Chevy Silverado GM Tailgate won't open? This may fix it. How to fix 1999 - 2015 tailgate. 2008 Model

[@User9787x]

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[@astrodiver1]

Thanks M :)

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[@galvestoncommunityband1294]

I spent many hours over several days, with crow bars, pry bars, WD40. Nothing worked. I watched your video and opened the tailgate in 5 minutes. If you ever need anyone to play HERE COMES THE BRIDE on a tuba at your daughter's wedding, I will do it for free.

[@astrodiver1]

Thanks! I'm surprised the crow bar didn't move anything!

[@billyrayvalentine7972]

Thanks brother. Spent 13.00 on parts and 30 minutes and it works great. I changed both since I had it open like you recommended. Good to go again 👍

[@astrodiver1]

Thanks man. Nice Camaro BTW!

[@markcox-m7f]

Followed your video, went right to the problem and had it fixed within 30minutes.

[@RokFoz]

Thanks so much for your video. I just arrived at a campground with my fifth wheel and could lower the tailgate to unhook. While I was able to raise the fifth wheel high enough to get the truck and camper separated…I worked for a while, with no success, before I watched your video. Like the others, five minutes and the tailgate is down and the parts are ordered. Much appreciated!

[@100GTAGUY]

Thanks to this i dont have to lift 5gal buckets full of wet paydirt up and over my stuck tailgate now. Bad enough i gotta carry em half a mile from the river let alone hyuck em up and over on my own lol. You probably saved me from an impending squished disc in my back.

[@0rangevale]

Bought the Dorman clip set part #75450 for my 2008 Silverado. Easy fix, thank you!

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Thank you!!!! Mine broke today at the county dump! It was a beeotch unloading the truck with the tailgate stuck closed. My left side broke as well, just like in the video. You probably saved us all around $350 from the Chevy “STEALership” from fixing this simple piece!

[@astrodiver1]

I'm glad you got it figured out Colt! Thank you for the feedback!

[@goaway3333]

I just use some electric fence wire and just twisted it so that that rod could not come off again thanks for the great video

[@astrodiver1]

That would work! Thanks.

[@arthurw.4506]

From a guy who can’t fix anything. Great vid, fixed it in no time. Got the clips from amazon in 1day 🤙

[@Thefamily-e2l]

Thank you brother!!! I have the same year model as you and this fixed me right up

[@astrodiver1]

Glad it helped man. :)

[@nathanmanning7739]

You were right on. 2010 chevy silverado. Exactly what was wrong with mine.

[@Ls3Atomicvette]

Great video and to the point

[@astrodiver1]

Thanks Ls!

[@bradondempsey8639]

Thank you for the video.😊

[@AJCalderone]

Thanks for this video. Quick 10 minute fix on my 2009 Silverado. Replaced both. 👏👏

[@astrodiver1]

Thank you.

[@jacktheflipper-yc7yy]

Fantastic video. Easy to follow was a great help. Loved the super clear audio quality also.

[@hpdiesel]

That's exactly what it was, thanks. Seen a video where they loosened all bolts and then hit bolts to remove cover. Worked for me.

[@stephanierodriguez8487]

Thank you so much for this video!! It was super helpful and it helped us a lot. Ours was stuck shut. We needed it open. Thanks to this video we were able to get it open!

[@astrodiver1]

Your welcome! Thank's for the feedback.

[@gageschroeder9370]

very clear and straightforward video thanks for the help

[@linux_engineer]

Thank you!! This video came in clutch during my move. It wasn’t fun loading stuff into my truck with a stick tailgate 😂. Thanks again!

[@mizayn]

Thank you for this...5 minute fix....i did NOT have a retainer clip but NEEDED my gate operational immediately...i tacked a small alligator clip to the back of the 1 inch rod piece for a temporay fix...it worked...end of story...very gratedul to you...

[@astrodiver1]

You're welcome!

[@fjvet8513]

Great video. Couldn't figure out why my tailgate is stuck.

[@shawnlshs]

Thank you so much. Probably the easiest fix I have ever had to do.

[@ivancv6054]

Awesome Explanation! Same issue with my Silverado 2009. Do you know what's the plastic clips part number? Lol, I found some but not sure if it is the same as your video shows.

[@TheAmericanfisherman]

Good vid man straight to the point and quick ....

[@07STREETGLIDE]

Thanks for the video. My 2006/07 Silverado was a little different. Had to take all three bolts out to get the cover off. Ended up cracking the cover trying to pry off. So the cover on my truck is designed with different clips.

[@astrodiver1]

Sorry to hear that Mark. I will look into that and try to update. Thanks!

[@brentmcdonald704]

Awesome explanation!!!

[@amaythem]

Thanks alot. This worked.

[@Soggy_Breadsticks]

Thank you man

[@jbzavala8151]

Thanks! Probably saved me a couple hundred bucks.

[@jakeammeraal8041]

I used vice grips to bend a hook on the end of the rod, and then used solid copper wire to attach it to the lever piece. Never again!

[@htxvelasquez6055]

Thank you, you save me a headache!!!!

[@Motoraider1975]

Thank you so much for the video . I was working up a sweat , dropping f bombs and many other profanities then watched your video and got it open in less than five minutes. 😂 mine even broke on the left side as well .

[@astrodiver1]

Your welcome. Thanks Motor!

[@jerehfggp4764]

Nice job. Well done Chris.

[@astrodiver1]

Thanks. When are we gonna see more pickin' video's?

[@jerehfggp4764]

@@astrodiver1 When I do some picking worth sharing. It could be a while 🤔

[@Paul-fy1yg]

Thanks for the video I just ordered my clips from E Bay

[@boomerhusker]

Very helpful! Easy to follow!

[@rufuseverette5788]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful!

[@SPenny-my4we]

Thank you for this information Sir, much appreciated!

[@nanotech2691]

Very helpful, thank you for sharing 😁

[@CesarMartinez-mv1lr]

Saved me a buck and some change, thank you!🤠

[@sagebozeman1076]

Thank you brotha🍻

[@astrodiver1]

Thanks Man.

[@silverfoxx18]

Thanks for the help I just fixed my tail gate with a rubber band until I can get the right part lol😂

[@astrodiver1]

Ha!😄 that works in a pinch!

[@AliBinSun]

I swear I thought of that but hit a roadblock finding any bands around the house so I used ozop zip tie instead.

[@shawnthaxton1663]

Is removal of the bezel the same if you have the locking handle?

[@AliBinSun]

It was for me and I have a 2008 gmc sierra 2500 hd

[@cleverkitsune4302]

How do ya get inside of your cover is locked?

[@daviemcglynn]

Thanks! Quick fix! Much appreciated!

[@hawkchappi3944]

Super helpful

[@scidav87]

Thank you so much!!

[@astrodiver1]

Your Welcome!

[@AliBinSun]

Wonder would this fix 2008 gmc sierra 2500 hd

[@astrodiver1]

hell why not.

[@AliBinSun]

I'm going at it right now bud! Have my screwdriver and rag as we speak! Thanx for quick reply brother.

[@AliBinSun]

And I'll be damned!? Your were 100% correct my man. Matter of fact I can't even see the damn rod on the left side. I just brought this truck a week ago too. But geesh😅 you are spot on. Now I have to find this dang rod smh...😮

[@AliBinSun]

All fixed 👌🏾! I appreciate 🙏 you so much man. Now I have a truck lol. You know, a truck ain't a truck without the tailgate operable. 💪🏾

[@jgarcia304]

thanks for sharing

[@waynepietila9806]

Anyone have the rod break on the other side? I just had it happen? Any suggestions? So it's stuck shut! 😕 can't get it un lached! How do I pick the lach?

[@pedropedro2837]

Thanks for the video info

[@stevelookadoo4529]

Can you show me the same thing on a 1979 Ford F-150 , Thanks

[@jeffwallace8875]

Ty so much.

[@astrodiver1]

Welcome.

[@AAA57A]

👌🏽👌🏽

[@stephanieguffey]

hello I replaced both clips. the tail gate still will not open any ideas? thank you

[@Mike-ig2zq]

Thanks!

[@lorenzomartinez4949]

What’s the name of the clip you mentioned not to lose

[@dano1956]

Thank you

[@gustavoreyes2727]

Gracias por El video pude areeglar El problem de mi troca

[@eddywright8342]

Won’t fix mine it may ork in a week or so … pastime it wouldn’t open for 6 months an then it worked abt 2 months an it locked again an buttons on key ring will not unlock it

[@jagrench62]

Junk

[@robbyramone6920]

Good to know

[@Paul-fy1yg]

Thanks for the video just ordered my clips from E Bay