Liftgate won't unlock

[Shibbershabber]

2005 Tahoe


rear liftgate will not unlock... no way to open with a key either.

Assuming I need to replace the actuator................ but I cant do that until I get the door open, but how do I open a locked door that will not unlock?


Anyone?

 

[wjburken]

2005 Tahoe


rear liftgate will not unlock... no way to open with a key either.

Assuming I need to replace the actuator................ but I cant do that until I get the door open, but how do I open a locked door that will not unlock?


Anyone?

Does this help?

 

[Shibbershabber]

Does this help?

No

His is newer.
My '05 doesnt have any dimple or marking for where to drill.

I also looked up the part for an 05 and an 09 and the latches are different part numbers even.

 

[wjburken]

No

His is newer.
My '05 doesnt have any dimple or marking for where to drill.

I also looked up the part for an 05 and an 09 and the latches are different part numbers even.

Sorry. Completely missed that his was a NNBS.

 

[Shibbershabber]

Found this though....

Worked.

 

[Shibbershabber]

Hardest part was climbing my old ass over the back seat and not killing myself on the folded up 3rd row

 

[S33k3r]

...and not killing myself on the folded up 3rd row

Always a good thing!

 

[1920iverjohnson]

Is there a relay that is separate from the rest or the door locks on these trucks? The rear window or hatch will not unlock using the key fob, unlock buttons on front door , or with the key outside drivers door.

 

[Shibbershabber]

Is there a relay that is separate from the rest or the door locks on these trucks? The rear window or hatch will not unlock using the key fob, unlock buttons on front door , or with the key outside drivers door.

There is no seperate relay for the hatch.

I suspect your lock actuator is bad.

Watch the video I posted, it shows you how to get the door open.



The replacement isn't too difficult.

 

[1920iverjohnson]

Hi shibbershabber. That video was great. I got the tailgate and window open and took off the plastic surrounds the tailgate. I hear the lock actuator clicking with my daughter working the unlock button so I guess it’s the actuator itself?