Most Annoying Camaro Issue - Trunk Release Failure - 2010 - 2015 - Camaro Trunk Won't Open

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Welcome back to the channel guys! In this video we are covering what I think is the most annoying issue on my 2012 Camaro - the trunk being stuck closed. We will go over the cause and how to fix it.
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@whattherust Год назад

My brother called me in a panic that his battery was dead, and he could not get into the trunk. This video helped him out. Thanks!

@TheSundaeDrive Год назад

Glad it helped!

@Reyesvasquez2023 4 месяца назад

Not to panic simply pop the hood and hook up jumper cables to pop the trunk

@janijacobs8547 Год назад

Thank you! While I was waiting to fix this, as a temporary fix, I tied a rope to the trunk release and ran it over the back seat into the car. I just pulled the rope instead of crawling into the trunk ;)

@TheSundaeDrive Год назад

You're welcome!

@thomasgrant91 Год назад

Did the same rope👍

@ValleyGirlofTexas Год назад

OMG.....I was so worried it was something big and what you showed is exactly my issue. Thank you so much!!

@TheSundaeDrive Год назад

Glad it helped!

@user-xm6jq8jc6y 5 месяцев назад

I have a 2013 Camaro convertible and this is a big problem. Thank u for the video 👍

@mikeaferrer6659 8 дней назад

Happened to me today with my vert, what you do? Mine is a 2020.

@user-xm6jq8jc6y 8 дней назад

@@mikeaferrer6659 Use the key in the backseat to open the trunk. There's a place to put the key on the side of the backseat

@bnbb2004 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for the simple, yet very helpful fix! ❤ I was sooooo sick of crawling thru the trunk to open it! Glad I'm only 5'2 😂

@tanyaw1312 10 месяцев назад

I tied 2 scarves together to keep from crawling. Tied it to the emergency latch in teunk and draped the rest over the back seat. I was cute with it and made a loop at end. I just reach back and pulled the scarf loop. Trunk is open!😊

@jenniferdavis7085 2 года назад

Thank you so much cause I was so mad that trunk was not opening but im so happy I found ur video and got it open and fixed it 💗💗💗💗💗💰

@TheSundaeDrive 2 года назад

Awesome! Glad it helped!

@uhoh7541 2 месяца назад

Good warning video. Have had my 13 ss for almost 10 years (bought lightly used). Haven't ever had this issue and got nervous. Looks like previous owner knew it was a problem and already did something. Wires are long and wrapped in a thick cloth like material.

@Ironmaneditor77 9 месяцев назад

I tied a rope to mine so I can open from drivers seat. Lol. It’s highly annoying. Wish they had a key to open in the rear as a backup also.

@TheSundaeDrive 9 месяцев назад

Agreed

@NoName-zq6ic 5 месяцев назад

I have the same problem on my 2014 droptop. Button on drivers door panel doesn't release it nor the key fob button. Found on the forums the convertibles has the key tumbler on the rear seat bolster between the back and the side panel. I'll open that wire loom and check for broken wire but i also hear a clicking under the dash when pushing the release button on the drivers door panel. Not sure if we have a relay also for it.

@BSA210 2 года назад

I agree 100%. No issues with my keyfob

@TheSundaeDrive 2 года назад

Absolutely!

@billyattreed4090 Год назад

Thank You! Going to attempt this right now on my 2010

@TheSundaeDrive Год назад

Good luck!

@ronaldhalbert219 Год назад

Just watched this video, looked at my 2010, wire was broke just where you said, THANKS!!!!!!!!!

@TheSundaeDrive Год назад

Glad to help!

@dres8090 Год назад

Thank you!!!!!! Same issue!!!

@jaysteph2978 5 дней назад

Hey brother just wanted to tell you thanks. I got my trunk working again

@TheSundaeDrive 2 дня назад

awesome! glad it helped!

@Johnny_Kanuk 2 года назад

I had a 2012 2LT RS but in all black. Never, ever, ever again will I buy a black car. LOL Miss it sometimes, then I remember what a pain it was to keep clean.

@TheSundaeDrive 2 года назад

I definitely love the orange. New it was the color I wanted as soon as it came out with the matching interior

@bobbycecere1037 Год назад

Live saver.... Amazing 👏 thank you!

@TheSundaeDrive Год назад

Glad to help!

@skylerhickman3646 Год назад

How hard would it be to swap the metal hook on top and the motorized latch on bottom that way the wires dont have to move around?

@yarenicecevallos6429 2 месяца назад

Any chance you know what to do if the manual release is also not opening the trunk?😅 i’ve used the emergency release before without any issue, but my battery died and when I climbed in to use the release to open the trunk, it’s not opening.

@phildotca 3 месяца назад

Thank you. You're a champ.

@christophercole64 Месяц назад

The 2011 Convertible has a Keyhole behind the driveside backseat top part Turn & Pop, no climbing

@TheSundaeDrive Месяц назад

Oh nice! Thanks for sharing.

@brendaarnett7592 Год назад

My issue is the button will not work but the key fob does. Any suggestions?

@SevenATFour Год назад

Crazy part I can not get in my trunk and neither key works for the lock on the side of the seat

@walterwhite2270 2 года назад

Drill a hole in the trunk drip rail or gutter (not sure what to call it) and use a grommet to seal the hole from water getting thru and run the wire thru the grommet instead of the way it is now. This will eliminate the pinching of the wires since the excess wire will lay in the drip rail/gutter when the trunk lid is closed....my Mercedes GLE 43 had all the wires going thru that drip rail which made it clean and no pinching of wire.

@TheSundaeDrive 2 года назад

Not a bad idea. Thanks!

@DJTruth_1970 2 года назад

Wait till the 3rd brake light goes out and the entire interior must be removed to replace LED assembly. $1000 at Chevrolet dealership

@TheSundaeDrive 2 года назад

Oh man. That's crazy. Can't just remove the rear tray?

@DJTruth_1970 2 года назад

@@TheSundaeDrive nope. Mounts inside back window. 8.0 hrs labor plus led light assembly

@TheSundaeDrive 2 года назад

That stinks

@Jrl831 2 года назад

Might as well leave it like that.

@DJTruth_1970 2 года назад

@@Jrl831 won’t pass inspection in some/most states

@kristenparker3009 Год назад

Got any tips on how to keep the wires from getting closed when you close the trunk I seem to be having that problem and causing my trunk to leak

@uhoh7541 2 месяца назад

Is this still an issue? Do you have a sunroof? I had a problem with the passenger side drain leaking in the trunk.

@garretthines5188 Год назад

FYI, Its a problem on the convertible. Ive got a 13 vert, same color as yours. Same issue. As for opening the trunk when the button and remote dont work, on the vert, there is a key lock between the driver side back seat and the molding. just push the seat back a tick, and you can see the tumbler. Just use your key to open it. PS - I didnt give up my switchblade key either!!!

@rafaelordaz1104 Год назад

I was looking for this comment! 😂 also, on your convertable, are you able to put the top down if the trunk button doesn't work?

@garretthines5188 Год назад

@@rafaelordaz1104 No clue on that one. Sorry. My trunk button works fine. and when the trunk was malfunctioning (broken wire) I didnt try to put the top down.

@CapricornGirl9 Год назад

@@rafaelordaz1104my door button doesn’t work, but the fob does. My top still goes down.

@timmiller9666 4 месяца назад

On the convertible fifth Gens there is a trunk release at the top of the rear driver side seat, just insert your key and turn. It’s tucked behind the seat cushion.

@Invrexs 4 месяца назад

You commented this 40 minutes ago. Exactly on time thank you good man. That piece of shit in my profile picture is wrecked and im rebuilding it, took the battery out so it doesnt drain and i forgot “how am i gonna open it now?”

@Latifthecreator 11 месяцев назад

So I was trying to get the convertible open and pulled the emergency release bottom and closed the truck now the trunk won't open and its 2023 convertable 😢all the buttons work but the truck showes open on the screen and won't actually open

@Latifthecreator 11 месяцев назад

I fixed the problem once you realese the back seats you have to remove the converterble herness and then you have to crawl to the back and unlock it

@TheSundaeDrive 10 месяцев назад

Oh man. Man. Glad you were able t get it!

@zanswolfman Год назад

Thank you!!!

@TheSundaeDrive Год назад

You're welcome!

@jpsmtm Год назад

I had this same problem with my 2010 camaro, the difference was the dealer installed a 2 speaker sub woofer in the trunk right behind the rear seat fold down, and was unable to locate the inside of the trunk hardware to remove it, I was un able to get to the emergency latch handle, Soooo my Wife kept pushing the trunk release button and I kept banging on the trunk hoping the solenoid would kick in, eventually it did, opened the trunk and went right for that harness, found all 3 wires were broken but not separated from the insulation so the wires looked good and must have been touching to get that last pop of the solenoid. cut the harness and added a 3 " piece of wire to each existing wire, then soldered and wrapped the new improved harness with tape.... very annoying problem!! PS had a full trunk of food to boot. Also tied a length of rope to the trunk release in the event this happens again.

@danrez42 4 месяца назад

I looked at numerous Camaros to buy every one of them had the trunk release button failure

@wadeinthewater8399 Год назад

How do i go about extending the wire?

@TheSundaeDrive Год назад

Just splice new ones in but make sure the battery is disconnected when you do!

@christopherarista8437 Год назад

Anyone know where I can get replacement key fobs. Just the outer case

@lybarger007 Год назад

Battery plus

@chrisakerson817 10 месяцев назад

2014 Camaro convertible, access to trunk use key. Back seat drivers side, middle.

@kaname9333 2 года назад

I've got full size box 12 in Subs in the trunk bolted down crying a task for another day LOL

@TheSundaeDrive 2 года назад

Oh no. Worst scenario 😓🤣

@quinhoward8359 Год назад

Yes its a problem on my convertible as well.

@JaieSanDiego Год назад

And the seats don’t fold down, so I haven’t been able to open my trunk!!!!!!

@samj1012 Год назад

What if trunk and lights respond to remote, but driver door won't open?

@TheSundaeDrive Год назад

Could be a similar issue but in the door jam or the lock actuator is bad

@chrisrojas9747 2 года назад

mine won’t close do you think it’s a latch issue?

@TheSundaeDrive 2 года назад

Check to see if the wire is bunching and blocking the close. Probably a latch issue tho.

@elizabethparnell664 Год назад

Yes sir it is a problem with the convertible

@TheSundaeDrive Год назад

That stinks. Is there a way to get the trunk released from the inside of it happens?

@lybarger007 Год назад

What size wire is that?

@AlexMartinez-je3qz 4 месяца назад

X 2

@michaellandolfi6849 8 месяцев назад

Does anybody know how to reset the emergency trunk open latch?

@TheSundaeDrive 8 месяцев назад

Should just clip back in

@johnnyd.9254 Год назад

without power? non convertible?

@TheSundaeDrive Год назад

What's the issue?

@jayhova1788 Год назад

It works with my key fob but doesn't work inside car button

@TheSundaeDrive Год назад

That's an interesting one. Check the wire going into the door. Maybe it broke

@jayhova1788 Год назад

@@TheSundaeDrive ok

@lybarger007 Год назад

Jay hova did u find the problem with the door button?

@xXUnrulyXx 2 года назад

you sir.. should look up blend door failure on 5th gen camaro.. then come back and say this is the most annoying thing about a 5th gen.. and i'm on my 3rd 5th gen..

@TheSundaeDrive 2 года назад

That stinks. Sorry to hear that. Several have commented about it now. I've gotten lucky with mine so far at 128K Miles. What year is your car? How many miles?

@xXUnrulyXx 2 года назад

@@TheSundaeDrive this is my 3rd 2010.. on this one i have 159k miles on it.. the blend doors been out for about 3 summers now lol. the blend door is a sub $20 part thats prone to failure..and GM/chevy decided to bury it in something you have to remove the windshield to properly repair..

@TheSundaeDrive 2 года назад

That's crazy

@trunks2505 Год назад

I’ve been through this crap for the past 2 years. I got the blend door actuator replaced and watched how much of a pain in the butt to get to only to have the damn thing break my next summer. I had to bear suffering in my hot car through the summer with no money to fix it again. Now this trunk problem popped up. FML