Difficulty closing hood

JGiovando · 01-29-2019, 07:33 PM

From the day I first brought this car home and the very first time I popped the hood and tried to close it, I discovered I had to apply significant pressure directed slightly towards the passenger side and slam the hood in order for it to close. Always bothered me.
Today a light bulb went off....the latch assembly has 2 bolts. Figured I'd loosen them and try to raise the assembly.....voila - bumped it an 1/8" to maybe 3/16" and it now closes perfectly from a 5 inch drop. No pressure, no slam required.
Just off from the factory and I didn't know any better until today after owning the car for 4 months. I realize many would already know this or realize it sooner. Just posting as it might help someone like myself.
Pretty damn happy with my hood now though!

Camaro_QC · 01-29-2019, 07:53 PM

Never really bothered me but I had the same experience. It is something I might try since it works that well. Thanks for posting

DenverTaco07 · 01-29-2019, 09:00 PM

oh....thanks, I might try this.

LACamaro7 · 11-07-2022, 07:25 AM

Deceptively simple fix and worked flawlessly, thank you!! The dealer and a 3rd party mechanic both gave me the same line of BS - that it's the way the hood was designed and you just have to slam it. Loosened two bolts, raised it ~1/8" and it closes from 4" above or you can gently let it drop into the safety catch and just press down lightly with one finger now. Thanks again!

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Originally Posted by JGiovando

From the day I first brought this car home and the very first time I popped the hood and tried to close it, I discovered I had to apply significant pressure directed slightly towards the passenger side and slam the hood in order for it to close. Always bothered me.
Today a light bulb went off....the latch assembly has 2 bolts. Figured I'd loosen them and try to raise the assembly.....voila - bumped it an 1/8" to maybe 3/16" and it now closes perfectly from a 5 inch drop. No pressure, no slam required.
Just off from the factory and I didn't know any better until today after owning the car for 4 months. I realize many would already know this or realize it sooner. Just posting as it might help someone like myself.
Pretty damn happy with my hood now though!

Melon · 11-09-2022, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JGiovando

From the day I first brought this car home and the very first time I popped the hood and tried to close it, I discovered I had to apply significant pressure directed slightly towards the passenger side and slam the hood in order for it to close. Always bothered me.
Today a light bulb went off....the latch assembly has 2 bolts. Figured I'd loosen them and try to raise the assembly.....voila - bumped it an 1/8" to maybe 3/16" and it now closes perfectly from a 5 inch drop. No pressure, no slam required.
Just off from the factory and I didn't know any better until today after owning the car for 4 months. I realize many would already know this or realize it sooner. Just posting as it might help someone like myself.
Pretty damn happy with my hood now though!

GM gonna GM.

Dragon08 · 11-09-2022, 06:50 PM

Adjusting the hood latch the way you did is exactly what the dealer should have done for you. Sounds like you got it just right. Double check by pushing down on the nose of the hood to make sure the latch is secure, but not loose. You dont want it to jiggle or rattle at all when pushing down.

Being a safety item, does anyone know the torque specs for the latch bolts for the future visitors?

01-29-2019, 07:33 PM	#1
JGiovando Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 161	Difficulty closing hood From the day I first brought this car home and the very first time I popped the hood and tried to close it, I discovered I had to apply significant pressure directed slightly towards the passenger side and slam the hood in order for it to close. Always bothered me. Today a light bulb went off....the latch assembly has 2 bolts. Figured I'd loosen them and try to raise the assembly.....voila - bumped it an 1/8" to maybe 3/16" and it now closes perfectly from a 5 inch drop. No pressure, no slam required. Just off from the factory and I didn't know any better until today after owning the car for 4 months. I realize many would already know this or realize it sooner. Just posting as it might help someone like myself. Pretty damn happy with my hood now though!

01-29-2019, 07:53 PM	#2
Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,657	Never really bothered me but I had the same experience. It is something I might try since it works that well. Thanks for posting __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

01-29-2019, 09:00 PM	#3
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	oh....thanks, I might try this. __________________ 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

11-09-2022, 06:50 PM	#6
Dragon08 Drives: 2020 1LE Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: MI Posts: 88	Adjusting the hood latch the way you did is exactly what the dealer should have done for you. Sounds like you got it just right. Double check by pushing down on the nose of the hood to make sure the latch is secure, but not loose. You dont want it to jiggle or rattle at all when pushing down. Being a safety item, does anyone know the torque specs for the latch bolts for the future visitors?

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