@@Phlyinhigh wasn't talking to him. Was talking to everyone else who has no experience doing that. Someone is going to do that and either strip it or snap it.
Man I am so glad I drive a 32 year old truck. There was no such thing as plastic clips back then. They also seem to have known how to build a tailgate, cause mine hasn't even been greased in its 32 years of life, nvm adjusted (Edit: typos)
Just had this issue on my 2016. I took that panel off and found nothing wrong except the amount fine dust/dirt was so caked on the moving parts, they couldnt move. Took both unit off, cleaned & lubed them up with grease and everything works fine now. I found the source of the problem is where the cable for the rear view camera exits the bottom edge of the tailgate. The hole is about the size of a quarter, but the cable is only about the size of a pencil so all that fine dirt gets right in.
After watching this video I try this on my 1993 Chevy Silverado my insides panel does come off like that so I drill a hole in use a jigsaw and cut the whole panel out on the back to get to that part I'm trying to find a to get it back together thanks for your help with the video
a chevy will run ferever but door handles and tail gate handles always break i have a 96 c1500 346000 miles runs good no tail gate handle driver side door handle about to break off
Sometimes you can do it with a screwdriver from the inside...........but some are protected by a piece of metal over the latch...........very old trucks are easy to open with a screwdriver
I bought my truck used and the tailgate had minor damage. I took it apart, shimmed the outer latches, and bent the bars slightly and greased it up and now I have the easiest opening and closing tailgate if any truck I've ever owned including brand new ones.
Sometimes it's actually a matter of loosening that screw to fix the failure of the remote lock / unlock. So be careful how tight you tighten that screw or you may just find yourself in another dilemma. I think I finally fixed enough where the problem has not come back for a year now. Hundreds of trucks, was usually about 15-30 each year coming in around the same time with a tailgate issue. Now that wiring harness above the body mounts, honestly just heck 2017+ And extra Heck 2019 NBS+ for the engine wiring harness.
To everyone shitting on GM, all you have to do is tighten a screw… meanwhile Ford and Mopar guys are like “i never had to fix my tailgate, but i have gone through 3 motors and 4 transmissions 🤡”
I yanked on the tailgate handle really hard while we were moving our cattle and sheep. It just snapped off. I didnt tell my grandma and hide it in the console. My uncle got it fixed. Trucks have less quality?
I understand doing that but what the hell are they made out of if they are braking after a few years I have a 2000 GMC Sierra and the tailgate still work
Or the ears are brokeboff the handle, ..its only healdbon with 3m tape, a heat gun will melt the glue and remove the handle, doneveven need to remove that pannel
All those plastic fasteners 🤮🤮🤮
Chevy for you
Shut up acting like every car is perfect
Eric...if it was a RAM you'd have to take it to FIAT DEALER & pay a🤑 Shitload for a new handle assy.
@@stevedeleon8775 right
So true, easy and cheap to fix, what a great brand
@@ethanericsson888 all modern truck pretty much the same, it's just personal preference now.
Unlock it.
But now we know how to steal a locked Chevy tailgate.
Thank you.
Definitely always grease it while you have it apart.
and some lock tight on that loose screw
That will be $300 at the dealership
GM: “Generally Mediocre”
“Grab manual “
Gay Mexicans Cadillac
Never use a impact driver when you tighten that center screw.
There wasn’t even one clunk from that impact so no he knows how to use it
@@Phlyinhigh wasn't talking to him. Was talking to everyone else who has no experience doing that. Someone is going to do that and either strip it or snap it.
That's what she said 😋😂👍🏻
Every chevy I've owned has sticky tail gate, pull hand and hit gate
Buy Ford then. I’m amazed at the massive following of GM even though their products are junk. Wtf people?
@@churchyandfriends Cause they ain’t junk actually
@@The_Ed_Hodgers Yeah at least junk is worth recycling sometimes
@@j0ndav1s Jon, you made a pov of a viewer being bubble wrap. I doubt you can even drive
@@The_Ed_Hodgers It cut you that deep? I don't think you should be on the Internet if you're that easily tore up
Man I am so glad I drive a 32 year old truck. There was no such thing as plastic clips back then. They also seem to have known how to build a tailgate, cause mine hasn't even been greased in its 32 years of life, nvm adjusted
(Edit: typos)
Me who owns a truck old enough that the tail gate is generally one piece:
How do I do this again?
Just had this issue on my 2016. I took that panel off and found nothing wrong except the amount fine dust/dirt was so caked on the moving parts, they couldnt move. Took both unit off, cleaned & lubed them up with grease and everything works fine now. I found the source of the problem is where the cable for the rear view camera exits the bottom edge of the tailgate. The hole is about the size of a quarter, but the cable is only about the size of a pencil so all that fine dirt gets right in.
I just fixed mine. Thanks for this video Man. Super simple fix that the dealership was charging $300 for.
Simple video, but super helpful. Thanks!
This same move was invented the day the tailgate was invented. 📡👽🇺🇸 RUN!!!
If your warranty is still valid or you have an extended warranty don't DIY because your warranty will be void.
Every chevy tailgate. I got the new style push button. Can't wait till it quits lol
Some truck makers (i dont remember which) have adjustable clips that hold the metal bars in. Same concept just love it over a little and there ya go
My 78 big 10 tailgate works as good as the day it came off the line
Thanks for the info that anyone already knows
Damn was that rocket science LOL
After watching this video I try this on my 1993 Chevy Silverado my insides panel does come off like that so I drill a hole in use a jigsaw and cut the whole panel out on the back to get to that part I'm trying to find a to get it back together thanks for your help with the video
Milwaukee packout with a Dewalt impact, SMH.....
Imagine what the dealership woulda charged for that! 😂
He forgot the last step where you don't put the panel back on for next time.
I swear Chevy will never get doors right 😂
a chevy will run ferever but door handles and tail gate handles always break i have a 96 c1500 346000 miles runs good no tail gate handle driver side door handle about to break off
I thought he was about to say, just unlock it!
Lol. That’s the new crap. Mine is almost 50 years old and still works like new!! Keep it oiled and cleaned. Good for another 50.
Sometimes you can do it with a screwdriver from the inside...........but some are protected by a piece of metal over the latch...........very old trucks are easy to open with a screwdriver
I bought my truck used and the tailgate had minor damage. I took it apart, shimmed the outer latches, and bent the bars slightly and greased it up and now I have the easiest opening and closing tailgate if any truck I've ever owned including brand new ones.
Not usually. The clips for the rods get brittle and beak. That is common
Then trade it in for a ford
Maybe some locktite on that screw if it comes loose again. And few drops of oil on the mechanisms.
All you "it's a junk chevy" guys, go pop the handles apart in your Ford or Dodge, they are all made out of cheap plastic
I’ll go check on that if fails… so far so good after 18 years.
It's a Chevy, of course it's stuck
Small guy syndrome
Drank a bud light and it will pound out.
Ford owners always can't get out of there truck due to broken door handles
Actually learned something from a short today....
Me too! Now i only need a pickup truck to get some practice 😉
Sometimes it's actually a matter of loosening that screw to fix the failure of the remote lock / unlock.
So be careful how tight you tighten that screw or you may just find yourself in another dilemma.
I think I finally fixed enough where the problem has not come back for a year now. Hundreds of trucks, was usually about 15-30 each year coming in around the same time with a tailgate issue.
Now that wiring harness above the body mounts, honestly just heck 2017+
And extra Heck 2019 NBS+ for the engine wiring harness.
GM has fixed this problem.
To everyone shitting on GM, all you have to do is tighten a screw… meanwhile Ford and Mopar guys are like “i never had to fix my tailgate, but i have gone through 3 motors and 4 transmissions 🤡”
Arguing over the three shitty American brands is just like the politics nerds fighting over the different sides of the same turd.
@@justinhudson3851 cope
All four donors gonna say that’s what you get for but at least we’re still on the road driving
I was really expecting you to simply turn the key.
Don’t forget to lube the moving parts 👍
Wouldn’t expect anything less from a Chevy
First try unlocking it. (Same as making sure the thing is powered on etc)
Remember the battle between Ford and Chevy? Now it’s like comparing two different trash cans.
That’s what you get for buying a cheap GM product
100%
Hey the tailgate might have issues, but the parts are cheaper and the electronic system always works.
Just one of the reasons I won’t buy another GM product
don't forget Ford, or Dodge. they're all three shitty. .
My tailgate gets stuck so much ive stopped putting that panel back but tbf my box isn't exactly square anymore
If my tailgate gets stuck, I just push it forward a little bit and it releases the pressure and opens up freely.
Don’t forget the Loctite so you don’t ever have to deal with us again
Always adjust tension screws with powered drivers! 😱
This only works on that range gm trucks. Make that clear so you don’t confuse people that don’t know any better.
Thanks
I yanked on the tailgate handle really hard while we were moving our cattle and sheep. It just snapped off. I didnt tell my grandma and hide it in the console. My uncle got it fixed. Trucks have less quality?
Lol imagine still having a handle on the tailgate still
Rather have a tailgate handle and no dpf
Imagine running blue-def 🤣🤣
Thank you bro.
Did you check to make sure the heated tailgate plug is operating. Can’t have cold hands while pushing it to the mechanic.
Good looking out!!!
What about if you have a bed cover? One that can only be lifted from inside the bed?
Unless your tonneau cover is a tri-fold with a solid outer (no buttons to undo) and your tailgate handle breaks cause it’s 15years old!
Thanks for the tip 👍
I understand doing that but what the hell are they made out of if they are braking after a few years I have a 2000 GMC Sierra and the tailgate still work
How do you put the long metal piece back if you accidentally pulled it too hard and it came off?
If your contractor and your doing estimates all day just do this.
Chevy had a recall on this..
Great tip
guess I'll stick my 07 Chevy, they don't have holes where it should be strong for loading
Tighten it with a screw driver. Not an impact gun. You will regret this.
These newbys love to use the power tools but when the wife or girl friend needs to use them to get the job done they cry!
Sometimes it breaks.. tightening the screw can't fit it all
Never had to do that on a ford.
That's becuase the ford tailgate won't stay up
@@mrl3044Yeah, right!
Gm had a huge issue back in the day. You'd have to buy the clips and all to fix it
Love the trucks but chevy has never been able to perfect the tailgate
Genious 100+ IQ
Funny how you said pull these two metal bars and proceeded to push them towards each other 😂😂😂😂
A little wd40 on the latches helps also
add thread lock to the screw
No bro it's time to trade that in lol...
Must be Chevy thing only. Never had Chevy and never had this problem
Typical Chevy with the tailgate handle issues!!!
Any help with a 95s10? I unclipped one of the bars from the front and it dropped
Or the ears are brokeboff the handle, ..its only healdbon with 3m tape, a heat gun will melt the glue and remove the handle, doneveven need to remove that pannel
I had to do that in my 89 and they still haven’t fixed that. Glad I’m driving a Ford
Homies using a dewalt with all that Milwaukee packout in the back
Thought you were going to say use the key to unlock it.
Gotta unlock it first 😂😂
Rather have this issue than replacing the tranny after 50k (RAM)
Get one with the zf trans
Only on a chevy , check your drivewY for oil leaks
Push….. pull…. And there ya go….
Good job but to fix the issue properly trade it for a Dodge Ram
Its a Chevy I'm sure you have other more serious problems with it but good job.
sorry i have a 2018 ford, mine opens when it’s not supposed to actually 😂
NGL...I thought he was going to say it's locked, you need to unlock it. 🤣🥴😮
Only had this issues on chevys.
Chevy: when you get it open it won't slam
Ford: at least I open
American car manufacturers have years to earn trusts again.
Thank you for sharing.
Red Locktite and use that impact send that screw home son !
Loctite to keep it backing out
Would have been funny if he said “just take the key and unlock it”
Wow so water is wet. Go on.