How to Replace a Tailgate Actuator 05 Chevy Suburban

[@maccanuck2]

great video for a caveman....repaired my 2006 tahoe today--gracias

[@robstevenson6997]

Thank you very much! I ordered the part for $25 bucks and fixed my 2005 Yukon with no problems. Thank you for being awesome and being willing to share your time and expertise!!! Have a great day!

[@mirchas]

Thanks so much for posting this video and perfect instructions. I used it to replace the actuator in my 2006 Yukon Denali. You saved me $685. I got the part for $15 from Amazon. Stealership wanted $700 to repair this.

[@benjamin9755]

I love reading feedback like this. It's ridiculous what shops want to charge for something so simple that we can do ourselves. I'm glad my video was helpful and thanks for commenting. It lets me know people are still watching. 👍

[@gabrielchaparro1698]

"Cops don't want you to have fun." Priceless.

[@JohnGranthamMusicTrivia]

Bravo. I paid $124 from a local auto parts store for my actuator but using this video I effortlessly and successfully installed it myself. If you knew how inept I am when it comes to automotive DIY you would all be inspired to do this repair yourself.

[@jennifertilley8919]

Ben! Dude, great video. I just replaced my actuator so easily after watching your video once. Thank you for making this and doing it so well. Totally not intimidating even for myself, a stay at home mom of four. Thanks again!

[@rotormotored]

Having this problem today, this morning. My vehicle is a 2006 Tahoe but yours looks very much like mine and the same color too, ha ha. I was looking on KZbin and saw your video and it's been extremely helpful. Thank you, Bro.

[@jessekahooya]

Big thanks to this video, I got my actuator off of ebay for $14 bucks, this really helped my save over $400 bucks. Thanks Ben!

[@jkennedy4u]

Ben, you did a great job explaining how to do this... plus, your video on how to remove interior tailgate panels. I thank you, so much, for I have just finished replacing the actuator in 2005 Escalade, following your instructions! Your attention to detail was most helpful, for I never dreamed this old gal would be doing such a thing, and you made me feel I could - and, I did!

[@anyoneusername]

Hey, Thank you for the video. I just replaced mine . It did make my life and this job much easier. I appreciate the time you took to make this for the rest of us.

[@tonydavalos14]

Great video, picked up the part for $20 from Amazon, replaced the part and had it all put back together in about 30 minutes thanks to your video. Thanks!

[@benjamin9755]

Tony Davalos I'm glad I could help. Thanks for the feedback.

[@RandyDrier]

I found it not necessary to remove any of the cables. Downloaded instructions from Doorman and looked at your video. 15 minutes tops from time backed into my garage and back on the road. Thanx much.

[@toddesterline6196]

Dearest Big Ben, Thanks so much for this video. I'm not extremely mechanical, but i bought the part for like 24 bucks and was able to get everything to work, finally. I've had to back my 06 Tahoe so close to the garage that no one could open the door, for about a month. You are awesome!

[@benjamin9755]

Todd Esterline Hey brother im glad this video was helpful. I really do appreciate the feedback and happy to know you gotter done...😀✌

[@roblittlefield7435]

The repair shop told me $600 to fix this!! After I watched your video and you told me it was a "baby job" I bought the part for $25 and some change on carparts.com. Now this soccer mom is ready to roll!! Thanks for believing in me!

[@benjamin9755]

Awesome, I knew anybody could do this job.

[@nicksantanen9923]

Now I know what I need when I go to the scrap yard to get latch assembly. I bought my 02 yukon Denali for 400 and the guy took all the door hardware for his newer one. Thanks for the video

[@lsbuffs]

Great video. Between this and your video on removing the tailgate cover, did the repair for $21. Many thanks!

[@grantcolby626]

I could not have done it without your video. Thanks a bunch. The part quote I got in Canada was $600 bucks so when I gambled on the $25 version online I was not sure it would work. Happy to say it's working perfectly.

[@fancher10]

Thanks for the time brotha! Big help, I hate doing something without seeing it being done first lol

[@arthelle418]

Installed the actuator. Your video was really great! I did in about 30 minutes! Thanks for the tutoring.

[@monbro4317]

Ben, you are the man! Posting that on KZbin, I was able to replace my actuator on a 2006 Tahoe. As you said, why pay too much when you can do it yourself.. thanks to you I was able to. Thanks again!

[@benjamin9755]

Glad to know I could help. Thanks for the nice comment and feedback.

[@imnotawasteoftime]

Very informative. Didn't miss anything out, and the view on the whole mechanism is clear to see what is being done as you do it. Swapped my whole assembly out in about 20min. 30min if you count putting the trim pieces back on since those can be stubborn.

[@deanxavier9552]

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[@jeremyandres9470]

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[@deanxavier9552]

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[@deanxavier9552]

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[@jeremyandres9470]

@Dean Xavier No problem xD

[@Calamiti999Fine]

Good job. Just getting to replace mine again after 3 years. Your video refreshed my memory. 2006 Tahoe.

[@arthelle418]

Thanks for the great video! I have got my door pulled apart and the actuator seems to jam when opening and closing. So ordering new part from the internet!

[@johny1i]

Thank you so much for this video! I splurged and bought the Dorman replacement part because it made me feel better (still made in China, I discovered), but the whole swap took about 20 minutes thanks to your video. Merry Christmas!

[@reaganlowe1321]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.... Your video is awesome! I was able to change this part out on my own. Saved us a lot of money and my husband was super proud of me! Thank you again!

[@kristiemcmanus6526]

Thank you so much for your video, very nicely done. I have now completed the replacement on my 06 Yukon and it works perfectly!! Much appreciated!!

[@benjamin9755]

Kristie Mcmanus, A glad to hear my video was helpful. I thank you for the nice comment. ✌

[@a03993]

Why can't more videos by like this. Great job of explaining everything. I've ordered parts and can't wait to get started. Thanks for going to the trouble to post this.

[@mely28mel]

Thanks my dude I'm having this problem right now with my 06 escalade this is an easy weekend job great vid

[@brianreever5361]

I actually had a garage look at my actuator and the part itself was going to be over $200. Thanks to this video I got the part for $25 on Amazon and did it myself in about 15 minutes. This video is great and detailed, nice job and thank you.

[@benjamin9755]

I appreciate the feedback, I'm glad I could help.

[@CommonSense42]

I paid 2721.38 (in yen) for part....you the man in this vid. Had me cracking up at times, thanks brother!!

[@benjamin9755]

I went with the low price chinese aftermarket part so that's where the yen price comes in.... lol

[@glockman03]

Great video, I ordered mine...should have it soon. Thank you for the short and simple video on this task!

[@connievaclav6091]

Loved the vid and your “can do attitude”. Thanks

[@BobbyFigliola]

On the side of the road no less. Nice job man.. Saved a bunch of money

[@carvinclark]

Hey man Appreciate the video! Just ordered actuator on Amazon for $17 for my 06 Yukon 👍🏼 DIY = save $ 😁

[@about2088]

Just seen your vid and have to say mad props to you. No one had this video up so im glad you decided to get out there an get r done lol. Respect!

[@benjamin9755]

About20ninj45 Thanks for watchin. I've seen other videos but no one was actually showing how to fix the problem just alot of mickey mouse rigging, So I had to do something. If you have any questions message me ill be happy to help. ✌

[@bill8351]

Nicely done. Can see every step. Thank you for posting it.

[@MichaelBrown-fs6ph]

Thanks for the video Big Ben. Just made the same repair on my 2005 Tahoe. I went for the $33 dollar part on Amazon as some of the cheaper ones had bad reviews about how long they last. Hopefully this one will hold up.

[@benjamin9755]

Michael Brown, Thanks for the feed back im glad to know my video is actually helping people. Yeah i went the cheap route mine was a china part that's why i say $25 Yen in my in my video.

[@diggman]

Great video man. I followed your steps as you did them and they worked perfect. thanks for the video

[@SaxyOne]

This video was awesome. Worked perfectly on my 05 Escalade ESV. I got my actuator for $20 from Amazon. Thanks!

[@EvansWS6]

Carl Lloyd can you please send a link of the exact one you used on amazon? I am looking for one for my 05 ESV. Is it still working good?

[@jasonlee2701]

Thanks Big Ben Good video. I am gonna try it . I think you showed me how to get it open when the actuator failed. I am sick of manually opening it so I will get the actuator and replace myself

[@WorldAccordingtoJermaine]

Thank you, brother. I am having the same issue in a 2003 1500. I will be using this as my guide.

[@benjamin9755]

I have faith in you. 💪

[@pinnxlao99]

Thank you, worked perfectly on my 05 escalade. Same piece as the yukon and suburban . Only cost me $20 on ebay.

[@benjamin9755]

pinnxlao99 Wow thats great Im glad this video was helpful. Thanks for sharing that it worked on your Cadillac I also learned something new today...✌

[@garyc9030]

Way to bro, fixing my 03 Burban now with your help Thanks for a cool step by step video.

[@popsxbox]

Got my new part and it’s working like new. Thanks for the video, made it easy.

[@benjamin9755]

That's awesome, I like hearing from people who saved money and did it themselves. Good job 👏 👍🏼

[@popsxbox]

@@benjamin9755 absolutely. I can work on the old ones but the newer ones can be a headache. Be blessed and safe travels.

[@davidmorgan3797]

$17 part on amazon! Thanks for video! Saved me hundreds of dollars

[@lifeonthemark]

Thanks for the video and telling people to DO SOMETHING! Quit getting overcharged for things we can do ourselves. Good word and good work.

[@popsxbox]

Thanks brother! Got to do this job soon as I get the new part

[@RooKieDesignz]

Bro, you just saved me a couple hundred bucks man. Great video, straight to the point. Thanks man!

[@benjamin9755]

RooKie Designz, Im glad i could be of some help. I appreciate you taking the time to leave me a nice comment.

[@GeorgeHead456]

Overprice the part - yeah, I got charged $440 for the actuator and plate. Fuckers were too lazy to take the actuator off and replace just that, then they hosed me bigtime on the part. Good video - very clear. Keep making them! Wish I would have seen this first!

[@benjamin9755]

Dam sorry to hear that. Repair shops ain't really helping others but themselves. That was a lot of money pay for such an easy job.

[@MegaHowtoMan]

Great vid. I replaced mine but didn't fix it. Both rear doors and the liftgate will not work. Any ideas? Relay?

[@asanchez752]

Good job! Thank you very much my friend. right now I have this problem with my 05 Chevy Tahoe.

[@10zarita]

Life saver. Good samaritan, thank you!

[@Jessysingh43]

Hey thanks a lot for posting this video man! It really helped alot because I had trouble with my 02' Suburban actuator.

[@RickSuarezUSA]

Where did you get the part for $25? Great vid by the way. You're the only one that actually did it. Everyone else doesn't. Thanks.

[@benjamin9755]

Enrique Suarez- Hey brother sorry I didn't mention where i found it but here it is. "Replacement" is the brand. The part you need to search is "Replacement REPC469501 Liftgate Actuator-Direct Fit" $21.56 @ "CarParts.com" Im glad I could help if you have anymore questions message me. ✌

[@benjamin9755]

William Stansel Thats a good deal. At time of this video i tried ebay and no luck. But thanks for sharing that part im sure someone is in need one.

[@mertmcharg315]

for real..... nobody else did the complete install for this.that I could find anyway......... You ROCK !!! I just ordered an Actuator from Amazon and I should have it tomorrow. Maybe I'll do a Video and see it takes less than a day, lol. I already have the Panels off, checked the Fuse.. it's good and when I stand at the Actuator and hit the Remote, no sounds, so I'm assuming the Actuator took a crap.... it won't Lock.

[@cesar557]

$32.00 on Rock Auto.com

[@pewpro941]

Picked it up today from rockauto for 15 bucks

[@patrickjameshart]

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to fix my Yukon.

[@angelcorleone2083]

some of you picassos out there draw it out.. had me cracking there

[@Thomg49]

ordered mine online, waiting on shipment ..I've watch this video three times now...thanks,,BTW My actuator was $22.00 plus 3.00 shipping..$25.00 total...Hope I have success installing it like You did.BTW called a local chevy dealer....He priced Me a new actuator installed by them, $469.00..

[@sierrasmith2561]

Does the Actuator work for the two locks at the bottom of the tailgate because mine won’t lock

[@cnnputput23]

Great how to do it yourself Video. Very helpful...thanks

[@freddyaranda2750]

Great video brother. Like you, I'd rather do things on my own and save some money so this video was very helpful.

[@TheTvargas956]

I just have one question i have a 2006 tahoe my rear door won't lock but my window does unlock and lock. I checked everything and what I saw is that is missing a plastic piece that slides into place in the metal part and also makes a weird sound when it locks

[@rick80234]

Thanks for this video. It was exactly what I needed.!

[@tiaraconcha]

thank you been wanting to replace for years thank again

[@ericgomez1766]

What socket did you use

[@benjamin9755]

I don't know. It was a baby one...😂

[@kendrac2967]

Great video guy. Just a note, at least on my 2003, I only had to remove the actuator itself, not the whole assembly. Maybe that's specific to the 2005 model.

[@threeps21]

Beer assistant and baby tools get's the job done!

[@davejohnson3860]

Very good vide...When the lady stated see if it works you should have tested outside w/rear hatch DOWN, now we'll never know if it truly works, and have some doubts about the money and time invested. The wires will hang in a natural setting once you take part out and replace being they were like that for years(2005) right.

[@juliocarrasco8297]

Will this be the same way for a 2005 Cadillac escalate awd v8 it's GM product

[@maryeisenmann3283]

Great video. I didn’t take a picture like a dummy. When I took actuator off 2 plastic pieces fell out. One I saw you put back on in video but the other one was super small black piece that looks like its part of the actuator. Do you know where it goes...?

[@SmallChurches-BigImpact]

Thanks, Ben. Good job; very helpful!😁

[@davidanker9438]

Great job man I’m about to hit mine up now 🍻

[@davidanker9438]

Yo I just finished mine: ordered part on amazon $25, one shot of black velvet $1.99, and a six pack of corona $8.99. No law enforcement and 30 minutes later it was done ✅

[@jimwildasin4464]

Thanks for the video, everything went perfectly

[@benjamin9755]

Jim Wildasin I'm glad i could help.

[@mosthated8186]

Great video homie. Looks like you live in my area. 818. Keep the videos coming.

[@benjamin9755]

That's right 818 ALL DAY. Canoga Park will always be my home. I moved away for work and other reasons and I'm glad to say I'm good. Thanks for watching the video.

[@mosthated8186]

BEN JAMIN Just knocked it out. Simple job. Thanks to you bro.

[@johnhorton7155]

Great video, Ben. Made it easy to replace the actuator. SOooo, I replaced it and the new one worked for about 10 cycles and stopped. Sent it back in and ordered another from a different source. this one worked for about 2 weeks. Now it doesn't work any longer. Looks like it also has blown the 10A fuse labeled ECC (on the left side of the dash). I've heard that there are two fuses or a fuse and a breaker. Can you shed light on this?

[@rickysarmiento4098]

Hey i switched my actuator but when unlocking and locking wont make sound or wont lock would you know why

[@andyvilleda1890]

Great video my brother was easy to fix 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@AsIAm1969]

Where do you get the baby tools

[@kevinpausicles7734]

awesome Video man. I will try on my hummer H2

[@issacnorris6633]

Right on Foo good job this was a helpful video!

[@WhatInTheActualHealth]

Excellent.. Thank you for posting this!

[@MrEpistolary]

Thanks for this excellent video!

[@stormn1187]

You sir, are awesome! Thank you!

[@benjamin9755]

I'm glad I could help...✌

[@palmond3060]

Hey Big Ben, how you do the same for the 2007 suburban, same problem and dude you explained it so cool, thanks bro.

[@benjamin9755]

P Al'mond "GM CHEVY TAILGATE POWER LATCH REPLACEMENT" its on KZbin, I hope this helps you.

[@palmond3060]

BEN JAMIN, My rear power window opens when you press the latch, the lift gate just don't open when I press the latch.. nor opens when I use the remote or ceiling button.. only the window releases

[@mustangbigj]

good job.iam about to do my escalade the same way. thanks for the well lesson learn.

[@woosiewalker359]

Thank you very much video is so helpful

[@howdoyoulikedemapples6491]

hey Ben by chance when your actuator went out on your vehicle did your rear latch not open at all and the mirror as well? thank you!

[@benjamin9755]

Good question, When my actuator stopped working it was in the unlocked position. Meaning I wasn't able to lock my rear gate and lock the glass. If your actuator stopped working in the locked position while your rear door is closed then you will not be able to open either. You will then have to crawl in and force your hands in between the panels to reach the cables that unlocked your tailgate. I hope I've been of some help.

[@howdoyoulikedemapples6491]

BEN JAMIN Great! and Yupp sure did have to crawl through the back definitely a pain mine locked everything ha. thank you Ben and great video by the way!

[@kmcfar]

Outstanding tutorial!

[@808fbi6]

This is a long shot. Idk if you check your KZbin. After watching your video I replaced my Actuator and still my my rear latch won't unlock. It locks but it ain't retracting back to unlock. My replays are good also. Idk whats going. I can't figure it out smh.

[@mohammedal-hawaj9105]

From which website to order. I found this part at a 100$ cost. Not 25$. Please suggest any website

[@benjamin9755]

I found it on Ebay.

[@TimPeregoy]

Right on the money. Thanks, man!

[@losteroni]

Thanks ordered mine today 25 Pesos on ebay .

[@benjamin9755]

That's funny, I only said Yen because my part was some china aftermarket part. Hope the video is helpful in your repair.

[@pesoplumaaa]

Thanks bro super helpful

[@mikedurkin2596]

Very helpful! thank you very much !

[@nationwideinsurance900]

Great job even an Insurance Agent can do it

[@MrJames1111111111]

How did you get the hatch to open ? My hatch want unlock for me to change the actuator

[@benjamin9755]

I was lucky that when my actuator went out on me it was in the unlocked position. I wasn't able to lock mine.

[@MrJames1111111111]

Ok, thanks. When i put my ear to the door i hear the actuator locking, but when i hit the unlock, i hear nothing. Would you say that the actuator is my problem

[@benjamin9755]

@@MrJames1111111111 I would say yes. I didn't film it or put it in the video but my actuator would sound like it wanted to lock but wouldn't. So I opened it and the gears inside the part were worn and kept getting stuck keeping it from locking.

[@benjamin9755]

If you hear & know power is definitely going to the door. I would replace the part.

[@MrJames1111111111]

Thanks

[@ericsprague3777]

link for the part.??

[@DirtyShoesAdventures]

Is there a way to open the back door from the inside?

[@mf-sk9hi]

Same question I had

[@DirtyShoesAdventures]

@@mf-sk9hi if there is, I haven't figured it out

[@AbundantAcresHomestead]

awesome job tanks for your help

[@josephthomas1151]

Good job Ben

[@bigjohn828]

VERY helpful video. Thank you! I just fixed mine BUT i only spent $16 bucks... lol

[@benjamin9755]

I'm glad the video was useful and the amount of money people are saving is amazing. Thanks for leaving some feedback.

[@bigjohn828]

@@benjamin9755 Ya Welkz! Keep'em coming.