onyx_z71

I can't count how many times I've gotten into my car and had my leg hit the hatch release. Whoever thought that was a good place for it and also thought the button should stick out beyond the dash surface didn't have their head screwed on right. I wonder if I could just unplug it.

That is all. Had to vent.

PARANORMAL

Thought it was just me.

Glen e

I don't think I've ever hit the button on the way out...

6'1" 235 lbs...

onyx_z71

You have a 1LT? The button is different on a 2LT & 3LT as they have the alarm button there too. I never had a problem hitting it getting out, it's getting in.

Varcix

It's everytime for me too...and I have a 2LT

runutzzzzz

1LT Button is bigger! It's the where the 2LT has two buttons the 1LT is the whole thing!

I do it occasionally too. It's usually when I'm making myself comfy and adjusting myself.

The C6 had the buttons there too but they were recessed in.

$$$frumnuttin'

Do you have your easy exit/entrance set to full back position?

onyx_z71

I'm 6'2", my seat is in full back position at all times. No easy exit/entrance feature on a 1LT anyway.

$$$frumnuttin'

ok, got it. I'll mention it to a GM buddie next time I see him...will let you know what the basis is for the design, or if they tested for it.

kp

If you hit it that often just unplug it, that would **** me off if I had to get out and close the hatch every time I got in. If enough people complain they may redesign the switch so its harder to push or more recessed, thats a big 'if' though.

TEXHAWK0

Since I have to lift my left leg into the car with my hand, I have never hit it.

kp

Not quite there myself but almost I hit my leg on the C4-like dash protrusion way more than getting near the hatch release.

z51vett

If this, is all the time just remember to watch the leg it would only take a time of two for me to remember problem solved, and I'm 70.
z51vett
Doug

millpond

I hit the button a few times, but now I am careful how I position my knee when entering...problem solved!

13brv3

6'1", bony knees, and 1LT. No real problems here. I hit it once when trying to get out in a cramped spot where I couldn't open the door very far. Of course it also doesn't seem like it would hurt normal usage if you recessed the button a bit. Now that I think about it, I don't think I've ever intentionally used the button.

Rusty

C7pimp

I've hit it a couple times too.

Not very well thought out if you ask me.

monicatomokc

My first thoughts too and couldn't agree more!!

Probably someone that came from the Pontiac Aztek design team...

bigblock427

During the two months I have owned my C7, I have never accidentally pressed the hatch button. But I am only 5'9" and 160 pounds.

$$$frumnuttin'

I hear ya, I think it's more of a skeletal issue, than anything to do with weight.

3 Z06ZR1

Ask about the "skull cap on the dash over the HUD. Thats where the dash is screwed up. Hatch button is fine!