Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Chevrolet K1500

Chevrolet K1500 owners have reported 7 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tailgate latch (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Chevrolet K1500


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Chevrolet K1500

The Tailgate Latch problem

Tailgate falls oopen when driving- fixed multiple times, but continues to fall open - latches do not always engage properly   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

I have a 1998 chevy K1500 pick-up this will be the second time it has gone to the garage for a rough shift, slippage during shift I have looked online and their are thousands of complaints for the same type of vehicle, second the door handles break very easy on this year of truck inside and outside.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

Latch on center console fails causing inaccessability to contents- again as with other parts gm seems unable to fix this   Read details...




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