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rainey85 · 09-22-2011, 08:27 AM

My car is about to go back to service dept for a water leak and of course the top issue, so my husband decided to look at all the invoices to see how many times my car has been taken to the service dept. for all the issues we have had and it has been in 9 times since March. Some of those were multiple times for the same issue. That is down right crazy for a brand new car. My car is one of the early ones made, as I pre-ordered it in January and picked it up on March 16th, and I expected a couple of issues, but this has been ridiculous!!

shaggy1 · 09-22-2011, 08:47 AM

WOW,..... Hope it works out for you. I'm going through top issues as well. I am guessing that the majority of the Camaro's problems that we are seeing are top issues with the vert? Is Ford having these kinda issues with the tops of their Mustangs? I would hope not since the Mustang has been the same for a lot longer time.

95birdible · 09-22-2011, 01:44 PM

I got my 2012 1SS on 8/4. So far I've had it to the dealer 3 times soon to be 4. Ist had a hole in the seat at 100 miles. Rear window regulator right now. New top next week. And I'm waiting on a call from the dealer I bought it from to fix the paint chipping off the doors. All this in 6 weeks.

ambientweather · 09-22-2011, 02:13 PM

4 times, 5 shortly.

Ac recall, top rub issue, dents on delivery, window alignment issue, top noise, and air bag sensor (awaiting parts).

IROCanSS · 09-22-2011, 02:21 PM

I don't have a convertible but 27,000 miles and over 2 years, 1 trip. Paint peeling off rear bumper. An early issue with many cars.

Its a shame they've had so many issues with the tops. Bare with them... hopefully they will get it. Its such a nice car when the top is down!

woodj · 09-22-2011, 02:54 PM

4500 miles and 1 trip to get the oil changed.

Tiberious · 09-22-2011, 03:19 PM

About 3k miles, been in 5-6 times for various things, none severe.

Tib

ROD_SS · 09-22-2011, 03:33 PM

1 trip for the ac recall

Drago77 · 09-22-2011, 04:07 PM

My service visits:

1- Yellow stains in exterior paint (clayed the car)
2- top wear marks, passenger restraint light - no fix, told to come back in a few weeks
3- top wear marks, passenger restraint light, tanneau disconnecting (different dealer) - validated the probs, scheduled appt for repairs
4- parts in, back for repairs, also a/c recall
5- back to dealer/trim shop for excessive wind noise
6- engine bay discoloration, replacement tanneau in. Verified engine discoloration, scheduled appt
7- engine bay repaint
8- top disconnecting from frame, rear window clicking, door handle cable broke, parts ordered
9- in for 2nd new top, tsb and #8s repairs

I'm right there with ya! I guess you could add my 3 trips and $300+ at the tint places for the original, and each additional tops tint replacement as a service visit, since its their fault... at my expense.

Still no fix for the pass. restraint light. It works randomly. All I know is its well documented, even w GM, so if I get in an accident and it doesn't deploy- I will own GM. And I'll personally replace all our cars!

Engine bays still discoloring; come to the conclusion that its a white clear coat issue. Haven't put the top down yet, so can't comment on the marks... wind noise is still a factor tho. All other issues were fixed.

RAWarrior · 09-22-2011, 04:54 PM

I've taken mine in once for the AC but that was it. I have noticed however I started hearing a squeek in the top when it is up and I go over bumps; also when I make a left turn backwards or forwards there is a groaning underneath like something is rubbing the frame, I can feel it vibrating thru the floor. At this point, I'm having more fun with it than I would without so I will have it all taken care of before she goes to bed for the winter.

Lightrider · 09-22-2011, 06:26 PM

2 service visits. Once for an oil change arund 1,500 miles and second time for top replacemenand AC recall. Since they're so close to home, I've stopped in a few times to check on GM top issues.

Honestly, besides the top, no other complaints. Keeping fingers crossed....

~Stacy~ · 09-22-2011, 07:41 PM

My camaro has been back at the dealer 40 times

dcosta · 09-22-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Stacy~

My camaro has been back at the dealer 40 times

zandron263 · 09-22-2011, 09:30 PM

Have only been in for an oil change. I do need to get the AC recall done but I have barely used it as we have the top down on most sunny days and we have not driven it much on rainy ones and when I have used the AC it has always worked. I guess I have been somewhat lucky with the lack of problems

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09-22-2011, 08:27 AM	#1
rainey85 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro Vert. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 266	How many trips to the service dept.? My car is about to go back to service dept for a water leak and of course the top issue, so my husband decided to look at all the invoices to see how many times my car has been taken to the service dept. for all the issues we have had and it has been in 9 times since March. Some of those were multiple times for the same issue. That is down right crazy for a brand new car. My car is one of the early ones made, as I pre-ordered it in January and picked it up on March 16th, and I expected a couple of issues, but this has been ridiculous!! __________________ 2LT/RS Convertible, Imperial Blue Metallic, Blk top/int., Auto

09-22-2011, 01:44 PM	#3
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	I got my 2012 1SS on 8/4. So far I've had it to the dealer 3 times soon to be 4. Ist had a hole in the seat at 100 miles. Rear window regulator right now. New top next week. And I'm waiting on a call from the dealer I bought it from to fix the paint chipping off the doors. All this in 6 weeks. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

09-22-2011, 02:13 PM	#4
ambientweather Drives: 2011 Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 265	4 times, 5 shortly. Ac recall, top rub issue, dents on delivery, window alignment issue, top noise, and air bag sensor (awaiting parts). __________________ Ambient Weather

09-22-2011, 02:54 PM	#6
woodj Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 658 View My Garage	4500 miles and 1 trip to get the oil changed. __________________ K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster Outlaw axle backs, Vertini 20" Wheels, Sparks Restorations SS Emblems, GM Wind Restrictor, Splash Guards

09-22-2011, 04:07 PM	#9
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,562 View My Garage	My service visits: 1- Yellow stains in exterior paint (clayed the car) 2- top wear marks, passenger restraint light - no fix, told to come back in a few weeks 3- top wear marks, passenger restraint light, tanneau disconnecting (different dealer) - validated the probs, scheduled appt for repairs 4- parts in, back for repairs, also a/c recall 5- back to dealer/trim shop for excessive wind noise 6- engine bay discoloration, replacement tanneau in. Verified engine discoloration, scheduled appt 7- engine bay repaint 8- top disconnecting from frame, rear window clicking, door handle cable broke, parts ordered 9- in for 2nd new top, tsb and #8s repairs I'm right there with ya! I guess you could add my 3 trips and $300+ at the tint places for the original, and each additional tops tint replacement as a service visit, since its their fault... at my expense. Still no fix for the pass. restraint light. It works randomly. All I know is its well documented, even w GM, so if I get in an accident and it doesn't deploy- I will own GM. And I'll personally replace all our cars! Engine bays still discoloring; come to the conclusion that its a white clear coat issue. Haven't put the top down yet, so can't comment on the marks... wind noise is still a factor tho. All other issues were fixed. __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

09-22-2011, 08:47 AM	#2
shaggy1 The thin blue line Drives: 2012, 2SS/RS,LS3,IOM/Beige Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North East, TX Posts: 297	WOW,..... Hope it works out for you. I'm going through top issues as well. I am guessing that the majority of the Camaro's problems that we are seeing are top issues with the vert? Is Ford having these kinda issues with the tops of their Mustangs? I would hope not since the Mustang has been the same for a lot longer time.

09-22-2011, 02:21 PM	#5
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	I don't have a convertible but 27,000 miles and over 2 years, 1 trip. Paint peeling off rear bumper. An early issue with many cars. Its a shame they've had so many issues with the tops. Bare with them... hopefully they will get it. Its such a nice car when the top is down!

09-22-2011, 03:19 PM	#7
Tiberious Old '71 Owner Drives: 11 Camaro Vert;97 Malibu;03 Venture Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 396	About 3k miles, been in 5-6 times for various things, none severe. Tib

09-22-2011, 03:33 PM	#8
ROD_SS Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro and a truck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 1,081	1 trip for the ac recall __________________ ADM tuned (465 rwhp / 442 torque) Mods- CAI, kooks long tube headers, & ADM stage 2 cam

09-22-2011, 04:54 PM	#10
RAWarrior Drives: '11 CGM/IOM 2SS 'vert '02 GMC Envoy Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Springfield IL/Indy IN Posts: 461	I've taken mine in once for the AC but that was it. I have noticed however I started hearing a squeek in the top when it is up and I go over bumps; also when I make a left turn backwards or forwards there is a groaning underneath like something is rubbing the frame, I can feel it vibrating thru the floor. At this point, I'm having more fun with it than I would without so I will have it all taken care of before she goes to bed for the winter. __________________ Cyber Grey/Black Conv 2SS IOM interior 12/07/2010 - (1100) Order Placed 12/10/2010 - (2000) Order Accepted by GM Dealer 12/15/2010 - (2500) Order Preferenced Order 12/15/2010 - (3000) Order accepted 01/29/2011 - (3100) Order available to sequence. 01/29/2011 - (3300) Order Scheduled for Production 01/29/2011 - (3400) Order Broadcast 02/07/2011 - (3800) Order produced, 02/07/2011 - (4000) Vehicle available to ship 02/07/2011 - (4104) Bailment Invoice Created 02/07/2011 - (4B00) Your car is bayed 03/12/2011 - She's finally Home!!!!

09-22-2011, 06:26 PM	#11
Lightrider Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Hurst Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 602 View My Garage	2 service visits. Once for an oil change arund 1,500 miles and second time for top replacemenand AC recall. Since they're so close to home, I've stopped in a few times to check on GM top issues. Honestly, besides the top, no other complaints. Keeping fingers crossed....

09-22-2011, 07:41 PM	#12
~Stacy~ Banned Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: None Posts: 5,113	SERVICE TRIPS My camaro has been back at the dealer 40 times

09-22-2011, 09:30 PM	#14
zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	Have only been in for an oil change. I do need to get the AC recall done but I have barely used it as we have the top down on most sunny days and we have not driven it much on rainy ones and when I have used the AC it has always worked. I guess I have been somewhat lucky with the lack of problems Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324276

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