177RG

Can anyone shed some light on the subject of the body colored roof panels flying off or coming unglued on the C6 models. I'm trying to find out if there was a recall, or a service bulletin about this and or what the years were with this problem.

Skip DeBarr
e-mail C177RG@MSN.COM

Greg G

2005 and early 2006

Vette_DD

2007s were eventually included.

budgreen3564

no prob on my 08

cclive

And it did affect Z06s also....not just the removable panels...

Painted Roof Adhesive Separation - Updated Bulletin

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Subject: 05112D - Customer Satisfaction Program
Painted Roof Adhesive Separation
Vehicle Population and Service Procedure Revised
Message #: WIR20060318
SERVICE AND PARTS OPERATIONS
DCS1613
URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY

Date: June 23, 2006

Subject: 05112D – Customer Satisfaction Program
Painted Roof Adhesive Separation
Vehicle Population and Service Procedure Revised

Models: 2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette with Painted Roof

To: All Chevrolet Dealers

Attention: Service Manager, Parts Manager
and Warranty Administrator


Customer Satisfaction Program Bulletin 05112C was released on June 7, 2006 via GM Administrative Message WIR20060307.

This bulletin is being revised to include Z06 model vehicles. A new service procedure and labor time have also been added.

A copy of revised bulletin 05112D is attached below. Please review the new information immediately and discard all copies of bulletin 05112C.

The Service Information System (SI) version of this bulletin will be available on June 24, 2006.

GMVIS information for the additional vehicles will be available on June 24, 2006.

tlcj

I am not aware that any 2007 roof panels were included? You are saying that SMC panels are also in question?

MNVette

SMC panels didn't make their way onto 2007's until into the production run in 2006. There are some 2007's with the problem, but not many. All 2005's and 2006's had the problem. It was a NHTSA recall - all panels were to be replaced. A large problem that should have been resolved by now.

talon90

No. The first month and a half of 2007 production was made using the old polycarbonate panels and a new adhesive bonding process at the factory called 'triple bonding.' The new SMC tops were not phased in at the assembly plant until August 3, 2006 and at that point it was not a total changeover. The panels arrive at the factory painted by the supplier, not painted at the plant. The changeover was made on a color by color basis until the supply of old panels was exhausted and the new SMC panels were started on the line. I am still unaware of any of the 2007 cars panels separating but this would be the scenario that would allow for it to happen. The SMC panels will not come apart for the reasons that drove the polycarbonate painted panel to come off.

biskitman

So what does this mean for 2008 models, no problems??????

talon90

99% of 2007's, all 2008 do not, have not, will not have this problem. The material was changed in 2007. The SMC panels do not have this problem that is what is in use on ALL 2008 painted top cars. The transparent panels have never had this problem.

Walt White Coupe

"All 2005's and 2006's had the problem. It was a NHTSA recall - all panels were to be replaced."

Not so. The TSB said that if a roof had not separated from the frame at any location then the "fix" was to inject a foam adhesive. If there was any separation the roof was to be replaced. Mine had no separation and was injected with the foam adhesive. Last week my painted top starting making a crackling sound. Removed it and found that 18 inches had separated from the frame between the front latches. It's now being replaced. If your situation was like mine the "foam" fix does not work.

overrev64

Mine too had the foam injection fix. I still kept receiving the recall postcard in the mail, so a year or so later, I took the car back to the dealer and they wound up replacing the roof. I don't think I actually had any separation. I just think the dealer wanted to make some money from GM.

danl72

danl72

Not many though. Which is a good thing.

Vito.A

I just found that my painted roof is coming loose from the frame across the rear. I can actually lift the fiberglass panel an inch or so off the rear frame.
My original factory warranty has now expired. I do have the GMPP extended warranty.
Will GM repair my roof under this recall even if the warranty has expired?

dmawd

Not all 2006's have the problem, mine was one of the last ones built for the model year - built 2nd week June in '06. I have never received a recall notice from GM and my VIN is not listed in any of the TSB's. I have not had any problem with the roof panel delaminating, cracking noise, or otherwise.

mlongo99

Yes. It's a recall so they have to fix it regardless of your warranty status.

talon90

This is covered under a NHTSA safety recall. You should have no problem getting your panel replaced. It should not be a warranty concern. Get it to your dealership and start the process. You will need to leave your top with them. They do not need the whole car. They will order a new top (unpainted) and paint it when it arrives. They will then transfer your hardware over to the new frame and you should be good to go.

Vette_DD

Thanks for the clarifications, Paul. They did the adhesive injection on my 06 and, so far, mine's okay. I've been driving it for 2 years now and it is a DD, but it doesn't stay in the hot sun very long at a time.

Purdue

Hey Paul, should your date above say 2006? August of 2007 would be production of 2008's. Correct?