirty it is).

Anyway, I've been looking for the TSB which covers replacing the top but can't find it. From what I've been reading replacing the top is the only solution. Right?

Thanks in advance

Joe

Godfatha · 03-19-2018, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeGSr

Hi All

Looking to purchase a new 2017 LS convertible and this is what the rear window looks like. The car is under cover so hopefully no water damage but I can't believe the dealer is letting it sit on the lot like this (let alone how freakin' dirty it is).

Anyway, I've been looking for the TSB which covers replacing the top but can't find it. From what I've been reading replacing the top is the only solution. Right?

Thanks in advance

Joe

That's what I've been told. I was hoping to get a glass guy to fix it for a couple hundred bucks but was told by everyone I took it to (dealer, glass guy, etc.) that it required replacing the top, which set me back $2k.

I would not buy it if the dealer has not replaced the top.

guitarscientist · 04-01-2018, 11:38 AM

for anyone that has had their top replaced, did they have to take apart the interior at all? and if so, how well was it put back together?

02-09-2018, 08:26 AM	#15
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	so far 2k miles and almost a year old of owning the car (car was built in 16) __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

02-09-2018, 08:59 AM	#16
driven2exceSS Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: MA Posts: 1,029	Wonder if there is any correlation with this failure between certain geological climate zones and being garaged verses not garaged? __________________ NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)

02-09-2018, 11:30 AM	#17
driven2exceSS Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: MA Posts: 1,029	Well I just looked... I have a small <2" spot "brewing" on the passenger side vertical edge. No need to add a Pic, looks the same, besides the reflection was horrible! Here is another thread on this, also with Pics: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500473. I will probably wait to address this once it gets worse. __________________ NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)

02-13-2018, 05:44 PM	#21
driven2exceSS Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: MA Posts: 1,029	__________________ NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)

02-14-2018, 06:31 PM	#23
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,934	I think I would talk to a dealer anyway. If it's a common problem, maybe there is a service bulletin on it. Worth a try. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

02-13-2018, 01:40 PM	#18
Godfatha Drives: 2016 2SS Mosaic Black Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 116	Had a glass guy look at it while I was getting X-pel put on, and he said the entire convertible top had to be replaced. Was hoping for a $200 fix but it's going to end up being $2,000. I may try to address the issue myself with some glue. Worst that can happen is having to replace the top anyway.

02-20-2018, 12:39 PM	#24
cengell Drives: 2017 2LT Garnet Red Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 125	There is a service bulletin on it, but like my dealer I had to tell them! The they told me oh we have 1 or 2 that look this on our lot for sale!! WOW. If others are still way under warranty wait until the end and get a new top for free. Christopher

03-03-2018, 07:50 PM	#25
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	Warranty for these new tops is 1 year or until the end of the 36,000 mile warranty period; whichever comes first. So, don't wait any longer than 35,000 miles.

03-19-2018, 07:40 AM	#26
JoeGSr Drives: 2017 LS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NC Posts: 11	Hi All Looking to purchase a new 2017 LS convertible and this is what the rear window looks like. The car is under cover so hopefully no water damage but I can't believe the dealer is letting it sit on the lot like this (let alone how freakin' dirty it is). Anyway, I've been looking for the TSB which covers replacing the top but can't find it. From what I've been reading replacing the top is the only solution. Right? Thanks in advance Joe Attached Images

04-01-2018, 11:38 AM	#28
guitarscientist Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 17	for anyone that has had their top replaced, did they have to take apart the interior at all? and if so, how well was it put back together? __________________ Club FIFTY 2017 Camaro 50th Anniversary Edition Convertible

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