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2010CamaroOutlaw · 10-26-2010, 07:33 PM

So i go outside after I havent driven the camaro for a few days and my trunk will be popped open, like someone hit the button on the key to open it, but I know the key hasnt been touched since I parked it. Anyone having this same problem? I dont want to have to take it in for a check.

ffrcobra_65 · 10-26-2010, 08:03 PM

trunk monkey has been moonlighting and forgetting to lock up

Bluestreak 2010 · 10-26-2010, 08:11 PM

I know there have been several times when I went to hit the unlock button on the key fob that I also hit the trunk release button as well and didn't notice until I was driving. Perhaps you have the same issue when locking it?

bballstd426 · 10-26-2010, 09:08 PM

I have had same problem i think maybe when im getting out i accidently hit the trunk open button i dont know

KeepItGreasey · 10-26-2010, 09:17 PM

the key fob design SUCKS!

you can't put it in your pocket without unlocking your doors or opening the trunk...

2010CamaroOutlaw · 10-26-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KeepItGreasey

the key fob design SUCKS!

you can't put it in your pocket without unlocking your doors or opening the trunk...

No the key fob will sit on my table next to my bed and not be touched, and I will go outside and the trunk will be opened.

2010 SSRS · 10-26-2010, 10:38 PM

Halloween ghosts are doing it, lol

KeepItGreasey · 10-26-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010CamaroOutlaw

No the key fob will sit on my table next to my bed and not be touched, and I will go outside and the trunk will be opened.

there may have been a TSB released on this... you should do a search on here

but seriously... i let it hang on the outside of my pocket with the rest of my keys inside my pocket

jmaryt · 10-26-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010CamaroOutlaw

So i go outside after I havent driven the camaro for a few days and my trunk will be popped open, like someone hit the button on the key to open it, but I know the key hasnt been touched since I parked it. Anyone having this same problem? I dont want to have to take it in for a check.

ya got a 'ghost" in your camaro!..did somebody 'croak" in it before you bought it?...better check with oshawa!..just kidding!..i get that once in awhile,but i noticed that i was "in range" of the car with the remote when it happened,so i deduced i accidentely "bumped" the trunk opener while the remote was still in my pocket!,,i believe that's it!..the remote is very sensitive i found out!..batteries are still fresh!

jmaryt · 10-26-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010CamaroOutlaw

No the key fob will sit on my table next to my bed and not be touched, and I will go outside and the trunk will be opened.

spooky!..still, somehow i believe you are still brushing the trunk opener on the bottom of the fob!..this has happened to me as previously mentioned!..sometimes just picking it up will actuate that part of the fob!.extremely sensitive! i have determined!

mad@gm · 10-27-2010, 08:02 AM

Mine has also done the same thing before, always thought I might of bumped the button but with all the other wonderful problems my pos has had theres no telling!

Jay_LHD3 · 10-27-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010CamaroOutlaw

So i go outside after I havent driven the camaro for a few days and my trunk will be popped open, like someone hit the button on the key to open it, but I know the key hasnt been touched since I parked it. Anyone having this same problem? I dont want to have to take it in for a check.

The first few months I owned my car this problem was driving me crazy. Last thing I wanted was a snake to crawl in to my car.

I never did narrow down exactly what the problem was, but here is what I have found.

If you use your trunk then expect to find the trunk popped open in the next couple of days.

The less I use the trunk the less the issue occures.

Next I noticed that my other keys on my key ring when slide to the front of the fob would come in direct contact with the center button or the trunk button on my fob (4 button - no auto start).

I don't put my keys in my pockets anymore and when placing my keys on a table I always have the fob buttons facing up.

I haven't had the issue for about 4 months now.

I now have a new habit of checking this every time I walk up to my car now.

johnpbike · 10-30-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010CamaroOutlaw

So i go outside after I havent driven the camaro for a few days and my trunk will be popped open, like someone hit the button on the key to open it, but I know the key hasnt been touched since I parked it. Anyone having this same problem? I dont want to have to take it in for a check.

2010CO - I'm having the same issue. Can't completely rule out accidental contact with the key fob as the cause, but how can you possibly rule that out? Wish I could come up with a simple device that would pinpoint the exact time the trunk lid opened, then it might be easier to narrow down the cause. BTW - it seems to me it takes a lot of pressure to open the trunklid, therefore it's rather unlikely accidental pressure on the key fob is causing the problem.

Inspector 17 · 10-30-2010, 08:42 PM

There was a TSB or perhaps two related to the trunk latch. Here are the details from one of them:

Make : CHEVROLET Model : CAMARO Year : 2010
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Service Bulletin Number : PIC-5209 Date of Bulletin : AUG 01, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10032385
Component : LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

You probably want to take it to the dealer and have them check it against any TSBs.

10-26-2010, 07:33 PM	#1
2010CamaroOutlaw Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 273	Trunk opens randomly So i go outside after I havent driven the camaro for a few days and my trunk will be popped open, like someone hit the button on the key to open it, but I know the key hasnt been touched since I parked it. Anyone having this same problem? I dont want to have to take it in for a check.

10-26-2010, 09:17 PM	#5
KeepItGreasey So It'll Go Down Easy Drives: Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 852	the key fob design SUCKS! you can't put it in your pocket without unlocking your doors or opening the trunk... __________________

10-26-2010, 10:38 PM	#7
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Halloween ghosts are doing it, lol __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

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10-26-2010, 09:08 PM	#4
bballstd426 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Black/Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: McAllen Posts: 16 View My Garage	I have had same problem i think maybe when im getting out i accidently hit the trunk open button i dont know

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mad@gm Drives: was a 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: north carolina Posts: 169	Mine has also done the same thing before, always thought I might of bumped the button but with all the other wonderful problems my pos has had theres no telling!

10-30-2010, 08:42 PM	#14
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	There was a TSB or perhaps two related to the trunk latch. Here are the details from one of them: Make : CHEVROLET Model : CAMARO Year : 2010 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Service Bulletin Number : PIC-5209 Date of Bulletin : AUG 01, 2009 NHTSA Item Number : 10032385 Component : LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK You probably want to take it to the dealer and have them check it against any TSBs.