Issues with C7 Trunk
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Issues with C7 Trunk
We got our C7 early on Monday. One thing noticed was trunk doesn't close properly, had to close it several times before it would actually close flush. Seems to latch but the trunk light would still stay on and if you drive, it will say trunk still open. I talked with dealer and he mentioned the blue one he has also has the same issue.
Anyone else on this forum deal with trunk issue?
Anyone else on this forum deal with trunk issue?
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Do you also notice on the right side of the trunk you can kinda push down on the corner as if it's popped up or something and not flush?
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We got our C7 early on Monday. One thing noticed was trunk doesn't close properly, had to close it several times before it would actually close flush. Seems to latch but the trunk light would still stay on and if you drive, it will say trunk still open. I talked with dealer and he mentioned the blue one he has also has the same issue.
Anyone else on this forum deal with trunk issue?
Anyone else on this forum deal with trunk issue?
Same issue here. I thought it would be easier to close with the new technology they supposedly used with metal taking on different properties when electric current is applied. It's good with the windows open, but when they are closed, you really have to slam it, to close it.
Another bug to get worked out.
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Mine closes fine, flush all around. You still have to close all the way manually, one of the things that was improved in '09 on the Z06 was auto closing and it's a pretty nice feature we should all have. The hatch closes fine with the windows open but the "vent" doesn't do what it's supposed to.
Last edited by DanTheFireman; Oct 6, 2013 at 08:35 AM.
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I think i heard something about them getting rid of the auto closer because of weight reduction. I personally would rather the added weight.
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Agreed, my white one is the same way. Rather an annoyance to close the trunk and then have to press down on it fairly firmly to get it to latch all the way, especially if there's any dirt on my hands I can't see (heaven forbid) and it dirties up the white.
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We got our C7 early on Monday. One thing noticed was trunk doesn't close properly, had to close it several times before it would actually close flush. Seems to latch but the trunk light would still stay on and if you drive, it will say trunk still open. I talked with dealer and he mentioned the blue one he has also has the same issue.
Anyone else on this forum deal with trunk issue?
Anyone else on this forum deal with trunk issue?
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Drifting
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I noticed this while watching an NCM delivery. The guy from the NCM tried to close the hatch at least three times before finally giving up and pushing down on the hatch. He even looked inside thinking something might be blocking it from latching.
Last edited by Brett Hunter; Oct 6, 2013 at 09:51 AM. Reason: added info
Melting Slicks
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I just got mine on Friday and have experienced the same problem with closing the hatch. So much for the new technology... I figured the new metal feature they touted would have an issue eventually, but not right out of the gate! I guess I'll just slam it like on my '05 when the windows are up. Mine was one of the Nashville cars, #307, and obviously this wasn't the reason for the delay...or they couldn't come up with a fix.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '06
Mine closes fine. The car is very air tight. They taught me at the museum that you need to take your palm in the center and really slam it. You also might try opening a door or window before you close it.
Melting Slicks
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yep sure will be nice when it's rainning or snowing and you have to get in the car open the windows so you can close the trunk after you put something in it .
kind of reminds me of the 05's roofs blowing off LOL . it's sounding like the same old GM ,sale them and worry about it later ....
kind of reminds me of the 05's roofs blowing off LOL . it's sounding like the same old GM ,sale them and worry about it later ....
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Mine closes flush and even the entire way around too. I did notice last night when closing the trunk with the doors closed that it took a decent push. The only thing I don't like about that is the hand/finger prints it leaves. Call me picky.
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You've got a composite hatch with a heavy piece of glass mounted in the middle of it. What do you think the result of "slamming" this shut hundreds of times will do to that structure over the life of it?