Squeaky top
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 815
Likes: 1
From: Mesa "highlands" AZ
Super Lube !! Worked great on mine.....both in retention in the trunk AND the infamous top creaking, squeeking, rattle, or whatever while on.
I used the tube type and rubbed it in well. Then wiped off excess.
I used the tube type and rubbed it in well. Then wiped off excess.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,248
Likes: 767
From: Lindenhurst, IL
I had the same problem.
In my case, it was the the mounting hardware for the plastic clips that was causing the noise.
Using your hand, you can can wiggle the clips a little bit. If one of them makes a squeaking noise using your hand, that's probably your problem.
To fix it, firmly pull straight up to remove the clip. Do it carefully so that you don't break the plastic.
The plastic clip attaches to the car using metal "clips".
I used silicone adhesive to glue all of the metal clips on.
All the squeaking is now gone.
In my case, it was the the mounting hardware for the plastic clips that was causing the noise.
Using your hand, you can can wiggle the clips a little bit. If one of them makes a squeaking noise using your hand, that's probably your problem.
To fix it, firmly pull straight up to remove the clip. Do it carefully so that you don't break the plastic.
The plastic clip attaches to the car using metal "clips".
I used silicone adhesive to glue all of the metal clips on.
All the squeaking is now gone.
Last edited by car2fast4you; Mar 23, 2010 at 06:59 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,295
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From: Issaquah WA
I think the "official" Chevy fix for this is to apply some fabric on the base of the retaining bracket. There's a flat spot on the plastic piece that contains the retaining hook. You can take some self adhesive velcro strips (the fuzzy part, not the scratchy part) and put them on that flat spot. That prevents the plastic to plastic rubbing which often causes the squeaks.
But as Car2fast4you mentioned, if you can wiggle the clips on the top, and get the squeaking noise, it could be that. I had to replace one of my clips when it started falling off every time I took the top out of the hatch. It was definitely making lots of noise back there. But when the noise popped up again, the velcro strip took care of the noise of the rubbing parts.
But as Car2fast4you mentioned, if you can wiggle the clips on the top, and get the squeaking noise, it could be that. I had to replace one of my clips when it started falling off every time I took the top out of the hatch. It was definitely making lots of noise back there. But when the noise popped up again, the velcro strip took care of the noise of the rubbing parts.
Last edited by WAwatchnut; Mar 23, 2010 at 07:20 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,295
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From: Issaquah WA
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 179
Likes: 0
From: Santa Clara CA
Mine is squeaking and making noise while it's on the top. Is that where others are making noise as well?
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 179
Likes: 0
From: Santa Clara CA
Actually just saw this post. This is really helpful! 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...long-post.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...long-post.html
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