Hatchback/liftgate Lock Problems of Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado owners have reported 4 problems related to hatchback/liftgate lock (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 02/28/2004

While driving my vehicle on the freeway the tailgate dropped open and proceeded to fall off my vehicle. When I went to the dealership, the written estimate I received quoted $1045. 48 to repair all the damage. I am thank full to god that it was early in the morning and there was noon behind us and I didn't have a load on the tailgate! it could of been a fatality.

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2 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 01/01/2004

Support cables for my tailgate both broken withen 3 years of purchase of vehicle. I blamed my son of letting it drop but after reading a article in the grand rapids press I realize it is a major defect and g. M. Owes me replacment parts and a apology.

3 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 11/28/2003

Premature breakage of safety tailgate strap on a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado.

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4 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 04/17/1999

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

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Tailgate Latch problems	43
Door Latch problems	23
Latches/locks/linkage problems	18
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems	4
Hood Latch problems	3
Trunk Lid Lock problems	2

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