Roof Panel paint bubbles

**mdcrabbie** · 05-30-2009, 03:21 PM

I have a 2000 camaro SS and it has the common problem with the roof panel paint bubbling up. GM has a service bulletin out on this problem, TSB bulletin # 03-08-98-001. I just bought the car from the original owner with only 5900 miles on it. My question is, can I get Chevy to do the repair (at there expense) on this item even though it's 9 years old and but was never brought in for the repair. Thanks.

**cheetoh** · 05-30-2009, 06:58 PM

I seriously doubt it, You are probably going to either do it yourself or Pay someone to do it, Although, I had mine replaced about 6 months ago at the Dealership no cost..

**Y2KPewterSS** · 05-30-2009, 07:10 PM

GM in bankruptcy, I doubt it.

**soberd** · 05-30-2009, 08:55 PM

Check your state's Lemon Laws. Many lawfirm websites have informative pages on your rights as a car owner. However, since it has been nine years, you are probably going to have to pay for it yourself.

**01SOMSS!** · 05-30-2009, 10:46 PM

damn, mines getting pretty bad too.

**erikzola** · 05-31-2009, 03:14 AM

Originally Posted by mdcrabbie

I have a 2000 camaro SS and it has the common problem with the roof panel paint bubbling up. GM has a service bulletin out on this problem, TSB bulletin # 03-08-98-001. I just bought the car from the original owner with only 5900 miles on it. My question is, can I get Chevy to do the repair (at there expense) on this item even though it's 9 years old and but was never brought in for the repair. Thanks.

Go to your local dealer(s) and ask to speak with the service department manager. Show the car and mention the TSB. Don't indicate up front that you are the second owner. A car with 5900 miles should speak for itself on it's 'new' condition even at nine years old. See what they say. Be prepared to possibly offer to split the cost of the repair with the dealer/GM. I've had success both ways over the years of having a shop fully cover a repair as a good will job and also splitting the cost. It never hurts to ask right?
Good luck.

**rideon1200** · 05-31-2009, 10:17 AM

Any lawyers on this site!!!!!! They did it for lip stick, how about a class action lawsuit for ignoring a know defect! If intersted chime in! Lets get 1000 people and I will send to GM and see what happens.

**mdcrabbie** · 05-31-2009, 02:29 PM

Count me in !

**mpfranks** · 05-31-2009, 04:26 PM

me too

**01SOMSS!** · 05-31-2009, 07:25 PM

me 3

**blackcar** · 05-31-2009, 07:41 PM

Mine has a few small bubbles. What do they do to fix it?

**Y2KPewterSS** · 05-31-2009, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by blackcar

Mine has a few small bubbles. What do they do to fix it?

http://ls1.com/forums/showthread.php...t=roof+bubbles

**4get gto** · 06-01-2009, 03:32 AM

Originally Posted by mdcrabbie

I have a 2000 camaro SS and it has the common problem with the roof panel paint bubbling up. GM has a service bulletin out on this problem, TSB bulletin # 03-08-98-001. I just bought the car from the original owner with only 5900 miles on it. My question is, can I get Chevy to do the repair (at there expense) on this item even though it's 9 years old and but was never brought in for the repair. Thanks.

The reason they never showed up sooner on "his part" was he never had it out in the sun......Your problem now.

**stylinz** · 06-08-2009, 06:15 PM

Just do it yourself. GM isn't gonna pay for it. Find you a wrecked 98 in a junk yard and still the roofs. They don't seem to do it!

I converted a 98 t top to a hard top and kept the roof for myself so that worked out

**mpfranks** · 06-08-2009, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by stylinz

Just do it yourself. GM isn't gonna pay for it. Find you a wrecked 98 in a junk yard and still the roofs. They don't seem to do it!

I converted a 98 t top to a hard top and kept the roof for myself so that worked out

why the hell would i want a hard top? i have no intentions of pushing enough power to worry about twisting my car. weekend warrior.

**stylinz** · 06-08-2009, 06:24 PM

i didn't say convert it. i said that's how i got mine.

Just find ya a wrecked one that you can steal the top off of.

**mpfranks** · 06-08-2009, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by stylinz

i didn't say convert it. i said that's how i got mine.

Just find ya a wrecked one that you can steal the top off of.

oh sorry. id rather try bitching out the gm customer service till i get my way first.

**stylinz** · 06-08-2009, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by mpfranks

oh sorry. id rather try bitching out the gm customer service till i get my way first.

yeah i tried that no luck! and you have better not had anything on the car painted b/c they can tell and they'll say you've had it painted and that's why it's messed up...

**screamin chicken** · 06-09-2009, 02:42 AM

Good luck my 2000 WS6 started this while I was under warranty and my sorry dealer would not touch it, Fast forward to now I have a 2000 WS6 kept in the garage with only 37,xxx miles and the top looks like crap.

**JoshieDoom** · 06-09-2009, 03:39 AM

Originally Posted by stylinz

Just do it yourself. GM isn't gonna pay for it. Find you a wrecked 98 in a junk yard and still the roofs. They don't seem to do it!

I converted a 98 t top to a hard top and kept the roof for myself so that worked out

Yeah.. not so much guy...

I have it pretty good