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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Well I just submitted my complaint through the BBB, we'll see what happens!!
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Well I just submitted my complaint through the BBB, we'll see what happens!!
Gm called today and actually said "your between a rock and a hard place" and tried to tell me that I do not fall under the "lemon law complaint" even though that is not what I filled my complaint for so I called BBB and of course my case worker is gone for the day, but the person I spoke with said that my complaint isnt a lemon law complaint, and GM is wrong,, soooooooo. I guess I have to wait until tomorrow to get ahold of my case worker,,,, its not look'n good though. But I am even more pissed after talking to GM now,,,,, there customer service is ,,, I would much rather have a class action law suit against them, after talking with them!
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Looks like lucky ol' me gets to deal with this as well...noticed my first sail panel bubble just this last weekend. I'm thinking there's a chemical engineer somewhere that should lose his job...
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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Oh, I forgot to mention that when I told the GM rep that this is a problem that thousands of people are having, she said that she has no records of any such complaints filed with GM,,,,, such bull
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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...which is why there's a technical service bulletin out for it, because absolutely no one has had this problem I'm sure she doesn't have any experience with this problem, but it certainly doesn't mean that it doesn't exist altogether. I love some people's logic...typical GM dealer bullshit. I vowed to never go back to one after they rebuilt my rear end 3 or 4 times because it was too noisy and replaced my transmission because it was a piece...
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by chad2775
Oh, I forgot to mention that when I told the GM rep that this is a problem that thousands of people are having, she said that she has no records of any such complaints filed with GM,,,,, such bull
This wasnt with a dealer, this is a GM rep that handles complaints against GM, funny! no records of anyone filing a complaint ,,EVER! I guess there delete button has been smok'nnnnn
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Originally Posted by chad2775
This wasnt with a dealer, this is a GM rep that handles complaints against GM, funny! no records of anyone filing a complaint ,,EVER! I guess there delete button has been smok'nnnnn
Great...that should make this process even better. I can't wait to get started on this claim...this little issue may be enough to keep my from buying another low-priced, performance GM car again.
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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OK, I have a 99 and its started to get those bubbles everywhere on the top of my car....Why should I do? Sorry I didn't wanna read the WHOLE thread...
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OK, I have a 99 and its started to get those bubbles everywhere on the top of my car....Why should I do? Sorry I didn't wanna read the WHOLE thread...
Same thing I'm gonna do...take it to the local dealership with the service bulletin in hand. If they give me the run around, I'll take it to the next higher level. If I get shot down on that, I'll call the better business bureau and see if I can get some leverage through them.

GM should fix this mistake, and they know it. This was a flaw before I even thought about buying this car, and it has only manifested itself now. Since I couldn't have anticipated this, and I should have never had to worry about a freak problem like this, they need to pony up.

I'll be polite about it, but I will not roll over and let them screw me over. I'll take it as high as it needs to go...
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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I got this info from ls1.com the guy that posted it said he helped and got the job done.

Scott Summers 866-790-5700 EXT 22482
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001somws.6
I got this info from ls1.com the guy that posted it said he helped and got the job done.

Scott Summers 866-790-5700 EXT 22482
does he work for GM or something,,,, I tried to go to the site to find the info but they are moving to a diffrent server.
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Yes he does. High up in the ladder. From what the dude said on ls1.com he gets the roof fixed fast.
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Do you have the same problem with the sail panel 2001somws.6? I have the bubbles also and bringing 2 cars or more in Orlando should get their attention as well.

That Scott Summers guy has the same name as Cyclops from the Xmen
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Mine aint that bad neather. So im getting it done before i get more miles and older. Before its to late.

And another thing. My girl drove me there and on her way back in the rain she made a turn and lost control and hit a huge curb and cost $60 bucks for a used rim and tire.

If they told me that the part never came in we would have never gone there.

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Your's doesn't look bad because it's orange, I've noticed that the black sail panels show the bubbles the most.
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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Well my name can be added to the list as well.. I noticed mine over the weekend. Looks like a fat bitch's *** all over the top with a big nasty pimple in the middle....

Originally Posted by Roarin_8
Do you have the same problem with the sail panel 2001somws.6? I have the bubbles also and bringing 2 cars or more in Orlando should get their attention as well.

That Scott Summers guy has the same name as Cyclops from the Xmen
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Same thing I'm gonna do...take it to the local dealership with the service bulletin in hand. If they give me the run around, I'll take it to the next higher level. If I get shot down on that, I'll call the better business bureau and see if I can get some leverage through them.

GM should fix this mistake, and they know it. This was a flaw before I even thought about buying this car, and it has only manifested itself now. Since I couldn't have anticipated this, and I should have never had to worry about a freak problem like this, they need to pony up.

I'll be polite about it, but I will not roll over and let them screw me over. I'll take it as high as it needs to go...
What is the service bulletin and how can I get one so I can bring it with me too...?
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On the first page, 2nd response there is a PDF file. Just DL and print!
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by GG01SS
I have been getting the run around for over a year, Maroone Chevy in S-Florida told me they have repaired plenty but not if your out of warranty, 3yr/36,000, would have to pay out of pocket, not happening. My black 01 SS has always been garage kept and only has 21,000 miles, bubbles getting bad starting to ooze epoxy. GM customer service was real nice even sent a letter responding to my E-mail, but still refused, gonna try this other number above, will keep ya posted.
Which Maroone dealer is this? I'm in So. Fla and I was told to go to a Maroone dealer, by another dealer that did not have an in house body shop.
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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took mine to the dealer today to get this fixed.
took the TSB with me, they said, "yup, its a defect, but since you're the second owner, there is nothing we can do for you."

looks like i will be calling GM tomorrow to start my own saga!!

tony
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