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CUPRA · 08-08-2010, 07:27 PM

This happened on my IOM 2011 2SS. I made an appointment with Classic Chevrolet and took it in. 5 days later I got it back. I didn't want them to repaint the whole trunk, so they touched it up, wet sanded it back and polished it. They also put a spacer under the spoiler, however, it looks like it's happening all over again... :(

And now I have an oil leak too... :(

Primus · 08-08-2010, 08:51 PM

Mine had the exact same problem. My new spoiler completely covers it though so I'm not too worried about it.

Ironheadspearo · 08-08-2010, 08:56 PM

my 2011 has it just noticed it after reading this thread...... only 1 month old wtf

Ironheadspearo · 08-09-2010, 09:58 AM

I am taking mine in today along with this thread to show them if they balk at me. I plan to also have them re tint the entire car cause the tint job was not perfect either. they will give me a loaner car to drive so they can have it as long as it takes to make it perfect to my liking. I am obsessively picky and its my money making the monthly payments.

3bama7 · 08-17-2010, 06:54 PM

I am having the same problem with mine 2011 2LT. Took it to the dealer today, they say they have never seen it before. They are comtemplating submitting a service report to GM.

IronToss · 08-18-2010, 09:06 AM

Just checked mine, had it for about 2 weeks+ now, no chips, wonder if it's caused by pushing on the spoiler when you shut the trunk? I did check the clearance and it looks very tight, as in putting pressure on the spoiler will cause it to rub the trunk deck.

robsls3 · 08-18-2010, 09:39 AM

I have it on both sides. Car was in for rail dust issue and they forgot about this. They are going to reclear coat my car sometime next week and they will solve this when they do it.

Primus · 08-18-2010, 09:45 AM

I think these are being caused by the same thing that caused the nuts to slip off. Vibration.

IronToss · 08-18-2010, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Primus

I think these are being caused by the same thing that caused the nuts to slip off. Vibration.

So making sure they stay tight would be a preventative option?

heRS · 08-18-2010, 10:07 AM

Thank you for the heads up - just went out with my cuppa coffee and inspected under Trigger's tail. No damage yet but today I stop and buy six spacers as suggested. Prevention is the best medicine!

Trailbreaker77 · 08-18-2010, 10:30 AM

Wow, guess I better check mine tonight. I was planning on picking up a dove tail spoiler next year.

Russell James · 08-18-2010, 11:54 AM

I just fixed mine before it caused any chips. Glad I saw this thread.

The problem is the cheap rubber OE washers get crushed and the outer edges of the spoiler wind up too close to the trunk lid.

Before yours chips the trunk - take the spoiler off, scrape off whats left of the mashed up OE rubber washers. Get 6 new rubber washers from a hardware store.

Reinstall the spoiler with the new rubber washers. Use blue locktite on the nuts. Be careful not to drop the nuts in the trunk, I magnetized my socket and used a little piece of tape. When tightening the outer nuts be careful to watch the spoiler to trunk gap. Don't tighten it too much that it crushes the new rubber gasket. The nuts don't need to be too tight, just nice and snug, the locktite will keep them from loosening.

A couple bucks worth of hardware store rubber washers will save your trunk paint.

firstmate · 08-18-2010, 11:57 AM

I had this too, on black. Also only above the SS, almost identical to the pics PQ posted of his. The trunk was repainted, spoiler/nut issue dealt with based on the bulletin put out by GM, and it has been good since. At least I think it has, haven't noticed anything further, but will do a doulbe take for sure.

Good luck!!!

gappman · 09-08-2010, 04:36 PM

OMG! I have it on mine too!
Crap!

08-08-2010, 07:27 PM	#43
CUPRA Drives: '21 Bronco OBX/'18 Jeep GC Altitude Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 1,413 View My Garage	This happened on my IOM 2011 2SS. I made an appointment with Classic Chevrolet and took it in. 5 days later I got it back. I didn't want them to repaint the whole trunk, so they touched it up, wet sanded it back and polished it. They also put a spacer under the spoiler, however, it looks like it's happening all over again... :( And now I have an oil leak too... :( __________________ Order Placed: 04/30/22 Order Accepted: 10/18/22 TPW: 11/07/22 Built: 11/18/22 VIN received: 11/19/22 On a Train: 02/27/23 ETA: TBD 2023 Camaro 2SS Convertible/M6/Shadow Grey Metallic/Adrenaline Red Interior/Carbon Flash Wheels/NPP

08-08-2010, 08:51 PM	#44
Primus 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	Mine had the exact same problem. My new spoiler completely covers it though so I'm not too worried about it. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Black 1100: 10/13/2008 2000: 4/02/2009 3000: 4/08/2009 3300: 5/14/2009 3400: 5/21/2009 3800: 5/28/2009 VIN: 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 4000: 5/28/2009 4150: 5/28/2009 4B00: 5/28/2009 Delivered: 6/10/2009

08-08-2010, 08:56 PM	#45
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	my 2011 has it just noticed it after reading this thread...... only 1 month old wtf __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

08-09-2010, 09:58 AM	#46
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	I am taking mine in today along with this thread to show them if they balk at me. I plan to also have them re tint the entire car cause the tint job was not perfect either. they will give me a loaner car to drive so they can have it as long as it takes to make it perfect to my liking. I am obsessively picky and its my money making the monthly payments. __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

08-18-2010, 09:06 AM	#48
IronToss Corporate Lackey Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 239 View My Garage	Just checked mine, had it for about 2 weeks+ now, no chips, wonder if it's caused by pushing on the spoiler when you shut the trunk? I did check the clearance and it looks very tight, as in putting pressure on the spoiler will cause it to rub the trunk deck. __________________ *2010 Camaro 2SS / LS3* -- Exterior: Black w/ IOM Stripes \\ Interior: IOM w/ Sunroof -- RS Package / OEM Ground Effects / Volant Intake -- Flowmaster AMT 3" Catback / Hurst Billet-Plus 2 Shifter

08-17-2010, 06:54 PM	#47
3bama7 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 5	I am having the same problem with mine 2011 2LT. Took it to the dealer today, they say they have never seen it before. They are comtemplating submitting a service report to GM.

08-18-2010, 09:39 AM	#49
robsls3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oaklawn, IL Posts: 862 View My Garage	I have it on both sides. Car was in for rail dust issue and they forgot about this. They are going to reclear coat my car sometime next week and they will solve this when they do it.

08-18-2010, 09:45 AM	#50
Primus 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	I think these are being caused by the same thing that caused the nuts to slip off. Vibration. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Black 1100: 10/13/2008 2000: 4/02/2009 3000: 4/08/2009 3300: 5/14/2009 3400: 5/21/2009 3800: 5/28/2009 VIN: 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 4000: 5/28/2009 4150: 5/28/2009 4B00: 5/28/2009 Delivered: 6/10/2009

08-18-2010, 10:07 AM	#52
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Thank you for the heads up - just went out with my cuppa coffee and inspected under Trigger's tail. No damage yet but today I stop and buy six spacers as suggested. Prevention is the best medicine! __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

08-18-2010, 10:30 AM	#53
Trailbreaker77 Drives: 2010 Transformers Edition Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 678	Wow, guess I better check mine tonight. I was planning on picking up a dove tail spoiler next year. __________________

08-18-2010, 11:54 AM	#54
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,483	I just fixed mine before it caused any chips. Glad I saw this thread. The problem is the cheap rubber OE washers get crushed and the outer edges of the spoiler wind up too close to the trunk lid. Before yours chips the trunk - take the spoiler off, scrape off whats left of the mashed up OE rubber washers. Get 6 new rubber washers from a hardware store. Reinstall the spoiler with the new rubber washers. Use blue locktite on the nuts. Be careful not to drop the nuts in the trunk, I magnetized my socket and used a little piece of tape. When tightening the outer nuts be careful to watch the spoiler to trunk gap. Don't tighten it too much that it crushes the new rubber gasket. The nuts don't need to be too tight, just nice and snug, the locktite will keep them from loosening. A couple bucks worth of hardware store rubber washers will save your trunk paint.

08-18-2010, 11:57 AM	#55
firstmate Drives: 2010 Blk/Gry SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 454 View My Garage	I had this too, on black. Also only above the SS, almost identical to the pics PQ posted of his. The trunk was repainted, spoiler/nut issue dealt with based on the bulletin put out by GM, and it has been good since. At least I think it has, haven't noticed anything further, but will do a doulbe take for sure. Good luck!!! __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 2SS/RS M6 BLK/GRY VIN #2386 Delivered 6-11-09 - Woo Hoo!!! Hey Houston locals-------- Join the H-Town Camaro Club www.H-TownCamaroClub.com

09-08-2010, 04:36 PM	#56
gappman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 26 View My Garage	OMG! I have it on mine too! Crap!

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