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uvraise · 09-02-2016, 05:23 PM

So I purchased a 2015 SS vert in April that didn't come with the tonneau/boot cover as advertised. In between going back and forth with the used car dealer, I got a used one, for a steal, on eBay. Today, I finally got another, used one, from the dealer.

My question is, the two covers have two different securing methods. The one, has a "cloth" covered elastic eye strap that hooks over the two buttons behind the back seat. The other has a "V" cut plastic tab that looks like it should snap over the buttons behind the rear seat.

I would like to know which one is the newer cover and any issues with either, Thanks!

Whoomba · 09-02-2016, 05:31 PM

Mines a 14 and it has the elastic straps. I've heard that's the newer one.

uvraise · 09-02-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Whoomba

Mines a 14 and it has the elastic straps. I've heard that's the newer one.

Thanks Whoomba, that helps! I would think its more secure also. It looks like the other one could become detached at highway speeds. I'm going to stick with the original one I bought (Elastic strap) and sell the other one!

GodWentPunk · 09-02-2016, 06:24 PM

You need to look at the inside of your car and see if you have the little nipped that the elastic get attached To. If you have them, then yes, the one from the dealer is the way to go. Those elastic bands get attached to those nipples to hold the cover down securly.

Joe...

uvraise · 09-02-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GodWentPunk

You need to look at the inside of your car and see if you have the little nipped that the elastic get attached To. If you have them, then yes, the one from the dealer is the way to go. Those elastic bands get attached to those nipples to hold the cover down securly.

Joe...

Joe, thanks! The original cover I bought has the elastic and works great with the attachments behind the rear seat. The one I got today, has the plastic tabs with the "v" cut. So I'm going to keep the original one with the elastic bands and sell the other!

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NYCamOwner · 09-05-2016, 07:31 AM

Which one did you get from the dealer? If it is the one without the bungee straps, then I would take it back to them and have them get you the newer style one that was supposed to come with your car not the older style that didn't work all that well.

uvraise · 09-05-2016, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCamOwner

Which one did you get from the dealer? If it is the one without the bungee straps, then I would take it back to them and have them get you the newer style one that was supposed to come with your car not the older style that didn't work all that well.

Thanks for the reply! The car was used from a dealer, so they sent me a used cover (The one with the tabs, not the bungees) The one I bought and will continue to use has the bungees!

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Mick · 09-05-2016, 09:01 AM

I have a 2011 that I've owned since new and came with the tonneau cover. The 2011 has the v-cut plastic tabs.

18LTLoveIt · 01-07-2017, 11:35 PM

Earlier tonneau covers only have a problem at highway speeds north of 60 miles per hour. Chevy fixed the cover design I think starting in 2013, after many complaints. Ebay seller don't specify cuz they know the tabbed ones are less desirable.

SharpOldNo7 · 01-09-2017, 09:53 PM

I bought my car from a used dealer as well. Not for sure if the Tonneau cover was an option on my 2015 or if it was suppose to be included. The dealer bought me a new one anyway after i bought the car. Mine has the little bungee cords.

69 SS 350 5 Speed · 01-11-2017, 07:46 AM

Not all convertibles came with the tonneau cover. When you buy a used one you have to check for it because even if it came with the car when new, they disappear when the first owner trades it in. I looked at several 2015's that came with the cover from the factory and only one still had it. The build sheet (VIS Report) will tell you if it did. I always have my local dealer run the VIN's of any Chevy I am looking at so I can review the options.

Baba · 01-13-2017, 08:46 AM

IIRC, 2LT and 2SS, when new, INCLUDED the tonneau cover (regardless of whether RS or not).

1LT and 1SS did NOT include the tonneau cover and was a $200 add-on accessory. I think GM is selling them for even more now.

18LTLoveIt · 01-13-2017, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Baba

IIRC, 2LT and 2SS, when new, INCLUDED the tonneau cover (regardless of whether RS or not).

1LT and 1SS did NOT include the tonneau cover and was a $200 add-on accessory. I think GM is selling them for even more now.

Right O, that's what keeps me from getting one, probably north of 450, with install(posts).

aquaholic · 01-15-2017, 08:24 PM

I have the elastic on my 2012 and it blew off in a heavy cross wind. Velcro between the front edge of the tonneau and the well it sits in has fixed that. Also, put a towel between your top and the cover to prevent/remedy shiny/flat spots the cover creates on that panel of the top.

09-02-2016, 05:23 PM	#1
uvraise Drives: 2021 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 235 View My Garage	Tonneau cover question? So I purchased a 2015 SS vert in April that didn't come with the tonneau/boot cover as advertised. In between going back and forth with the used car dealer, I got a used one, for a steal, on eBay. Today, I finally got another, used one, from the dealer. My question is, the two covers have two different securing methods. The one, has a "cloth" covered elastic eye strap that hooks over the two buttons behind the back seat. The other has a "V" cut plastic tab that looks like it should snap over the buttons behind the rear seat. I would like to know which one is the newer cover and any issues with either, Thanks!

09-02-2016, 06:24 PM	#4
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	You need to look at the inside of your car and see if you have the little nipped that the elastic get attached To. If you have them, then yes, the one from the dealer is the way to go. Those elastic bands get attached to those nipples to hold the cover down securly. Joe... __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

09-05-2016, 07:31 AM	#6
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	Which one did you get from the dealer? If it is the one without the bungee straps, then I would take it back to them and have them get you the newer style one that was supposed to come with your car not the older style that didn't work all that well. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

09-05-2016, 09:01 AM	#8
Mick Drives: 2011 2LT/RS M6 VR Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southeast NH Posts: 207	I have a 2011 that I've owned since new and came with the tonneau cover. The 2011 has the v-cut plastic tabs. __________________ 11/20/2010 - (1100) 03/07/2011 - (2000) 03/22/2011 - (3300) (TPW 3/28) 04/01/2011 - (3800) It is ALIVE! 04/06/2011 - (4200) 4/23/2011 - (6000) Delivered!!!

01-13-2017, 08:46 AM	#12
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	IIRC, 2LT and 2SS, when new, INCLUDED the tonneau cover (regardless of whether RS or not). 1LT and 1SS did NOT include the tonneau cover and was a $200 add-on accessory. I think GM is selling them for even more now. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

09-02-2016, 05:31 PM	#2
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,302	Mines a 14 and it has the elastic straps. I've heard that's the newer one.

01-07-2017, 11:35 PM	#9
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Earlier tonneau covers only have a problem at highway speeds north of 60 miles per hour. Chevy fixed the cover design I think starting in 2013, after many complaints. Ebay seller don't specify cuz they know the tabbed ones are less desirable.

01-09-2017, 09:53 PM	#10
SharpOldNo7 Drives: 2015 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mississippi Posts: 298	I bought my car from a used dealer as well. Not for sure if the Tonneau cover was an option on my 2015 or if it was suppose to be included. The dealer bought me a new one anyway after i bought the car. Mine has the little bungee cords.

01-11-2017, 07:46 AM	#11
69 SS 350 5 Speed Drives: 69 SS Camaro 2019 Corvette GS Vert. Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 172	Not all convertibles came with the tonneau cover. When you buy a used one you have to check for it because even if it came with the car when new, they disappear when the first owner trades it in. I looked at several 2015's that came with the cover from the factory and only one still had it. The build sheet (VIS Report) will tell you if it did. I always have my local dealer run the VIN's of any Chevy I am looking at so I can review the options.

01-15-2017, 08:24 PM	#14
aquaholic Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 70	I have the elastic on my 2012 and it blew off in a heavy cross wind. Velcro between the front edge of the tonneau and the well it sits in has fixed that. Also, put a towel between your top and the cover to prevent/remedy shiny/flat spots the cover creates on that panel of the top.