Passenger door panel doesn't align with dashboard

shaftwhy · 10-23-2018, 01:34 PM

ZL1 just 1k miles and noticed that passenger door panel doesn't quite align to the dashboard. Is it a normal fit and finish issue with the car? Or does it indicate something more severe like frame issue (not very likely though)?

1hprush · 10-23-2018, 01:44 PM

If anything, this would probably be a door hinge adjustment, but...not sure I would mess with something that minor, but hey, if it bothers you, that's all that matters.

Lethal Z · 10-23-2018, 02:22 PM

While I was dreading going into the garage to check mine as I never noticed this before, but knew it would now bother me forever..I can report that mine is aligned perfectly with the dash, Sorry OP.

Torquem · 10-23-2018, 02:36 PM

Take a hammer to the corner of the dash

1hprush · 10-23-2018, 05:27 PM

Maybe just a door panel adjustment.. I would check that first.

nicktechla · 10-23-2018, 05:30 PM

How do the lines on the actual door look like on the outside?

Stephen12ZL1 · 10-23-2018, 05:40 PM

not sure if I have ever checked this exact location for alignment

shaftwhy · 10-23-2018, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lethal Z

While I was dreading going into the garage to check mine as I never noticed this before, but knew it would now bother me forever..I can report that mine is aligned perfectly with the dash, Sorry OP.

Good for you! I will see whether more people will comment on it so that I can decide it is just fit and finish.

shaftwhy · 10-23-2018, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicktechla

How do the lines on the actual door look like on the outside?

Outside looks fine, or just a tiny bit off compare to driver side. I will post pictures once I have a moment later today.

shaftwhy · 10-23-2018, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1hprush

Maybe just a door panel adjustment.. I would check that first.

Yep will check that for sure.

mdmoore23 · 10-23-2018, 07:09 PM

I'm sure that's within tolerance.

DangerZL1 · 10-23-2018, 07:19 PM

If the door was misaligned that much it would probably be hitting the body somewhere. I don’t know how the door panel attaches to the door or if there is any adjustment possible. The panel may be warped some causing the alignment. I’d have the dealer take a look st it.

DFW_Muscle · 10-23-2018, 08:44 PM

I have the same condition on my 2018. That being said, the dash pieces have been removed and reinstalled to install new speakers and I was wondering if there was a broken clip preventing full seat.

Chazzz · 10-23-2018, 08:49 PM

I have seen worse examples as that appears to be an interior hard plastic fit issue and nothing to do with the door alignment. Sadly, the workmanship and quality control on a ZL1 should be better....

10-23-2018, 01:34 PM	#1
shaftwhy Drives: ZL1 Finally Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 114	Passenger door panel doesn't align with dashboard ZL1 just 1k miles and noticed that passenger door panel doesn't quite align to the dashboard. Is it a normal fit and finish issue with the car? Or does it indicate something more severe like frame issue (not very likely though)? Attached Images

10-23-2018, 02:36 PM	#4
Torquem Bannable Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 460 View My Garage	Take a hammer to the corner of the dash __________________ One must forego the self to attain total spiritual creaminess, and avoid the chewy chunks of degradation 2017 ZL1 A10 - Hyper Blue Metallic Rotofab CAI, TM ported TB, AWE non res touring catback with PLP's

10-23-2018, 05:30 PM	#6
nicktechla Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,776	How do the lines on the actual door look like on the outside? __________________ IG: 2fast2nick -- Current -- 2012 Porsche Turbo S - PDK - Basalt Black Metallic -- Past -- 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe - Red Hot - A10, PDR - HRE P101 2015 Mustang GT PP - Whipple Supercharger

10-23-2018, 05:40 PM	#7
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	not sure if I have ever checked this exact location for alignment __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

10-23-2018, 01:44 PM	#2
1hprush 2018 ZL1 1LE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,010	If anything, this would probably be a door hinge adjustment, but...not sure I would mess with something that minor, but hey, if it bothers you, that's all that matters.

10-23-2018, 02:22 PM	#3
Lethal Z American Gearhead!! Drives: ZL1 1LE/GT350/Ford RS/Gen 2 Raptor Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Merica Posts: 433	While I was dreading going into the garage to check mine as I never noticed this before, but knew it would now bother me forever..I can report that mine is aligned perfectly with the dash, Sorry OP.

10-23-2018, 05:27 PM	#5
1hprush 2018 ZL1 1LE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,010	Maybe just a door panel adjustment.. I would check that first.

10-23-2018, 07:09 PM	#11
mdmoore23 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Graniteville,SC Posts: 645	I'm sure that's within tolerance.

10-23-2018, 07:19 PM	#12
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	If the door was misaligned that much it would probably be hitting the body somewhere. I don’t know how the door panel attaches to the door or if there is any adjustment possible. The panel may be warped some causing the alignment. I’d have the dealer take a look st it.

10-23-2018, 08:44 PM	#13
DFW_Muscle Drives: 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 199	I have the same condition on my 2018. That being said, the dash pieces have been removed and reinstalled to install new speakers and I was wondering if there was a broken clip preventing full seat.

10-23-2018, 08:49 PM	#14
Chazzz Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 A8 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 497	I have seen worse examples as that appears to be an interior hard plastic fit issue and nothing to do with the door alignment. Sadly, the workmanship and quality control on a ZL1 should be better....

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