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95birdible · 11-22-2011, 02:41 PM

I just had a thought after browsing the forum again. Has anyone that has had top issues had it fixed on the first try? I know I haven't as the TSB's keep changing and that Chevy does not have a fix in yet. Guess what I am getting at is anyone happy with the fix they got the first time around.

Thoughts?

Nutbutt · 11-22-2011, 06:45 PM

Uh.... no. on top #3 and 6 service visits to fix what was poorly done the first time. The rub marks are gone but now its a battle with the water management system. One side gets fixed and the other fails ? GM rep even admitted to my service rep that the design is not the greatest.
I still love driving the car and wouldn't trade it unless they give up trying to fix it.

bulllett · 11-22-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutbutt

Uh.... no. on top #3 and 6 service visits to fix what was poorly done the first time. The rub marks are gone but now its a battle with the water management system. One side gets fixed and the other fails ? GM rep even admitted to my service rep that the design is not the greatest.
I still love driving the car and wouldn't trade it unless they give up trying to fix it.

CRAP! I thought you had a success story? Was looking forward to having mine fixed correctly the first time.

Big Kid · 11-22-2011, 08:00 PM

I had the 8/15 TSB fix and it seems to be working. Have not had the top replaced yet, waiting for trim shops to get more experience.

Nutbutt · 11-22-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bulllett

CRAP! I thought you had a success story? Was looking forward to having mine fixed correctly the first time.

The rub marks are fixed! The water management was a fallout from having the top on and off so many times. I am hopeful this will be the end. I do believe the TSBs now fix the rub problem. The install need to be monitored.

Drago77 · 11-22-2011, 08:20 PM

Seriously.. is that a rhetorical question? ????

COLD_Cam · 11-22-2011, 08:32 PM

From a very reliable source, the GM Field Engineers (US and Canada) will have a meeting in Detroit the first week of december. From what I learned, the top issues is supposed to be one of the major topics.

I'm curious to see what the TSB will be after this meeting.

95birdible · 11-22-2011, 08:37 PM

Not really rhetorical. I was just curious if anyone had them fixed right the first time. Not that they should even have to be fixed. The only resolution I see is a complete re-engineer and retrofit our tops with that fix.

Drago77 · 11-22-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by COLD_Cam

From a very reliable source, the GM Field Engineers (US and Canada) will have a meeting in Detroit the first week of december. From what I learned, the top issues is supposed to be one of the major topics.

I'm curious to see what the TSB will be after this meeting.

Lightrider · 11-23-2011, 07:50 AM

No, top was not fixed 'right first time'. Immediately after replacement I trimmed all the brackets and moved headliner screws and this stopped the top pinching. I get a VERY slight rub mark when top is left down but its really not an issue.

I got the passenger side rear wind noise but this has diminished greatly since replacement. I may have the dealer look at it in the spring to see if they have a decent, easy fix for it that doesn't screw anything else up.

CooG · 11-23-2011, 02:30 PM

Yes! Because I did it myself!

Drago77 · 11-30-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CooG

Yes! Because I did it myself!

Coog- what did you do that actually worked?????

SnowVert · 11-30-2011, 01:48 AM

I had bow #5 replaced in mine. Dealer had a little trouble getting the part from GM so it was gone for 2 weeks. Just picked it up yesterday. The fix seems to have worked so far, however, both the service writer and I agree that it may happen again once I start using the top on a regular basis in the spring. I'll keep my fingers crossed, hoping that I never have the problem again... I'm just glad I got it back

TiffBiff · 11-30-2011, 06:13 AM

Nope!!! Not only is it not fixed right (excessive wind noise & doors (windows) hit the top when opening now), the trim shop poked 2 holes into my headliner. I have not tried to put the top down since I got it back in fear of not being able to get it to go back up.

11-22-2011, 02:41 PM	#1
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	Was your top fixed right the first time? I just had a thought after browsing the forum again. Has anyone that has had top issues had it fixed on the first try? I know I haven't as the TSB's keep changing and that Chevy does not have a fix in yet. Guess what I am getting at is anyone happy with the fix they got the first time around. Thoughts? __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

11-22-2011, 06:45 PM	#2
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Uh.... no. on top #3 and 6 service visits to fix what was poorly done the first time. The rub marks are gone but now its a battle with the water management system. One side gets fixed and the other fails ? GM rep even admitted to my service rep that the design is not the greatest. I still love driving the car and wouldn't trade it unless they give up trying to fix it. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

11-22-2011, 08:00 PM	#4
Big Kid Drives: 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 371	I had the 8/15 TSB fix and it seems to be working. Have not had the top replaced yet, waiting for trim shops to get more experience. __________________

11-22-2011, 08:20 PM	#6
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	Seriously.. is that a rhetorical question? ???? __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

11-22-2011, 08:37 PM	#8
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	Not really rhetorical. I was just curious if anyone had them fixed right the first time. Not that they should even have to be fixed. The only resolution I see is a complete re-engineer and retrofit our tops with that fix. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

11-22-2011, 08:32 PM	#7
COLD_Cam Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 62	From a very reliable source, the GM Field Engineers (US and Canada) will have a meeting in Detroit the first week of december. From what I learned, the top issues is supposed to be one of the major topics. I'm curious to see what the TSB will be after this meeting.

11-23-2011, 07:50 AM	#10
Lightrider Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Hurst Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 602 View My Garage	No, top was not fixed 'right first time'. Immediately after replacement I trimmed all the brackets and moved headliner screws and this stopped the top pinching. I get a VERY slight rub mark when top is left down but its really not an issue. I got the passenger side rear wind noise but this has diminished greatly since replacement. I may have the dealer look at it in the spring to see if they have a decent, easy fix for it that doesn't screw anything else up.

11-23-2011, 02:30 PM	#11
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	Yes! Because I did it myself!

11-30-2011, 01:48 AM	#13
SnowVert Drives: Inferno Orange 2013 SS/RS LS3 6M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 684 View My Garage	I had bow #5 replaced in mine. Dealer had a little trouble getting the part from GM so it was gone for 2 weeks. Just picked it up yesterday. The fix seems to have worked so far, however, both the service writer and I agree that it may happen again once I start using the top on a regular basis in the spring. I'll keep my fingers crossed, hoping that I never have the problem again... I'm just glad I got it back __________________ With this in the garage, I smile every day 6/29/2012 New 2013 ordered... 8/21/2012 New 2013 picked up!!!

11-30-2011, 06:13 AM	#14
TiffBiff SNOT URS Drives: '17 Krypton A10 ZL1 '14 Challenger Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North of Detroit Posts: 407	Nope!!! Not only is it not fixed right (excessive wind noise & doors (windows) hit the top when opening now), the trim shop poked 2 holes into my headliner. I have not tried to put the top down since I got it back in fear of not being able to get it to go back up. __________________ 11/22/10 1100 ___________________ 02/09/17 1100 Krypton Green ZL1 A10 Vert 01/04/11 3400 ___________________ 04/07/17 Coupe ORDER# VGDJVB 01/12/11 3000 ___________________ 04/12/17 3000 Coupe 01/15/11 3300 ___________________ 04/18/17 TPW ~ 5/15/17 01/18/11 3400 TPW ~ 1/24/11 ______ 05/01/17 3100 01/27/11 4B00 ~ VIN#55960 _______ 05/03/17 3300 02/28/11 4B00 ___________________ 05/05/17 3400 03/14/11 Bought VIN#65770 ________ 05/16/17 3800 ~ VIN#209129 05/03/11 VIN#55960 delivered ______ 05/18/17 delivered

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