Sliding panel broke

Kevin_S17 · 09-16-2019, 12:06 AM

I use my top ALOT. Some days I will cycle my top 6x’s. I’m know that this issue has happened to others. I had no warning. No weird noises.

Not sure of the precise part name but the piece that slides on the metal track that pushes the plastic panel that hides the top mechanism when the top is down broke. This caused the panel not to retract when I tried to put the top up. The panel then popped the top plastic piece behind the drivers seat and broke the sliding panel.

Going to the dealer tomorrow to order the pieces so it can be repaired. Not sure why it did not retract. I had no idea it was happening since it was on the drivers side until it was too late.

HogmanZL1 · 09-16-2019, 02:38 PM

this happens often enough my dealer had all the replacement parts in stock. i was in and out within 1 hour. good luck!

lcd550 · 09-16-2019, 02:59 PM

Not sure if you read thru this thread:
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=531151

My issue was the panel did not break but would not open. Was like that from when I first bought my car earlier this year (it was a leftover 2017, purchased new in Feb '19).

This is the link to the TSB which does indicate potential for parts breaking:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...39149-9999.pdf

Good Luck!

drewspr00 · 09-16-2019, 03:13 PM

Does anyone have the part number for the plastic piece that slides along the aluminum rail? It's the one that actually moves the plastic door.

Nitefall17 · 09-16-2019, 03:36 PM

Yes

drewspr00 · 09-17-2019, 05:33 PM

Does anyone have the part number for the plastic piece that slides along the aluminum rail that also would like to share that information with me?

Gunkk · 09-17-2019, 08:46 PM

I trust it is not molded into the part...

The closest I could get is the tonneau hinge, but it’s not clear that it comes with the cover. Might be worth a stop at the dealer parts counter or a call to that gm parts guy.

https://www.gmpartsoutlet.net/oem-pa...bC12Ni1nYXM%3D

Kevin_S17 · 09-21-2019, 12:03 AM

Went to the dealer and was told that this has happened enough that there is a TSB for it. Also, there is a “kit” they ordered. When it gets replaced I will post the info from the service invoice.

Chutzpah · 09-22-2019, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin_S17

Went to the dealer and was told that this has happened enough that there is a TSB for it. Also, there is a “kit” they ordered. When it gets replaced I will post the info from the service invoice.

Good deal, thanks... will be looking for it.

Yasha · 10-03-2019, 10:26 AM

Did your top get stuck in the up or down position? Looks like down but want to confirm...

CamaroSS50 · 10-09-2019, 06:03 PM

SOB, 2nd time in 13 months.

Just happened, put the top down and there is a gapping hole, the sliding panel stayed stuck (been telling these dealers it makes noise, oh that is normal), so pulled it back, hoping to avoid a dealer visit, and it began to pull up the panel. Good times.

Guess I will have them look at the squeaky front brakes and jolting transmission issue.

Anyone have a TSB on the brakes issue?

Indy_62 · 10-12-2019, 09:12 AM

I had the driver side replaced this week. I asked the tech why the window regulator would possibly need to be replaced. He explained that the extra clip added to the newly designed trim panel attaches to a slot in the regulator and earlier version regulators did not have the slot. The entire repair took less than an hour. Kudos to McLarty Daniel Chevrolet in Springdale, Ar for a great service experience!

FarmerFran · 03-27-2020, 02:25 PM

SO has this been designed out for the later MY cars? I.E. fixed now for later MY?

17rsvert · 03-27-2020, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmerFran

SO has this been designed out for the later MY cars? I.E. fixed now for later MY?

Redesigned? Yes.
Problem fixed? Maybe...

09-16-2019, 12:06 AM	#1
Kevin_S17 Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Vert Summit White Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 113 View My Garage	Sliding panel broke I use my top ALOT. Some days I will cycle my top 6x’s. I’m know that this issue has happened to others. I had no warning. No weird noises. Not sure of the precise part name but the piece that slides on the metal track that pushes the plastic panel that hides the top mechanism when the top is down broke. This caused the panel not to retract when I tried to put the top up. The panel then popped the top plastic piece behind the drivers seat and broke the sliding panel. Going to the dealer tomorrow to order the pieces so it can be repaired. Not sure why it did not retract. I had no idea it was happening since it was on the drivers side until it was too late. Attached Images __________________ 2017 2SS M6 Vert Summit White; aFe CAI, E85, dyno tuned; Bigworm Graphix, various exterior mods

09-21-2019, 12:03 AM	#8
Kevin_S17 Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Vert Summit White Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 113 View My Garage	Went to the dealer and was told that this has happened enough that there is a TSB for it. Also, there is a “kit” they ordered. When it gets replaced I will post the info from the service invoice. __________________ 2017 2SS M6 Vert Summit White; aFe CAI, E85, dyno tuned; Bigworm Graphix, various exterior mods

10-09-2019, 06:03 PM	#11
CamaroSS50 Drives: 2017 Camaro Convertible SS Fifty Join Date: May 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 340	SOB, 2nd time in 13 months. Just happened, put the top down and there is a gapping hole, the sliding panel stayed stuck (been telling these dealers it makes noise, oh that is normal), so pulled it back, hoping to avoid a dealer visit, and it began to pull up the panel. Good times. Guess I will have them look at the squeaky front brakes and jolting transmission issue. Anyone have a TSB on the brakes issue? __________________ *2017 Camaro SS FIFTY* Convertible**

10-12-2019, 09:12 AM	#12
Indy_62 Drives: 2017 2SS / 2003 S10 Crew Cab Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 43 View My Garage	I had the driver side replaced this week. I asked the tech why the window regulator would possibly need to be replaced. He explained that the extra clip added to the newly designed trim panel attaches to a slot in the regulator and earlier version regulators did not have the slot. The entire repair took less than an hour. Kudos to McLarty Daniel Chevrolet in Springdale, Ar for a great service experience! __________________ Never say never!

09-16-2019, 02:38 PM	#2
HogmanZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 79	this happens often enough my dealer had all the replacement parts in stock. i was in and out within 1 hour. good luck!

09-16-2019, 02:59 PM	#3
lcd550 Drives: '17 2LT/RS 2.0T M6 50th Anniv Vert Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 299	Not sure if you read thru this thread: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=531151 My issue was the panel did not break but would not open. Was like that from when I first bought my car earlier this year (it was a leftover 2017, purchased new in Feb '19). This is the link to the TSB which does indicate potential for parts breaking: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...39149-9999.pdf Good Luck!

09-16-2019, 03:13 PM	#4
drewspr00 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 132	Does anyone have the part number for the plastic piece that slides along the aluminum rail? It's the one that actually moves the plastic door.

09-16-2019, 03:36 PM	#5
Nitefall17 Drives: Camaro 1SS A8 Vert Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Tx Posts: 303	Yes

09-17-2019, 05:33 PM	#6
drewspr00 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 132	Does anyone have the part number for the plastic piece that slides along the aluminum rail that also would like to share that information with me?

09-17-2019, 08:46 PM	#7
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,974 View My Garage	I trust it is not molded into the part... The closest I could get is the tonneau hinge, but it’s not clear that it comes with the cover. Might be worth a stop at the dealer parts counter or a call to that gm parts guy. https://www.gmpartsoutlet.net/oem-pa...bC12Ni1nYXM%3D

10-03-2019, 10:26 AM	#10
Yasha Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 18	Did your top get stuck in the up or down position? Looks like down but want to confirm...

03-27-2020, 02:25 PM	#13
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	SO has this been designed out for the later MY cars? I.E. fixed now for later MY?

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