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Old 03-29-2011, 08:13 AM   #1
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'07-'11 Tailgate problems

Hey guys,
Just wondering for the few of you that have one of these new GM trucks if you have problems keeping your tailgate closed? I have owned other GM trucks through the years and never had this problem. Once you open the gate you have to shut it a bunch of times to get it to latch and then sometimes going down the road it will just fall open. Any one experiencing this? I can't be the only one. Maybe I'm due for a new one. I bought this '07 in July of '07 brand new and it now has 84,000+ miles on it.
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Old 03-30-2011, 06:13 PM   #2
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Re: '07-'11 Tailgate problems

Have you tried a bit of lube for the latches and linkage? If that doesn't do it maybe some adjustment is needed.
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Old 04-25-2011, 09:38 PM   #3
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Re: '07-'11 Tailgate problems

Uhm, no, your latches need to be adjusted.
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Old 04-26-2011, 02:05 PM   #4
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No problem here.
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Old 04-26-2011, 06:13 PM   #5
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Re: '07-'11 Tailgate problems

I haven't seen it wiher. Definitely try lubing the latches first, then maybe striker adjustment.
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