Liftgate motor bad??

07Burb · Aug 2, 2014

Ok so last weekend my power liftgate stopped raising the lift gate. So today I put in new struts. They work well and I can definitely tell a difference between the new ones the the old worn out ones. With that said, the power liftgate still won't function. It churns, starts to lift it (less than an inch) then stops and closes the gate. Has anyone heard of the motor going bad and needing replaced?

Goodinblack · Aug 2, 2014

Quite certain that like any other motor actuated part it has a limited life expectancy.

Suggest calling the parts department and asking them if they sell a lot. That's what I do sometimes to determine the failure rate of a particular part.

07Burb · Aug 2, 2014

After some googling it looks like it's also possibly the liftgate latch. Looks like I've got some troubleshooting to do.

GM Customer Service · Aug 2, 2014

Hi 07burb,

I understand that you are experiencing an issue with your vehicle and you are seeking advice regarding this concern. As a customer service representative, I'm not able to provide much in the way of do-it-yourself information, so I'm glad to see forum members are beginning to step in with feedback. If you have any lingering concerns, do not be shy. You can always private message us.

Jennifer T.
GM Customer Care

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