2003 Chevy Silverado Tailgate

Tiny
GSCORSO
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
The tailgate latch will not open the tailgate. How difficult is this to repair and can a casual do it yourselfer fix it?
Monday, December 31st, 2007 AT 5:47 PM

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Tiny
MIKE H R
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When you pull on the latch does the handle feel loose or can you feel some it trying to work? If the handle is loose the connecting rod could be off. If it tries to open then the latches are stuck. You will have to remove the inside tailgate cover to repair the rod. If the latches are stuck try using wd 40 on them to loosen them up to get it open.
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Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 AT 10:00 AM

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