Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 74 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (50 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tailgate latch (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and occasionally while driving over speed bumps, the tailgate independently unlatched. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted.   Read details...

The Tailgate Latch problem

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that water was entering the tailgate. After taking the vehicle to the car wash, the tailgate became ajar. No waning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the door actuator was defective. The contact stated that the door locks failed to function as designed. The contact stated that the doors were only able to be opened by manually using the key.   Read details...

The Fueling/charging Door/hatch/port problem

The gas tank door will not stay shut. There’s is no damage something inside the bedside happened mechanical.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on two occasions, but the failure persisted.   Read details...




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