I just got a software update for frunk problem
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Not related to this OTA update, but interesting nonetheless. Could the flying frunk issue be related to this?
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/recall-...sierra-pickup/
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/recall-...sierra-pickup/
Coincidence, hmmmm?
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“The hood-latch striker wires may not have been heat-treated properly, possibly causing them to fracture.”
While I'm not a hood latch expert this sounds more like a mechanical problem. The C8 flying frunk is a software and/or electrical problem with the frunk lid electomechanical actuator. If it were a mechanical "heat treated striker wire" (whatever that is) problem I doubt you'd be able to get the lid to latch after it breaks.
While I'm not a hood latch expert this sounds more like a mechanical problem. The C8 flying frunk is a software and/or electrical problem with the frunk lid electomechanical actuator. If it were a mechanical "heat treated striker wire" (whatever that is) problem I doubt you'd be able to get the lid to latch after it breaks.
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I wonder if the guy who designed the frunk latch is the same guy who designed the column lock on the C5. Or maybe the heads on the C6 LS7 or perhaps even the wheels on the C7 GS.
Good luck getting this fixed by GM
Good luck getting this fixed by GM
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I'm not debating this with you, or anyone else here tdrake. I'm telling you that that's all the update was for.
When I make statements like that, you can take it to the bank. You haven't been here that long, so you don't understand who you're replying to right now. But pay attention to the information under my name, think about it for a moment or two, and then perhaps you'll realize how and where I get my information.
Capiche?
When I make statements like that, you can take it to the bank. You haven't been here that long, so you don't understand who you're replying to right now. But pay attention to the information under my name, think about it for a moment or two, and then perhaps you'll realize how and where I get my information.
Capiche?
If you have such technical inside information then lay your cards on the table and quit talking down to other members who are just trying to figure out this thing TOGETHER with info not being supplied by GM. And there are a lot of very saavy members on here who have worked on cars for decades who have opinions worth considering.
Personally, I sincerely hope that the software fix was related to the opening issue and maybe corrected it. But if not, I think everyone can agree they found it while trying to problem solve the larger issue. So optimistically some other change will be forthcoming. I seriously doubt they risk liability for years to come from so much notice being placed on this issue.
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Not related to this OTA update, but interesting nonetheless. Could the flying frunk issue be related to this?
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/recall-...sierra-pickup/
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/recall-...sierra-pickup/
No, totally different problem. The striker wire (the metal 'U' shaped loop) was breaking. That's the part attached to the hood and goes into the latch. If THAT was the C8's problem it would be immediately evident.
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Zymurgy and jvp are 100% accurate in stating that this particular OTA update has NOTHING to do with front hoods coming open while driving.
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The new C8 front trunk update shows the software was half baked... If I was a betting man I would bet the 'programming' was done off-shore.
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2918. I got the update. Car was finished after the shutdown but sat on the line all of the shutdown.
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Understood and agree. Bad choice of words about implying this is the cause for the C8. What makes that interesting the number of cases before corrective action was taken. If I saw one broken latch I would've investigated immediately.
The new C8 front trunk update shows the software was half baked... If I was a betting man I would bet the 'programming' was done off-shore.
The new C8 front trunk update shows the software was half baked... If I was a betting man I would bet the 'programming' was done off-shore.
How so? The screen description during the update?
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Wow! That metal "wire" is probably around 3/8" or so. I think formed rod would be a better description. How brittle would such a part have to be in order to break under normal driving? That's downright scary and depressing.
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I believe them (and you) on that, because nothing short of a manual/mechanical latch retrofitted to the C8 would be the correct fix to the hood flying open issue. An OTA update might fix the glaring '82 mph max' error in the warning, lack of warning chimes on some cars or accidental release of the hood from some electronic glitch, but none of them would actually be as safe as a manual latch. The only 'quiet fix from GM' acceptable would be sending out ninja mechanics to break into your garage and install a manual latch in your C8 in the dead of night.
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Funny thing is while sitting in the car during the update both side mirror proximity sensors blinked at least two time each. What was that all about?
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