Camaro V8-6.2L (2010)
Trunk / Liftgate Latch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Trunk Latch Binds/Difficult to Open or Close
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 10-08-66-001A
Date: October 25, 2010
Subject: Rear Compartment Lid (Trunk) Latch Binds and/or Difficult to Open or Close (Replace Latch and Latch Striker, Install Hook and Loop
Material)
Models:
2010-2011 Chevrolet Camaro
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2011 model year, update the correction steps and add Warranty Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin
Number 10-08-66-001 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the rear compartment (trunk) lid won't open or that they need to apply downward pressure to the lid while unlatching
it. The customer may also comment that the lid won't latch even when slammed. This condition may be intermittent. The latch can be released using the
Emergency Trunk Release (ETR) release handle located on the inside of the rear compartment lid.
Cause #1 (For Vehicles Built Prior to March 10, 2010)
This condition may be caused by the latch (located on the rear compartment lid) binding with the latch striker (located on the rear body panel). This
condition may also be caused by the ETR handle binding on the rear compartment lid carpet.
Correction #1
Use the following steps to replace the rear compartment latch and striker and install hook and loop material to the ETR handle.
1. Replace the rear compartment lid latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement in SI.
2. Replace the rear compartment lid latch striker. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement in SI.
3. Ensure that the ETR handle is pushed fully toward the latch before the hook and loop material is applied.
4. Install a 25 mm x 25 mm (1.0 in x 1.0 in) piece of hook and loop material, such as 3M(TM) Scotchmate Hook and Loop Fastening System*,
P/N051131-06480, or the equivalent, to the ETR handle as shown. This will prevent the ETR handle from moving out of position when not in use.
