2017 liftgate issue

[Tahoe14]

Glad you got it fixed, sorry to hear you were sick.

 

[CountyCop911]

So just to be clear, it is NOT the latch mechanism. That engages every time. It release a few inches however that is it. When I pull to open it is stuck about 10-12 inches from closed and is very stubborn. I would not force it beyond that point concerned about breaking something. If I push it towards closed, it does engage and pull shut. Essentially I need to understand how to release the Lift Gate to open. Can I just remove the Clips on the Acuator and support and expect it to open? I can barely get in that area but believe I can get a needle nose in there.

 

[Pivot]

There's no manual mechanical release that circumvents the actuator, but if you remove the actuator from the mount, you'll just have to manually lift the gate. It's pretty heavy without support, but it's not bad. When I changed my actuator, I just propped the gate up with a 6' ladder with a rag on top. 15 minute job.

 

[BradoftheNati]

Agreed. Liftgate actuator. Just replaced mine, and it works again.

Hi, you describe my symptom exactly. Opens 4” stops each time I press the button. Did you need to replace actuators on each side? Thanks!