Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tailgate Latch problems |
The latch on the right side is week and keeps bending, not allowing the latch to engage correctly and has disengaged many times.
Tailgate does not latch and never has. From time to time it just flops open and hope whatever you are carrying does not fall out.