I know this is a particular thing, but the gap between my trunk door and the two body pieces on either side aren't the same. The left side is wider. Is there any way to fix this?

I could post pictures if needed

 

yes! we now know that you are not lying when you say you own a cobalt!!

uneven body panels are a standard feature.

in all seriousness, maybe some pics would help

 

Haha... seriously though... Im gonna need those pictures on my desk by Monday along with those TPS report. Lol

Dont trunks have things that are the same as bump stops on the poles, though? Kind of like with the hoods, only on that rod?

 

yah you should be able to adjust it around like you can on the hood.

and i dunno about uneven body panels - I have an 05 and its flawless in that regard

 

Mine does the same thing. I haven't bothered to trouble shoot it because it doens't bother me enough. But I don't think it's the deck lid. I think its the rear facia actually.

 

i know the front bumper on the SS/SC's has a problem near the passenger side headlight, never heard about the trunk.

 

Loosen the nuts that hold the lid to the brackets, then hand tighten them (no tools, bare hands) the best you can. Close and latch the lid fully. Use popsicle sticks to play with the spacing. When you get it, open the trunk and tighten the nuts fully.

 

^^^ agreed, it takes a little adjusting especially after a trunk swap and such

 

mine has the exact same problem i thought it was just the body shop who put in new bumper since i was in car accident but like halfcent it doesnt bother me that much either its noticeable only if you stare at it long enough

 

Here's a few pictures.. there's more in my profile.





It's hardly noticeable in the pictures, but when you're looking at it and admiring it, it's really noticeable. It's dusty right now since I live on 3 miles of gravel (*cry*), but I'm washing and power shining it tomorrow at work.

Thanks for the fast replies, I would have but I worked all day.

 

*bump*

 

I have the same issue, always fools me into thinking the trunk is open. -_-

 

yeap, same issue here. there's about a half inch difference in my car. and i have the front bumper problem as well.

damn cheap GM cars