06 SS rear latch noise question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**67sss** · 02-04-2021, 08:08 PM

It's been a while since I've been here. Hopefully this is the correct place for this question and the attachment. When i open the rear tailgate of my 06 TBSS there's a clicking noise that continues while gate is open. The noise quits when I shut the gate. I checked the wire looms for bad connections, and found nothing. Any help or ideas would be appreciated. Hoping maybe someone has encountered this. TIA

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**hatzie** · 02-05-2021, 11:27 AM

I might try removing the interior trim so you can get a look inside at the latch and the rear wiper.
It may need to be lubricated but that's a WAG.

Greg58 · 02-05-2021, 02:38 PM

We used to have an 02 Bravada, which was basically a Trailblazer.
Had many problems with the rear hatch, most caused by dirt that accumulated inside where all the business is. We live in the country and drive gravel roads for a couple of miles daily.
Ended up taking the panel off the interior and super cleaning and lubing the inside.
That solved the problems. I don't remember the exact problems we were having, but some of it was the power latch. My son had a TBSS for a time but I don't think he had it long enough to experience those troubles.
Greg

**67sss** · 02-05-2021, 07:31 PM

Thanks for the info. Sounds like I'll be taking some of the interior panels off.

02-04-2021, 08:08 PM	#1
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,325	06 SS rear latch noise question It's been a while since I've been here. Hopefully this is the correct place for this question and the attachment. When i open the rear tailgate of my 06 TBSS there's a clicking noise that continues while gate is open. The noise quits when I shut the gate. I checked the wire looms for bad connections, and found nothing. Any help or ideas would be appreciated. Hoping maybe someone has encountered this. TIA https://photos.app.goo.gl/mXYfpa7LyV4mijtd8

02-05-2021, 11:27 AM	#2
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: 06 SS rear latch noise question I might try removing the interior trim so you can get a look inside at the latch and the rear wiper. It may need to be lubricated but that's a WAG. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

02-05-2021, 02:38 PM	#3
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 1,021	Re: 06 SS rear latch noise question We used to have an 02 Bravada, which was basically a Trailblazer. Had many problems with the rear hatch, most caused by dirt that accumulated inside where all the business is. We live in the country and drive gravel roads for a couple of miles daily. Ended up taking the panel off the interior and super cleaning and lubing the inside. That solved the problems. I don't remember the exact problems we were having, but some of it was the power latch. My son had a TBSS for a time but I don't think he had it long enough to experience those troubles. Greg __________________ ________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande, 2500 133" wb, 402, 4spd. 2007 GMC 3500 SRW 4x4, Crew cab, Duramax/Allison. (Sold} 1987 Chevy Suburban 2500, Silverado, 2wd, 454, t-400 2023 Chevy Silverado LT 3500, crew cab, longbox, 4x4 Z-71 Duramax.

02-05-2021, 07:31 PM	#4
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,325	Re: 06 SS rear latch noise question Thanks for the info. Sounds like I'll be taking some of the interior panels off.



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