GMC YUKON or Chevy Tahoe Liftgate Won't Open! Problem Solved!!

[@cyn1224]

Wonderful!! I showed this to my husband but he didn’t think that it would work. I made him try it. Wow it opened. He was shocked. Thank you!!

[@peterfisher9190]

Great video! Before I drilled I spent a few minutes jiggling the handle and got it open (no drilling necesary). Cleaned the lock mechanism and all around the lift gate. Silicone grease spray on the lift gate mechanism and works like a charm!

[@scarfy310]

this video saved my ass... just bought a 2007 Yukon Denali xl and this happened about two weeks after i got it... i went to the back and apparently they already had an issue, cuz there was a hole already drilled... i still have trouble finding the sweet spot to open it... had to use a screwdriver about five times already... came back to this video to see if there was anything i missed... going down instead of straight across was a big help... thanks for the video.... maybe a follow up video about what you're actually pushing with the screwdriver?

[@OldenfeldPlayers]

Perfect instructions for a timely problem on my 2012 Yukon XLT, same issue. Circle was right there and I drilled it out with a 1/4" bit. The only problem I ran into was I had I could unlatch it, but had to push a foot on it to open it (it's heavy). Once opened, I used compressed air to blow out all the connections and sure enough, it works great now. This video saved me some $, no need to go to the stealership.

[@a.j.s.8049]

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[@TheRykerDane]

Ha ha

[@SonicSoundofDoom]

Thanks for the video! I was able to drill the hole and get the gate open with a screwdriver. HOWEVER, once I shut it again, I'm still unable to open the gate via the button on the back and/or the key fob. I think I'll need to buy a new mechanism, just need to find the part #.

[@importpro1334]

Having the hardest time ever can’t seem to get it to work did it once but now it’s just fucked

[@senorskellig9131]

I had open and now that I took off the screws to take off trunk it closed on me and it won't open now anymore with screwdriver

[@marcoperez4712]

No holes needed, try pushing the lift gate inward and holding while you press button to allow to unhook. In this case the debris you had on the base was not allowing it enough clearance to unhook. Its happened to me when i have overloaded the rear with cargo and has pushed the liftgate door outward tightly not allowing it to unhook. You can also try the master switch by the garage controllers, there is two buttons. One is for the glass only and the other is for the entire liftgate. They are labeled with pics.

[@seanjohnpryce]

This has to thee simplest hardest thing in the world I followed instructions to a T and still can’t get it open

[@TheRykerDane]

It can be a pain in the butt for sure. Sometimes it takes a minute to get the angle just right to open. Other times it might take 10 seconds. its very annoying when it happens and GMC should have a better design.

[@Sk3tchyTaylor]

I tried this trick and it worked!

[@DipBuyer83]

You kick the bumper, and the wife jumps out, opens the lift gate, puts the groceries in, gives you a beer, problem solved! I saw it in a video one time.

[@bc-guy852]

Helpful - thanks. My problem is my gate opens but will not stay upen - immediately closes again. Checking a few things here but that is a neat cheat!

[@katehuber4118]

Mine is doing the same. Did you figure it out?

[@bc-guy852]

@@katehuber4118 I did - just yesterday I installed the replacement lift cylinders and that fixed the problem. I bought the cylinders online and spent in the middle of the range - - some just looked 'too cheap' to try and I'm thrilled that this worked!

[@betod3113]

Nice thanks it helped open my Tahoe trunk 😊 it has never happened to me.. it does work 😊😊😊

[@reginaoliver9815]

On a 2007 gmc yukon. My back hatch opens electrical. But someone took their hand and messed my hatch up. The motor is trying to get my hatch up and dorm but for some reason the teeth aren't doing their job. So what can be the problem

[@warrenhoffman8281]

😂 we are looking it up at the same time hahaha love you mom

[@tkimble8165]

Thanks for the tip. Do you have video on 2004 Yukon denali on fixing the ac on the back and also replacing ac/heater control nobs in the front dash? Thanks

[@joshcrouch9298]

I knew there had to be someone else this happened to. THANKS ALOT for posting this.

[@Adam-dz2so]

It was the bits. I have 2 or 3 times now closed my tailgate with something sitting on the bumper and every time its gets "locked up" like this.

[@MemphisSmoke901]

It Worked Like A Charm

[@TheRykerDane]

nice!

[@naplese]

Before you drill any holes try the switch by the reading lights. Sometimes my door gets out of sync and that does it every time.

[@loln957]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 it’s you! You’re the REAL MVP!!!!!

[@gregwilliams6945]

Appreciate ur tip very much it worked!

[@ericg1149]

Saved me 😆

[@afuknlaydi]

What switch?

[@everyonesend1546]

Just got an 07 tahoe and thought my auto tailgate was broken and was freaking out for a good 30 min b4 I saw this comment thank you I'm **tarded apparently 💀

[@hilalsalim6801]

It's for all GM model?

[@chirrismorris3961]

Do you know how to fix a 2018 suburban???

[@MrFreeze79]

My liftgate opens and closes fine with key fob and the button inside the hatch, but the button on the handle doesn't work.

[@MrFreeze79]

ended up being the rear gate switch. purcahsed new one from amazon and all working fine now.

[@daniandreason3594]

That's the issue I was having, and the close button wouldn't work, but the inside cab button and my key fob both would open and close the lift gate, and the glass button on the lift gate and fob worked fine. Then, all of a sudden, it started opening on its own!! Now, it doesn't open with any buttons, and only the glass will open. I'm flabbergasted.

[@SonicSoundofDoom]

@@MrFreeze79 would you be able to post the amazon link for that? My window opens fine but I can't get the gate open with my key fob or the button on the outside. I might have a different issue.. I dunno.

[@bigpup5]

THANK YOU!!!! I was going crazy trying to figure it out. Lol

[@michaelkimberly9354]

This helped with my 2011 Tahoe LTZ, thank you!

[@CarlosLLuberesOrtiz]

Worked like a charm, thanks!!

[@AverageBearChannel]

Awesome tip. Saved me !

[@nicoledixon1039]

Down is the key. It will not work if not pushing down.

[@burhanshokat3723]

Hello sir how you opened up glass door manuely?

[@ronnieblastoff4083]

There is a manual depress button on the top right side above the rear license plate

[@richardsamaniego3789]

Does it have a fuse?

[@GR-uk5ou]

You had two bits which prevented the door from opening

[@robertaguirrejr.9647]

Thanks! Helped a bunch!

[@richst8749]

I thank you, my spouse thanks you and most importantly my dog thanks you as he can once again get in/out of the Yukon.

[@lottie141516]

It will randomly stop working again

[@Arvence]

Wow. I couldn't figure this out to save my life. Thank you sir!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jeffferoce2633]

Thanks on that! Beautiful dog and a beautiful Yukon :-)

[@evanbailey8579]

I'm Mom, using my son's account. We have the same issue. We have a 2009 GMC Yukon. Back window pops open fine. Lift gate, for the longest time would not budge. No grinding sounds. Lights flashed, etc., but no sound, no movement. We tried this fix and it started to work. However, the gate immediately tried to electronically shut again. It will only open about an inch or two and then slams shut (pulls hard). Any advice/suggestions?

[@TheRykerDane]

Do you have a switch to turn off your door first. Otherwise, since it is a mechanical mechanism, then disconnect the battery first and try. hope it helps!

[@antonio356]

Your lift struts are bad.

[@TruthSeeker434]

Thanks, I'm gonna try mines right now...

[@richardsamaniego3789]

My driver side passenger door doesn't open either. 🤔

[@SINCITYSTREETGAUGES]

Your the best in the world

[@TheRykerDane]

Thanks so much, glad to help!

[@cieramwilson]

My 2015 don’t have one 😩

[@agoodneighborautorepair2176]

Nice video ,blessings

[@jakewalton8019]

Nelson!!! What’s up man. I’ve been drinking my muscle milk

[@katehuber4118]

Thank you so very much!!

[@matthewhuot389]

Amazing thanks for the video

[@TheRykerDane]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Lore-wv5mt]

I did that and NOTHING

[@faiqalyasri2589]

Good job thanks

[@big_daddy_pp]

Thanks bud

[@lonniesanchez2732]

Thanks bud!

[@PrinceLpez]

Bro thanks 😅😅

[@SRTSky329]

This didn’t work on the 15-20

[@TheGabriel22324]

I’m having the same issues with my 15 sle 😓😓

[@SRTSky329]

Gabriel Solis I ended up replacing the trunk latch.. I replaced the left strut first didn’t work. I replaced the trunk latch and it worked

[@TheGabriel22324]

@@SRTSky329 thanks for the reply, so all you replaced was the latch really? And it worked? I doubt I’d have to replace mine

[@SRTSky329]

Gabriel Solis I replaced 2 things the left liftgate actuator.. the new latch is what fixed the problem though

[@TheGabriel22324]

Mine won’t even click or open, I have a 2015 GMC Yukon sle

[@davidmedich8907]

Buy a Ford