how much creaking noises does your top make

HogmanZL1 · 01-26-2021, 12:28 PM

I have seen some older threads talking about rattling sounds in their cabins or noises where the top and window come together, but curious what the average camaro has when the top is up creaking sounds?

I got mine with 2800 miles and now at 17k. it has always made annoying, and unacceptable really, sounds along the front section where top and windshield come together on both left and right. this is normal for my car summer and winter temps. i dont drive too often with the top up so i just deal with it and figure the dealer couldnt do much anyways.

whats your experience? are some of yours quiet? i have a few months of warranty left so figure i might as well ask them about it.

thanks

17rsvert · 01-26-2021, 05:48 PM

I have a '17 V6 RS, but I assume there's no difference in the tops (unless the ZL1 causes the frame to torque?)

Mine is still quiet, no squeaks or rattles. I guess it all depends on the tolerance/fits of the mating parts and the adjustments made at assembly.

Nice color, by the way!

dansap · 01-26-2021, 08:23 PM

I also have an 18 ZL1 and it has the same noises you have on both the left and right side.Would love to get it to stop so, if you figure something out let me know.

Ajs16400 · 01-26-2021, 10:05 PM

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Ajs16400 · 01-27-2021, 06:42 AM

I have heard it as well. Told it to the dealer and they replaced something else that didnt fix it.

Chutzpah · 01-27-2021, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogmanZL1

I have seen some older threads talking about rattling sounds in their cabins or noises where the top and window come together, but curious what the average camaro has when the top is up creaking sounds?

I got mine with 2800 miles and now at 17k. it has always made annoying, and unacceptable really, sounds along the front section where top and windshield come together on both left and right. this is normal for my car summer and winter temps. i dont drive too often with the top up so i just deal with it and figure the dealer couldnt do much anyways.

whats your experience? are some of yours quiet? i have a few months of warranty left so figure i might as well ask them about it.

thanks

Mine is basically brand new... around 2600 miles. The windows clip the top when opening the doors, when new they did not. So, there's some type of movement, stretching going on (opening the door and letting the window index stops this). As far as noises, yep..from day one. I have to go through this car with the same process as my previous one. Silicone on rubber seals, flocking tape at misc. plastic areas. lube and Velcro at latching pins. Not that I intentionally drive with the top up, but those noises drive me nuts. Personally, I wouldn't have the dealer touch my top. I just don't think they'll take the time or make the effort to do it right ...or there will be collateral damage from their work.

The top up wind noise, creaks etc. will never be perfect, but I accept that.

FarmerFran · 01-27-2021, 12:34 PM

Mine has a creeking sound right in the center where the top and window meet not a rattle. With just slight pressure up it stops.

I am considering a felt like pad but have not really looked at it yet.

dansap · 01-27-2021, 08:20 PM

Well, i tried the fix. We will see tomorrow if it worked. Thanks for the info.

Gunkk · 01-27-2021, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogmanZL1

how much creaking noises does your top make

None.

wintertopdown · 01-27-2021, 11:22 PM

Mine sucked but after I placed the Velcro straps around the locking pins. It is much better, just on the seals now

SomeGeoffGuy · 01-28-2021, 06:47 AM

Mine rattled and creaked pretty good - especially after a year or two. I took it into the dealer, though, and they "Adjusted" it. It fits fine now and doesn't rattle.

-Geoff

HogmanZL1 · 01-28-2021, 08:06 AM

Thanks for all the feedback. figured i wouldnt be the only one by a long shot. Installing a small foam cushion to tighten the seal makes some sense. i can push or pull on the sides and it stops making the sounds. worth a shot. i dont think the top needs any major adjusting.

c4racer · 01-28-2021, 11:04 AM

mine doesn't creak much at all - barely ever notice it, and probably now that the car has an exhaust I would never notice it. Not that I drive it with top up very much. And the top doesn't creak at all when its open like it should be!!

MANNAXMAN · 01-29-2021, 02:46 PM

My top does not creak at all where the top meets the windshield. There might be a very minor rattle, but it's barely audible over the road noise at highway speeds when the stereo is off. I haven't determined if it's actually coming from the top, though.

01-26-2021, 12:28 PM	#1
HogmanZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 79	how much creaking noises does your top make I have seen some older threads talking about rattling sounds in their cabins or noises where the top and window come together, but curious what the average camaro has when the top is up creaking sounds? I got mine with 2800 miles and now at 17k. it has always made annoying, and unacceptable really, sounds along the front section where top and windshield come together on both left and right. this is normal for my car summer and winter temps. i dont drive too often with the top up so i just deal with it and figure the dealer couldnt do much anyways. whats your experience? are some of yours quiet? i have a few months of warranty left so figure i might as well ask them about it. thanks

01-27-2021, 06:42 AM	#5
Ajs16400 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Wentzville Missouri Posts: 194	I have heard it as well. Told it to the dealer and they replaced something else that didnt fix it. Attached Images

01-28-2021, 06:47 AM	#11
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,054	Mine rattled and creaked pretty good - especially after a year or two. I took it into the dealer, though, and they "Adjusted" it. It fits fine now and doesn't rattle. -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

01-29-2021, 02:46 PM	#14
MANNAXMAN Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 564 View My Garage	My top does not creak at all where the top meets the windshield. There might be a very minor rattle, but it's barely audible over the road noise at highway speeds when the stereo is off. I haven't determined if it's actually coming from the top, though. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS, Convertible, Summit White, A8, NPP, NAV, Daily Driver (Sept. 2016-Present) 1996 Camaro Z28 with T-Tops (Sold 10.22.16) 1986 Camaro IROC-Z with T-Tops (Sold) 1961 Volkswagen Beetle with Sliding Ragtop Sunroof (2009-Present) 1964 Volkswagen Beetle with aftermarket Sliding Ragtop Sunroof (Sold) Follow me on *Instagram* - @gen6_2ss_vert

01-26-2021, 05:48 PM	#2
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	I have a '17 V6 RS, but I assume there's no difference in the tops (unless the ZL1 causes the frame to torque?) Mine is still quiet, no squeaks or rattles. I guess it all depends on the tolerance/fits of the mating parts and the adjustments made at assembly. Nice color, by the way!

01-26-2021, 08:23 PM	#3
dansap It's just a ZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 50 View My Garage	I also have an 18 ZL1 and it has the same noises you have on both the left and right side.Would love to get it to stop so, if you figure something out let me know.

01-26-2021, 10:05 PM	#4
Ajs16400 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Wentzville Missouri Posts: 194	Check out this bullentin https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...aIJ1ia4qsFtwF1

01-27-2021, 12:34 PM	#7
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,031	Mine has a creeking sound right in the center where the top and window meet not a rattle. With just slight pressure up it stops. I am considering a felt like pad but have not really looked at it yet.

01-27-2021, 08:20 PM	#8
dansap It's just a ZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 50 View My Garage	Well, i tried the fix. We will see tomorrow if it worked. Thanks for the info.

01-27-2021, 11:22 PM	#10
wintertopdown Drives: 22 Convertible V8 LT1 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Jensen Beach, Florida Posts: 214	Mine sucked but after I placed the Velcro straps around the locking pins. It is much better, just on the seals now

01-28-2021, 08:06 AM	#12
HogmanZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 79	Thanks for all the feedback. figured i wouldnt be the only one by a long shot. Installing a small foam cushion to tighten the seal makes some sense. i can push or pull on the sides and it stops making the sounds. worth a shot. i dont think the top needs any major adjusting.

01-28-2021, 11:04 AM	#13
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	mine doesn't creak much at all - barely ever notice it, and probably now that the car has an exhaust I would never notice it. Not that I drive it with top up very much. And the top doesn't creak at all when its open like it should be!!

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