Z06Gates

Talked to a different rep on the phone today and my next step is to take it to a dealer and have them look at the roof and go from there. I will keep you posted how I make out. The only problem is that I won't be able to make it to a dealer for almost a week. Hopefully my schedule opens up and I can get there sooner.

CORVETTE FAMILY

I just picked up my 06 z06 from dealer, they replaced top under warranty. The z has 4100 miles on it and is out of the 3/36 by 2 months. They covered it 100%. The dealer was great.

Fast06Z06

Did you take my advice and atleast call the dealer I told ya? Try that regardless of the vin they should cover it. Do like I said and confirm its completely delaminated if you got me Then call them and bring it down. no brainer they should take care of it for you no problem.

68sixspeed

I'm still leaving messages at GM and have not heard back from friday... oh joy... maybe I should leave it in the sun and see if it seperates the rest of the way on it's own- it's 3/4 there already.

dmuellenberg

As stated before, this is a recall and has nothing to do with your warranty. So the dealer didn't do anything he wasn't supposed to do. If you had 50,000 miles and your warranty ran out 2 years ago, they are still under obligation to apply a recall at no charge.

vettluver

Check out post #12 on this thread. The link for the safety recall is there, it's a long one but there is one phrase that stuck out to me. It is quoted in post #13 of the same thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...n-part-ii.html

Also, I had mine replaced at no charge, no questions asked. Here is the link to my experience.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...amination.html

68sixspeed

thanks, unfortunately that wording is from an expired TSB and customer satisfaction TSB, now they have it all covered in the recall TSB and if your vin is not in the ranges, tought sh&t basically. So now my car has been sitting for a couple weeks, I'm getting so pissed! I don't know if I'm better off buying the $700 in parts and having them painted myself and installing it or spending as much or more on legal fees!

68sixspeed

Just an update, might be getting somewhere as the regional guy was finally in touch with the dealership today, they are going to take the car next week when the weather is better, get it inspected at a body shop first (as for some $#%! reason they want to make sure it wasn't in an accident at some time)... (or by the prev owner), then we'll see but I got the impression today there was no reason why it shouldn't be covered, the service manager acknowledged the roof seems to have the same problem, originally they were thinking the recall wasn't on z06, just coupes, but I brought a printout of the latest rev bulletin I found on this site! (Any enough paperwork to make sure it was clear that I was lawyer ready.)

68sixspeed

Ok, get this, I'm not suppose to switch dealerships mid-way through a process or claim, they say (GM)... but when I made the appt today they were talking about doing the glue fix... what a bunch of f-ing morons! Oh, and as I had to remind them that z06's are all fixed roof cars!!! (they were claiming the recall was for targa's only, even thought it lists z06, so then they claimed z06 targas, didn't know they made such a thing!!!) -Dan

turbotoccorvette

The roof separated on my 2006 Z06. When they replaced it, they did not replace the one-time use bolts. The "chirp" noise started after the warranty expired. They fixed it. This is NOT a warranty issue it IS a SAFETY issue. Therefore, the dealer WILL fix the roof. If your dealer will not respond, call Chevy service and they will.

RJ60

My 07 was built in Jul 06. GM used the new material starting in August 06. All z06's built before August 06 are covered. Just had mine done at no cost. Dealer didn't bat an eye. I gave the service tech the TSB and they looked into it and agreed I was covered.

68sixspeed

I'm with you, been on the phone with GM for the last week, but they don't see it that way, they insist the safety problem stops at a certain vin #, I have something different, what a total load of BS!

68sixspeed

Update, after 3+ weeks of issues, I should get it back next week. Corvette Center is going to remove, scuff the backside, and epoxy the top back on. GM will cover it. I was going to push for the new top, but based on their reputation I'll give this a try. At least the paint will match. Still, it has soured my opinions on dealer service and GM's service though. (My sales contacts at the dealer ended up stepping in and helping push it through, so they are not all twits..)

FL KEYS ON

Is this epoxy method on the 2006 - 2007 Z06 the same thing as the original foam fix the dealers originally did initially? From what I gather, the foam fix doesn't work (not if, but when --- a matter of time before it seperates again) and the dealers started to do roof replacements only. Since GM is approving this, I suppose the epoxy method is different then the foam?

The other thing about GM fixing it once -- and splitting hairs -- was it really "fixed" if your still having problems with it? What a pain ... I wonder what GM's definition of fixed means?

68sixspeed

I know... I'm concerned if it seperates 2 years from now, the repair is covered for at least 12 months 12k miles as any 'dealer' repair. I'm more trusting the corvette center's reputation. As I understand it, it's not the foam filler, they are using the panel bonding adhesive that the body shops use for installing door skins etc. Also the owner stated the key was to scuff the back side for 'bite' - makes sense. So I figure I'll let them try, at least the paint won't need to be matched.

skipper972

Update: Just got mine back from the shop and they did an excellent job, however, they had to shoot the roof twice due to some orange peel the first time. Additionally, they matched the VY nicely. The best part; cost me nothing, including the rental car.

crease-guard

The key to using any of these panel bonding epoxies is to scuff the surface you are applying the epoxy with. The fact they mentioned that gives me an idea they have a reasonable idea they know what they are doing. I'm using some stuff now in a project that a little dab of it is stronger than the material I'm bonding it to. I put a standoff on the wrong spot and and to get it off. Took me an hour of grinding and pulling. When I finally got it off, it pulled a little chunk of aluminum with it ! I make darn sure I want to epoxy something in place before I do it.

There's a gazillion epoxies out there but if they use good stuff, that roof will never come off. Remember, they build airliners and fighter jets with panel epoxy now a days.

Jay

68sixspeed

Skipper- glad they fixed it!

creaseguard/Jay- Good points. Let's just hope GM doesn't start building airplanes! -Dan

Paul Scarpelli

I hold Obama personally responsible.

jjjflex

Typical answer now days, lets blame someone else. No, I hold GM resonsible. They are the ones refusing to fix the problem.