After reading the comments and seeing the issue with where the bushing slides on, I took a pair of vice grips and use them diagonally from the corner of the malformed side of the bracket and little by little, was able to squeeze it back to the shape it’s supposed to be in. Then the new bushing slid on with absolutely no problem whatsoever. I’m thinking it should last a very long time now since there is no stress on it from the bracket being out of shape.

I replaced mine and $11 for two of them on Amazon.

2019 GMC Sierra Limited bushing broke. Balked at Dealer asking $70 USD for piece of plastic. Found an aftermarket one with good reviews online for about $11. It fits on the tailgate just fine, but tailgate won't slip in at the 45 degrees with it on. Seems it is too snug. Tapping and forcing does not work either. Anyone else have that issue?

Hey Dustin, what was the result of bringing it back to the dealer? Did they fix it? Did you have to pay anything out of pocket?

This is starting to become more and more of a known issue. GM needs to step up and say it was bad quality assurance on their part from the get go. For $70,000 I expect perfection.

I have the same problem, 4th time it has broken, I had them replace the bracket as well and the new bushing broke again the other day.

I have the same problem though I fix and it keeps coming back. Leave it to to make crappy tailgates like all there tailgates have problems

I have thew exact same issue on my '15 Sierra. I would expect them to fix this at no cost. Any luck with that?

2015 Silverado here, the same bushing on mine just crapped out. Great video. Thank you.

Thank you for this, my bushing just broke

Unscented Liqued soap for your windows. Put a dab on a Microfiber cloth and rub until gone. Windows won't fog work on a Tug Boat and we have that problem during winter,try it out

Fantastic build though. I think I'm going 8x8 or even 8x10 so a few of us can be up there. I just don't want to put too much weight on the brackets

What is the size of the platform that you're blind is sitting on? It looks like 6x6 but I'm just wondering. I'm getting ready to build one the exact same way that you have done here but it's going to be more of an open platform with railing around the sides for a good view of all three of my boys while they are riding there little four-wheelers and whatnot and maybe the occasional beer or 9. Did you use 2x6 for your joists and perimeter?

Are we sure the bushing mount isn't designed with a bend? Mine is bent too, but if everyone's is, maybe that not the issue. Rather, maybe it was designed that way and the bushings are just cheap.

The hunt stand is A+++. You really did an excellent job on the blind. What kind of ground anchors did you use? Hopefully a deep ground auger anchor?

Thanks. 15 seconds and a pair of vise grips. Problem solved. Dealers are all about the money.

It's not treated steel, so strip the paint on it, hit it with a torch, straighten it, then quench it to harden it, and hit it with a can of matching paint from pep-boys or etc. It's not a part you see, and a dealership isn't going to have a good fix for a design flaw, it's going to happen again if you straighten it and it's not hardened.

I believe fiberglass insulation will prove to be a mistake as compared to rigid panels.

Had my truck for a year on number 6

Why wouldn’t you carpet the walls too? Simple carpet squares or carpet remnants

I noticed mine with a crack today. What does it do when it is broken? I do not notice anything on mine but wonder if it will start making any noises or wobble if I do not fix it.

This is awesome!! I’ve been watching countless videos for ideas for my stand where I also plan to bring the kids. This is by far one of the nicer ones! My issue is, we hunt on the side of a mountain and I hunt near the top. I’m very intimidated by the process to get things up there. Is this modular or do you have heavy equipment to get it in place?

Incredibly, they are 45 dollars up here in Canada!!!!!!!!!. Effing insane for a small piece of plastic. Find somebody with a 3D printer.........

love to see the finished blind

I have been trying to figure that out for awhile , thanks for the info

Thank God I found this video. I have a 2018 Chevy 3500hd which has been to the dealer for the 5th time with the same problem. Finally GM is involved and they are now hearing my frustration. All of this is under warranty but this is getting ridiculous!! They keep replacing the bushing and guess what, it happens again. I think it is time for a new tailgate and start fresh.

I'm on 2nd break 2016 2500hd

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Mine are bad. Anyone got a link? 2014 Silverado

My 2018 just broke today. Truck is 15 months old

My 2106 is on its 3rd bushing.Bad design

Mine is the same year and has the same issues

Hey all, I just glued my new bushing in with some JB weld original and it is ROCK SOLID. It works by filling the those gaps between the bad bracket and the correct busing shape. I mixed it and coated all bushing surfaces that are suppose to contact the bracket with a layer of JB including the bottom using a toothpick . You don't need to fill the bushing groove just get the surfaces covered. As you install the bushing the JB will fill and squish out as needed. Good luck

Really nice video! Finally someone who does some analyzing to find root cause. I actually never took mine apart to study it like you did, but I would have done the exact same thing and would have figured out a way to bend that flange straight so the load is applied evenly to the plastic. I just opted for the DeeZee and it works amazingly well. I might just give it a go anyway. Thank you!

What is the part number. Mine just broke for the first time.

I just did an eBay search for the tailgate bushing. It’s an easy fix to replace the bushing but to fix the bushing mounting tab, you need to bend the bent side. My dealer fixed mine the last time.

I have 2015 Silverado LT. Original tailgate was replaced...I bent it. Now I noticed this issue. Can you give me web site and part numbers to fix? [email protected]