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dalbers · 05-26-2008, 01:25 AM

I can't get my tailgate to stay closed. It is an 05 and I have tried to adjust the striker bolts but it doesn't seem to want to catch. Anyone else had this problem?

silverado84355 · 05-26-2008, 08:19 PM

What do your latches look like?

trixter99 · 06-11-2008, 10:30 PM

Mine was doing the same thing until I lubed the latches now it works fine.

**bwood** · 06-13-2008, 07:04 PM

Our 04 2500HD did the same thing. We took it back to the dealer. They lubed one side and replaced the other.

og350 · 06-14-2008, 09:42 AM

it is in the handel. they get rusty and dont let the latches spring back. i work in a bodyshop and have replaced many many handles! if you take the bezel off and spray under the handle you can see where it pivits just work in some good penatrent and you should be golden if not get a new handle

Joe67 · 06-17-2008, 11:00 AM

I've had that issue on my 2000 GMC GMT800 pickup. No new parts needed, just pull off the tailgate handle bezel and clean/regrease the handle mechanism.

Also, pull the latches from either side of the tailgate and regrease those as well, you should have zero issues after that

dalbers · 06-17-2008, 05:49 PM

Thanks for all the help, I will try your suggestions.

05-26-2008, 01:25 AM	#1
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	tailgate won't stay closed I can't get my tailgate to stay closed. It is an 05 and I have tried to adjust the striker bolts but it doesn't seem to want to catch. Anyone else had this problem?

05-26-2008, 08:19 PM	#2
silverado84355 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carlsbad,NM Posts: 99	Re: tailgate won't stay closed What do your latches look like?

06-11-2008, 10:30 PM	#3
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Re: tailgate won't stay closed Mine was doing the same thing until I lubed the latches now it works fine. __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

06-13-2008, 07:04 PM	#4
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,919	Re: tailgate won't stay closed Our 04 2500HD did the same thing. We took it back to the dealer. They lubed one side and replaced the other. __________________ 1998 GMC Sierra SLE 1/2 ton 2WD 305 Vortec -Gibson Stainless Cat Back Swept Side -SS Wheels 2005 Honda CRF250R 2006 Honda CRF150F

06-14-2008, 09:42 AM	#5
og350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: river falls, Wisconsin Posts: 236	Re: tailgate won't stay closed it is in the handel. they get rusty and dont let the latches spring back. i work in a bodyshop and have replaced many many handles! if you take the bezel off and spray under the handle you can see where it pivits just work in some good penatrent and you should be golden if not get a new handle

06-17-2008, 11:00 AM	#6
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: tailgate won't stay closed I've had that issue on my 2000 GMC GMT800 pickup. No new parts needed, just pull off the tailgate handle bezel and clean/regrease the handle mechanism. Also, pull the latches from either side of the tailgate and regrease those as well, you should have zero issues after that __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

06-17-2008, 05:49 PM	#7
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	Re: tailgate won't stay closed Thanks for all the help, I will try your suggestions.



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