If your car’s key fob stops working, you may have trouble getting into the trunk from the outside. While it’s not the most elegant solution, some Chevy Impalas allow you to get into the trunk from inside the car.
There are a few ways to go about this.
Chevy Impala Use the Trunk Open Button on the Dash
Most Impala models have a trunk button somewhere on the dashboard. Usually, it’s located on the driver’s side, next to or below the headlight controls left to the steering wheel. If you can’t find the button, consult your owner’s manual. Not all Chevy Impalas come with it, so if the manual doesn’t mention it, it probably wasn’t integrated into the vehicle.
To open the trunk with the button, simply press it, and you should hear a click that indicates the trunk latch has disengaged.
Even with the button, you will still need to get out of the vehicle to access the trunk itself.
Chevy Impala Get in the Trunk by Lowering Back Seats
In most newer models of the Chevy Impala, the backrest is separated into two segments in a roughly 60:40 ratio. You can usually see a dividing line between segments on the back seat.
Segmented seats typically indicate that they can be lowered to make more trunk space or get into the trunk from the inside. You can usually find a lever next to the shoulder area of the back seats, close to the doors, or the trunk.
Pull the lever, and the seats should snap forward a bit. Then, you can lower the seats down manually. If there’s a protective mesh or cover separating the trunk and back seat areas, you will need to remove it.
The lever is a single solid piece. If you find a cable or wire near the seats, it’s most likely an electrical wire connected to the back of the vehicle, so don’t detach it.
With the seats lowered, you should be able to get into the trunk. You may need to remove the entire back seat if there’s not enough room. Once you get into the trunk, you can open it from the inside by pulling the emergency lever or pushing a screwdriver into a hole above the trunk latch and rotating it.
Sometimes, the back seat isn’t segmented but you can still lower it to access the trunk. Check the shoulder edges of the seats for the lever. You can also consult the owner’s manual to verify your car has the lever installed and learn where to find it.
In older models of Chevy Impalas (from the 2000s), you can’t lower the back seat unless you purchased a more advanced model. You’ll need to take out the entire back seat to get access to the trunk. The back seats have handles under them. You need to push on the handles to disengage the seat, then pull it out. Seats are also screwed or tightened to the vehicle, so you’ll need to undo all the screws and all nuts to be able to take the seat out fully.
The steps for removing the back seat are just a recommendation, and the exact placement of the seat locks holding it in place will differ depending on your car model. Confer with your manufacturer’s manual or a qualified mechanic for precise information, and use the tools the manual recommends.
Note: If you have persistent issues with the trunk not opening, you likely have underlying issues with the electronics or the latch. Check your trunk fuse box or the battery for electrical problems that could prevent the trunk from opening remotely. It might be best to take the car to a mechanic and have them diagnose it properly.
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