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Dynabyte · 07-22-2009, 03:57 PM

This happens to me about a third of the time that I attempt to open the trunk. I'll prolly have it looked at when I have some other things addressed by the dealer.

World of Wheels · 07-23-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

You'd raise hell because your trunk is sticking...

I'll rase hell when something MAJOR happens and then mention the deck lid. $43,000 is a lotta cash

To stay on topic, I am going to try the greese. Thanks for the advice.

Betsi1214 · 07-23-2009, 09:30 AM

I haven't had an issue with this until last night. Mine is making a clicking noise when I press the button to open it. It's not just one click but like 5-6 clicks at one time. We tried pressing down on it and no luck. I am taking it on Monday and I will see what they say.

Crowley · 07-23-2009, 09:55 AM

My fix was to raise the bumpers until this didn't happen any more. It worked like a charm and opens every time. There are 1 on each side. Remember .. raise them, not lower them.

Crowley

PolishMike · 07-23-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

My fix was to raise the bumpers until this didn't happen any more. It worked like a charm and opens every time. There are 1 on each side. Remember .. raise them, not lower them.

Crowley

Does that change take the trunk out of alignment with the rear bumper?

WyleCoyote · 07-23-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Betsi1214

I haven't had an issue with this until last night. Mine is making a clicking noise when I press the button to open it. It's not just one click but like 5-6 clicks at one time. We tried pressing down on it and no luck. I am taking it on Monday and I will see what they say.

Mine was doing the same thing and like everyone else it would not do it all the time. I took it in and had the dealership look at it. They said the mechanism was sticking. They greased it up and so far the problem has gone away. Work was done a week ago.

Crowley · 07-23-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PolishMike

Does that change take the trunk out of alignment with the rear bumper?

It didn't for me as it only took a few turns to fix my problem and from the outside you couldn't tell any adjustment was made ...

Crowley

2Fast4U2010 · 07-24-2009, 04:14 PM

Mine is also doing the samething. The dealer raised the bumpers, but still does not open properly. They aslo sparyed some grease in there. You would think with all our problems there would be a dealer message out.

As any one called in all there problems to the customer service 1-800 #? that's how we will all get some action. For as much as we payed for the car, this is very unsat. I know first year production, but that is a copout to stand behind.

redjewel · 07-24-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Betsi1214

I haven't had an issue with this until last night. Mine is making a clicking noise when I press the button to open it. It's not just one click but like 5-6 clicks at one time. We tried pressing down on it and no luck. I am taking it on Monday and I will see what they say.

Mine has done that once. I finally pushed down on the trunk lid and mine did come open. It sure is weird to here those clicks and nothing happens.

Gentry78 · 07-27-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

My fix was to raise the bumpers until this didn't happen any more. It worked like a charm and opens every time. There are 1 on each side. Remember .. raise them, not lower them.

Crowley

it's like somebody said that before lol

and no it won't change the alignment because the latch is what will keep it aligned all the stoppers do is put tension on the lid to allow it to pop up when the latch is released

lUvMymaRo98 · 07-30-2009, 09:31 AM

Mine is doing this too guys. What kind of grease is best to use? white lithium?

14pilot · 07-30-2009, 10:05 AM

...took it to the Dealer. The Service Dept. fixed it right away under warranty. They made a small adjustment to the latch and lubed it.

Works fine now!

bamacarfool · 07-30-2009, 11:35 AM

Mine has done the same thing since day 1, my replacement latch is due in at the Chevy dealer soon - supposedly

cruisingcamaro · 08-01-2009, 07:59 PM

my trunk makes clicking noises- but then will not open. But today- I locked my purse in car to go to a park, when I got back- the trunk was unlocked (open) and someone could have stolen my purse. Very scary..... Not sure what is going on with this.....

07-23-2009, 09:55 AM	#18
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	My fix was to raise the bumpers until this didn't happen any more. It worked like a charm and opens every time. There are 1 on each side. Remember .. raise them, not lower them. Crowley __________________

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07-22-2009, 03:57 PM	#15
Dynabyte Drives: 2014 2SS/RS/NPP Red Hot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 264	This happens to me about a third of the time that I attempt to open the trunk. I'll prolly have it looked at when I have some other things addressed by the dealer.

07-23-2009, 09:30 AM	#17
Betsi1214 Drives: 2LT RS Black/Black w/sunroof Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 21	I haven't had an issue with this until last night. Mine is making a clicking noise when I press the button to open it. It's not just one click but like 5-6 clicks at one time. We tried pressing down on it and no luck. I am taking it on Monday and I will see what they say.

07-24-2009, 04:14 PM	#22
2Fast4U2010 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 179 View My Garage	Mine is also doing the samething. The dealer raised the bumpers, but still does not open properly. They aslo sparyed some grease in there. You would think with all our problems there would be a dealer message out. As any one called in all there problems to the customer service 1-800 #? that's how we will all get some action. For as much as we payed for the car, this is very unsat. I know first year production, but that is a copout to stand behind.

07-30-2009, 09:31 AM	#25
lUvMymaRo98 StingrayFleetBusinessMgr Drives: 2013 Camaro Convertible 2LTRS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando,Tampa, Florida Posts: 110 View My Garage	Mine is doing this too guys. What kind of grease is best to use? white lithium?

07-30-2009, 11:35 AM	#27
bamacarfool Drives: 2010 Camaro SSII Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 17	Mine has done the same thing since day 1, my replacement latch is due in at the Chevy dealer soon - supposedly

08-01-2009, 07:59 PM	#28
cruisingcamaro Drives: 2010 CGM SS2 RS- black stripes Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 243	my trunk makes clicking noises- but then will not open. But today- I locked my purse in car to go to a park, when I got back- the trunk was unlocked (open) and someone could have stolen my purse. Very scary..... Not sure what is going on with this.....