Why is the tailgate on my GMC truck not working?
GM # 20880357 yea took it apart. the whole handle assembly has rust/dirt deposit all over it.. after cleaning it and re-greasing it, it doesnt work MUCH better…. Im going to order a new one – but not sure what the GM OEM PART NUMBER is?
What to do if your tailgate wont stay shut?
take a small screwdriver and under the latch push both rods out. Spray some wd40 or pb blaster on them and work then back and forth like crazy. My truck did the exact same thing and this worked for me. If that doesnt work you can take the handle off and clean everything and relube. 5.3 K&N intake. Custom bent 3″ Cherry Bomb Let’s Go Mountaineers!
Which is the only side of the tailgate that will lock?
If you are looking at bed from the back, the left side is the only side that will “lock” when the tailgate is shut. And it BARELY works. I have to shut my tailgate 10 times before it latches..
Why are the latches on my tail gate not closing?
If there’s nothing impeding the movement, slowly close the gate until the latches closes up against the latch anchor points (one on each side of the gate). One of these latches may be stuck in the closed position or partially closed causing them to not allow you to shut your gate.
Why is the tailgate not latching on my Chevy Silverado?
Once you get it fixed or replaced here is a little something I do to prolong the life of the tailgate latch on my 95 Chevy Silverado.
take a small screwdriver and under the latch push both rods out. Spray some wd40 or pb blaster on them and work then back and forth like crazy. My truck did the exact same thing and this worked for me. If that doesnt work you can take the handle off and clean everything and relube. 5.3 K&N intake. Custom bent 3″ Cherry Bomb Let’s Go Mountaineers!
Why does envoy / trailblazer.liftgate won’t open?
Envoy / Trailblazer. Tailgate / Liftgate won’t open. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer. An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.
If you are looking at bed from the back, the left side is the only side that will “lock” when the tailgate is shut. And it BARELY works. I have to shut my tailgate 10 times before it latches..