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#15-NA-016: Creak or Snap Noise Above Windshield from Removable Roof Lift Off Panel While Driving - September 30, 2015


Please find below the bulletin just issued that addresses this problem!


Your source: Ken Fichtner, founding dealer-CorvetteForum.
Retired Dealer-Fichtner Chevrolet
Now-Fleet, Corvette, Protection Plan Sales-Denny Menholt Chevrolet


I hope this helps!


Have a great day

Kracka

I need to get this done, mine just started making noise, thank you for posting!

First Z06

I have a 2015 coupe and mine has been back to the selling dealer once for the popping and crackling of the top. They slathered silicone grease on all of the rubber along the top. This lasted until I hit the street as I left the dealers lot!!! I was frustrated enough and kept on going. Last week I took the car to the local dealer where they have much more knowledgeable service writers. I got one who didn't want to deal with a Corvette owner looking for service..... He "Couldn't find a TSB on the noisy roof panels". Your document posted above will be a great thing to place on his desk. The mechanic at the local dealer knows what he is doing so this will help greatly.
It seems a shame that Chevrolet who has been bragging about how solid their new Stingray is has a simple issue as this.
(Most folks won't believe this, but I never take the roof off. If I wanted a convertible I would have purchased one. I like the coupe, but not the noisy roof panel.)
This should make the car just about perfect.
THANKS KEN!!!

FYREANT

My car is just out of factory warranty 38K. I do still have GMEPP though. Will I be able to get this done or will I have to pay for it?

Blackdevil77

I guess this issue was already addressed for the 2016s.

sdk

Replacement parts are on order for my C7.
Thanks for posting the bulletin.

Ernest_T

After almost 7000 miles mine started making this noise. I'll get this done at the next service.

C7-Beast

My roof is creaky too. I put some silicon lubricant on the seals and it went away for 2 months. Now it's back. I noticed if I pull the driver side roof handle down, it stops creaking.

I figured I just buy the parts in the TSB and do it myself. That was until I got a quote for 233 bucks. Going to take in to dealer at next oil change. I will call a few weeks ahead so they can order the parts.

Tommy D

Thank you, Mine has been making nose too and now I know why.... well at least it is not Flying Roof Syndrome like my 05

Ernest_T

Anyone have this done?

Ernest_T

I called the dealers service department and they can't find this TSB.

Ernest_T

They found the TSB and have ordered the parts. It should take about a week so I'll let you know how it goes.

CaptV1VR

Had mine taken care of 2 weeks ago and no creaky so far. It was usually heard in warmer temps and starting to see cooler temps in my area now.
So, we'll see...

sdk

I'll drop my car off at the dealer tomorrow for the new parts.

ZEEEE06

I have an early 2016 and it has the problem. I adjusted the rear latch and it's much better but still a little rattle.