View Poll Results: Does your car have roof bubbles?
No bubbles
202
35.19%
Bubbles fixed under 3/36 warranty
6
1.05%
GM paid for repairs out of warranty
17
2.96%
GM paid for part of the repairs out of warranty
6
1.05%
GM refused to pay for the repairs out of warranty
45
7.84%
I have bubbles but haven't stopped by the dealership
298
51.92%
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is your 98-02 f-body roof bubbling?
06-19-2006, 12:20 PM
#101
Both my sons 02 Z28(24k miles) and my 02 Z28(20K miles) are having these issues. Called GM today and was told that nothing was being done about it and that they would keep my information on record for any future possible re-calls. I'll take the TSB number to my local dealer to see what they say.
06-19-2006, 02:57 PM
#102
Originally Posted by SSmokin99
what's the cost in replacing the roof?
06-19-2006, 03:00 PM
#103
Originally Posted by JoeMack
Both my sons 02 Z28(24k miles) and my 02 Z28(20K miles) are having these issues. Called GM today and was told that nothing was being done about it and that they would keep my information on record for any future possible re-calls. I'll take the TSB number to my local dealer to see what they say.
06-20-2006, 10:40 PM
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/me has this issue... Didn't realize it was nearly this prevalent. I'm going to take it into the dealer and attempt to start a conversation - if it spirals downhill I'll just resort to being evil to GM... It happened about 2 years ago on my '00 - I have about 55k on it now I think.
Obviously I have neither the 72/100000 or 36/36000 warranty remaining... May be an entertaining conversation.
Obviously I have neither the 72/100000 or 36/36000 warranty remaining... May be an entertaining conversation.
06-21-2006, 02:37 AM
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is the rust through warrenty 6 yrs or 5yrs and 100,000 miles i stoped by the dealership last week and they told me it was 5 yrs and i just missed it by a couple of months.
06-21-2006, 11:57 AM
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When you go the dealership you want them to deem the top defective. NOT ask them to replace it or make them responsible for it. Just mention you have been talking to a GM rep andthey said to come by the dealership and see if the body shop/ or service advisor to see if they deem it defective.
And the best time to do this when its the worst. I took mine when the car was clean but after it had sat out in the sun for hours and they bubbles were leaking the sappy fluid out and it was running down the roof panel. Since it was clean they could see all the bubbles where the glue was used. The body shop manager deemed it defective immediatly. And told me to call GM and get the ball rolling. AND mine should be going into the shop to get replaced June 28.
And the best time to do this when its the worst. I took mine when the car was clean but after it had sat out in the sun for hours and they bubbles were leaking the sappy fluid out and it was running down the roof panel. Since it was clean they could see all the bubbles where the glue was used. The body shop manager deemed it defective immediatly. And told me to call GM and get the ball rolling. AND mine should be going into the shop to get replaced June 28.
06-21-2006, 04:30 PM
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I have two 2000 Camaros and both have this BS, and GM refused to fix it on the V6, havent determined if im gonna bother on the SS. The V6 has a **** load of them and one popped taking some clear off, the SS has a couple.
06-21-2006, 05:46 PM
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Well after I get my roof fixed I will let people know who inquire through PM the guy who I used to get mine done. He was very nice about the process and seemed to try and get it done for me!
Not letting all you scavengers call him till im completely done and have my new roof on my car .
Not letting all you scavengers call him till im completely done and have my new roof on my car .
06-21-2006, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 00NBMCamaro
Well after I get my roof fixed I will let people know who inquire through PM the guy who I used to get mine done. He was very nice about the process and seemed to try and get it done for me!
Not letting all you scavengers call him till im completely done and have my new roof on my car .
Not letting all you scavengers call him till im completely done and have my new roof on my car .
06-21-2006, 09:01 PM
#114
First bubble popped the clear coat today.
I'm out of the warranty rust through warranty period, so I doubt they'll do jack **** about it. Especially since I'm the third owner and the previous owner had the rear bumper and quarter panel painted for a parking lot mishap. Luckily mine is just 3 or 4 bubbles, with only one that's popped the clear, some people have it a lot worse.
I'm also thinking that this a problem EVERY SINGLE LAST ONE 1998+ fbody will experience at some point in the future if it has not happened yet.
I'm out of the warranty rust through warranty period, so I doubt they'll do jack **** about it. Especially since I'm the third owner and the previous owner had the rear bumper and quarter panel painted for a parking lot mishap. Luckily mine is just 3 or 4 bubbles, with only one that's popped the clear, some people have it a lot worse.I'm also thinking that this a problem EVERY SINGLE LAST ONE 1998+ fbody will experience at some point in the future if it has not happened yet.
06-21-2006, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by AronZ28
First bubble popped the clear coat today. I'm out of the warranty rust through warranty period, so I doubt they'll do jack **** about it. Especially since I'm the third owner and the previous owner had the rear bumper and quarter panel painted for a parking lot mishap. Luckily mine is just 3 or 4 bubbles, with only one that's popped the clear, some people have it a lot worse.
I'm also thinking that this a problem EVERY SINGLE LAST ONE 1998+ fbody will experience at some point in the future if it has not happened yet.
I'm out of the warranty rust through warranty period, so I doubt they'll do jack **** about it. Especially since I'm the third owner and the previous owner had the rear bumper and quarter panel painted for a parking lot mishap. Luckily mine is just 3 or 4 bubbles, with only one that's popped the clear, some people have it a lot worse.I'm also thinking that this a problem EVERY SINGLE LAST ONE 1998+ fbody will experience at some point in the future if it has not happened yet.
06-22-2006, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 00NBMCamaro
When you go the dealership you want them to deem the top defective. NOT ask them to replace it or make them responsible for it. Just mention you have been talking to a GM rep andthey said to come by the dealership and see if the body shop/ or service advisor to see if they deem it defective.
And the best time to do this when its the worst. I took mine when the car was clean but after it had sat out in the sun for hours and they bubbles were leaking the sappy fluid out and it was running down the roof panel. Since it was clean they could see all the bubbles where the glue was used. The body shop manager deemed it defective immediatly. And told me to call GM and get the ball rolling. AND mine should be going into the shop to get replaced June 28.
And the best time to do this when its the worst. I took mine when the car was clean but after it had sat out in the sun for hours and they bubbles were leaking the sappy fluid out and it was running down the roof panel. Since it was clean they could see all the bubbles where the glue was used. The body shop manager deemed it defective immediatly. And told me to call GM and get the ball rolling. AND mine should be going into the shop to get replaced June 28.
Was the car still covered? what year and miles?
06-22-2006, 11:18 AM
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I got my car covered after going through the process I outlines.
1. Called GM and told them of the problem. GM rep said go to dealer and let them look at it
2. Went to dealer and go it deemed defective by body shop manager
3. Called same GM rep back and he contacted my local GM service rep.
4. Took about a week to get local service Rep to authorize the repairs
5. Took about 2 weeks for new roof to come in and car is going in the body shop at end of the month
When I took the car to dealer, I had the car for more than 5 years (original owner) and had 62,000 miles. Dealer was cool and said yeah that my roof was the worst they had seen and that it would only get worse as the car ages.
1. Called GM and told them of the problem. GM rep said go to dealer and let them look at it
2. Went to dealer and go it deemed defective by body shop manager
3. Called same GM rep back and he contacted my local GM service rep.
4. Took about a week to get local service Rep to authorize the repairs
5. Took about 2 weeks for new roof to come in and car is going in the body shop at end of the month
When I took the car to dealer, I had the car for more than 5 years (original owner) and had 62,000 miles. Dealer was cool and said yeah that my roof was the worst they had seen and that it would only get worse as the car ages.
06-22-2006, 11:29 AM
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My '02 Z28 hardtop had that problem. It had bubbles on both sides. GM told me that they couldn't do anything for me. It had about 40k on the odometer at the time that I took it in. I got pretty upset about it and called GM cooperate. Nothing was ever fixed. I sold it about 4 mts. ago. I really hated to cause she was my baby. Hopefully GM will release the new camaro soon to dry my tears. 
06-22-2006, 11:41 AM
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yep my 2001, black formula w/23g's, has those same 5-8 mumps, some have actually poped!!!, but since i bought the car w/ no warenty, and i am not the original owner , i wont worry about it, till i put that raptor hood on and repaint!!!
06-22-2006, 03:15 PM
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yep my 2001, black formula w/23g's, has those same 5-8 mumps, some have actually poped!!!, but since i bought the car w/ no warenty, and i am not the original owner , i wont worry about it, till i put that raptor hood on and repaint!!!