Silverado 1500 2WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2009)
Tailgate Latch: Customer Interest
Body - Tailgate Handle/Latch Binds/Hard To Open
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 09-08-66-009A
Date: May 25, 2010
Subject: Intermittent Pickup Box Endgate Latch Binding, Hard to Open, Does Not Open (Re-Work Endgate Latch Rods)
Models:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado
2009 GMC Sierra
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to remove the endgate latch handle re-work. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 09-08-66-009 (Section 08 - Body
and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the endgate is binding, is hard to open or does not open at all. Applying excessive upward force to the endgate latch
handle may allow the endgate to open as designed.
Cause
This condition may be caused by a fitment concern with the endgate latch rods in the endgate assembly.
Correction
Re-work the right endgate right latch rod to increase the handle travel. Follow the re-work procedure below.
1. Remove the endgate latch handle bezel. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Replacement in SI.
2. Remove the right endgate latch. Refer to Endgate Latch Replacement in SI.
3. Remove the right endgate latch rod. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Rod Replacement in SI.
4. Remove the foam (1) from the latch rod.
5. Measure the overall length of the rod. Note the measurement. The following steps will instruct how to reduce the overall length of the rod by 3-4
mm (0.118-0.157 in).
