Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Table 1 shows five common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate latch (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (three problems).

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


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

The Tailgate Latch problem

I bought this truck in ohio for my wife cheryl, she reported that the abs brake would simply not work on accasion and the pedal would go straight to the floor . We took the vehicle in to the dealer but he could not find the problem . At lows speeds I was able to reproduce the problem.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

While driving the safety latch on the drivers side door failed. The consumer almost fell out of the vehicle. The consumer was driving over a rail road track and the door opened and would not close. The tailgate locks are broken. The consumer had to drive home holding the door.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

Broken tailgate support cable--should be included in '00-'03 recall but isn't, why.   Read details...


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