Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado.

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tailgate Latch problems
1
Hood Latch problems
1

Tailgate Latch problem #1

1998 Chevrolet, Silverado - tailgate has broken once with me on it and once with load on it within last 24months, I have had to replace both tailgate straps, and ther latch hardware one time.

Hood Latch problem #2

The consumer stated while driving and with no warning, the hood latch released.


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