Need A Key For Your Suburban Tailgate Lock?

[allen71]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Welcome to the board. Sorry about the delay in responding to your question. I'm not sure I understand your problem though. Is your tail shaft broken? It only contacts/engages the plate when it is in the unlocked position.In the locked position the tabs on the tail shaft just push through the plate....

LockDoc

The tab is worn and does not engage after the key is turned to the lock position and then to the unlock position. So I have to leave it in the unlocked position all the time.