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AdamZ · 03-22-2013, 11:20 PM

Looks like the little bolt there popped out. Quick fix

TJR1952 · 03-22-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Looks like the little bolt there popped out. Quick fix

I wish it was that easy. The last fastening bolt on the end is there and tight. There is no reason for this and only solution is to add a small screw at the end.

FL1CK · 03-23-2013, 12:10 AM

There is plastic that wraps around the bolt (screw) that you've mentioned in your last post OP, and it seems that that plastic has broken. Even if the screw there is tight, it will not stay in. (For those wondering it's not in the pics posted, it's farther out.) I had this same issue after my car was hit in a parking lot and had the "repairs" done. Still not satisfied with the repairs either, but can't get anywhere with the insurance company.

06_warrior · 03-23-2013, 12:16 AM

Easy enough to fix without bringing into the dealership.

TJR1952 · 03-23-2013, 12:46 AM

I will let them fix it. I'm just a little upset that as carefull as i am , this should never have happened. I can understand if it was hit or abused ,but that was not the case here.

cam45 · 03-23-2013, 01:14 AM

As for mine, the edge of the rear bumpers were sticking out like yours.

It always got on my nerve and one day when I was installing LED for the reverse light, I noticed that if I do not tighten hard on that last piece, which should be 10mm bolt to the rear quarter panel, it stayed flushed. Idk if this helps but wouldn't hurt to try to loosen the bolt a little.

Avenging Orange · 03-23-2013, 01:17 AM

These cars are a great design. Designed by our Aussie mates at Holden. They designed and built the GTO........They designed the Camaro that is built in Canada and they are responsible for the upcoming SS. Do some research on Holden and the cars they build.

SPARTAN sui · 03-23-2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TJR1952

I will let them fix it. I'm just a little upset that as carefull as i am , this should never have happened. I can understand if it was hit or abused ,but that was not the case here.

I'd do the same thing. I'd rather have it corrected under warranty than come up with my own fix.

My side trim on the center console had a couple broken pieces from the previous drivers (rental car) so it would flap loose near the gas pedal. The broken piece is attached to a much larger piece of the whole dashboard. That I did fix on my own by drilling two small holes and using a zip tie. Hasn't moved since and you can't notice unless you crouch down and look underneath the dashboard.

spratleyea · 03-23-2013, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by slick rick

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42276

Looks like someone on the assembly line failed to do their job. This should have been cought during quality inspection. May be they were at lunch and the car got passed inspestion. Not good Chevrolet, this is bad press that you don't need.

TooCool5 · 03-23-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Love

No problem with mine.

Ditto 3 1/2 yrs.

911medic · 03-23-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

These cars are a great design. Designed by our Aussie mates at Holden. They designed and built the GTO........They designed the Camaro that is built in Canada and they are responsible for the upcoming SS. Do some research on Holden and the cars they build.

If you want to attribute the design of the 5th gen Camaro solely to Australians/Holden team, then you haven't done your own "research."

10BlkSS · 03-23-2013, 07:37 AM

The rocker panel (I think thats what its called?)on mine has a seperation right infront of the rear wheel, the area immediately under the three ventlines. Looks like a clip is missing or something but it is so minor I havent done anything about it, been like that since I got it and it only had 1,000 miles, im sure it was like that from the factory.

GMTool · 03-23-2013, 10:55 AM

Staying on the threads poor workmanship subject but a different part of the car. I notice that when standing at the rear of the car looking forward. I see that the lower rear edge of the passenger door, ( below the handle, above the btm corner, sticks outboard a little. The drivers door is a smooth transition from rear edge, blending with the rear quarter panel. Everything else on the passenger door lines up real good. I went to a dealership and looked at all the new camaro's on the lot. Out of about 10, 3 or 4 of them looked like mine. I really don't think it can be improved by adjusting the hinges or the door striker. The top and btm fit good. The window fits and seals real good. I would hate to have it adjusted then to create some sort of wind noise. It seems like the contour of the door did not get formed correctly, or the rear quarter panel did not get lined up properly. Here is a pic of my drivers door compared to the passenger door. Anybody else noticed this on theirs?

TJR1952 · 03-23-2013, 01:56 PM

[QUOTE=Avenging Orange;6322781]These cars are a great design. Designed by our Aussie mates at Holden. They designed and built the GTO........They designed the Camaro that is built in Canada and they are responsible for the upcoming SS. Do some research on Holden and the cars they build.[/QUOTE

Who is responsible for designing how the exterior body parts fit and are put together. The look and style of the camaro is fantastic , thats why i bought it.

03-23-2013, 12:10 AM	#17
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	There is plastic that wraps around the bolt (screw) that you've mentioned in your last post OP, and it seems that that plastic has broken. Even if the screw there is tight, it will not stay in. (For those wondering it's not in the pics posted, it's farther out.) I had this same issue after my car was hit in a parking lot and had the "repairs" done. Still not satisfied with the repairs either, but can't get anywhere with the insurance company. __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

03-23-2013, 01:17 AM	#21
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	These cars are a great design. Designed by our Aussie mates at Holden. They designed and built the GTO........They designed the Camaro that is built in Canada and they are responsible for the upcoming SS. Do some research on Holden and the cars they build. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

03-23-2013, 07:37 AM	#26
10BlkSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Grand Island NY Posts: 248	The rocker panel (I think thats what its called?)on mine has a seperation right infront of the rear wheel, the area immediately under the three ventlines. Looks like a clip is missing or something but it is so minor I havent done anything about it, been like that since I got it and it only had 1,000 miles, im sure it was like that from the factory. __________________ Maxima SE (Traded) Camaro SS Hummer H3

03-23-2013, 10:55 AM	#27
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Same subject, different part. Staying on the threads poor workmanship subject but a different part of the car. I notice that when standing at the rear of the car looking forward. I see that the lower rear edge of the passenger door, ( below the handle, above the btm corner, sticks outboard a little. The drivers door is a smooth transition from rear edge, blending with the rear quarter panel. Everything else on the passenger door lines up real good. I went to a dealership and looked at all the new camaro's on the lot. Out of about 10, 3 or 4 of them looked like mine. I really don't think it can be improved by adjusting the hinges or the door striker. The top and btm fit good. The window fits and seals real good. I would hate to have it adjusted then to create some sort of wind noise. It seems like the contour of the door did not get formed correctly, or the rear quarter panel did not get lined up properly. Here is a pic of my drivers door compared to the passenger door. Anybody else noticed this on theirs? __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

03-23-2013, 01:56 PM	#28
TJR1952 Drives: 2013 2LT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WEST COVINA,CA Posts: 286	[QUOTE=Avenging Orange;6322781]These cars are a great design. Designed by our Aussie mates at Holden. They designed and built the GTO........They designed the Camaro that is built in Canada and they are responsible for the upcoming SS. Do some research on Holden and the cars they build.[/QUOTE Who is responsible for designing how the exterior body parts fit and are put together. The look and style of the camaro is fantastic , thats why i bought it. Last edited by TJR1952; 03-23-2013 at 02:13 PM.

03-22-2013, 11:20 PM	#15
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	Looks like the little bolt there popped out. Quick fix

03-23-2013, 12:16 AM	#18
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	Easy enough to fix without bringing into the dealership.

03-23-2013, 12:46 AM	#19
TJR1952 Drives: 2013 2LT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WEST COVINA,CA Posts: 286	I will let them fix it. I'm just a little upset that as carefull as i am , this should never have happened. I can understand if it was hit or abused ,but that was not the case here.

03-23-2013, 01:14 AM	#20
cam45 Drives: 45th anniversary 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: GA Posts: 31	As for mine, the edge of the rear bumpers were sticking out like yours. It always got on my nerve and one day when I was installing LED for the reverse light, I noticed that if I do not tighten hard on that last piece, which should be 10mm bolt to the rear quarter panel, it stayed flushed. Idk if this helps but wouldn't hurt to try to loosen the bolt a little.