Calling All Cadillac XLR Owners with Roof Delamination Issues

[Rob]

Roof delamination has been an issue with Cadillac XLR and some 2005 - 2013 C6 Corvette owners.

I'm curious where Cadillac XLR owners live who have had issues with roof delamination. Please respond to this thread with the following:

1. Location - Where in the U.S. do you live?

2. Model Year of your XLR

3. What type of driving in your XLR do you do: year round? Summer only?

 

[long Tall Sally]

A big class action attorney spoke with me a few days ago about these when we were discussing another claim. I suggest people wait to see what GM is going to do instead of signing up with anybody . My experience is they do what they are going to do and if attorney is involved you get about 1/2 most of the time.

 

[Razmataz]

Re: Roof delamination: This is a bit unsettling, kindly compile data related to years involved and environments cars are exposed to. Thanks for the great site. Stan

 

[Rob]

Re: Roof delamination: This is a bit unsettling, kindly compile data related to years involved and environments cars are exposed to. Thanks for the great site. Stan

That's what I'm trying to do.

 

[schrimma]

Happened today 1/17/19, Southern Middle TN, 2005 Model Year. Driving to work (drive year round), heard the LOUD pop noise as described in the article. Immediately heard the extreme air infiltration noise. I continued on to work, and after arrival, upon exiting the vehicle, I did not see any issue. It was raining while driving and rained pretty much all day. When leaving for home, there were no signs of a leak. I stopped for gas, and took a closer look. The the middle of the top (front leading edge, appears to have separated from the structure underneath). You can push down the top shell and it will spring back up about 1/4" when you let go. The left and right leading edges of the top are solid, no movement at all when pushing down. Fortunate that the whole top piece did not fly off. Hoping that there will be an easy fix.

 

[BobbyT]

I have a 2005 with 110k on it. Drive only nice summer/ fall days. When I first got the car (3 years ago) I would hear the wind coming in from the top seal. Took it to a body shop, sealed the roof back together. Runs fine.

 

[C-A-R-S]

Boy this is not good!!
Mine appears fine so far!!
I drive my 05 everyday in New Jersey!!

 

[jjhulbert]

I have 2005 XLR with 45,000. Drive only during nice days, haven't had roof delamination issue thus far

 

[long Tall Sally]

the problem is you don't know it till about 30 seconds before it blows off. That's what makes it a big problem.

 

[BobbyT]

I feel I got very lucky to find that the roof skin was coming loose. I’d be very interested if GM is going to have a recall. The stinking DRL’s are another big issue. Still love driving the car!

 

[graytoad]

Can you take a picture of where yours is loose and post it? Obviously I will check mine but a photo would be helpful to confirm that I am looking in the right spot. (at least in your case) My car has 41,000 miles on it (purchased with 7,) and virtually never driven with the top up and except for on long distance trips to the XLR gatherings or Florida to Ontario. I have never heard a 'pop' so I am guessing (read hoping) mine is still fine..... but I am going to check right now.

 

[BobbyT]

I’d like to help you, but the car is in winter storage until April.

 

[long Tall Sally]

gray toad. The problem seems to be 04 and 05 only

 

[Deusertom]

Minnesota
2004
Summer only Florida car
Pan el is loose on lead edge

 

[long Tall Sally]

what color?

 

[C-A-R-S]

Black 05 driven every day 45000 miles
so far OK

 

[nerkpowers]

Roof delamination has been an issue with Cadillac XLR and some 2005 - 2013 C6 Corvette owners.

I'm curious where Cadillac XLR owners live who have had issues with roof delamination. Please respond to this thread with the following:

1. Location - Where in the U.S. do you live?

2. Model Year of your XLR

3. What type of driving in your XLR do you do: year round? Summer only?

Rob,
Live in Ohio
2004
April-November. About 3000 miles per year
2 years ago, coming back from Columbus and heard loud whistling noise. Inspected roof. Could see where the middle had popped up on front side and a slight mark from being in folded position was contacting the frame. Had local body shop that works on fiberglass glue it down with a super adhesive and that fixed it.


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[Fireduck69]

gray toad. The problem seems to be 04 and 05 only

That seems to be, my 07 has 200000+ and most of that at 75 to 85 on the highway. No problems so far with the top lifting.

 

[carterchapman]

'05 Crimson Pearl, 93,000 miles, driven summers only. No problems so far...

 

[H2Con]

2004 Silver with 33k miles. Central Florida. She has been a garage queen. I heard a loud bang and wind noise going down the turnpike. When I stopped at the service plaza the front leading edge of the roof was separating. GM covered it and replaced the roof.