[Navy Lifer]

I forgot to pay attention when I was at Doug's checking out his SS a couple of weeks ago...and never thought about it with the SS at the dealer in PDI, since the gas door had a piece of tape over it, and I was in "do not touch" mode.

Anyway, I'm pretty sure the SS does not have a fuel door lock, as I've seen no mention of it in any promotional info or specifications....but I could be wrong. I also do not recall whether the SS has the necessary lock receiver on the gas door, so this may all be academic.

The G8 (not sure if it was on all trim levels or not) did have a fuel door lock, and the PPV has the necessary lock receiver on the filler access door for the lock plunger, so I put it on.

Details here - something that may be possible to add to SS.

 

[SlingShot]

No need to be concerned, if your worried about someone stealing fuel. There is a spring in the filler neck keeping anyone from sticking a hose down there.

 

[Navy Lifer]

Thieves wouldn't let a spring-loaded door stop them, I'll wager--they can be very ingenious, so anything that can be put in their path to slow them down is worth considering....IMO.

 

[ChevySS]

Most modern cars have a metal screen in between the filler neck and the gas tank. This completely denies any "gas sucking" thieves from stealing gas. Not to mention the fact that most fuel passages bend so it's not like you could just stick a straight metal pipe and get the fuel out that way. The only way to steal gas nowadays would be pretty much by puncturing fuel tanks, and that is also not exactly an easy task. I'd say we have nothing to worry about...

 

[Millatime84]

I thought on the G8 the fuel door locked when the car was locked, is this not the same on the SS?

 

[Navy Lifer]

Correct...as stated in the link provided in my opening post in this thread. I have not confirmed, but do not think SS has a fuel door lock like G8 had--will have to check parts book. There is no mention in the SS Owners Manual of this feature associated with the door lock system.

As far as my rationale for bringing up topics that may or may not be of interest, I acknowledge that I don't own an SS currently (well, not a 2014 model), if that impacts my credibility, but I've been around for 62 years, have owned quite a few Chevrolets since 1970, and I know a few things. My "senior" status carries no expectation of respect OR pity....I hope my contributions are worthwhile--if not, just don't read my comments.

For SlingShot & ChevySS, I'm simply providing information--some may actually find it worthwhile, and I only ask that you don't shoot the messenger.

 

[ChevySS]

Correct...as stated in the link provided in my opening post in this thread. I have not confirmed, but do not think SS has a fuel door lock like G8 had--will have to check parts book. There is no mention in the SS Owners Manual of this feature associated with the door lock system.

As far as my rationale for bringing up topics that may or may not be of interest, I acknowledge that I don't own an SS currently (well, not a 2014 model), if that impacts my credibility, but I've been around for 62 years, have owned quite a few Chevrolets since 1970, and I know a few things. My "senior" status carries no expectation of respect OR pity....I hope my contributions are worthwhile--if not, just don't read my comments.

For SlingShot & ChevySS, I'm simply providing information--some may actually find it worthwhile, and I only ask that you don't shoot the messenger.

And NavyLifer, we completely appreciate your information.
I am also providing information. As a current SS owner, I can confirm that the SS does not have a fuel door lock. It's a push to open fuel door.

I think that several years ago, when the only deterrence to fuel syphoning was a fuel door, it was important to have a lock on it. Now that vehicles have evolved to provide internal protection, it is not so much a concern.

In my opinion, I like not having a lock because in my older car (98 Eclipse GST), I will often forget to pull the lever to unlock the door, and then I have to make the trip back inside the car to unlock it. With the SS being just a push to open mechanism, I don't have to worry about forgetting.

 

[SlingShot]

Correct...as stated in the link provided in my opening post in this thread. I have not confirmed, but do not think SS has a fuel door lock like G8 had--will have to check parts book. There is no mention in the SS Owners Manual of this feature associated with the door lock system.

As far as my rationale for bringing up topics that may or may not be of interest, I acknowledge that I don't own an SS currently (well, not a 2014 model), if that impacts my credibility, but I've been around for 62 years, have owned quite a few Chevrolets since 1970, and I know a few things. My "senior" status carries no expectation of respect OR pity....I hope my contributions are worthwhile--if not, just don't read my comments.

For SlingShot & ChevySS, I'm simply providing information--some may actually find it worthwhile, and I only ask that you don't shoot the messenger.

We weren't trying to shoot the messenger at all, we were just trying to put what sounded like your concerns at ease. No disrespect was intended

 

[Navy Lifer]

Thanks to both of you for your replies....I have no concerns, really, as to the importance of having a locking fuel door.

I like to make my cars unique, so adding features from the GM parts bin, basically, is right down my alley--even something as "un-extraordinary" as the addition of this feature--so I get to have my own brand of fun and derive some degree of satisfaction by going to the trouble of pointing out some of the things I've done to make my vehicle(s) different, even in the smallest way.

I actually discovered it's existence accidentally, when I was looking at a friend's G8 and could not understand why the fuel door wouldn't open, when it appeared to be just like the door on my PPV. My curiosity led to adding the feature to the Caprice, but it is rather insignificant, in the end.

 

[DanielSS-V]

Unless Chevy saw a reason to specifically change the fuel door, it should be the same as the VF SS.

On VF when the car is locked, so is the fuel door. When you unlock the car, you can open the fuel lid, by gentling pushing on it. Its spring loaded and will pop open enough for you to use a finger to open it.

 

[Navy Lifer]

I'm not looking for vindication, but Daniel's post tells me the fuel door lock was most likely left on the cutting room floor by the bean counters...sort of like the HomeLink feature that didn't make it to production.

FWIW, I had a 2004 Impala SS with HomeLink as standard....unless it's been integrated into another feature, like MyLink, HomeLink now appears to be an accessory add-on as an additional dealer or aftermarket profit center. I don't see it in the new Impala or Malibu, either.

Maybe the in-house MyLink system couldn't add such a feature because of a licensing issue with Johnson Industries (wonder if they got stiffed in the GM reorganization?), so HomeLink is now a customer/owner add-on only, or only offered on specific vehicles.

This may shed some light...

I wonder if the Customer Care staff can offer some clarity on this?

 

[z51vett]

Its not locked

Just checked fuel filler door in garage car is locked no fob near by door opens so no lock with car locked. Hope this helps all with this question.
z51vett
Doug

 

[SlingShot]

HomeLink is still standard on Camaros ... I use mine to control my lighting for car shows, rather than have to remember the remote all the time.

 

[Navy Lifer]

OK, went to dealer, looked at parts book, and there is no electrical locking mechanism for the SS fuel door. Without looking at an SS to confirm the door itself has the receiver for the lock pin (part of the lock actuator), I am unable to confirm that the door lock could be added. The parts art work is vague on the door configuration.

I will take a picture and post it so SS owners can confirm the existence of the receiver--unless someone can post a picture of the door on their SS.

 

[hdt176]

Interesting - all Australian VF's have the lock- even base model.........

 

[z51vett]

Don't remember if homelink was in 2013 2 SS Camaro or not. I know for a fact that GM went to a lear unit for the Corvette sometime around 07/08. They are a pain to program to open doors.
z51vett
Doug

 

[2074]

OK, went to dealer, looked at parts book, and there is no electrical locking mechanism for the SS fuel door. Without looking at an SS to confirm the door itself has the receiver for the lock pin (part of the lock actuator), I am unable to confirm that the door lock could be added. The parts art work is vague on the door configuration.

I will take a picture and post it so SS owners can confirm the existence of the receiver--unless someone can post a picture of the door on their SS.

checked for it today and the answer is yes.

I'm going to do a post detailing my impressions in a little while.

 

[KenzSS]

I will take a picture and post it so SS owners can confirm the existence of the receiver--unless someone can post a picture of the door on their SS.

Nice video posted in another thread shows a clear shot of the fuel door and I DO see a receiver hole(?) in it. Look at around 10:31 into the video:

2014 Chevrolet SS (Holden VF Commodore) Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Review - YouTube

 

[Navy Lifer]

checked for it today and the answer is yes.

I'm going to do a post detailing my impressions in a little while.

Nice video posted in another thread shows a clear shot of the fuel door and I DO see a receiver hole(?) in it. Look at around 10:31 into the video:

2014 Chevrolet SS (Holden VF Commodore) Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Review - YouTube

Yes that is it exactly--thanks for the link!

In my original post in this thread, the link details parts & installation, and there's a picture showing the actuator lock pin in extended position, to engage the receiver port on the fuel door, as well as a picture of the pin retracted.

 

[Krauser98]

I noticed the missing lock the first time I put fuel in my SS. It appears the door is exactly the same as the one on my G8, all the way down to the hole for the pin to lock the door shut. However, there is no pin to lock the door.

I'm sure everyone at the gas station thought I was an idiot, because I thought the pin must have been stuck and looked for it the whole time I was pumping gas.