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Richardman1992 · 02-13-2011, 02:17 AM

like the title says, my tailgate isnt unlocking, except for very select times. it makes a grinding-kinda sound when the rest of the truck locks/unlocks. i've put this off for a while, but its getting annoying now having to unlock the bed cover every time to get to something. anybody know the cause of this and a solution other then taking it to the closest dealer? its a stepside if theres any difference between the fleetside/stepside models.

JohnC · 02-14-2011, 10:29 AM

Does your tailgate have a lock that is operated by the door locks? I didn't think they did that until the NBS 08+ trucks.

I know on most trucks there are little plastic clips that lock the rods to the tailgate handle. They are notorious for breaking and not allowing the handle to open the tailgate. They are pretty cheap at just about any auto parts store.

**truckdude239** · 02-14-2011, 08:26 PM

i second the plastic clips just fixed a guys truck atwork liek that

02-13-2011, 02:17 AM	#1
Richardman1992 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dublin, California Posts: 67	tailgate not unlocking like the title says, my tailgate isnt unlocking, except for very select times. it makes a grinding-kinda sound when the rest of the truck locks/unlocks. i've put this off for a while, but its getting annoying now having to unlock the bed cover every time to get to something. anybody know the cause of this and a solution other then taking it to the closest dealer? its a stepside if theres any difference between the fleetside/stepside models. __________________ 2001 Silverado z71 ECSS Cammed, Stalled, headers, BB tuned 1988 Scottsdale 2500 ECLB 4x4- the never starting project 1998 Firebird Formula- stock and slow for now 1987 Iroc LB9/auto/G92- rusty 600 dollar future beater 1991 5.0 Fox Body- 200 dollar running driving project

02-14-2011, 10:29 AM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: tailgate not unlocking Does your tailgate have a lock that is operated by the door locks? I didn't think they did that until the NBS 08+ trucks. I know on most trucks there are little plastic clips that lock the rods to the tailgate handle. They are notorious for breaking and not allowing the handle to open the tailgate. They are pretty cheap at just about any auto parts store.

02-14-2011, 08:26 PM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: tailgate not unlocking i second the plastic clips just fixed a guys truck atwork liek that __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube



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