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10-19-2016, 04:04 PM | #1 | |
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tailgate won't latch
In order for me to close the tailgate, I have to pull on the tailgate release lever with my right hand and then it will let me move this little piece with my left hand, then close it. If I don't do that, this piece (by my finger) hits and won't let it close
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10-19-2016, 05:42 PM | #2 | |
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Re: tailgate won't latch
Grease it.
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10-21-2016, 12:57 PM | #3 | |
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Clean it real well with something like WD40 and after its dry, lube it.
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10-24-2016, 06:40 AM | #4 | |
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Re: tailgate won't latch
If cleaning doesn't work try a trip to a junk yard.
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10-24-2016, 06:42 PM | #5 | |
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10-24-2016, 09:18 PM | #6 | |
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You would have to replace the whole latch.
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10-25-2016, 06:58 AM | #7 | |
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Re: tailgate won't latch
You need to call a few yards with year,make,model of your truck. Hope fully they have a tail gate with a small bend in it and they will allow you to remove what you need. My 2000 Chevy had a rod from each side and a plastic clip broke. I purchased two new clips on ebay cost around $12.00.
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11-15-2016, 06:07 PM | #8 | ||
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12-01-2016, 04:58 PM | #9 | |
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Re: tailgate won't latch
bump. I'm looking through videos on youtube (which solved a couple of my silverado problems), but all I can find in relation to repairing the tailgate are videos about replacing the handle which is obviously a common problem. My handle is fine, it's the little piece in the picture above that I need instructions on repairing. thank you
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