C 1500 Truck 2WD V6-262 4.3L VIN Z (1992)
Tailgate Latch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Tailgate - Latch Releases Driving On Rough Roads
FILE IN SECTION: 10 - Body
BULLETIN NO.: 26-15-13
DATE: May, 1995
SUBJECT:
Tailgate Latch Releases Over Rough Roads (Install Revised Latch Assembly)
MODELS:
1992-95 Chevrolet and GMC Truck C/K Pickups
This bulletin is being revised to add 1994-95 model years, a new service procedure and newly released parts information. Previous divisional publication
numbers were:
Chevrolet
93-69-10
GMC Truck
93-10-35
GM Canada
93-10-156
CONDITION
Some owners may comment that the tailgate latch will release while driving over rough roads. This condition may be caused by insufficient engagement
of the tailgate latches into the strikers.
CORRECTION
To correct this condition, new tailgate latches have been released. These new latches incorporate a revised spring that will insure proper engagement.
Install the latch assemblies and check for proper fit and tailgate movement.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Install new latch assemblies. Refer to Service Manual, Section 10A5-2 for directions (Figure 1, Item 1).
2. Check that the right and left latches contact the strikers at the same time when closing. Prior to engagement the right and left latches must make
