2005 Suburban tail gate latch

Open Stuck Back Hatch


Donald Devine
How to open a stuck Back hatch on 2007 Suburban?

There are a few things you can try to open a stuck back hatch on a 2007 Suburban:

Check the battery in the keyless remote. If the battery is low or dead, the remote may not have enough power to release the latch.

Check the latch itself for any debris or obstruction that may be preventing it from releasing.

If the latch seems to be working properly, try manually releasing it by pulling on the emergency release handle inside the vehicle.

If none of the above steps work, it may be a problem with the power liftgate module or actuator and you should take it to a mechanic or dealership for further diagnosis and repair.

Lubricate the hinges of the hatch door with a silicone-based lubricant to ensure the door opens smoothly.

Are we talking tail gate latches? Read this forum on tail gate latches and how to replace them.
https://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?topic=116708.0

I have a 2008 Suburban with the power liftgate disabled. I have had the power latch stop working, and the BCM report that the rear access open when it is closed (both gate and glass). Somehow the liftgate module thinks the gate is open, so I cannot open the gate at all, and the latch and rear wiper will not work. To reset the control module I pulled the liftgate fuse (#20) in the instrument panel fuse box, turned the car on, off, reinstalled fuse, turned car on, unlocked doors using drivers side switch, and the power latch will function again - at least for a while.

Is it the back hatch? Can you pull the rod on the broke side & pull handle at the same time?

I have run into this problem and i found that the switch that operates alarm and inside light is bad, the switch is located on the latch, the latch may need to be removed to replace the switch. some dealers do not sell just the switch, i have run into this problem where switch is not replaceable the complete latch needs to be replaced.

Another problem i have run into is the wiring going into the hatch breaks, the wiring from bendine due to door opening and closing breaks a wire or two due to bending , locate wiring coming into rear hatch and check each wire,

Most likly is the rear hatch latch it self. should be to much money to do youself youll have to remove any int panles on lift gate unplug latch there maybe a rod or two connected to latch couple bolts and pull it out

The lights and the electronic tail-gate lock cylinder are on differient electrical circuits, most likely, your problem is in the rear hatch wiring harness. See attached description: C406 - C901You will find the connector just inside the rear liftgate, in the headliner. This will be the connector that handles these items. It is common for them to become abraided and wear the wires through.

Try changing the liftgate latch. If you have power liftgate, that is the usual fault by experience. There is also possibility for the other associated components to fail, but they are more costly. You can go for these repair while the gate is not yet stuck closed, so you can easily remove the trim panel. However, I still suggest a preliminary check up on the circuits. The fuses, switches, modules, codes, etc. If the liftgate seems to be operational, except for the proper closing and initial opening, its most likely the latch. I just hope we get lucky on that. Okay, there? goodluck. : )

Hi;The latch/ouside handle is held on by four bolts on the inside of tailgat. Remove the four bolts and the handle should come clear so you can see the mechanism. Your on you own now.

I believe there are one or more service bulletins out on the tail gate issue, so you are not alone. I have seen a vehicle with this issue. The bullitin states adjust latch/ do not replace. We tried to adjust 4 times and ended up installing a new latch to remedy.