Tailgate Latch problems of the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate opened independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the contact approached the vehicle and the tailgate attempted to open independently. The contact moved the vehicle and turned off the engine. The tailgate attempted to open independently again. The contact moved the key fob away from the vehicle to prevent the tailgate from opening. No warning lights were illuminated. Most recently, the vehicle was parked at the residence in front of a toolbox, when the tailgate opened independently and dented the tailgate. The contact called the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to manufacturer recall number: n232426400. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,300.

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the tailgate opened unintendedly. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in gm campaign number: n232426401. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.