Center console hard to open and use

lsp408 · 02-04-2018, 08:35 PM

I find the center console in our car is hard to use... the way console lid open is very awkward. I almost think it would have been much easier to use if the lid is open on hinged to passenger side instead of back

Is there a fix or upgrade for the lid?

jaysonstuart · 02-04-2018, 09:12 PM

Yeah man I agree, it's terrible. Now try and plug something into the USB port while you're sitting in the drivers seat lol

lsp408 · 02-04-2018, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jaysonstuart

Yeah man I agree, it's terrible. Now try and plug something into the USB port while you're sitting in the drivers seat lol

That would consider as mission impossible. It is very hard for me to open the center console and reaching in. The lid itself acted as blocker for my arm.

CamaroBody · 02-04-2018, 10:55 PM

I don't have a problem. Plus there is no need to open it while driving.

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KirkH · 02-04-2018, 11:27 PM

It's terrible. It's not big enough to hold anything. The USB plugs are installed completely wrong. If you have average size hands, they hit the lid hinge while trying to plug in a USB cord.

The only thing I have in there is the controller for my Type S floor lighting.

cellsafemode · 02-05-2018, 06:29 PM

the lid is stupid.

The question is, can one be designed that isn't stupid without redesigning the interior of the car?

Part of the problem is that sliver that extends up on the driver side. That is a useless area that doesn't need to exist as part of the lid.

The second part of the problem, is that the storage area inside is too small. I think this is due to the rear area that they have the optional cell phone wireless charger.

They could have corrected that by stopping the lie that the back seats are intended to be used by people. Instead, they could have extended the interior compartment all the way to the back area. Giving you plenty of storage space under a new lid that extends to the back fully. I'd have ditched the wireless charger since that's stupid beyond belief in a car where you need to plug in to use Android auto or carplay anyway.

Frank237 · 02-05-2018, 10:48 PM

Chevrolet needs to steal an Engineer from Honda or Toyota, who 's sole job is designing interior components. I find it hard to believe the POS we have as our sole storage space ( I KNOW, we have a glovebox) is such a cruel joke.

urirx98 · 02-06-2018, 12:25 AM

im truely disappointed in the storage in this car. I just came out of lexus gs350 and not only were the door pockets huge, the center console was big enough where i didnt have a issue opening it. There also is no coin holder, or extra storage bins like other american cars are usually so good about. Why no top loading bin behind the radio or something, the new Traverse has it behind the radio, Deff missed opportunities

donaldp · 02-06-2018, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by urirx98

im truely disappointed in the storage in this car. I just came out of lexus gs350 and not only were the door pockets huge, the center console was big enough where i didnt have a issue opening it. There also is no coin holder, or extra storage bins like other american cars are usually so good about. Why no top loading bin behind the radio or something, the new Traverse has it behind the radio, Deff missed opportunities

Disappointed means it failed to fulfill your hopes or expectations. You purchased the car with full knowledge of the storage limitations, didn't you?

cellsafemode · 02-06-2018, 01:01 AM

You can be disappointed with aspects of something you buy and love. All depends on how important the thing is that's disappointing.

When so much of the car is on point, the stuff that isn't (especially when avoidable) stands out that much more.

DanSnow · 02-06-2018, 08:07 AM

Since the back seats are useless to sit in, they also make great storage. Just saying. lol

JFM-jr · 02-06-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lsp408

I find the center console in our car is hard to use... the way console lid open is very awkward. I almost think it would have been much easier to use if the lid is open on hinged to passenger side instead of back

I have often had these identical thoughts

arpad_m · 02-06-2018, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cellsafemode

I'd have ditched the wireless charger since that's stupid beyond belief in a car where you need to plug in to use Android auto or carplay anyway.

More than understandable, though I think the main use case they had in mind was people using the nav and charging their phone while it's connected via bluetooth.

Incidentally, this is my preferred choice vs Android Auto, I love the way the nav and BT is integrated with the DIC and the HUD, and I don't miss the apps on the phone, those that the car downloaded are sufficient. Not a big google fan either (but I can't justify the iPhone's price to myself).

Just my opinion, of course

DenverTaco07 · 02-06-2018, 10:40 PM

does everyon's slam shut or am i missing some springs or something?

but yes, i agree it pretty much sucks ass.

02-04-2018, 08:35 PM	#1
lsp408 Drives: 2018 HB ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 89	Center console hard to open and use I find the center console in our car is hard to use... the way console lid open is very awkward. I almost think it would have been much easier to use if the lid is open on hinged to passenger side instead of back Is there a fix or upgrade for the lid?

02-04-2018, 10:55 PM	#4
CamaroBody Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CA Posts: 1,163	I don't have a problem. Plus there is no need to open it while driving. . __________________ 2SS, Hyper Blue, 8-Speed Automatic, NPP Exhaust, Magnetic Ride Control, Sunroof, Navigation, 5-Spoke Low-Gloss Black Wheels, Black Bowtie Emblems, Cargo Mat/Net Mods: XPEL - Hood, Bumper, Headlights, & Side Mirrors JWM - Side Markers ZL1 Addons - Deluxe Rock Guards & Red Lift Pads GM - Dark Tail Lamps MRR - Gloss Black M017s

02-04-2018, 11:27 PM	#5
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	It's terrible. It's not big enough to hold anything. The USB plugs are installed completely wrong. If you have average size hands, they hit the lid hinge while trying to plug in a USB cord. The only thing I have in there is the controller for my Type S floor lighting. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

02-06-2018, 12:25 AM	#8
urirx98 Drives: 2016 Bumble Bee Yellow 2SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 147	im truely disappointed in the storage in this car. I just came out of lexus gs350 and not only were the door pockets huge, the center console was big enough where i didnt have a issue opening it. There also is no coin holder, or extra storage bins like other american cars are usually so good about. Why no top loading bin behind the radio or something, the new Traverse has it behind the radio, Deff missed opportunities __________________ 2016 BumbleBee 2SS, K&N Air Intake, Satin Black wrapped hood, Matte Black spoiler, front spoiler still in box

02-06-2018, 10:40 PM	#14
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	does everyon's slam shut or am i missing some springs or something? but yes, i agree it pretty much sucks ass. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

02-04-2018, 09:12 PM	#2
jaysonstuart Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 684 View My Garage	Yeah man I agree, it's terrible. Now try and plug something into the USB port while you're sitting in the drivers seat lol

02-05-2018, 06:29 PM	#6
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,514	the lid is stupid. The question is, can one be designed that isn't stupid without redesigning the interior of the car? Part of the problem is that sliver that extends up on the driver side. That is a useless area that doesn't need to exist as part of the lid. The second part of the problem, is that the storage area inside is too small. I think this is due to the rear area that they have the optional cell phone wireless charger. They could have corrected that by stopping the lie that the back seats are intended to be used by people. Instead, they could have extended the interior compartment all the way to the back area. Giving you plenty of storage space under a new lid that extends to the back fully. I'd have ditched the wireless charger since that's stupid beyond belief in a car where you need to plug in to use Android auto or carplay anyway.

02-05-2018, 10:48 PM	#7
Frank237 Drives: Kubota 2640, 83 BMW R-65, 2017 1 SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Craig, MT Posts: 643	Chevrolet needs to steal an Engineer from Honda or Toyota, who 's sole job is designing interior components. I find it hard to believe the POS we have as our sole storage space ( I KNOW, we have a glovebox) is such a cruel joke.

02-06-2018, 01:01 AM	#10
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,514	You can be disappointed with aspects of something you buy and love. All depends on how important the thing is that's disappointing. When so much of the car is on point, the stuff that isn't (especially when avoidable) stands out that much more.

02-06-2018, 08:07 AM	#11
DanSnow Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT 2.0T Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: BC Canada Posts: 62 View My Garage	Since the back seats are useless to sit in, they also make great storage. Just saying. lol

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