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qbert48 · 06-28-2009, 09:10 AM

has anyone had this happen i've tried the remote and the door buttons all i get is a series of clicks and thats it

any thoughts?

vsgls1 · 06-28-2009, 09:12 AM

Had that happen the other night.

qbert48 · 06-28-2009, 09:13 AM

does it fix its self?

franknbeans · 06-28-2009, 09:22 AM

try: Fold down the back seats and pull the trunk release from inside the trunk.. shut trunk again and see if that fixes it.

qbert48 · 06-28-2009, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franknbeans

try: Fold down the back seats and pull the trunk release from inside the trunk.. shut trunk again and see if that fixes it.

i'll try that asap

MrGazinya · 06-28-2009, 10:04 AM

My trunk does it as well.. I found if you push down on the center of the spoiler and hit the button again it opens

jachevy28 · 06-28-2009, 10:09 AM

It's common it seems...have to make sure the trunk is really closed tight and latched good to begin with or else it does this.

FNKNSTN · 06-28-2009, 10:56 AM

I've had that happen to me.

I was hoping that I was just imagining things...

3 SS's · 06-28-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGazinya

My trunk does it as well.. I found if you push down on the center of the spoiler and hit the button again it opens

Yep... worked for me

Vash · 06-28-2009, 01:19 PM

I think you need to have them readjust the latch components. There might be screws back there. Just guessing. Not a big deal covered by warranty.

qbert48 · 06-28-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGazinya

My trunk does it as well.. I found if you push down on the center of the spoiler and hit the button again it opens

thank you that works great

Scourage · 06-29-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by qbert48

thank you that works great

But that should not be the fix, when I press the button, my trunk should open on it's own and it doesn't, not everytime anyway.

It did seem to improve if I shut my trunk harder the previous time.

Still going to have it checked out this week.

2SSJIM · 06-29-2009, 02:09 AM

The answer is....... take to the dealer and show them the issue and let them fix it right! After all.... it's still under warranty!

tjbusa · 06-29-2009, 09:18 AM

If you guys are pushing down on the trunk lid and it works, take it to the service dept and let them adjust the latch. I wouldn't ever push on the spoiler.

Coop 2010 · 06-29-2009, 09:24 AM

bumpers on either side to make a little more pressure on the trunk lid.

No worth taking to the dealer...

tjbusa · 06-29-2009, 09:33 AM

true that, I wish I had my car so I could see for myself. But yes, if its got bumpers and little down turn is the answer. If you don't feel comfortable, let the service dept do it.

Coop 2010 · 06-29-2009, 10:28 AM

ITS UP TURN you want more force on the lid... It takes 5 seconds. I don't have time to deal with the dealer to turn a knob for me..I guess they could teach me how to start my car also since I was going to be there....

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjbusa

true that, I wish I had my car so I could see for myself. But yes, if its got bumpers and little down turn is the answer. If you don't feel comfortable, let the service dept do it.

Crowley · 06-29-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGazinya

My trunk does it as well.. I found if you push down on the center of the spoiler and hit the button again it opens

I have the same problem and this is the solution as well ... I'm guessing there is an adjustment that the dealer can make to fix this?

Crowley

nal · 06-29-2009, 12:05 PM

i had it happen last night. I climbed in the back and pulled the latch and now it works again.....

Crowley · 06-30-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coop 2010

bumpers on either side to make a little more pressure on the trunk lid.

No worth taking to the dealer...

This did the trick for me ... I did about 1.5 turns (UP) to both and it seems to have resolved the problem (2 tries no issues).

BTW .. thanks Coop!

Crowley

Coop 2010 · 07-01-2009, 10:57 AM

No problem see you at the next gathering...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

This did the trick for me ... I did about 1.5 turns (UP) to both and it seems to have resolved the problem (2 tries no issues).

BTW .. thanks Coop!

Crowley

qbert48 · 07-01-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

This did the trick for me ... I did about 1.5 turns (UP) to both and it seems to have resolved the problem (2 tries no issues).

BTW .. thanks Coop!

Crowley

i agree this seems to be the trick it hasn't happened again thanks

TomSlick · 07-09-2009, 02:05 PM

I had that trunk release problem too but I fixed it by adjusting the rubber trunk lid adjusters.
Seems that if the lid comes down to high, there is too much pressure on the release mechanism and it just clicks. Lowering the lid will relieve the pressure on the mechanism and it should work fine. Mine hasnt gotten stuck since.

06-28-2009, 09:10 AM	#1
qbert48 Drives: 2SS SIM 14846 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: texas panhandle BFE Posts: 925	my trunk won't open has anyone had this happen i've tried the remote and the door buttons all i get is a series of clicks and thats it any thoughts? __________________ 2SS RS SIM gray leather stick shift ground FX thank you gary richards @ classic chevy in sugarland welcome home 1100 4-27-09 6000 6-27-09 yes i got to the dance late don't hate me

06-28-2009, 09:12 AM	#2
vsgls1 It Whines! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM LS3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 360	Had that happen the other night. __________________ Keith 2SS/RS MN6 in CGM. Delivered 6/22. Blown 7/29. ARH Headers:ADM CAI:TVS 2300:BMR Suspension:PFadt Spings/Sways:MGW Shifter

06-28-2009, 09:13 AM	#3
qbert48 Drives: 2SS SIM 14846 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: texas panhandle BFE Posts: 925	does it fix its self? __________________ 2SS RS SIM gray leather stick shift ground FX thank you gary richards @ classic chevy in sugarland welcome home 1100 4-27-09 6000 6-27-09 yes i got to the dance late don't hate me

06-28-2009, 09:22 AM	#4
franknbeans Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 1,907 View My Garage	try: Fold down the back seats and pull the trunk release from inside the trunk.. shut trunk again and see if that fixes it. __________________ 2SS-RS / CGM / #16235 "The Punisher" Mods: 35% tint / Punisher skull / Yanko style side stripes / 3m Clear bra / Magnaflow catback / hurst shifter / Complete Light black out kit

06-28-2009, 10:04 AM	#6
MrGazinya Drives: A BadAss SS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southampton, PA. Posts: 741	My trunk does it as well.. I found if you push down on the center of the spoiler and hit the button again it opens __________________ Black 2SS RS LS3 Inferno Int. Polished 20's {MODS} Borla S-Type: Roto-Fab CAI: Hurst ST.: Diabloed: KOOKS LT. Coming Soon

06-28-2009, 10:09 AM	#7
jachevy28 Camaro. Is. Life. Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 213	It's common it seems...have to make sure the trunk is really closed tight and latched good to begin with or else it does this. __________________ Lifetime Camaro Owner: 1994 V6 - 1999 V6 - 2002 Z28 - 2010 2SS Black/Beige www.cardomain.com/ride/3359406 ADDITIONS: MBRP Cat-Back Exhaust DIY Painted Engine Cover DELIVERED: 6/15/09

06-28-2009, 10:56 AM	#8
FNKNSTN Banned Drives: A Black Car Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 821	I've had that happen to me. I was hoping that I was just imagining things...

06-28-2009, 01:19 PM	#10
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,152	I think you need to have them readjust the latch components. There might be screws back there. Just guessing. Not a big deal covered by warranty.

06-29-2009, 02:09 AM	#13
2SSJIM Drives: RJT 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 649	The answer is....... take to the dealer and show them the issue and let them fix it right! After all.... it's still under warranty!

06-29-2009, 09:18 AM	#14
tjbusa shifts@redline Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 2,077	If you guys are pushing down on the trunk lid and it works, take it to the service dept and let them adjust the latch. I wouldn't ever push on the spoiler.

06-29-2009, 09:24 AM	#15
Coop 2010 Delivered 05/20/2009 Drives: Black 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 175	Just adjust the rubber bumpers on either side to make a little more pressure on the trunk lid. No worth taking to the dealer...

06-29-2009, 09:33 AM	#16
tjbusa shifts@redline Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 2,077	true that, I wish I had my car so I could see for myself. But yes, if its got bumpers and little down turn is the answer. If you don't feel comfortable, let the service dept do it.

06-29-2009, 12:05 PM	#19
nal Drives: 2010 camaro 1lt cgm Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MO Posts: 54	i had it happen last night. I climbed in the back and pulled the latch and now it works again..... __________________ 1lt, cgm/grey, black rally stripes, auto 6-speed, 19" polished aluminum wheels ordered: 12/19/08 event code: 6000 6/25/09 its home in the garage on 6/25. VIN = 2G1FB1EV4A9118275 I'm 47 goin' on 16, happy days are here! previous rides: 1970 Chevelle, 1970 Camaro

07-09-2009, 02:05 PM	#23
TomSlick Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fairfax VA Posts: 104	I had that trunk release problem too but I fixed it by adjusting the rubber trunk lid adjusters. Seems that if the lid comes down to high, there is too much pressure on the release mechanism and it just clicks. Lowering the lid will relieve the pressure on the mechanism and it should work fine. Mine hasnt gotten stuck since.

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