Convertible - Rear Window Glue Coming Loose

Godfatha · 01-23-2018, 06:55 AM

Didn't find this issue in the forum.

My rear window (upper passenger side corner) has come loose creating a gap between the window and the ragtop. This looks to be an issue where the glue has failed. Not sure if it is because of the recently cold weather or some other factor. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so, what is a good fix? I've talked to my dealer and he said the entire top would need to be replaced, but I would think there should be a way just to glue it back. Trying to avoid an expensive fix for what should be a relatively simple one.

Bigdog9586 · 01-23-2018, 07:36 AM

Shouldn’t it be covered under warranty?

Mark114 · 01-23-2018, 08:17 AM

I believe I saw a post in the forum a while back that there was a TSB issued for that problem and the fix is to replace the convertible top.

Godfatha · 01-23-2018, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark114

I believe I saw a post in the forum a while back that there was a TSB issued for that problem and the fix is to replace the convertible top.

Thanks guys, I will check.

KLG · 01-23-2018, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfatha

Didn't find this issue in the forum.

My rear window (upper passenger side corner) has come loose creating a gap between the window and the ragtop. This looks to be an issue where the glue has failed. Not sure if it is because of the recently cold weather or some other factor. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so, what is a good fix? I've talked to my dealer and he said the entire top would need to be replaced, but I would think there should be a way just to glue it back. Trying to avoid an expensive fix for what should be a relatively simple one.

Had that issue with mine. The dealer service advisor stated the only fix was to replace the top.

So, in late November, the full top was replaced under warranty.

classicrockr · 01-23-2018, 08:12 PM

Mine is starting to do the same thing. You can see the air going between the glass & top as if it's starting to separate.

classicrockr · 02-08-2018, 03:46 AM

Those of you that got your tops replaced - Is this what your windows looked like?

Gen6 softtop · 02-08-2018, 07:23 AM

Curious also will have to check mine come spring

motorhead · 02-08-2018, 07:30 AM

Everytime I start thinking ofa convertible stuff like this pops up. First the mess that was the gen5 cars with convertible tops now this. Guess im back on a wait and see train. Im starting to think that GM should stop trying to do convertibles.

Gen6 softtop · 02-08-2018, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorhead

Everytime I start thinking ofa convertible stuff like this pops up. First the mess that was the gen5 cars with convertible tops now this. Guess im back on a wait and see train. Im starting to think that GM should stop trying to do convertibles.

I have no complaints about my vert love it. If the top needs replacing due to window, I have no doubt they will fix it. If it needs it like I said freaking love this car no complaints would highly recommend a vert

01pewterz28 · 02-08-2018, 12:28 PM

I agree i am sure if mine starts they will fix it under warranty I only have 2k on mine so my warranty will expire well before I hit 36k

CyberGuyPR · 02-08-2018, 02:29 PM

Also 2k only here. I need to check it when the car comes out of hibernation.

kaydoe · 02-08-2018, 09:01 PM

Mine was a lot worse, the dealer replaced whole top no charge

GroundhogSS · 02-09-2018, 12:28 AM

I've got 20K miles here. No problems.

01-23-2018, 06:55 AM	#1
Godfatha Drives: 2016 2SS Mosaic Black Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 116	Convertible - Rear Window Glue Coming Loose Didn't find this issue in the forum. My rear window (upper passenger side corner) has come loose creating a gap between the window and the ragtop. This looks to be an issue where the glue has failed. Not sure if it is because of the recently cold weather or some other factor. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so, what is a good fix? I've talked to my dealer and he said the entire top would need to be replaced, but I would think there should be a way just to glue it back. Trying to avoid an expensive fix for what should be a relatively simple one.

02-08-2018, 03:46 AM	#7
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	Those of you that got your tops replaced - Is this what your windows looked like? Attached Images

02-08-2018, 12:28 PM	#11
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	I agree i am sure if mine starts they will fix it under warranty I only have 2k on mine so my warranty will expire well before I hit 36k __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

02-09-2018, 12:28 AM	#14
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,930	I've got 20K miles here. No problems. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

01-23-2018, 07:36 AM	#2
Bigdog9586 Drives: 2016 Z06 coupe Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mi Posts: 280	Shouldn’t it be covered under warranty?

01-23-2018, 08:17 AM	#3
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	I believe I saw a post in the forum a while back that there was a TSB issued for that problem and the fix is to replace the convertible top.

01-23-2018, 08:12 PM	#6
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	Mine is starting to do the same thing. You can see the air going between the glass & top as if it's starting to separate.

02-08-2018, 07:23 AM	#8
Gen6 softtop Drives: Hyper blue 1ss convertible 6 sp Join Date: May 2017 Location: Munger mi Posts: 205	Curious also will have to check mine come spring

02-08-2018, 07:30 AM	#9
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Everytime I start thinking ofa convertible stuff like this pops up. First the mess that was the gen5 cars with convertible tops now this. Guess im back on a wait and see train. Im starting to think that GM should stop trying to do convertibles.

02-08-2018, 02:29 PM	#12
CyberGuyPR Drives: '16 vert 2LT RS NPP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 344	Also 2k only here. I need to check it when the car comes out of hibernation.

02-08-2018, 09:01 PM	#13
kaydoe Drives: 2017 Camaro 2ss convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Washington Mo. Posts: 54 View My Garage	Mine was a lot worse, the dealer replaced whole top no charge

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