Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners have reported 26 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tailgate latch (3 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 2500


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Chevrolet Silverado 2500

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the tailgate inadvertently unlatched and opened. The contact stated that the failure was caused by a short-circuit in the tailgate electronic gate switch due to water entering the   Read details...

The Tailgate Latch problem

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate independently unlatched. The contact stopped and parked the vehicle. The contact stated that the tailgate opened and closed independently.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to open from the inside or outside. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the door failed to open with the key fob or the door button.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the tailgate opened unexpectedly. The contact stated that the tailgate slammed downward. There were no warning lights illuminated.   Read details...

The Doors Lock problem

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the tailgate occasionally opened and closed independently. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the tailgate switch needed to be replaced.   Read details...




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