2014 Rear bumper problems??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2011RS/SS · 10-20-2013, 03:43 PM

Was at the dealer the other day and they got two brand new 2014
SS. I asked what was up with the license plate areas and they said the holes where you put on the license plate was not in the right areas.

I didn't think about it at the time, but wondering if somehow they got European specs rear bumper covers, because their license plates are longer and skinnier than ours

Buffman · 10-20-2013, 03:50 PM

There is no problem, they just need to know what they are doing

Attaching the 2014 Camaro's Rear License Plate

The rear fascia of the 2014 Camaro has small dimples at various locations around the license plate area. These dimples provide an accurate reference for the mounting locations for various sized license plates, depending on the market where the car is sold.
During Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), it may appear that the license plate mounting holes should line up with the large rectangular holes in the rear fascia. This is not the case. Behind each of the rear fascia dimples (See image below) is a plastic boss.

Center the license plate on the rear fascia and confirm that a dimple is visible in each of the license plate mounting holes.

With the correct location confirmed, install the license plate using the self-tapping screws included in the PDI bag. It is not necessary to pre-drill the holes. The self-tapping screws will attach the license plate to the rear fascia.

ChrisBlair · 10-20-2013, 04:07 PM

They could also use an old trick- put masking tape over the dimples, then get a plate, and stick a PENCIL THROUGH THE HOLES

This is not rocket surgery. You'd think anyone with the pluck of a weevil in a biscuit could figger this out

hell you'd figure a tech would have some sort of mechanical aptitude too

JTruck · 10-20-2013, 08:31 PM

When I bought my 2014 they had to drill some holes for the license plate.

fussboss · 10-20-2013, 11:10 PM

I would go to a different dealer from now on lol... wow.

2011RS/SS · 10-20-2013, 11:45 PM

wow.. I should have expected as much from a small town dealer

CamaroBody · 10-21-2013, 01:56 AM

You have to drill holes in rear bumper? There are not four built-in female corners to screw in the license plate?

Buffman · 10-21-2013, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroBody

You have to drill holes in rear bumper? There are not four built-in female corners to screw in the license plate?

No if people would look closer there is pre-made 'dimples' that the self tapping screws you get with the car work as intended.

Apparently different states have different holes for their license plates (as well as other countries, obviously) so this is actually a good thing.

vroomapunk · 10-21-2013, 09:26 AM

Dealers are often dumb.

10-20-2013, 03:43 PM	#1
2011RS/SS Drives: 2016 corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 236	2014 Rear bumper problems??? Was at the dealer the other day and they got two brand new 2014 SS. I asked what was up with the license plate areas and they said the holes where you put on the license plate was not in the right areas. I didn't think about it at the time, but wondering if somehow they got European specs rear bumper covers, because their license plates are longer and skinnier than ours __________________ 2016 A8 Z06 CAI,E85,lower pulley 650rwhp/720tq

10-20-2013, 04:07 PM	#3
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	They could also use an old trick- put masking tape over the dimples, then get a plate, and stick a PENCIL THROUGH THE HOLES This is not rocket surgery. You'd think anyone with the pluck of a weevil in a biscuit could figger this out hell you'd figure a tech would have some sort of mechanical aptitude too __________________

10-20-2013, 08:31 PM	#4
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	When I bought my 2014 they had to drill some holes for the license plate. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

10-21-2013, 09:26 AM	#9
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Dealers are often dumb. __________________

10-20-2013, 03:50 PM	#2
Buffman 1LE FTW Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Recaros NPP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mile High Posts: 448 View My Garage	There is no problem, they just need to know what they are doing Attaching the 2014 Camaro's Rear License Plate The rear fascia of the 2014 Camaro has small dimples at various locations around the license plate area. These dimples provide an accurate reference for the mounting locations for various sized license plates, depending on the market where the car is sold. During Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), it may appear that the license plate mounting holes should line up with the large rectangular holes in the rear fascia. This is not the case. Behind each of the rear fascia dimples (See image below) is a plastic boss. Center the license plate on the rear fascia and confirm that a dimple is visible in each of the license plate mounting holes. With the correct location confirmed, install the license plate using the self-tapping screws included in the PDI bag. It is not necessary to pre-drill the holes. The self-tapping screws will attach the license plate to the rear fascia.

10-20-2013, 11:10 PM	#5
fussboss Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 282	I would go to a different dealer from now on lol... wow.

10-20-2013, 11:45 PM	#6
2011RS/SS Drives: 2016 corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 236	wow.. I should have expected as much from a small town dealer

10-21-2013, 01:56 AM	#7
CamaroBody Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CA Posts: 1,160	You have to drill holes in rear bumper? There are not four built-in female corners to screw in the license plate?