Trunk Won't Open

ChrisRa13 · 08-19-2019, 11:33 AM

Had a great weekend with my boys and wife in the ZLE. Unfortunately, we went to a little local spot where there are quite a few cars. Wife had to get something out of the trunk and went to shut it. I *think* she started to use the safety release from the inside of the trunk to pull it shut and I stopped her and said just lower it a little and once it gets half way the spoiler weight will shut it for you. Can't get mad at her because she didn't want to touch the lid to lower it and risk scratching the car with her Nails, Rings, Bracelets etc. Anyways, now the fob and the button on the door actuate the release but it doesn't "pop" if that makes sense? Any way to manually do this or will this be a warranty issue for the dealer? Car has 700 miles on it and had no issues with the trunk previously.

HartfordRacingCaptain · 08-19-2019, 11:37 AM

When you say it doesnt "pop" open, does that mean it doesnt open at all? or you just have to lift it?

Go in (or send one of the boys in haha) through the back seat and open it from the inside to make sure its not jammed in the shut position.

ChrisRa13 · 08-19-2019, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HartfordRacingCaptain

When you say it doesnt "pop" open, does that mean it doesnt open at all? or you just have to lift it?

Go in (or send one of the boys in haha) through the back seat and open it from the inside to make sure its not jammed in the shut position.

It doesn't open at all. I can hear the actuator working like it should but the trunk never actually releases. I thought the Zl1 1LE seats didn't lay down?

Sweptwing · 08-19-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisRa13

Had a great weekend with my boys and wife in the ZLE. Unfortunately, we went to a little local spot where there are quite a few cars. Wife had to get something out of the trunk and went to shut it. I *think* she started to use the safety release from the inside of the trunk to pull it shut and I stopped her and said just lower it a little and once it gets half way the spoiler weight will shut it for you. Can't get mad at her because she didn't want to touch the lid to lower it and risk scratching the car with her Nails, Rings, Bracelets etc. Anyways, now the fob and the button on the door actuate the release but it doesn't "pop" if that makes sense? Any way to manually do this or will this be a warranty issue for the dealer? Car has 700 miles on it and had no issues with the trunk previously.

Try some gentle downward pressure near the latch while pushing the button.

arpad_m · 08-19-2019, 12:10 PM

The trunk latch may need some adjustment. Can you pull the trunk lid up when you hear the click after pressing the release button? Given the mileage and depending on your willingness to mess with it, I'd probably just take it in. BTW I usually close the trunk by gently grabbing and pulling on the black plastic sheath around the latch assy on the lid.

Oh, and your wife's a definite keeper

drewspr00 · 08-19-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweptwing

Try some gentle downward pressure near the latch while pushing the button.

That's how I fixed mine! Good luck!

ChrisRa13 · 08-19-2019, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweptwing

Try some gentle downward pressure near the latch while pushing the button.

Did that many times with no luck unfortunately.

ChrisRa13 · 08-19-2019, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

The trunk latch may need some adjustment. Can you pull the trunk lid up when you hear the click after pressing the release button? Given the mileage and depending on your willingness to mess with it, I'd probably just take it in. BTW I usually close the trunk by gently grabbing and pulling on the black plastic sheath around the latch assy on the lid.

Oh, and your wife's a definite keeper

Haha, she is a keeper! Not how she was 12 years ago when I met her...but she has came a long way. Actually I think she just doesn't want to hear me bitch about it.
I have tried lifting up on it at the same time. Also tried applying even and constant pressure while lifting it up. Did the same with constant pressure pushing down on the lid while hitting the unlock button.

BlueinTN · 08-19-2019, 01:18 PM

Just to warn you mine did it once and when I did get it open it took me a while to get it to close and latch.

Id let the dealer mess with it while its closed and you can drive it.

DenverTaco07 · 08-19-2019, 01:54 PM

Can you release the seats, crawl into the trunk and use the release latch, maybe it's like stuck half way or something.

greaser2 · 08-19-2019, 01:55 PM

I have to slam mine a little hard.

*mlee* · 08-19-2019, 01:58 PM

Dumb question but did you try the button on the door panel.

Sometimes when my Fob doesn't work or the button by the license plate the door will work.

SteveV · 08-19-2019, 02:02 PM

This happened to my trunk once too. I had to push down on the lid really hard a few times to get it to completely lock. After that, it would open again.

rlarsen462 · 08-19-2019, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

This happened to my trunk once too. I had to push down on the lid really hard a few times to get it to completely lock. After that, it would open again.

Yep this has happened twice on my ZLE and I put my palm on the wing and pushed down (pretty) firmly and then it was able to pop when I tried it again.

08-19-2019, 11:33 AM	#1
ChrisRa13 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: IN Posts: 59	Trunk Won't Open Had a great weekend with my boys and wife in the ZLE. Unfortunately, we went to a little local spot where there are quite a few cars. Wife had to get something out of the trunk and went to shut it. I think she started to use the safety release from the inside of the trunk to pull it shut and I stopped her and said just lower it a little and once it gets half way the spoiler weight will shut it for you. Can't get mad at her because she didn't want to touch the lid to lower it and risk scratching the car with her Nails, Rings, Bracelets etc. Anyways, now the fob and the button on the door actuate the release but it doesn't "pop" if that makes sense? Any way to manually do this or will this be a warranty issue for the dealer? Car has 700 miles on it and had no issues with the trunk previously.

08-19-2019, 11:37 AM	#2
HartfordRacingCaptain Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS, 2023 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,218 View My Garage	When you say it doesnt "pop" open, does that mean it doesnt open at all? or you just have to lift it? Go in (or send one of the boys in haha) through the back seat and open it from the inside to make sure its not jammed in the shut position. __________________ 2017 1SS, Summit White, Black 2SS Interior, MRC, NPP 2023 Colorado Z71, Nitro Yellow

08-19-2019, 12:10 PM	#5
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,602 View My Garage	The trunk latch may need some adjustment. Can you pull the trunk lid up when you hear the click after pressing the release button? Given the mileage and depending on your willingness to mess with it, I'd probably just take it in. BTW I usually close the trunk by gently grabbing and pulling on the black plastic sheath around the latch assy on the lid. Oh, and your wife's a definite keeper __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

08-19-2019, 01:54 PM	#10
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	Can you release the seats, crawl into the trunk and use the release latch, maybe it's like stuck half way or something. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

08-19-2019, 01:58 PM	#12
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Dumb question but did you try the button on the door panel. Sometimes when my Fob doesn't work or the button by the license plate the door will work. __________________

08-19-2019, 01:18 PM	#9
BlueinTN Drives: gas powered Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: TN Posts: 315	Just to warn you mine did it once and when I did get it open it took me a while to get it to close and latch. Id let the dealer mess with it while its closed and you can drive it.

08-19-2019, 01:55 PM	#11
greaser2 Drives: 2017 A10 ZL1 KG Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Porter TX Posts: 315	I have to slam mine a little hard.

08-19-2019, 02:02 PM	#13
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	This happened to my trunk once too. I had to push down on the lid really hard a few times to get it to completely lock. After that, it would open again. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

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