Just printed off the inter-net that all 2006-2007 Corvette Coupes with Solid Tops are going to be replaced because of the seperation problem. Seems as though the fix did not fix the problem, so the tops are going to be replaced.
LKicklight
2007 Coupe

 

Even if you have never had any issues with it before? I have an 07' but haven't had any issues with the top except for when I forgot to latch it!

 

My "07 came equipped with the smoky top only. Does that qualify for the recall? I haven't had any trouble with it except for a single piece of weather stripping which tends to come out of its groove occasionally.

 

As for me, I'm going to take a wait and see attitude until I hear from GM....that is assuming I hear from them

 

I's the problem the hard top front locking receptacle or the front locks?

 

Neither. It's the shell of the top separating at the frame. In other words, the glue that holds the top to the frame fails.

This has been a problem for many years. Do a search and you will find a ton of info on the subject. If your painted roof has not separated yet, it will sooner or later. See my post below for a little more info.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-your-top.html

 

I'd be patient on this unless you have had problems. Mine is an 07 and have not had any issues, it may be a midyear design change. I have driven Vette 3 times in the 140-145 range, you'd think if there is no problems with that....

 

The problem isn't that high speeds will cause it to separate, but rather time and temperature cycles. The problem is that GM tried a new roof material (polycarbonate) in the early model years. This material expands and contracts at a different rate than that of the frame the top is glued to. The glue can hold the top to the frame for a while during this these expansion/contraction cycles, but after so many heat cycles the glue loses its grip and the top starts to separate from the frame. Those with darker color cars in high temperature climates started separating first (they saw the most extreme temperature cycles). Once GM learned of the issue they changed to a SMC material roof, which occurred early in the 2007 model year. The SMC material expands and contracts at a similar rate as the frame, which eliminates the issue.

I thought my 2006 would be ok since it is silver. But alas, mine succumbed as well. Now if you try to drive 140-145 mph after the roof has started to separate from the frame good luck. You too will become a member of the infamous flying roof club.

Bottom line, it is only a matter of time before your roof too begins to separate, which is the reason for the recall. If you chose not to have your top replaced, and your roof separates and hurts or god forbid kills someone, you could be held liable for not taking your top in to have it replaced. Hope this helps

 

I have a very late 07 , are all 07s included

 

I have a couple of tiny nics in my roofs paint, I would love to get a new top!I guess they take the old one?

 

It is my understanding that they started installing the new SMC roofs early in the 2007 model year (sometime in August 2006). So if your 2007 was built after August 2006, you are probably ok.

 

you'd think living in Minnesota would have a larger temp swing than down south, although not driven in winter it still experiences -20F in storage and regularly sees +90F in summer, that's a 110 degree ambient temp swing, and trip last summer in northern AZ it was 110

but if they want to give me a new top, I'll take it

 

Has anyone actually received a recall noyice yet?

 

The cut off date for 2007 coupes is 08/2006. Any built after this date are ok. After this date the new style roof panel was installed.

 

The recall is actually for 2005 - 2007

 

this applies only to the painted top?

 

I had separation of the laminate top at 35-45 MPH and it flew into the woods hardly scratching it. It was a popping sound I will never forget! A new one was installed a couple of years ago. I wonder if I am included in the recall since it has been "fixed"? My car had a new laminate glued to the top and was not replaced with a solid roof design.

I would expect that everyone will get a letter from GM that are included in the recall.

 

how would it apply to the "glass top", pray tell?

 

Exactly.

 

Glass top is glued on as well...