Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 90 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (57 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tailgate latch (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, it was later discovered that the rear tailgate door had erroneously opened. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Read details...
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the tailgate unintendedly opened unintentionally while there were items stored in the trunk. Upon coming to a stop at the red light, another driver alerted the contact that the tailgate was open. Read details...
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 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...
No previous issues leading up to hood latch failure - routine use of hood latch mechanism. Hood latch failed during travel at highway speeds. Very fortunate to exit highway after seeing hood rising. The four weld seams holding latch body to truck frame failed. Read details...