No emergency access lock for hatch / trunk in 2023 C8s?

[Jamevar]

If this is GMs solution to a simple problem where else are they skimping. Makes it hard to even go through with my order. The aftermarket shouldn’t have to figure this out. Seems like a totally ridiculous work around.

[diecast2]

If this is GMs solution to a simple problem where else are they skimping. Makes it hard to even go through with my order. The aftermarket shouldn’t have to figure this out. Seems like a totally ridiculous work around.

I agree 100% and we should flood GM’s email with complaints!!!

[11ZSenator]

Hey John - no input from you on this hot-button topic? Or are you working secretly in the background with your GM buddies to sort a proper fix? 😁
I don't think I'm over-exaggerating when I say that reputational damage from "small" things like this will far-outweigh any cost savings that might be had.
Dumb move by GM's bean-counters.

[STINGmole]

Yes. Amazing I know, but I'm reconsidering based on this "trivial" change.

[John]

While I sure wish this change had not been made, I will not be contacting GM regarding.

GOOD LUCK to you all whatever you individually pursue.

[Plasboy]

It seems rather foolish but it certainly isn’t keeping me from ordering. Next in line at my dealer and can hardly wait. Come on allocation!!!

[diecast2]

The only reason I am worried about this is because I hope to keep my C8 far beyond when the warranty expires.

[Plasboy]

The only reason I am worried about this is because I hope to keep my C8 far beyond when the warranty expires.

We plan to keep ours too but I’m not going to worry too much about it.

[poptop2000]

Hey John--
You have pretty good sources in the Corvette world--Any chance you could find out an answer as to why this was done? And do you know if it has come up on the "Ask Tadge" commentary? --Bob

From John
Today, 08:17 PM
While I sure wish this change had not been made, I will not be contacting GM regarding.

GOOD LUCK to you all whatever you individually pursue.



While I am curious why GM would do this, what I am REALLY curious about is why John is silent on the issue.

[11ZSenator]

This post is for anyone from GM who happens to be following. I've summarized all the inputs to this post below. Data is everything. Do with this "free customer survey data" as you wish.

[Petercwelch]

Someone from GM needs to respond. We all spent a lot of hard earned money for our cars.

[Phil1098]

How would every one of us feel if our pearl white 70th anniversary Z06 had to have a hole saw taken to the rear hatch? "Oh yeah, sorry, we never can seem to get that pearl white to match right on a repair." Just think about if you had one of those cars and THAT'S what had to be done for the repair! Destroy the car because the General leaves out a $2 cable???? There is a cable for the frunk, key cylinder for the door, and NO WAY IN FOR THE HATCH WITHOUT DESTROYING IT? Can someone at GM just please think about the 100% lack of logic on this, PLEASE?

[C8Zeb06]

I wonder if there would be an option for the DIYers out there to obtain a lock cylinder and install it ourselves? Perhaps it's too involved?

[Phil1098]

I wonder if there would be an option for the DIYers out there to obtain a lock cylinder and install it ourselves? Perhaps it's too involved?

I'm not sure, but pretty confident it will require removing the rear bumper cover for fitment. Not a huge deal, but for some it is. The lock is shown on GM parts direct for $126 and it comes with the connecting cable.

[Foosh]

The only reason I am worried about this is because I hope to keep my C8 far beyond when the warranty expires.

I would not let this keep me from ordering a C8.

Having been one of the more vocal critics on this matter, both here and elsewhere, I am appalled by the process that allowed GM to make such a poor decision because of what it represents. HOWEVER, the "fix" in this case is relatively inexpensive and simple.

It wouldn't surprise me if GM reverses course in this case, and provides a retrofit solution to owners who request it, but even if they don't, proactive owners can avoid paying for a very expensive repair by having a cable release solution accomplished by the end of the warranty.