Rear Hatch won't unlock.

[firebug901]

My rear hatch won't unlock. I can't open the rear window or the whole hatch. You can hear the actuator but it still won't unlock. Any suggestions how to get it open?

 

[sparg93]

hammer to glass = easy entry.

Sorry wasn't more help

 

[NOPROBROBB]

My rear hatch won't unlock. I can't open the rear window or the whole hatch. You can hear the actuator but it still won't unlock. Any suggestions how to get it open?

im having the same problem with mine, i havent opened it up to look at it yet but if you find anything out please post. Ill do hte same

 

[ayeplussjr]

Probably a bad actuator. I've had the rear go out on me twice already

 

[harbison]

See if this sounds like your problem:
Can't open liftgate. Button won't open glass. Insert key and turn to unlock and then I can open glass.

Problem:
Little plastic mechanism that turns everything has broken. Remove the panel on the liftgate and you'll see it right in the center. Only piece of plastic on the whole thing. (poor engineering). Unfortunately they don't sell that little piece and you have to buy the whole thing for $200. I've fixed mine several times. Can't find anything that will hold it permanently.

 

[ScottyBoy]

My rear hatch won't unlock. I can't open the rear window or the whole hatch. You can hear the actuator but it still won't unlock. Any suggestions how to get it open?

Do you have a keyhole in your hatch? If not, you'll have to climb in thru the backseat and remove the platic panel off the hatch to see inside of there.

 

[Rico 7]

I`m having that issue with mine i think it might be stuck and cant get it open, tried to take panel off from the inside but cat get access to the screws. Is there any other way to get access to the latch? Its a 1997 Tahoe

 

[retiredsparky]

Rico, does your rear door have a strap on the inside? There is a screw concealed behind the strap. I didn't remove mine, but there might be a hidden door release under that strap.
Larry

 

[TLjr]

I`m having that issue with mine i think it might be stuck and cant get it open, tried to take panel off from the inside but cat get access to the screws. Is there any other way to get access to the latch? Its a 1997 Tahoe

Did you figure it out ? I' having the same problem with mine.

 

[TLjr]

Did you figure it out? I'm having the same problem with mine.