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Old 10-09-2015, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvetterwb
Check out the info on the new TSB in the thread titled " Stopping Coupe roof rattles". It has the part numbers for the new strikers/receivers and the roof pins. Looks like that is the true fix.
Just picked mine up at noon today getting this fix done..

Not a sound.....
Old 10-09-2015, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BradSW
Just picked mine up at noon today getting this fix done..

Not a sound.....
Let us know in several weeks if you still have no roof noise. I hope you don't have any. I really do.
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I can't seem to find the TSB on this issue under the thread mentioned..."Stopping Coupe roof rattles".

If anyone knows the exact thread and post number of the TSB that was supposedly issued by GM, can you provide that information for the CF membership?

Thanks in Advance.
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Originally Posted by nmvettec7
I can't seem to find the TSB on this issue under the thread mentioned..."Stopping Coupe roof rattles".

If anyone knows the exact thread and post number of the TSB that was supposedly issued by GM, can you provide that information for the CF membership?

Thanks in Advance.
I am unable to print the TSB provided by Ken Fichtner #15-NA-016. Looked for it on the GM site and could not find this TSB. Could someone post the TSB in a format that can be printed. Thanks
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Old 10-10-2015, 11:48 AM
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This is the thread that has a copy of the TSB and info on the part numbers. "2014-2015 Removable Roof Panel Noise Bulletin". It is a sticky and the bulletin is post #1. You can search C7 roof noise TSB.

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This is the thread that has a copy of the TSB and info on the part numbers. "2014-2015 Removable Roof Panel Noise Bulletin". It is a sticky and the bulletin is post #1. You can search C7 roof noise TSB.
Here is the TSB.
You can save the graphics to your computer and then print them.
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I had this done at Fremont Chevrolet, Kalifornia last week.

My carbon roof creaked like mad, really obnoxious especially when hot. Tried grease, O-rings, Shrink tubing, tightening back latch. Nothing had any effect.

Dealer installed the kit, and I drove it all weekend on some rough Kalifornia roads (and I mean rough) and no noise. Took the top off for a run, then re-installed and went again. No noise.

So far, so good. Reality is, if I had known every series in modern times had this problem, I would have bought the convertible.

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Old 11-09-2015, 07:59 PM
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I am taking mine in this month for the roof fix. Hope it works.
Old 11-10-2015, 06:47 AM
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The official fix is replace front pins and strikers
Washers is news to me
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Originally Posted by Corvetterwb
Here is the TSB.
You can save the graphics to your computer and then print them.
Had this fix done last week. So far, not a sound. It has been noisy so long the quiet is hard to get used to. Silence is golden.
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Old 11-18-2015, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Corvetterwb
Had this fix done last week. So far, not a sound. It has been noisy so long the quiet is hard to get used to. Silence is golden.
Having mine done next week. Check with a service rep. while making the appointment to be sure the parts department has the units in stock. My dealer did not.
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How could this be a problem when so many forum members brag about their perfect cars and now many of you have this creaking roof. Is it up to the buyer of these expensive cars to come up with a fix for something that has been going on for years and has not been resolved. I thought that this new very stiff frame was going to correct these things but apparently it didn't. GM's loves it when the buyers engineer their cars and fix problems,look at the money they save.
Old 11-18-2015, 08:46 PM
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Of course the fix is released after my car has 40K miles and is out of warranty. I have GMEPP and they said it won't cover this and the parts are a few hundred bucks. sheesh..
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Of course the fix is released after my car has 40K miles and is out of warranty. I have GMEPP and they said it won't cover this and the parts are a few hundred bucks. sheesh..
Interesting as the GMEPP plan is being touted as the best-extended warranty plan.
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Originally Posted by nmvettec7
Interesting as the GMEPP plan is being touted as the best-extended warranty plan.
i would call GM cust.ser. maybe they will do a good will fix....over the years .. I have had very good luck with other auto companies stretching things ...just be nice when you call ..tell them ya love the car and explain the issue ...
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Originally Posted by triodes
I had this done at Fremont Chevrolet, Kalifornia last week.

My carbon roof creaked like mad, really obnoxious especially when hot. Tried grease, O-rings, Shrink tubing, tightening back latch. Nothing had any effect.

Dealer installed the kit, and I drove it all weekend on some rough Kalifornia roads (and I mean rough) and no noise. Took the top off for a run, then re-installed and went again. No noise.

So far, so good. Reality is, if I had known every series in modern times had this problem, I would have bought the convertible.

triodes

some weeks now and roof is still quiet. drive every day. yippee so far.

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Old 12-09-2015, 06:38 PM
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I will add my 2015 to the list of those top no longer creaks after the TSB fix. Mine was done about two weeks ago and so far all is quiet.
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Old 12-10-2015, 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Two Toes
The real answer is, there is NO FIX! My 2015 creaks and pops like everyone's 2014 and 2016. Had the car to the dealership yesterday for an oil change and to add oil to the differential. A line item was to fix the top. They stated "there is no GM fix". They do not recognize this is a problem. There is no Service Bulletin or replacement hardware. It is a 14, 15 and 16 carryover design flaw yet to be fielded by GM.

NOT! Someone fed you a line of BS. Had mine into the dealer for the 7500 mile service and they changed the pins and receivers. It does not squeak/rattle anymore.

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Default I seem to have fixed my roof creak (fingers crossed)

I've read up on this problem and the potential fixes for my creaky roof on 2015 glass topped C7. All I did was slide a rubber hose washer over the striker pin and the rattle is gone. Could it have been this easy? Long road test over bumpy roads seem to indicate such. Any feedback would be appreciated as I am a new Stingray owner.


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