Top creak when going up

L98 Z28 · 06-22-2018, 01:58 PM

Does anyone have a top that creaks when putting it up? It sounds like creaky hinges. Is there somewhere to lube the joints?

Bigdog9586 · 06-22-2018, 05:12 PM

Someone months ago explained how he lubed his top. Check it out.

somedude · 06-22-2018, 05:56 PM

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=502414

FASTNUF · 06-23-2018, 11:11 PM

Mines quite as can be during the opening & closing...however, while its up / closed, I do get a creaks coming from the front bow (plastic front cover on the top front), dealer worked on it for days and never could get it to stop...I just live with it. It usually gets a little bit quite after some driving.
I've looked and I can only see a couple of spots to lube, if you don't mine, when you attempt yours, please post some pics for all of to learn from!

Chutzpah · 06-24-2018, 12:43 PM

Yes, mine creaks when going up... more so when sunny and warm. It's the plastic retractible flapper assemblies. Going to dealer this week.

Chutzpah · 06-28-2018, 06:37 PM

My flappers are being replaced under warranty / TSB for creaking.

L98 Z28 · 06-28-2018, 07:26 PM

Can you let us know the TSB number? Thanks!

Chutzpah · 07-01-2018, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L98 Z28

Can you let us know the TSB number? Thanks!

Picked up my car this afternoon (sales dept had keys). I didn’t see a TSB noted, but there definitely is one for creaking. Your dealer should be able to find it for you, mine is quite now that the flapper assemblies were replaced.

blpadge2 · 07-05-2018, 12:20 PM

Had to have one of my flappers replaced because it would not retract then broke (2016). This was after I had the car for about 3-4 months. Took them a month to fix it because they could not get replacement flappers. Glad to see you guys are getting better service.

classicrockr · 07-06-2018, 06:59 PM

Drivers side flapper quit retracting on mine today. Any idea what it cost the dealership in labor to replace one? Looks like I better plan on doing it every 2-3 years.

Ox45 · 07-06-2018, 08:52 PM

My drive side flapper didnt work when I got the car. The dealer is ordering the part now.

The service advisor knew immediately what the issue was and said he has seen it quite a bit, so it isn't too uncommon.

Ox.

SlickP · 04-09-2019, 12:39 PM

Dose anyone have a TSB for this flapper issue? I just bought a convertible and I am having an issue with the flapper assembly on the passenger side.

06-22-2018, 01:58 PM	#1
L98 Z28 Drives: 2017 ZL1 6spd Convertible NFG Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 109	Top creak when going up Does anyone have a top that creaks when putting it up? It sounds like creaky hinges. Is there somewhere to lube the joints?

07-05-2018, 12:20 PM	#9
blpadge2 Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 102 View My Garage	Had to have one of my flappers replaced because it would not retract then broke (2016). This was after I had the car for about 3-4 months. Took them a month to fix it because they could not get replacement flappers. Glad to see you guys are getting better service. __________________ 2016 2SS Convertible, A8, Dual mode exhaust, MRC, Nav, Stainless pedal kit, all-weather mat upgrade, SS center caps, Hurst billet shift handle, Camaro logo armrest

06-22-2018, 05:12 PM	#2
Bigdog9586 Drives: 2016 Z06 coupe Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mi Posts: 280	Someone months ago explained how he lubed his top. Check it out.

06-22-2018, 05:56 PM	#3
somedude Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Convertible Auto V6 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Covina Posts: 154	https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=502414

06-23-2018, 11:11 PM	#4
FASTNUF Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 White Vert Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 151	Mines quite as can be during the opening & closing...however, while its up / closed, I do get a creaks coming from the front bow (plastic front cover on the top front), dealer worked on it for days and never could get it to stop...I just live with it. It usually gets a little bit quite after some driving. I've looked and I can only see a couple of spots to lube, if you don't mine, when you attempt yours, please post some pics for all of to learn from!

06-24-2018, 12:43 PM	#5
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,925	Yes, mine creaks when going up... more so when sunny and warm. It's the plastic retractible flapper assemblies. Going to dealer this week.

06-28-2018, 06:37 PM	#6
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,925	My flappers are being replaced under warranty / TSB for creaking.

06-28-2018, 07:26 PM	#7
L98 Z28 Drives: 2017 ZL1 6spd Convertible NFG Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 109	Can you let us know the TSB number? Thanks!

07-06-2018, 06:59 PM	#10
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	Drivers side flapper quit retracting on mine today. Any idea what it cost the dealership in labor to replace one? Looks like I better plan on doing it every 2-3 years.

07-06-2018, 08:52 PM	#11
Ox45 Hillbilly Highness Drives: 2001 S10, 2022 LT1 Vert Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: GA, USA Posts: 72	My drive side flapper didnt work when I got the car. The dealer is ordering the part now. The service advisor knew immediately what the issue was and said he has seen it quite a bit, so it isn't too uncommon. Ox.

04-09-2019, 12:39 PM	#12
SlickP Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 255	Dose anyone have a TSB for this flapper issue? I just bought a convertible and I am having an issue with the flapper assembly on the passenger side.

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