Bottom glove box won't open.

[mit]

Searched the site, couldn't return any results. The bottom glove box won't open. The handle moves in and out normal but the latch won't release. I don't believe anything is obstructing it, but I'm usually wrong.

Is there anyway to manually release the latch, remove the handle, or any other thing to open this bastard up, its driving me crazy.
Thanks

 

[Natesriv]

just an idea..

gently pry down on the upper edge while lifting the handle... don't force it, just see if you can pull the upper edge out enough for the latch to clear...could be something on the inside obstructing it...

GENTLY... if you can't get it with light to moderate force...stop trying

 

[mit]

Thanks for help but I've tried prying and pulling from every position can't seem to get it too budge. Tryed pushing it in and tryed prying it out nothing seems to help

 

[Camaroboi13]

My thread about the glove box showed up when I searched for it, from back in july last year. Mine was still under warranty, took it to the dealer and they replaced the door handle in around 25 minutes. Since the handle was already broken and being replaced, they forced open the door (breaking the handle more ofcourse) and fixed it from there.

 

[mit]

Could you direct me to that thread is there any useful information on there ? Hopefully a visit to the dealership isn't nessasary.

 

[Camaroboi13]

Your glove box handle is broken. I'm 99% sure of that. If the handle "opens" like normal, but you can't feel any kind of resistance other than a small amount from the return spring, and your glove box isn't opening, then it's broken. Same thing happened to mine.

http://www.sonicownersforum.com/for...ve-box-handle-broke-3rd-time-ive-touched.html

 

[natrixgli]

My latch on my '14 RS just broke with my house keys in the glove box! I had to break into it because my spare set was not available at the time and it's like a million degrees out.

The latch did nothing, and a tiny piece of plastic fell out of it. I tried getting into it carefully, but at the end of the day had to use brute force because I was dripping with sweat even with the air on full blast.

Unfortunately it looks like the part is discontinued, so this ought to be interesting trying to get it replaced. Hopefully they keep some in reserve for warranty repairs.

 

[natrixgli]

UPDATE: Dealer #1 (Holz Motors in Hales Corners, WI) refuses to fix it under warranty because I had to break into the glovebox to get out my keys.

Contacted another dealer (Braeger Chevrolet in Milwaukee, WI) and the service writer says it shouldn't be an issue given the situation. They're going to see if they can locate parts and get back to me.

Holz sales was good but I've always had trouble getting their service department to fix things right the first time. I can't say I'd recommend them at this point.

 

[mitdr774]

Parts have to be available for 10 years after production. My guess is the part changed part number and the first dealer didnt want to be bothered to deal with it.

 

[natrixgli]

Parts have to be available for 10 years after production. My guess is the part changed part number and the first dealer didnt want to be bothered to deal with it.

That's what I figured, Braeger ordered the parts and they didn't seem overly concerned about availability. Hopefully it will get sorted soon, because I'm not overly keen about the velcro cable wrap I'm currently using to hold the door closed. (though at least it keeps it from rattling.)

Probably gonna think twice about putting my keys in the glove box in the future, which is a drag since I prefer not to carry them all the time. :blankface: