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TahoeCamaro · 06-05-2011, 09:42 PM

My wife has been complaining nonstop about her Camaro's window molding folding inward. She says she's tried multiple times to pull it up with her nail. It stays in the correct place for a few minutes, but then just returns to this:

Do you think i should take it to the dealer and get it replaced? Or is there something else I can do myself to fix it? I'm afraid taking it to the dealer isn't a great idea because our Escalade's window molding was falling off earlier this year and now there is a ton of wind noise in the car after replacing it. Just looking for some advice. Thanks in advance!

(Apologies for the messy garage

)

v6sonoma · 06-05-2011, 09:50 PM

If it's a defect in the molding then it might need to be replaced. If your dealer didn't fix the problem on your last vehicle then perhaps you need to find another dealer. Are there any others nearby you? You could try pulling it out and sticking something behind it to keep it in place then hit it with a hair dryer or very carefully a heat gun to soften the rubber into the correct spot.

TahoeCamaro · 06-05-2011, 09:59 PM

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll probably try the hair dryer method first, and if that doesn't work I'll look for the most reliable dealer in the area to fix it.

v6sonoma · 06-05-2011, 10:16 PM

Jason7 · 06-05-2011, 11:14 PM

I'm having an issue with mine also but its not the same. on top of my window molding near the mirror it actually looks like a cigarette was laid on it and cause a burn....??? But I don't smoke, so I'm gonna take it in and see if they will cover it

Jason

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-07-2011, 12:52 PM

TahoeCamaro, I hope you're able to take care of this issue. If not I hope there is a good dealer in your area to get it taken care of. Jason7, I hope your dealer is able to get you all taken care of. Let us know how it goes.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

MrandMrsNinja · 06-07-2011, 02:03 PM

take it to the dealer..ours was doing the same and i took it in...had it and a spot in the clearcoat fixed on the roof in the same day..good as new

woodstock · 06-07-2011, 02:08 PM

I had that problem after having the windows tinted,the rubber will get plyable in the hot sun ,pull it out while the window is down with a piece of plastic or popsicle stick.if it's creased straighten it out.

TahoeCamaro · 06-07-2011, 02:29 PM

Tried the hairdryer method, didn't work the way I wanted it to. Taking it in to the dealer on Thursday

SpunkyMonkey · 06-07-2011, 05:46 PM

I've got the same issue on my passenger side window too. Let us know what the outcome is.

TSSUNAMI · 06-07-2011, 05:47 PM

Mine does this as well, but I've never had any issue straightening it out. Kind of annoying, but liveable at the moment.

Bobbyosto · 06-07-2011, 06:28 PM

Take a credit card and slide it into the weather stripping along to where the problem area is and leave it there in the sun or some warm area. That will usually do the trick.

Without Remorse · 06-12-2011, 08:08 PM

I have the same problem. It sounds minor but it is really noticable. I have had a couple of people point it out.

I will be taking it in when I get a chance.

mp51998 · 06-12-2011, 09:11 PM

I have same issue. First it was only in one spot. Managed to pull it out gently but now have three other spots on same window. Interested to see if there is a self fix or dealer trip required.

Mike

06-05-2011, 09:42 PM	#1
TahoeCamaro Drives: '10 Camaro SS/RS VR, '11 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Posts: 685	Window Molding Problems My wife has been complaining nonstop about her Camaro's window molding folding inward. She says she's tried multiple times to pull it up with her nail. It stays in the correct place for a few minutes, but then just returns to this: Do you think i should take it to the dealer and get it replaced? Or is there something else I can do myself to fix it? I'm afraid taking it to the dealer isn't a great idea because our Escalade's window molding was falling off earlier this year and now there is a ton of wind noise in the car after replacing it. Just looking for some advice. Thanks in advance! (Apologies for the messy garage ) Attached Images __________________

06-05-2011, 09:50 PM	#2
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	If it's a defect in the molding then it might need to be replaced. If your dealer didn't fix the problem on your last vehicle then perhaps you need to find another dealer. Are there any others nearby you? You could try pulling it out and sticking something behind it to keep it in place then hit it with a hair dryer or very carefully a heat gun to soften the rubber into the correct spot. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

06-05-2011, 09:59 PM	#3
TahoeCamaro Drives: '10 Camaro SS/RS VR, '11 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Posts: 685	Thanks for the suggestion! I'll probably try the hair dryer method first, and if that doesn't work I'll look for the most reliable dealer in the area to fix it. __________________

06-05-2011, 10:16 PM	#4
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	__________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

06-07-2011, 02:03 PM	#7
MrandMrsNinja Drives: 11' SGM 2SS/13' GT/08' F-150 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: League City, Tx Posts: 1,264	take it to the dealer..ours was doing the same and i took it in...had it and a spot in the clearcoat fixed on the roof in the same day..good as new __________________

06-05-2011, 11:14 PM	#5
Jason7 NorCalCamaros.com Drives: 2010 2SS White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Delta Posts: 1,138 View My Garage	I'm having an issue with mine also but its not the same. on top of my window molding near the mirror it actually looks like a cigarette was laid on it and cause a burn....??? But I don't smoke, so I'm gonna take it in and see if they will cover it Jason

06-07-2011, 12:52 PM	#6
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	TahoeCamaro, I hope you're able to take care of this issue. If not I hope there is a good dealer in your area to get it taken care of. Jason7, I hope your dealer is able to get you all taken care of. Let us know how it goes. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

06-07-2011, 02:08 PM	#8
woodstock Drives: 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: martinez Ga. Posts: 503	I had that problem after having the windows tinted,the rubber will get plyable in the hot sun ,pull it out while the window is down with a piece of plastic or popsicle stick.if it's creased straighten it out.

06-07-2011, 02:29 PM	#9
TahoeCamaro Drives: '10 Camaro SS/RS VR, '11 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Posts: 685	Tried the hairdryer method, didn't work the way I wanted it to. Taking it in to the dealer on Thursday __________________

06-07-2011, 05:46 PM	#10
SpunkyMonkey Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Black on Black Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 42 View My Garage	I've got the same issue on my passenger side window too. Let us know what the outcome is. __________________ DaViD

06-07-2011, 05:47 PM	#11
TSSUNAMI It was ninety nine cents! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,715 View My Garage	Mine does this as well, but I've never had any issue straightening it out. Kind of annoying, but liveable at the moment. __________________ My Build Thread

06-07-2011, 06:28 PM	#12
Bobbyosto Drives: 2013 Camaro & 2012 Corvette GS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 284	Take a credit card and slide it into the weather stripping along to where the problem area is and leave it there in the sun or some warm area. That will usually do the trick.

06-12-2011, 08:08 PM	#13
Without Remorse Drives: 2011 2SS/RS RJT Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 375	I have the same problem. It sounds minor but it is really noticable. I have had a couple of people point it out. I will be taking it in when I get a chance. __________________ What is the one common thread in all of your failed relationships?

06-12-2011, 09:11 PM	#14
mp51998 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: S. Texas Posts: 1,817	Moulding I have same issue. First it was only in one spot. Managed to pull it out gently but now have three other spots on same window. Interested to see if there is a self fix or dealer trip required. Mike

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