2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tailgate latch repair. (What the other videos DON'T tell you)
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2019
- I watched tons of videos showing how the bezel just pops right off.... WRONG! You MUST loosen the bottom of the three bolts on the INSIDE of the tailgate! Hopefully you don't have a bed cover that can't be opened from the outside of the bed, like I do. If you do have a bed cover, you're going to have to pry the bezel off and break it. Use a plastic pry bar, if you value your paint job. I just had my truck painted so I did care. :(
Here is the bezel I ordered on Amazon to replace it.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Like I mentioned in the video, if you search for the plastic latch arm clips, the results go from 1999 - 2007 and stop! I called the dealer and they have the "correct" parts for $5 something each, and they said that they changed the style in 2008 so the pair of 2007's for $5 won't work. Well, if you search these part numbers below, it will show that these work in the 2007,,, so... the 2007 ones online will work in the 2008 as well.
Another thing the other videos don't say is... install the clip into the latch holes first! Then put the arms into the hole and swing the clips up to click onto the arms. If you try to put the clip on the arm and force it into the hole, you're probably going to break your new clip!!!! It's SUPER easy to just swing it up and clip it on.....
The actual part #s for the plastic clips are.
RPL-88981030
RPL-88981031
I could have ordered these instead of paying over $5 each!
www.amazon.com/Naviurway-Tail...
I hope this can save someone the frustration I went through trying to remove the bezel & finding the clips. I don't understand why so many videos had it all wrong? - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Mine broke about 3 years ago, ordered the clips last week and fixed it using your video for guidance. Thank you so much sir, you're a scholar and a gentleman!
Watched the video, ordered from Amazon and did the repair in about 15 minutes. This is the best.
You just saved me a trip to the auto shop, thx.
" FUNNY THAT AFTER I DID A QUIK FIX , ON MINE I CLICKED ON THIS VIDEO AND YOU ACTUALLY SHOWED HOW TO REMOVE THAT PLACTIC PART , I COULDNT FIGURE OUT. I JUST FIXED IT WITH NEEDLE NOSE PLYERS AND SCREW DRIVER. I BENT THE WIRE A LIL BIT SO IT WOULDN'T FALL OF
Thank you. I could not get the cover off until I saw this. A million thanks.
The problem I had, was the tailgate would not close. It was just rusted and I needed to oil it inside of that plastic cover!
So just like everybody else in the comments before me... thank you very much you saved me a ton of time and bs.🙂
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Thank You for an Honest video !
Unfortunately.....I found you too late !
Lol !
Somehow after lots of head scratching, and hair pulling, I got mine out, without totally destroying it !
I said totally !
As at least two of the piece's that secure the Bezel to the tailgate, gave it up !
Funny, I don't remember my old 2006 Sierra being this troublesome ?
But if I may say.....while you have it opened up, you should lube the Hell outta the pivot bracket mechanism where the rod's attach, as it will, over time corrode and bind up, keeping the rod's from freely moving, and you won't be able to close the tailgate !
Slamming it over and over, will only lead to misaligning the lock pins, attatched to the Bed !
Hope this helps save some steps !
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That is what brought me here !
Hey, just wanted to Thank you so much for sharing your video.. I had the same problem with my 2008.. I was able to fix it with no issues.. Btw, I got a pack of 2 clips on Ebay and it was only $6.50 for a pack of two… I hope the next person that needs help will see your video and see my post and get there clips on Ebay.. this was so helpful
Literally took like mins thanks a bunch man
Thank you your the only video that showed it correctly
Thanks for the info, saved me time, and made it super easy. I have patched things up with some zip ties, just until the replacement clips arrive in the mail. Thanks again!
For those who need a replacement part immediately, the Dorman Help! 75450 kit, which includes 6 various clips, had an exact match for the left-side tailgate rod of my 2010 Silverado (the black clip in the kit). As mentioned in the video, this kit probably won't show compatibility with 2008+ Silverados, but two of the clips will fit. All of the Amazon sellers are showing nearly a month for delivery right now because of the pandemic. Dorman 75450 was on the shelf at O'Reilly for $4.29.
I’m going to try that. Ty
Thank you! Saved me a LOT of headaches!
Excellent video. Thank you. Just repaired my 2008 Chev Silverado tailgate latch by watching this. Got the clips on Amazon. 1999-2007 Chev. Silverado clips do fit the 2008!
Great video! Short and to the point !!
Thanks! This will be the 2nd time having this issue. The 1st time the handle broke one winter day when trying to open it so i replaced the whole thing. Now, (about 4 years later) it's having trouble closing and the handle feels loose. I ordered a whole new unit to replace it with $40. It may just be the clips lol I haven't got that far. Hope it's just an easy replacement and i don't need to purchase the rods or something else.
Thank you for the clear guide again!
You, sir are a hero!! Thanks so much for this.
Thanks for the Video...made my problem resolvable with-out having to break the plastic cover...
Thanks for taking the whipping for us before we start to fix ours
Sir thank you so much this was the best video that help me out with my 2009 Chevy Silverado 🙂
Thanks, great tips, saved me a lot of time and money.
Thank you very much !! You saved me a lot of money and time !!
Real life saver, great video Thank you
You saved me time and money thanks buddy
Awesome! Was frustrating me. Thanks!
Just saved me some headache. Bout to fix mine in about 10 min
Thank you for knowing what your doing
Thanks for the great video! You saved me a lot of headache, and it's an easy 5 minute fix! I got replacement parts from Oreilly, its a Dorman product p/n 75450, for just under 5 bucks. 😀
Thanks for posting the part # in and out of O'Reilly in about 2 minutes
@@tiger9racing779 glad i could help!
Very good video! Thank you!
Thanks , great video .
Helped me out. Thanks
Great helpful video. Thumbs up👍. I second what everyone said. (Ditto)..thank you.
Your exactly right. Thanks
So I’m for sure JB welding the rod and lever together. Lol
Thank you so much!
I came across your video which explains alot better than others. I took off bezel and right rod and clip ok but left no rod or clip. Handle I believe ok. How do I repair rod when I can't get tailgate unlock? I can't see rod anywhere..
Thanks For the info
THANK YOU!!
Yeah thanks for sharing this message here thanks
Thanks for making this video. Exactly what I was running in on my '08. The $5 each dealer cost would be worth it if the fix was permanent, like made of brass or something.
I just used baling wire wrapped around the arm and the rod
Mine already feels "weak" when I pull the latch.
I used Elmer's school glue and it didn't work. The guy who sold me blinker fluid said it would work...oh well.
Thanks 👍
Mine just broke but I was able to put a zip tie instead of that plastic lmao
thanks boss
Thanks as well. My 2009, the cover just clps out
Thanks man great video (success) maybe 5 min time 6.00 $
Your video by far is the best one I came across however I have the same issue with my tunnel cover fully deployed and my latch not working the left side rod is not visible I need help getting inside of my tailgate can you tell me what to do. Please🙏🏾
I'm sorry, I don't know. If I'm understanding you correctly though, it sounds like you have to fish the rod out. I'd use a bent coat hanger to try to get it.
What can one do on the latch assembly rod is out latch by light clip is broken do you have to fish it out.
Thankyou
Of I ordered 2007 clips...sounds like they would work for my 2011 silverado?
What is the clip called
what if clip breaks on opposite side of rod
How is that bolt not self explanatory??? The mechanical version of "duh!"
I have an 08 but not like that
Thank you so much!!!