catbert

Some might have seen threads about the C6 roof breaking loose from the frame that attaches to the windshield and "halo." Seemed like a big pain in the butt when mine delaminated, bulged and leaked water and air. I took it to the dealer, and was told they have never seen a one piece delaminate since they were introduced in 84. They were cool, ordered a new top and liner, since the liner is ruined when it's talen off the original top. When I went back for the replacement after it was painted, the service advisor said another C6 came in, and it had lost the entire top shell at highway speed. Said he didn't know if it caused an accident, but it clearly made an impression on him. A top check will be part of every C6 visit to that dealership. So keep an eye on the rear rubber weatherstripping, and if it looks like it's out of alignment or not even with the top, check it out.

Fritz Hier

Thanks for the heads up, I will check it out.

Another Yellow

It was reported here on the Forum that it was a supplier problem. No adhesive was applied when the top was placed in the frame. Hopefully, GM will issue a VIN range for the defective tops.

crazyeddie

My VIN is 15215 and it's been in the shop for 21 days, waiting on a fuel pump and replacement top. Tuesday is my visitation day and maybe I will be able to report something positive. The dealer has the top but I need to find out if they have the head liner as I've read that they are back ordered. I caught my top just as it was beginning to buckle up in the rear on a real hot day. I do remember that the rear latch got very easy to latch before I noticed the buckle. When new it was super tight and now it is super loose. We shall see, think I'll also call the Chevy Customer Assistance robot to give them an update. I'm sure they are just waiting for my call. I've got 52000 reasons to be dissappointed. I'm currently playing phone tag with a lemon law lawyer, again, we shall see--e

Guitarstar

Thanks for the info. Here in Vegas my car has been parked in 110 degree direct sun & no buckling, I hope it never happens.

Hoonose

I took some pictures 6 months ago, of the front gasket of my top, note the driver's side....

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...cat/500/page/1

Should I be worried? It hasn't changed in 6 months.

Check 6

Our local dealer, ValMark Chevy, replaced mine with no problem several weeks ago. It was the second '05 they had done. Can't remember my VIN but the car was delivered at the NCM in mid feb. ValMark's body shop did an outstanding job and so far the new top looks great and the fit is actually better than the original.

It'sHerVette!

Can't view your pics. Were they deleted?

Hoonose

So weird!
They were there just a few minutes ago.
Maybe a temporary glitch.
Maybe we'll check it later....

Low12s

the molding on the drivers back part of the roof seal has a "bump" in the molding for about 3 inches. Is this what you are talking about?

Hoonose

Yeh. It's like it's folded wrong or something. It doesn't leak, but I do get some creaking noises. I might do another silicone job on it. One day I'll bring it in, 'cause also the DSOM of the top doesn't quite match the rest of the car. (it's a known problem with DSOM)

WFO

What's DSOM?

Tommy D

Thanks for the heads up. I have vin # 15780. I'll have to check mine

TommyV

Paint color: Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic

Flatbush_Harry

My build date was week of 6/15/05...does anyone know if the problem has persisted for builds that late? I've only had the painted top on twice this summer...the remainder of the time I've had the trans top on so I haven't experienced a problem.

Thanks in advance.



Harry

z06monster

NeedaC6

My build date was the week before yours and my top has this problem. The only time I see the top bulge is when the car is sitting in the sun, not parked in the garage, etc.

My dealer has a top on order for me but I'm told the tops are now backordered with no estimate when it will come in.

Flatbush_Harry

Thanks for the response and I'll put on my painted top so it can melt down, blow away and be replaced. I guess I'm happy I got the two-top option.

Ah well, life does come with its little issues.



Harry

Fritz Hier

Dang , it’s like having a cockroach running around!