#12052: Customer Satisfaction - Convertible Top Enhancements - (Apr 2, 2012) - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Blitz · 04-05-2012, 08:01 PM

Interesting tid-bit of info in there:

"Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this program at no charge to customers,
regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, through April 30, 2014."

dencoop · 04-05-2012, 10:08 PM

Does this relate to the following issue I am having.

1. Driver Side rear Quarter glass makes a vibrating notice when going up or down and
2. From the same side of the car with the top down only - there is some sort of N annoying noise - sounds like some metal piece is rubbing against another metal piece.

Please let me know... Thank You!

heymatt · 04-06-2012, 08:07 AM

Start the petition now, GM owes SUX some $caching$ for solving the problem.

Capt_Pooty · 04-06-2012, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dencoop

Does this relate to the following issue I am having.

1. Driver Side rear Quarter glass makes a vibrating notice when going up or down and
2. From the same side of the car with the top down only - there is some sort of N annoying noise - sounds like some metal piece is rubbing against another metal piece.

Please let me know... Thank You!

#2 can be fixed with some wd40 .. spray your joints where the top folds at... I did and it worked fine ! Sounded like a creaking sound...

What this is referring to is the rub marks and air leaks !

Quackersacker · 04-06-2012, 09:21 AM

I dont see a mention of any shims in this TSB Just the tape. Hope it works.

jsherm007 · 04-06-2012, 09:27 AM

So dealer says they did my repair, is that possible if part wasn't available? Or would they have had parts from previous repairs (this is first and only repair to my 2012) so far.

jtfire006 · 04-06-2012, 10:01 AM

ok once agian!!! the part they have to order is TAPE!!!!! there is no shims and no real part, its special GM RUB PREVENTING TAPE, i think for 45000 we should be supplied with a case of it since it usually falls off within a couple weeks.

QuiksilverHg · 04-06-2012, 10:14 AM

So this is the FINAL fix right?

I've been waiting to ask about fix or top replacement until the final fix is out. Went to the dealer today for an oil change and to check a few issues, they said they are going to order me a new top in accordance with TSB 12052.

They said they should have the parts to do the repair next week.

Should I tell them to hold off or go for it? No holes yet, but some visible small tears in the outer threading of the top right now.

jtfire006 · 04-06-2012, 10:54 AM

for now its the only fix for people that has rub marks and no holes, if you have holes you get a new top and about a 100 problems that go with the new top. i dont have hole yet, so you will need to ask some of the guys that had their tops replaced how they feel.

alaird65 · 04-06-2012, 11:11 AM

Yes, I would like to hear from those who have had their tops completely replaced. What issues are there, if any?

American · 04-06-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

I meant that those are my EXACT fixes that GM later copied and made their official fixes.

The only problem is that they are leaving out the most important of all SUX2BU's fixes, which is the one where he shimmed the top so it won't close down so tight. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194349

They didn't address this in 12052, only a piece of tape to cover the rough rail.

cactuseater · 04-06-2012, 03:53 PM

Mine needs a new top and that scares the sh*t out of me.... TAPE? They need to replace the mechanism, not band aid it with something that will fall off and/or disintegrate before the metal does. OMG. And then, only offer to fix them for the next 2 years? Yeah, this is not getting any better. :(

American · 04-06-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alaird65

Yes, I would like to hear from those who have had their tops completely replaced. What issues are there, if any?

I have had my top replaced (canvas only) because of rub marks and a hole. I'm happy with the new canvas, and they did basically all the fixes listed in 12052, but until they address the problem SUX2BU addressed where the top closes down so tight, it's obvious the rub marks will return over time. I guess I will have to do it myself like SUX did. I can't believe they just dont make that bracket/stop a little longer to prevent the rubbing.

:pa ddle:

cactuseater · 04-06-2012, 04:32 PM

I guess I'll have them attempt the band-aid fix, replace the damaged top, and wait from there. If it comes back, I will decidedly start the buy back process. Not a happy camper. We love this car, but it needs to be RIGHT. Waiting to here back from the GM Rep at the assistance center on this one. I let them know my intentions.

04-05-2012, 08:01 PM	#29
Blitz Drives: 2012 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 739	Interesting tid-bit of info in there: "Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this program at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, through April 30, 2014." __________________

04-06-2012, 11:11 AM	#38
alaird65 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible-RED Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 5	Yes, I would like to hear from those who have had their tops completely replaced. What issues are there, if any? __________________ ALAIRD65

04-06-2012, 03:53 PM	#40
cactuseater Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 856	Mine needs a new top and that scares the sht out of me.... TAPE? They need to replace the mechanism, not band aid it with something that will fall off and/or disintegrate before the metal does. OMG. And then, only offer to fix them for the next 2 years? Yeah, this is not getting any better. :( Last edited by cactuseater; 09-28-2012 at 03:25 AM.*

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04-05-2012, 10:08 PM	#30
dencoop Drives: 2SS/RS 6MT Vert and BMW F01 AH7 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 45	Does this relate to the following issue I am having. 1. Driver Side rear Quarter glass makes a vibrating notice when going up or down and 2. From the same side of the car with the top down only - there is some sort of N annoying noise - sounds like some metal piece is rubbing against another metal piece. Please let me know... Thank You!

04-06-2012, 08:07 AM	#31
heymatt Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS Vert. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tequesta, Fl. Posts: 784	Start the petition now, GM owes SUX some $caching$ for solving the problem.

04-06-2012, 09:21 AM	#33
Quackersacker Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 608 View My Garage	I dont see a mention of any shims in this TSB Just the tape. Hope it works.

04-06-2012, 09:27 AM	#34
jsherm007 Always drop the top Drives: 2014 Stingray Vert 2LT z51 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 158	So dealer says they did my repair, is that possible if part wasn't available? Or would they have had parts from previous repairs (this is first and only repair to my 2012) so far.

04-06-2012, 10:01 AM	#35
jtfire006 Drives: 2011 v-6 vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: biloxi, ms Posts: 141	ok once agian!!! the part they have to order is TAPE!!!!! there is no shims and no real part, its special GM RUB PREVENTING TAPE, i think for 45000 we should be supplied with a case of it since it usually falls off within a couple weeks.

04-06-2012, 10:14 AM	#36
QuiksilverHg Drives: 2SS, RS Package, Imperial Blue Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 41	So this is the FINAL fix right? I've been waiting to ask about fix or top replacement until the final fix is out. Went to the dealer today for an oil change and to check a few issues, they said they are going to order me a new top in accordance with TSB 12052. They said they should have the parts to do the repair next week. Should I tell them to hold off or go for it? No holes yet, but some visible small tears in the outer threading of the top right now.

04-06-2012, 10:54 AM	#37
jtfire006 Drives: 2011 v-6 vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: biloxi, ms Posts: 141	for now its the only fix for people that has rub marks and no holes, if you have holes you get a new top and about a 100 problems that go with the new top. i dont have hole yet, so you will need to ask some of the guys that had their tops replaced how they feel.

04-06-2012, 04:32 PM	#42
cactuseater Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 856	I guess I'll have them attempt the band-aid fix, replace the damaged top, and wait from there. If it comes back, I will decidedly start the buy back process. Not a happy camper. We love this car, but it needs to be RIGHT. Waiting to here back from the GM Rep at the assistance center on this one. I let them know my intentions.