Some 2023-2024 Camaros may have a trunk lid that does not open when commanded from the vehicle’s trunk release buttons or the key fob.
The inoperative trunk latch may be due to an improperly seated Emergency Trunk Release (ETR) handle, which may prevent the trunk lid from opening.
If the trunk latch is not operating, first check that the carpet around the ETR bezel is positioned properly (Fig. 11; Improper installation shown).
Fig. 11
The carpet should be tucked between the ETR bezel and the sheet metal so that the bezel tab can be seen (Fig. 12; Correct installation shown).
Fig. 12
Next, verify that the ETR handle is snapped upward into the bezel. When the ETR handle is snapped in properly, there will be very little distance between the car/person graphic and the bezel. (Fig. 13)
Fig. 13
If there is a large amount of space above the graphic, the ETR handle is not snapped in properly. (Fig. 14)
Fig. 14
With the ETR handle in place, verify that the trunk latch functions correctly using the key fob as well as the vehicle’s exterior and interior trunk release buttons.
Refer to Bulletin #23-NA-211 for more information.
– Thanks to Kurtis Hoezee
