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bky · 06-21-2009, 08:44 PM

So I noticed this the other day and starting to wonder what I can do to fix it. I didn't notice the issues until after I got my tint job done the other day, however I don't know why they would have had to remove this to apply it since its not like I got the windshield done. There's a little plastic snap to put it back in place, but it pops back out after a few minutes.

Any idea how I could get this fixed? I've never bought a new car before so I was wondering-if I took this back to the dealer to have it looked at, would I be laughed off the lot?

soverydeb · 06-21-2009, 08:45 PM

take it back!!!!!

bigd1276 · 06-21-2009, 08:45 PM

There have been a few posts about this problem already. Take it back to your dealer, they will make it right.

The_Blur · 06-21-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigd1276

There have been a few posts about this problem already. Take it back to your dealer, they will make it right.

Demand that the dealer fix it immediately. It shouldn't take too long to figure out where it needs to be better attached.

ljustin293 · 06-21-2009, 08:47 PM

yep..take it back and see what they say!

bky · 06-21-2009, 08:50 PM

awesome, will do that first thing tomorrow. Thanks for the quick help everyone!

CWIweldace · 06-21-2009, 08:52 PM

This was an issue long before production began in March. I am surprised it was not taken care of properly.

92zrunner · 06-21-2009, 11:34 PM

I was actually just going to post this. My car is a week and a half old and the exact same thing happened to mine except it was the left side A pillar. I guess I'll be headed back to the dealership too.

fbodfather · 06-22-2009, 10:35 AM

New clips now available -- old clips did not hold it on in all cases.

Supermans · 06-22-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

New clips now available -- old clips did not hold it on in all cases.

Excellent. Is there a recall or is it every owner having to have this happen down the road and taking it in themselves?

Bell040 · 06-22-2009, 10:56 AM

Do the dealerships know this?

please tell them!!

SSOOCH · 06-22-2009, 11:10 AM

no need to demand or get upset. Simple fix thats covered under warranty at your local Chevrolet dealer

CRPMRO · 06-22-2009, 12:30 PM

Just a little Crazy Glue on the notch and it stays in place. That's what I did. I'll bet there are hundreds like this.

Post if this has happened to you!

Pslab · 06-22-2009, 12:40 PM

I had a customer of mine I saw sitting in service with this issue, before the service writer got a chance to write him in, I pressed it back into place myself, just put a little umph behind it and felt it click into place.

lakers171 · 06-22-2009, 12:46 PM

yeah i posted the same thing on this just go to your dealer and have them check it out once you know it they will order it and you will just wait a couple of days till it arrives.

CRPMRO · 06-22-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pslab

I had a customer of mine I saw sitting in service with this issue, before the service writer got a chance to write him in, I pressed it back into place myself, just put a little umph behind it and felt it click into place.

Yes, my experience is it does click back, but then pops back out sometime later. After about two weeks of this I went with the glue!

If you try and shoo customer concerns away without writing them up and reporting them, that is not going to help GM get better? How will they know? I am particularly troubled by the post suggesting this was a known defect. (Admittedly, I should have insisted that the dealer fix it, but I get tired taking my GM's in for fixes that shouldn't be required).

Bell040 · 06-22-2009, 03:33 PM

when it's hot outside (100°F) ... it won't pop back into place

when it's cold, it pops in....... and stays in for a while

Pslab · 06-22-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

when it's hot outside (100°F) ... it won't pop back into place

when it's cold, it pops in....... and stays in for a while

Good to know incase I see that customer again.

lakers171 · 06-22-2009, 05:42 PM

yeah same here it pops out when its hot and won't pop into place till i have the ac on full blast or its cold.

Cheshirelaugh · 06-22-2009, 06:14 PM

I wasn't sure if I should start a separate thread on this concern. I just picked up my Camaro today and love it so far. The one problem I've noticed is with the 'panel' _around_ the 4-gagues cluster, launch control, and cigarette power plug.

So I'm still using my portable GPS until I can get comfortable with On* and it's voice interface... When I went to pull out the power adapter, the cigarette lighter and the gray case/panel which frames the launch control, cig lighter, and 4 gagues almost separated from the rest of the center console. I pushed it back down fine, but noticed that that hole piece of plastic seems very flimsy. I was able to push on it and it would give about 1/8th of an inch on any flat surface. My (bad) impression is two-fold:

1) the plastic for this portion of the center arm rest/console feels very flimsy
2) that it actuall almost separated from the rest f the console.

I fully intend to take it to a dealership to have it looked at, unfortunately I HAVE to drive all day tomorrow to get back to work. So it's something that'll have to wait. Until then I'll try not to un-plug stuff from that cig lighter.

...Some constructive feedback for Chevy is all I'm saying...

NAHURRY · 06-22-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

Do the dealerships know this?

please tell them!!

CarbonFiberSS-RS · 06-23-2009, 11:06 AM

Mine has the same issue with the post on the passengers side. Dealership has ordered the new piece, but they have no idea when it will arrive. Nice. Pretty much par for course on a 1st year car with this totally new design. Looks like Crazy Glue for now.

Kevin

LSP2010 · 06-23-2009, 11:12 AM

go and get it fix at the dealership please

Bell040 · 06-23-2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheshirelaugh

I wasn't sure if I should start a separate thread on this concern. I just picked up my Camaro today and love it so far. The one problem I've noticed is with the 'panel' _around_ the 4-gagues cluster, launch control, and cigarette power plug.

So I'm still using my portable GPS until I can get comfortable with On* and it's voice interface... When I went to pull out the power adapter, the cigarette lighter and the gray case/panel which frames the launch control, cig lighter, and 4 gagues almost separated from the rest of the center console. I pushed it back down fine, but noticed that that hole piece of plastic seems very flimsy. I was able to push on it and it would give about 1/8th of an inch on any flat surface. My (bad) impression is two-fold:

1) the plastic for this portion of the center arm rest/console feels very flimsy
2) that it actuall almost separated from the rest f the console.

I fully intend to take it to a dealership to have it looked at, unfortunately I HAVE to drive all day tomorrow to get back to work. So it's something that'll have to wait. Until then I'll try not to un-plug stuff from that cig lighter.

...Some constructive feedback for Chevy is all I'm saying...

the part that goes around the gauges is a separate piece from the console... I have taken it off before... you just give it a tug and it comes off... give it a push and pops back on

Cheshirelaugh · 06-24-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

the part that goes around the gauges is a separate piece from the console... I have taken it off before... you just give it a tug and it comes off... give it a push and pops back on

My point is it comes off too easy. When I went to unplug something in the cigarette lighter power-plug, the hole piece nearly came off.

06-21-2009, 08:44 PM	#1
bky Drives: 2010 Camaro M6 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 24	Interior is starting to...fall apart? So I noticed this the other day and starting to wonder what I can do to fix it. I didn't notice the issues until after I got my tint job done the other day, however I don't know why they would have had to remove this to apply it since its not like I got the windshield done. There's a little plastic snap to put it back in place, but it pops back out after a few minutes. Any idea how I could get this fixed? I've never bought a new car before so I was wondering-if I took this back to the dealer to have it looked at, would I be laughed off the lot?

06-21-2009, 08:45 PM	#3
bigd1276 The Blue Bomber Drives: 2010 Imperial Blue 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 562	There have been a few posts about this problem already. Take it back to your dealer, they will make it right. __________________ ] http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30755

06-21-2009, 08:47 PM	#5
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 13,248 View My Garage	yep..take it back and see what they say! __________________ Click here to view a list of states and people coming to Camaro5Fest (37 States so far)

06-21-2009, 08:52 PM	#7
CWIweldace Happy Camaro Driver Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 1,625 View My Garage	This was an issue long before production began in March. I am surprised it was not taken care of properly. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

06-21-2009, 11:34 PM	#8
92zrunner Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 42	I was actually just going to post this. My car is a week and a half old and the exact same thing happened to mine except it was the left side A pillar. I guess I'll be headed back to the dealership too. __________________ Proud Owner: 2010 1SS/RS 6spd Manual, ABM w/ white rallys

06-21-2009, 08:45 PM	#2
soverydeb Drives: 2010 2LT Camaro Blk/Blk Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wichita Posts: 318	take it back!!!!!

06-21-2009, 08:50 PM	#6
bky Drives: 2010 Camaro M6 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 24	awesome, will do that first thing tomorrow. Thanks for the quick help everyone!

06-22-2009, 10:35 AM	#9
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (suburban Detroit) Posts: 1,579	New clips now available -- old clips did not hold it on in all cases.

06-22-2009, 10:56 AM	#11
Bell040 2G1FT1EW2A9101691 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,067 View My Garage	Do the dealerships know this? please tell them!! __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09

06-22-2009, 11:10 AM	#12
SSOOCH He's fast but he's stupid Drives: 08 HHR SS, 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 3,132 View My Garage	no need to demand or get upset. Simple fix thats covered under warranty at your local Chevrolet dealer __________________ I got soul and I'm..... -James Brown "Superbad"

06-22-2009, 12:30 PM	#13
CRPMRO Drives: CRPMRO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 12	Just a little Crazy Glue on the notch and it stays in place. That's what I did. I'll bet there are hundreds like this. Post if this has happened to you!

06-22-2009, 12:40 PM	#14
Pslab Drives: It's a truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 34	I had a customer of mine I saw sitting in service with this issue, before the service writer got a chance to write him in, I pressed it back into place myself, just put a little umph behind it and felt it click into place.

06-22-2009, 12:46 PM	#15
lakers171 Senior Member Drives: 2010 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawthorne, Ca Posts: 959 View My Garage	yeah i posted the same thing on this just go to your dealer and have them check it out once you know it they will order it and you will just wait a couple of days till it arrives. __________________ 1100 = Preliminary Order: 11-26-2008 2000 = Accepted By GM:3-30-09 2500 = Preferenced:3-31-09 3000 = Accepted By Production Control:4-01-09 3100 = Sequenced: 4-18-09 3300 = Scheduled For Production:4-18-09 3400 = Broadcast: 4-30-09 3800 = Produced: 5-06-09 4000 = Available to ship: 5-6-09 4104 = Bailment Invoice: 5-6-09 4b00 = Bayed : 5-6-09 4150 = Invoiced: 5-9-09 4200 = Shipped: 5-11-09 5000 = Delivered To Dealer:6-4-09 6000 = Delivered To Customer:6-4-09

06-22-2009, 03:33 PM	#17
Bell040 2G1FT1EW2A9101691 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,067 View My Garage	when it's hot outside (100°F) ... it won't pop back into place when it's cold, it pops in....... and stays in for a while __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09

06-22-2009, 05:42 PM	#19
lakers171 Senior Member Drives: 2010 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawthorne, Ca Posts: 959 View My Garage	yeah same here it pops out when its hot and won't pop into place till i have the ac on full blast or its cold. __________________ 1100 = Preliminary Order: 11-26-2008 2000 = Accepted By GM:3-30-09 2500 = Preferenced:3-31-09 3000 = Accepted By Production Control:4-01-09 3100 = Sequenced: 4-18-09 3300 = Scheduled For Production:4-18-09 3400 = Broadcast: 4-30-09 3800 = Produced: 5-06-09 4000 = Available to ship: 5-6-09 4104 = Bailment Invoice: 5-6-09 4b00 = Bayed : 5-6-09 4150 = Invoiced: 5-9-09 4200 = Shipped: 5-11-09 5000 = Delivered To Dealer:6-4-09 6000 = Delivered To Customer:6-4-09

06-22-2009, 06:14 PM	#20
Cheshirelaugh over uses smileys Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 248 View My Garage	I wasn't sure if I should start a separate thread on this concern. I just picked up my Camaro today and love it so far. The one problem I've noticed is with the 'panel' _around_ the 4-gagues cluster, launch control, and cigarette power plug. So I'm still using my portable GPS until I can get comfortable with On* and it's voice interface... When I went to pull out the power adapter, the cigarette lighter and the gray case/panel which frames the launch control, cig lighter, and 4 gagues almost separated from the rest of the center console. I pushed it back down fine, but noticed that that hole piece of plastic seems very flimsy. I was able to push on it and it would give about 1/8th of an inch on any flat surface. My (bad) impression is two-fold: 1) the plastic for this portion of the center arm rest/console feels very flimsy 2) that it actuall almost separated from the rest f the console. I fully intend to take it to a dealership to have it looked at, unfortunately I HAVE to drive all day tomorrow to get back to work. So it's something that'll have to wait. Until then I'll try not to un-plug stuff from that cig lighter. ...Some constructive feedback for Chevy is all I'm saying... __________________ 2G1FT1EW7A9109480 2SS/RS SIM w/ Sunroof Ordered 10/13 Built 5/15 Delivered 6/19 Picked-up 6/22

06-23-2009, 11:06 AM	#22
CarbonFiberSS-RS Drives: IBM Carbon Fiber Stripes & GFX Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Podunk, Washington Posts: 13	Passengers Side Post Mine has the same issue with the post on the passengers side. Dealership has ordered the new piece, but they have no idea when it will arrive. Nice. Pretty much par for course on a 1st year car with this totally new design. Looks like Crazy Glue for now. Kevin

06-23-2009, 11:12 AM	#23
LSP2010 IM A GURL Drives: 2010/2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Killeen,TX Posts: 492	go and get it fix at the dealership please __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 13oct08 2000, Order accepted by GM ----- n/a 3000, Order acc. by P.R---------- n/a 3100, Order available to sequence- n/a 3300, Order sch. for production--- 21may09 3400, Order broadcast------------ 28may09 3800, Order produced ------------ 2jun09(2G1FT1EW8A9114199) 4000, Available to ship 4200, Shipped--------------------9june09 *ITS HERE 18JUNE09*

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