Convertible Top Recall - Page 21 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Angrybird 12 · 06-12-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicrockr

just got mine back from 2d new top (1 fabric, this one all mechanisms too)...how do I post pictures on this forum?

When you post a reply below the text box you will see a button that says manage attachments, you click on that and you get a list where you can attach pictures from your computer.Click the button that says choose file. Add those pictures one per slot and at the bottom click upload. When they dissapear from the boxes and appear at the bottom you can close that window and post your message with the pictures.

classicrockr · 06-13-2012, 04:39 AM

Ok. here's the new top (1st new one was just fabric, this one was complete; fabric & mechanisms)

In the 1st pic, it looks like it's sitting higher than it used to. IN the 2d pic, notice that no fabric is touching the well frame area. I'm willing ot bet that that will chnge over time. Once it starts touching the frame area, the top center rub marks begin to form.

classicrockr · 06-13-2012, 04:44 AM

a few more. These are from the sides & another one that shows where it sits when it's waiting for me to grab the latch & close it.

Angrybird 12 · 06-13-2012, 05:16 AM

Classicrockr,
My son had the same issue with his top after getting his top changed. I think the problem was the cables needed adjusting. Another problem is the guy that installed the new top used screws instead of rivets. After they fixed those issues his top was fine. You should have these things checked before they cause other problems.

classicrockr · 06-13-2012, 06:13 AM

where were the screws (that should have been rivets) at?

classicrockr · 06-13-2012, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11BEE

UPDATE: I went and looked at the top today and it looks great. They had the old one on the ground next to it and I was able to compare the mechanism. When the dealer first installed it he checked the mechanism and it looked like the new design. However there is a still a point my dealer felt could create a rub mark. He followed the TSB and ground it down a bit more, painted it and covered it with tape just to make sure.

We then took it for a drive with no wind noise whatsoever. They are keeping it overnight tonight to work on one other small issue. While they have it they are going to pressure test the top for water leaks, but I expect it to pass that test.

I will update everyone on the weekend once I have it home.

I just got mine back yesterday - on the receipt it stated "Installed new top and performed 12052 TSB". Even though this was a new top including all mechanisms, this dealership must have felt the same way & did some additional trimming/fine tuning prior to installing the top. I have no wind noise right now, but look at the pics I posted earlier on this page; it seems they may need to loosen my cables just a slight bit....

Angrybird 12 · 06-13-2012, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicrockr

I just got mine back yesterday - on the receipt it stated "Installed new top and performed 12052 TSB". Even though this was a new top including all mechanisms, this dealership must have felt the same way & did some additional trimming/fine tuning prior to installing the top. I have no wind noise right now, but look at the pics I posted earlier on this page; it seems they may need to loosen my cables just a slight bit....

If they replaced the entire mechanism then you should not have any screws. Probably one of two things the top may be tighter now and will stretch and start going down farther with more use, or it may just need more adjustments.

11BEE · 06-13-2012, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicrockr

I just got mine back yesterday - on the receipt it stated "Installed new top and performed 12052 TSB". Even though this was a new top including all mechanisms, this dealership must have felt the same way & did some additional trimming/fine tuning prior to installing the top. I have no wind noise right now, but look at the pics I posted earlier on this page; it seems they may need to loosen my cables just a slight bit....

I had the same top replacement and TSB work done. I have about 130 miles on mine now with at least 5 top cycles and I am seeing no rub marks. When we first put it down it also rode very high like yours in the picture. I pushed it down the first time and the next time it went down a little further. Now it fully retracts. Also we had a hard time latching it closed at first. The fabric is very tight and will stretch just a little. In a few days it should be normal.

BTW... Nice to see another 45th Vert.

classicrockr · 06-13-2012, 09:16 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys...I really don't want to take it back - every minute of the day I just want to get out there & put the top down & drive!

Have any of you asked for extended warranties on the new tops?

11BEE · 06-13-2012, 10:18 AM

My car only has 5100 miles, so I have not asked for an extended warranty.

bulllett · 06-13-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicrockr

Thanks for the feedback guys...I really don't want to take it back - every minute of the day I just want to get out there & put the top down & drive!

Have any of you asked for extended warranties on the new tops?

I got one without asking. 4yr 65k. Pretty much the common one they are giving out.

Michael Rophone · 06-13-2012, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95birdible

That VIN is actually before my build. My build was on 4/4/12 9191068 which is the 91068 car off the line. The ones they found are 88330 and 33413.

My Camaro Lottery Vin Number is 9148561. What do I win?

pnyklr · 06-14-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulllett

I got one without asking. 4yr 65k. Pretty much the common one they are giving out.

Does that warranty specifically INCLUDE the top and top mech?

-Funk

SSTOKED · 06-14-2012, 03:16 PM

Update on mine...

Dealer is contacting district manager and requesting permission for a new top. They can't get it to stop leaking. I've also called Chevrolet Customer service and added a request for new top, new carpet and new seat belt support bar (under back seat) to my case number. The bar was quite rusty for a 925 mile old car. Trapped moisture does wonders on untreated metal.

The dealer is resisting the new carpet but I'm not backing down. I'm just claiming mold, bacteria, etc.

I also specifically told my service rep to tell GM service parts organization to only send me the latest revision top.

We'll see how it goes.

06-13-2012, 04:39 AM	#282
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	Ok. here's the new top (1st new one was just fabric, this one was complete; fabric & mechanisms) In the 1st pic, it looks like it's sitting higher than it used to. IN the 2d pic, notice that no fabric is touching the well frame area. I'm willing ot bet that that will chnge over time. Once it starts touching the frame area, the top center rub marks begin to form. Attached Images Last edited by classicrockr; 06-13-2012 at 04:41 AM. Reason: adding words

06-13-2012, 04:44 AM	#283
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	a few more. These are from the sides & another one that shows where it sits when it's waiting for me to grab the latch & close it. Attached Images

06-13-2012, 05:16 AM	#284
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Classicrockr, My son had the same issue with his top after getting his top changed. I think the problem was the cables needed adjusting. Another problem is the guy that installed the new top used screws instead of rivets. After they fixed those issues his top was fine. You should have these things checked before they cause other problems. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

06-13-2012, 10:18 AM	#290
11BEE 11 BEE Drives: 2011 LS2 RS & 2012 2SS RS 45th Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kingwood, TX Posts: 733	My car only has 5100 miles, so I have not asked for an extended warranty. __________________ 11Bee and I♥My45th

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
What a joke about top quality!!	95birdible	Camaro Convertible Forum	68	10-06-2011 08:42 AM
Convertible top leaking	gtoimpulse	Camaro Convertible Forum	2	08-10-2011 08:44 PM
hard top convertible?	MrandMrsNinja	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	32	03-28-2011 08:04 PM
THE NEW YORK TIMES reviews Camaro convertible AND says Z28 will follow ZL1	camaro5	Camaro Convertible Forum	12	02-21-2011 09:42 AM
Camaro Convertible First Drive Review by Jalopnik	nick at night	Camaro Convertible Forum	18	01-31-2011 07:23 AM

06-13-2012, 06:13 AM	#285
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	where were the screws (that should have been rivets) at?

06-13-2012, 09:16 AM	#289
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	Thanks for the feedback guys...I really don't want to take it back - every minute of the day I just want to get out there & put the top down & drive! Have any of you asked for extended warranties on the new tops?

06-14-2012, 03:16 PM	#294
SSTOKED Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Webster, NY Posts: 283	Update on mine... Dealer is contacting district manager and requesting permission for a new top. They can't get it to stop leaking. I've also called Chevrolet Customer service and added a request for new top, new carpet and new seat belt support bar (under back seat) to my case number. The bar was quite rusty for a 925 mile old car. Trapped moisture does wonders on untreated metal. The dealer is resisting the new carpet but I'm not backing down. I'm just claiming mold, bacteria, etc. I also specifically told my service rep to tell GM service parts organization to only send me the latest revision top. We'll see how it goes.