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jrwireman1960 · 10-09-2016, 01:42 PM

My trunk will not open with either the button in the car or the button on the fob. The fuse is good, also the chime dings for about 10 seconds then stops for a couple of minutes and then does it again. It is a 2011 ss conv. any thoughts? Thanks in advance

SnowyCamaro · 10-09-2016, 02:05 PM

There is a relay that should click. I can hear mine go somewhere under my dash. (Not sure which panel it is). Try replacing the relay.

Then could be the latch mechanism/actuator itself. Could be jammed. Try releasing it manually using the glow in the dark handle in the trunk.

Welker2 · 10-09-2016, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnowyCamaro

There is a relay that should click. I can hear mine go somewhere under my dash. (Not sure which panel it is). Try replacing the relay.

Then could be the latch mechanism/actuator itself. Could be jammed. Try releasing it manually using the glow in the dark handle in the trunk.

I thought the same thing in regards to using the emergency release handle. However, he has a convertible and I'm not sure he has access through the back seat like the coupes have.

OP: If you do have access to the trunk through the back seat, I would start by using the emergency release in the trunk to open it and start by checking the latch mechanism.

Good luck

rjdapilmoto · 10-09-2016, 02:31 PM

I had the same issue you are having. I ended up having to replace the trunk latch, which was not cheap. Good luck.

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Reaper85 · 10-09-2016, 02:32 PM

Had this happen to me. Brother slammed trunk closed and trunk open message was shown. Used emergency release and everything worked fine afterwards. Hoping you can access your trunk from backseat.

SnowyCamaro · 10-09-2016, 02:33 PM

Oh yeah didn't think about that with convertible. They just have a pass through or something.

Gm must have a way of opening the trunk though...Maybe remove fender well and the pop the vent out to get your arm in there. I dunno

CamaroFred · 10-09-2016, 02:39 PM

The verts have a lock cylinder hidden next to the rear seatback on the left (driver's side) which I think is a mechanical release.
It is in the owner's manual.

http://www.chevrolet.com/owners/chevy-manuals.html

The relay is in the instrument panel fuse block second down center.

jrwireman1960 · 10-09-2016, 02:47 PM

I am able to open the trunk with the key in the slot behind the seat. Also the relay is good. I would think the release is o.k. because I can open the trunk with the key. Does anyone know what the deal is with the chime ringing?

Low Saturn · 10-09-2016, 06:58 PM

Same thing happened to me a little less than two years ago. There is a TSB for the trunk latch and there is an updated part number. Dealer fixed it at no cost.

ozborn98 · 11-04-2016, 08:22 PM

My 2011 SS was recently broken into. They left the trunk open, the factory alarm did not go off. Strange thing now is, the door button does not work, but the gob does aren't they the same relay? And how the hell did they break in?!!

PalmerGA · 11-06-2016, 06:00 PM

Your trunk latch might just need adjusting... pretty simple.

10-09-2016, 01:42 PM	#1
jrwireman1960 Drives: 2011 red ss conv Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: st louis mo Posts: 31	trunk power My trunk will not open with either the button in the car or the button on the fob. The fuse is good, also the chime dings for about 10 seconds then stops for a couple of minutes and then does it again. It is a 2011 ss conv. any thoughts? Thanks in advance

10-09-2016, 02:05 PM	#2
SnowyCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2006 Chevy Equinox Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 833	There is a relay that should click. I can hear mine go somewhere under my dash. (Not sure which panel it is). Try replacing the relay. Then could be the latch mechanism/actuator itself. Could be jammed. Try releasing it manually using the glow in the dark handle in the trunk. __________________

10-09-2016, 02:31 PM	#4
rjdapilmoto DAP-ONE [COTW - 12/23/13] Drives: 2010 - 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,907 View My Garage	I had the same issue you are having. I ended up having to replace the trunk latch, which was not cheap. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Featured in "Wild About Cars" - October 2012 DAP-ONE's Build Journal

10-09-2016, 02:33 PM	#6
SnowyCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2006 Chevy Equinox Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 833	Oh yeah didn't think about that with convertible. They just have a pass through or something. Gm must have a way of opening the trunk though...Maybe remove fender well and the pop the vent out to get your arm in there. I dunno __________________

10-09-2016, 02:47 PM	#8
jrwireman1960 Drives: 2011 red ss conv Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: st louis mo Posts: 31	trunk I am able to open the trunk with the key in the slot behind the seat. Also the relay is good. I would think the release is o.k. because I can open the trunk with the key. Does anyone know what the deal is with the chime ringing?

10-09-2016, 02:32 PM	#5
Reaper85 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 598	Had this happen to me. Brother slammed trunk closed and trunk open message was shown. Used emergency release and everything worked fine afterwards. Hoping you can access your trunk from backseat.

10-09-2016, 02:39 PM	#7
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	The verts have a lock cylinder hidden next to the rear seatback on the left (driver's side) which I think is a mechanical release. It is in the owner's manual. http://www.chevrolet.com/owners/chevy-manuals.html The relay is in the instrument panel fuse block second down center.

10-09-2016, 06:58 PM	#9
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	Same thing happened to me a little less than two years ago. There is a TSB for the trunk latch and there is an updated part number. Dealer fixed it at no cost. __________________

11-04-2016, 08:22 PM	#10
ozborn98 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 2	My 2011 SS was recently broken into. They left the trunk open, the factory alarm did not go off. Strange thing now is, the door button does not work, but the gob does aren't they the same relay? And how the hell did they break in?!!

11-06-2016, 06:00 PM	#11
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Your trunk latch might just need adjusting... pretty simple. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)