[ChevyGuy]

Long story short.....where should I start on my self repair of this issue?

NOTE: My trunk release button on the car has not worked for about a year now. Never got it looked at because it's on the fob so who cares. Not sure if this matters or not.

Fix the button. Odds are water has gotten into it causing both of your issues.

 

[ChevyGuy]

Water getting into that button is a common issue with the Cruze. They weren't water proof. I think as long as the door is unlocked, the button can pop the trunk.