Smokymance
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Louis, where in Michigan are you located...
I am in the southeast area...
Have yet to visit a GM dealer yet...
I am in the southeast area...
Have yet to visit a GM dealer yet...
Power Lift gate problem.....Help
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JochenWoern
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Age 16 with a Tahoe LTZ, NICE! Life must be good for you.
Make sure you have the override button sitting in the override position, otherwise you will not be able to manually open the lift gate.
Straight out of the manual:
"Manual Operation of Power Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual operation, toggle the switch on the overhead console to the “Disable” position indicated by a circle. With the power liftgate disabled and the door unlocked, the power liftgate can be manually opened and closed.
To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate, and lift the gate open. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap to lower the liftgate and close. The liftgate latch will power cinch to closed position. Always close the liftgate before driving.
If the RKE button or the power close button on the liftgate is pressed while power operation is disabled, the lights will flash three times, but the
liftgate will not move."
Hope this helps.
GM Customer Service
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Smokymance
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NO,it just makes noise (releases the latch that holds it closed) and doesnt go up...when i open it to the top and press the Close button, it makes some noise on the latches uptop, and a very quiet noise from the motor and just doesnt go down...lights and everything flash and nothing happens...
I hear that many people end up replacing the motor and turns out its not it...
Opened few of the panels yesterday and the gears seem fine, they arent worn out or anything...
GM Customer Service
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Age 16 with a Tahoe LTZ, NICE! Life must be good for you.
Make sure you have the override button sitting in the override position, otherwise you will not be able to manually open the lift gate.
Straight out of the manual:
"Manual Operation of Power Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual operation, toggle the switch on the overhead console to the “Disable” position indicated by a circle. With the power liftgate disabled and the door unlocked, the power liftgate can be manually opened and closed.
To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate, and lift the gate open. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap to lower the liftgate and close. The liftgate latch will power cinch to closed position. Always close the liftgate before driving.
If the RKE button or the power close button on the liftgate is pressed while power operation is disabled, the lights will flash three times, but the
liftgate will not move."
Hope this helps.
It is, lol
. But I tried that and it still doesn't work?
Smokymance
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Might take the panel off today and see if my friend can help me diagnose the electrical part (i suck at that stuff)...hopefully i find something...
Smokymance
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Replaced the rear LATCH on the bottom of the door...works perfect!
I am having the same issue, key fob opens hatch, overhead console button opens hatch but hatch button does not open hatch. Tried override switch, did not work either. 2007 Yukon DenaliIt is, lol
Louis, my 20098 Yukon just started doing the opposite. It opens 1/3 of the way and then closes. If I use manual opening, it won't stay open and it slams down. Sounds like you've seen this before? I have an appointment with my GMC dealer tomorrow. Do you have anything in mind that I should share with them? I have printed out the GMC "Condition/Concern" listed earlier in this thread.
Thanks,
Chris
GM Customer Service
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Chris, Please let us know what the dealer explains is the problem.
Jennifer T, GM Customer Care Service
Mine does exactly the same as h89bogez!!! And I ain't going to the dealer! Sounds like bad struts, they both just failed at the same time??? My neighbor works for Stabilus, I'l ask him for replacements. I will report back.
JBTahoe
My 07 Tahoe LTZ power liftgate starts to open, gets about half way, then abruptly reverses direction and closes? Appears I have the same problem as Chris earlier. Chris, did you replace the struts yourself, or the dealer? If dealer what was the cost? Thanks.
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Chris,
Did the new struts solve your problem? From your description I have the same problem. Did you replace the struts, or the dealer? If the dealer, how much did they charge you?
Thanks.
My 07 Tahoe LTZ power liftgate starts to open, gets about half way, then abruptly reverses direction and closes? Appears I have the same problem as Chris earlier. Chris, did you replace the struts yourself, or the dealer? If dealer what was the cost? Thanks.
---------- Post added at 12:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:25 AM ----------
Chris,
Did the new struts solve your problem? From your description I have the same problem. Did you replace the struts, or the dealer? If the dealer, how much did they charge you?
Thanks.
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YuCanada
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When I ordered struts on eBay they were too weak for the gate. Paid $350 at the dealer and now it works fine
GM Customer Service
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Hello h89bogez,
I am glad that you were able to take care of your vehicle's issue. I am interested in your experience at the dealership. Please private message me the details.
Safe travels,
Jennifer T.
GM Customer Care
Just installed new struts. Easy, popped old off popped new on. 5 minutes!!
$35.00 delivered!! Work like new!!!!!
Hate you guys went to dealership!!! But, sure I don;t feel as bad as you!
Had to go through Amazon, hard to figure out who they came from, but will investagate & report back. Saw several at $32 each & found these $35 a pair delivered. took a week to receive them.
$35.00 delivered!! Work like new!!!!!
Hate you guys went to dealership!!! But, sure I don;t feel as bad as you!
Had to go through Amazon, hard to figure out who they came from, but will investagate & report back. Saw several at $32 each & found these $35 a pair delivered. took a week to receive them.
