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Warsteiner · 07-15-2012, 08:30 PM

So I was replacing my factory amp on my Vert and my cousin closed the trunk on accident while my battery was disconnected. So I had my first experience with the emergency trunk release. That experience sucked. I am thinking there might be something wrong with mine. I had to wiggle the key around and try several times to get the trunk to actually pop. It was very annoying.

Has anyone else had this experience?

Is there something wrong with my release or is this typical?

Cliffjumper · 07-15-2012, 08:31 PM

Well first off its velcroed to the deck lid and second you have to pull I kinda hard

Warsteiner · 07-15-2012, 08:47 PM

I am not talking about the one in the trunk. I am talking about the trunk release that is next to the drivers side of the rear seat. It is a release that uses your key to activate.

woodj · 07-15-2012, 09:26 PM

I've tried it just to see if it works and it feels like the key might break but it worked.

SUX2BU · 07-15-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by woodj

I've tried it just to see if it works and it feels like the key might break but it worked.

Yeah you gotta crank on it to get it to turn.

babytiger · 07-15-2012, 09:31 PM

I tried mine yesterday and it was very easy.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 07-16-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Warsteiner

So I was replacing my factory amp on my Vert and my cousin closed the trunk on accident while my battery was disconnected. So I had my first experience with the emergency trunk release. That experience sucked. I am thinking there might be something wrong with mine. I had to wiggle the key around and try several times to get the trunk to actually pop. It was very annoying.

Has anyone else had this experience?

Is there something wrong with my release or is this typical?

Have you tried taking it to the dealership for diagnosis to see if there is something wrong with the trunk release? Please let me know if this is an available option to you.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Warsteiner · 07-16-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Have you tried taking it to the dealership for diagnosis to see if there is something wrong with the trunk release? Please let me know if this is an available option to you.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

I will most likely have the dealer look at this, but for now I can live with it. I "hopefully" will not need to use it again for a while. When I take the car in for service that is most likely when I will have them check it out.

strych9 · 07-16-2012, 03:21 PM

I was like, WTF? Mine doesn't have this.

Just an FYI: the key-operated release is only on the convertibles. The coupes use the pull handle velcroed to the trunk lid liner.

decepticon-vert · 07-16-2012, 05:52 PM

yes only verts have it lol.. I did mine and it was fairly ez to do..

babytiger · 07-16-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by strych9

I was like, WTF? Mine doesn't have this.

Just an FYI: the key-operated release is only on the convertibles. The coupes use the pull handle velcroed to the trunk lid liner.

The verts have this as well.

HDRDTD · 07-16-2012, 06:54 PM

The Verts are the only ones that have the key release between the drivers rear seat and the driver side panel. This is because the Verts rear seats are not designed to fold down for access to the trunk like the coupes do.

Michael Rophone · 07-17-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshehring

Well first off its velcroed to the deck lid and second you have to pull I kinda hard

Michael Rophone · 07-17-2012, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by babytiger

The verts have this as well.

You can't get into the trunk of a convertible through the back seats.
The "pull tab" release on the convertible is there for kidnapped children to use.

07-15-2012, 08:30 PM	#1
Warsteiner Drives: 2016 Red Hot 2LT RS Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 136	Emergency Trunk Release So I was replacing my factory amp on my Vert and my cousin closed the trunk on accident while my battery was disconnected. So I had my first experience with the emergency trunk release. That experience sucked. I am thinking there might be something wrong with mine. I had to wiggle the key around and try several times to get the trunk to actually pop. It was very annoying. Has anyone else had this experience? Is there something wrong with my release or is this typical?

07-15-2012, 09:26 PM	#4
woodj Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 658 View My Garage	I've tried it just to see if it works and it feels like the key might break but it worked. __________________ K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster Outlaw axle backs, Vertini 20" Wheels, Sparks Restorations SS Emblems, GM Wind Restrictor, Splash Guards

07-16-2012, 03:21 PM	#9
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	I was like, WTF? Mine doesn't have this. Just an FYI: the key-operated release is only on the convertibles. The coupes use the pull handle velcroed to the trunk lid liner. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

07-16-2012, 05:52 PM	#10
decepticon-vert Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern California, (IE) Posts: 166 View My Garage	yes only verts have it lol.. I did mine and it was fairly ez to do.. __________________ There's a difference between knowledge and wisdom..

07-15-2012, 08:31 PM	#2
Cliffjumper Drives: 2013 2LT RS Black Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 417	Well first off its velcroed to the deck lid and second you have to pull I kinda hard

07-15-2012, 08:47 PM	#3
Warsteiner Drives: 2016 Red Hot 2LT RS Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 136	I am not talking about the one in the trunk. I am talking about the trunk release that is next to the drivers side of the rear seat. It is a release that uses your key to activate.

07-15-2012, 09:31 PM	#6
babytiger it's hers... Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: katy, tx Posts: 1,202	I tried mine yesterday and it was very easy.

07-16-2012, 06:54 PM	#12
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	The Verts are the only ones that have the key release between the drivers rear seat and the driver side panel. This is because the Verts rear seats are not designed to fold down for access to the trunk like the coupes do.