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Camaro_Fuzion · 02-04-2022, 07:31 AM

When it rains I am getting water and moisture inside my trunk. I live in Houston, TX and I know there's levels of humidity. I checked the main trunk seal and it appears to be in overall great condition. The only conclusion I can come to terms with is that the trunk has gaps that do not align up correctly with the rest of the rear body of the car. I know the vehicle once was in a small accident before I purchased it. The title is still clean and clear. I just wish I knew how to pin point this problem. Here's some pictures. What could I do to resolve this issue? Is it the weather stripping at the bottom of the rear window? I wonder where I can start looking?

Closed left side trunk

Closed right side trunk

Wet inside trunk

Wet moisture at the bottom of the trunk

pyroguy · 02-04-2022, 07:40 AM

Do you have a sunroof? That’s the number one place that these cars leak from in the trunk typically.

gtstorey · 02-04-2022, 07:44 AM

if you have a sunroof, check the drain hose connections under the package tray.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-04-2022, 08:07 AM

^^^ this is usually always the case with cars with the sunroof!! Good luck..

SS_Don · 02-04-2022, 08:44 AM

Get in the trunk with a light. Close the trunk and have someone run water from a garden hose over the seams and rear window.

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NOT A 45 · 02-04-2022, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Fuzion

When it rains I am getting water and moisture inside my trunk. I live in Houston, TX and I know there's levels of humidity. I checked the main trunk seal and it appears to be in overall great condition. The only conclusion I can come to terms with is that the trunk has gaps that do not align up correctly with the rest of the rear body of the car. I know the vehicle once was in a small accident before I purchased it. The title is still clean and clear. I just wish I knew how to pin point this problem. Here's some pictures. What could I do to resolve this issue? Is it the weather stripping at the bottom of the rear window? I wonder where I can start looking?

Closed left side trunk

Closed right side trunk

Wet inside trunk

Wet moisture at the bottom of the trunk

Looks to me like it's the body seam right near that wire harness. Here's a quick trick, dry it out completely. Then sprinkle some baby powder around the seam where you think it might be leaking. Then drive it in the rain and check it. The powder will show you where it's coming from.

acutron42 · 02-04-2022, 09:40 AM

Sun roof drains are easy to check. Just reach up behind the hinges & feel around for the rubber hose. You will know immediately.

BRED2SSRS · 02-04-2022, 11:04 AM

I had the same issue before, but it instead of light moisture, there was a lot of water in place of where the battery sits. I never figured out the issue as it never happened again, but it could possibly be the connection with the sunroof or, most likely, trunk issues. Check to see if the weather strips are secured and if still an issue, the misalignment of trunk may need to be situated. Good luck!

Camaro_Fuzion · 02-05-2022, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by acutron42

Sun roof drains are easy to check. Just reach up behind the hinges & feel around for the rubber hose. You will know immediately.

Can the rubber hose be replaced and does it lead to the trunk or some other run off section on the vehicle?

Camaro_Fuzion · 02-05-2022, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Don

Get in the trunk with a light. Close the trunk and have someone run water from a garden hose over the seams and rear window.

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Great idea!

Camaro_Fuzion · 02-05-2022, 12:15 PM

Camaro_Fuzion · 02-05-2022, 12:26 PM

Camaro_Fuzion · 02-05-2022, 12:27 PM

You all gave me a butch of ideas. Here's some helpful videos for everyone else to learn from.

acutron42 · 02-05-2022, 02:14 PM

Thanks for posting these, was that your problem?

02-04-2022, 07:31 AM	#1
Camaro_Fuzion Drives: 2022 Chevy Camaro 2SS Redline Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 371	Water and moisture in Camaro 2011 2SS Trunk Why? When it rains I am getting water and moisture inside my trunk. I live in Houston, TX and I know there's levels of humidity. I checked the main trunk seal and it appears to be in overall great condition. The only conclusion I can come to terms with is that the trunk has gaps that do not align up correctly with the rest of the rear body of the car. I know the vehicle once was in a small accident before I purchased it. The title is still clean and clear. I just wish I knew how to pin point this problem. Here's some pictures. What could I do to resolve this issue? Is it the weather stripping at the bottom of the rear window? I wonder where I can start looking? Closed left side trunk Closed right side trunk Wet inside trunk Wet moisture at the bottom of the trunk

02-04-2022, 07:40 AM	#2
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,952 View My Garage	Do you have a sunroof? That’s the number one place that these cars leak from in the trunk typically. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

02-04-2022, 08:07 AM	#4
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,761	^^^ this is usually always the case with cars with the sunroof!! Good luck.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-04-2022, 08:44 AM	#5
SS_Don Drives: '22 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,106 View My Garage	Get in the trunk with a light. Close the trunk and have someone run water from a garden hose over the seams and rear window. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ '22 2SS \| Wild Cherry Tintcoat \| Design Package 3 \| NPP \| MRC \| A10 \| NAV \| Ceramic Coating \| Full Frontal PPF \| New Hood and Side Stripes \| Michelin PS AS 4 Range AFM Disabler \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| Diode Dynamics side markers \| Cold Air Inductions CAI \| LLoyd Velourtex front/trunk mats with Camaro SS logo ZL1addons Deluxe Rock Guards, Stealth Lift Pads, and Tow Hook \| Escort MAXcam360c \| Footwell Lighting \| Banks gauges in ZZPerformance pillar pod \| Paddle shifter extensions

02-04-2022, 11:04 AM	#8
BRED2SSRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 15	I had the same issue before, but it instead of light moisture, there was a lot of water in place of where the battery sits. I never figured out the issue as it never happened again, but it could possibly be the connection with the sunroof or, most likely, trunk issues. Check to see if the weather strips are secured and if still an issue, the misalignment of trunk may need to be situated. Good luck! __________________ Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake, Resonator Delete, Flowmaster Super 10 Mufflers

02-04-2022, 07:44 AM	#3
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,280	if you have a sunroof, check the drain hose connections under the package tray.

02-04-2022, 09:40 AM	#7
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 789	Sun roof drains are easy to check. Just reach up behind the hinges & feel around for the rubber hose. You will know immediately.

02-05-2022, 12:27 PM	#13
Camaro_Fuzion Drives: 2022 Chevy Camaro 2SS Redline Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 371	You all gave me a butch of ideas. Here's some helpful videos for everyone else to learn from.

02-05-2022, 02:14 PM	#14
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 789	Thanks for posting these, was that your problem?