Top destroys 1/2 panel? - Page 3

somedude · 08-22-2018, 12:09 AM

Lowered the top a total of three times since I got it back 4 days ago and the third time (today) I noticed that its broken again

Ctrev21 · 08-22-2018, 11:33 AM

Well crap....like I said, shit designers. Panel is way to thin to handle all the pressure from that roll tension spring. Hope this becomes a recall issue and a totally new (Beefier) part is designed to replace these weak ass OEM ones.

ChickenPoop · 08-22-2018, 11:57 AM

They would have been better off to have hinged the tonneau cover and eliminated all that unnecessary complex moving crap.

somedude · 08-23-2018, 12:06 AM

@ Ctrev21:

I am sure hoping that it will be recalled and an improved replacement part would be made.

Also to clarify my previous post, the first one replaced was the driver/left side and today the passenger/right side was replaces under warranty.

GM Part # 84397869

https://www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts/g...-84397869.html

OddJack · 08-26-2018, 11:05 AM

The flap on my driver side does not close when the top goes down. It did not have any spring load behind it when I compared it with the passenger side. It retracts ok when the top goes back up. When I looked inside the assembly I can see the whole spring mechanism is missing. It must have fallen down somewhere inside.

Poor design. Taking it back to the dealer.

CamaroSS50 · 08-28-2018, 07:07 PM

I pick mine up tomorrow.

3 weeks in the shop.

Now I fear water leakage and thudding I have read around here.

somedude · 08-28-2018, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSS50

I pick mine up tomorrow.

3 weeks in the shop.

Now I fear water leakage and thudding I have read around here.

Wow 3 weeks! sorry about your trouble but thank you for the updates, I am sure it will help others out in the future. Please keep us updated

CamaroSS50 · 08-29-2018, 07:29 PM

Overall pretty remarkable experience today.

Got the vehicle back after 3 weeks. New top installed. Other issues included the popped panel.

First thing I did was lower the top. As it lowered, on the driver's side, heard a knocking noise. This was in the presence of the service guy. I asked if that is fine. He said he didn't know.

I have a feeling it is a matter of time before I will have to get this back to a dealer to fix.

I have the wind screen, I have yet to install it, so I asked them if they could show me.

The service guy and me attempted to get it in, but it is far too large. So he called a tech over and they took the car to see if they could get it in with special tools.

Service guy comes back and says that he wanted to inform that if they do it, it will scrape the panels, am I ok with that? No, of course not.

I asked is there an issue with the panels or the wind screen itself? He has no idea.

3 months of ownership, less than 1000 miles and treated like garbage by this dealership. Never have I had such an experience.

blpadge2 · 10-05-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Drsagacity

Yep. This is a known problem and there was another thread on this very thing. I saw it happening on the passenger side after reading the thread so I took it in to be fixed as a recall item. Since then, it has been perfect.

When I took it in, to make sure it didn't cause a problem (like yours), the mechanic ripped off the part that slides in...he said that would prevent any damage until the parts came in. . .and he was right.

Had this happen back in Jan. of 2017 after I had my 16 for about 3 months. This is my original thread, https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=483973 Took dealership and GM another 2 months to finally fix it. Happy to report that the replacement part failed today after 18 months. Going to be getting back on the merry-go-round which should be fun since the dealership has changed hands since the initial repair. I doubt anyone one there knows what to do. Figure I might as well get it serviced for A8 shudder while they have it.

ChickenPoop · 10-05-2018, 09:00 PM

My brother in law is the service manager at the Chevrolet dealer I use. He told me that these pieces can stand 0 weight being put on them. Garbage ass design.

Breadzell · 11-01-2018, 04:17 PM

This happend to me the first 2 weeks that I had the car. They fixed it and haven’t had a problem since. Really poor design for such a great top. Word of advice. When the top is down and you go to lean into the car to get something make sure you don’t lean on that panel . Your hand will go right thorough.

SSaltlife · 05-06-2019, 09:26 AM

Just had the same thing happen on Saturday. The interior top panel driver side rear popped out when raising the top! Dropped it off at the dealership again this morning. They fix one thing (last thing was the leak) and something else breaks. I am getting weary. All of the gremlins started when they had to replace the top due to the back window issue. I will keep everyone posted.

MANNAXMAN · 06-17-2019, 03:07 PM

Add me to the list after two years and 9+ months of ownership. I was putting the top up when I arrived at work this morning and started hearing some unusual popping noises. I looked over my shoulder and I see this rod/connecting arm sticking up through the hole that the retractable panel covers. I had to guide it in as I finished lowering the top. I believe it connects to the retractable panel, but I didn't have time to closely inspect it this morning. Anyone continue to drop their top after theirs broke until they got it fixed? Or should I not use my top until it's fixed?

Georgia Vert · 06-18-2019, 01:26 PM

I believe I have you all beat. Bought my car and drove it home from the lot with the top down. When I got home and put the top up I heard a loud pop. I did not know what it was, it was dark, but I knew that whatever it was it did not sound normal. The next day I put the top down and noticed the hole behind the driver's seat. The other side had a plastic cover so I knew something was not right. went to put the top back up and pow! Another loud sound so I put the top back down and called the dealership.

I was told to bring the car in immediately and not to put the top up, even though it looked like it was about to rain! When I got to the dealership they told me that I would have to leave the car with them and that it would be sitting outside WITH THE TOP DOWN while they waited on the parts to arrive! Keep in mind I had only had the car less than 24 hours at this point and it had less than 500 miles on it.

I demanded that they put the car inside or I would just drive the thing back home. They agreed and kept it for about two weeks. That was almost one year ago when that happened.

Yesterday me and the wifey went out to celebrate our anniversary and when we left the restaurant I dropped the top. I immediately noticed the hole again but this time it was on the passenger side. I slid the cover back into place and heard several small items fall down inside the car.

About to call the dealership now but this time I believe I will have them order the parts and call me when they arrive. May as well have them look at the transmission and rear end while it is there.

Other than that little issue I absolutely love this car!

08-23-2018, 12:06 AM	#32
somedude Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Convertible Auto V6 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Covina Posts: 154	@ Ctrev21: I am sure hoping that it will be recalled and an improved replacement part would be made. Also to clarify my previous post, the first one replaced was the driver/left side and today the passenger/right side was replaces under warranty. GM Part # 84397869 https://www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts/g...-84397869.html Last edited by somedude; 08-23-2018 at 12:22 AM.

08-28-2018, 07:07 PM	#34
CamaroSS50 Drives: 2017 Camaro Convertible SS Fifty Join Date: May 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 340	I pick mine up tomorrow. 3 weeks in the shop. Now I fear water leakage and thudding I have read around here. __________________ *2017 Camaro SS FIFTY* Convertible**

08-29-2018, 07:29 PM	#36
CamaroSS50 Drives: 2017 Camaro Convertible SS Fifty Join Date: May 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 340	Overall pretty remarkable experience today. Got the vehicle back after 3 weeks. New top installed. Other issues included the popped panel. First thing I did was lower the top. As it lowered, on the driver's side, heard a knocking noise. This was in the presence of the service guy. I asked if that is fine. He said he didn't know. I have a feeling it is a matter of time before I will have to get this back to a dealer to fix. I have the wind screen, I have yet to install it, so I asked them if they could show me. The service guy and me attempted to get it in, but it is far too large. So he called a tech over and they took the car to see if they could get it in with special tools. Service guy comes back and says that he wanted to inform that if they do it, it will scrape the panels, am I ok with that? No, of course not. I asked is there an issue with the panels or the wind screen itself? He has no idea. 3 months of ownership, less than 1000 miles and treated like garbage by this dealership. Never have I had such an experience. __________________ *2017 Camaro SS FIFTY* Convertible**

05-06-2019, 09:26 AM	#40
SSaltlife Drives: '17 2SS Convertible 6M Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Laid back and living salty in NC Posts: 50 View My Garage	Top destroyed top 1/2 panel back seat area Just had the same thing happen on Saturday. The interior top panel driver side rear popped out when raising the top! Dropped it off at the dealership again this morning. They fix one thing (last thing was the leak) and something else breaks. I am getting weary. All of the gremlins started when they had to replace the top due to the back window issue. I will keep everyone posted.

06-17-2019, 03:07 PM	#41
MANNAXMAN Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 564 View My Garage	Add me to the list after two years and 9+ months of ownership. I was putting the top up when I arrived at work this morning and started hearing some unusual popping noises. I looked over my shoulder and I see this rod/connecting arm sticking up through the hole that the retractable panel covers. I had to guide it in as I finished lowering the top. I believe it connects to the retractable panel, but I didn't have time to closely inspect it this morning. Anyone continue to drop their top after theirs broke until they got it fixed? Or should I not use my top until it's fixed? __________________ 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

08-22-2018, 12:09 AM	#29
somedude Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Convertible Auto V6 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Covina Posts: 154	Lowered the top a total of three times since I got it back 4 days ago and the third time (today) I noticed that its broken again

08-22-2018, 11:33 AM	#30
Ctrev21 Drives: 2017 Camaro RS Convertible Join Date: May 2018 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 10	Well crap....like I said, shit designers. Panel is way to thin to handle all the pressure from that roll tension spring. Hope this becomes a recall issue and a totally new (Beefier) part is designed to replace these weak ass OEM ones.

08-22-2018, 11:57 AM	#31
ChickenPoop Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Plum Crazy Scat Pack Charger Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Ga. Posts: 263	They would have been better off to have hinged the tonneau cover and eliminated all that unnecessary complex moving crap.

08-26-2018, 11:05 AM	#33
OddJack Drives: Submarine Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: ( . ) ( . ) Posts: 400	The flap on my driver side does not close when the top goes down. It did not have any spring load behind it when I compared it with the passenger side. It retracts ok when the top goes back up. When I looked inside the assembly I can see the whole spring mechanism is missing. It must have fallen down somewhere inside. Poor design. Taking it back to the dealer.

10-05-2018, 09:00 PM	#38
ChickenPoop Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Plum Crazy Scat Pack Charger Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Ga. Posts: 263	My brother in law is the service manager at the Chevrolet dealer I use. He told me that these pieces can stand 0 weight being put on them. Garbage ass design.

11-01-2018, 04:17 PM	#39
Breadzell Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 44	This happend to me the first 2 weeks that I had the car. They fixed it and haven’t had a problem since. Really poor design for such a great top. Word of advice. When the top is down and you go to lean into the car to get something make sure you don’t lean on that panel . Your hand will go right thorough.

06-18-2019, 01:26 PM	#42
Georgia Vert Drives: 18 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Georgia Posts: 5	I believe I have you all beat. Bought my car and drove it home from the lot with the top down. When I got home and put the top up I heard a loud pop. I did not know what it was, it was dark, but I knew that whatever it was it did not sound normal. The next day I put the top down and noticed the hole behind the driver's seat. The other side had a plastic cover so I knew something was not right. went to put the top back up and pow! Another loud sound so I put the top back down and called the dealership. I was told to bring the car in immediately and not to put the top up, even though it looked like it was about to rain! When I got to the dealership they told me that I would have to leave the car with them and that it would be sitting outside WITH THE TOP DOWN while they waited on the parts to arrive! Keep in mind I had only had the car less than 24 hours at this point and it had less than 500 miles on it. I demanded that they put the car inside or I would just drive the thing back home. They agreed and kept it for about two weeks. That was almost one year ago when that happened. Yesterday me and the wifey went out to celebrate our anniversary and when we left the restaurant I dropped the top. I immediately noticed the hole again but this time it was on the passenger side. I slid the cover back into place and heard several small items fall down inside the car. About to call the dealership now but this time I believe I will have them order the parts and call me when they arrive. May as well have them look at the transmission and rear end while it is there. Other than that little issue I absolutely love this car!

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