Tailgate Latch Problems of Chevrolet 2500

Chevrolet 2500 owners have reported 3 problems related to tailgate latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tailgate Latch problem of the 2001 Chevrolet 2500

Failure Date: 01/12/2005

Gm recall #04007 tailgate cables used to replace recalled units are of unequal length, causing one unit to bear the entire load. I contacted gm (case#1-28-69-61625), and was basically told to like it or lump it. I sincerely hope this problem does not cause another fatality like timothy michaud of maine.

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2 Tailgate Latch problem of the 2001 Chevrolet 2500

Failure Date: 10/28/2003

Lowered my tailgate easily and my tailgate cables just snapped.

3 Tailgate Latch problem of the 2001 Chevrolet 2500

Failure Date: 10/18/2003

2001 Chevrolet silverado 2500 hd tail gate cable. Right side tailgate cable broke and tailgate fell off while driving. Damaging tailgate and side of truck. Remaning cable caused tailgate to swing out past the left side of truck. Luckaly there were no oncoming vehicles.


Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Chevrolet 2500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tailgate Latch problems
3
Latches/locks/linkage problems
1


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