Fix Stuck Lock on Chevy Avalanche

The key on the tailgate lock was working progressively harder, and then today it wouldn't open at all. This is how I fixed it.

[@BubblyOne]

Here I am finding this AMAZING video in May 2024! I'll be following your excellent instructions sir! 😆

[@LiverRedmeptionDepartment]

Glad I could help. Sorry the quality isn’t better.

[@gailc4030]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!! We were dreading taking our truck in for a replacement. This was so easy and has solved our problem. We appreciate all of you that share your fixes and information with the public.

[@gusrb84]

thanks for sharing! I bought 06 avalanche, its tailgate lock was stuck at open. I tried your instruction and now it works flawlessly.

[@jscott4613]

Mine is same way trying this asap

[@osobare]

Thanks! Good instructions. Check the L-shaped tab that the lock cylinder turns. Mine was somewhat bent from turning against the sticky actuator fork. A little tweak with some heavy pliers straightened it out. When you reinstall, make sure the lock AND the fork are in either the locked or unlocked position.

[@SaltwaterMesquiteManZ71]

Great video! I just bought a '04 Avalanche yesterday with this problem. I'll be fixing it thanks to you!

[@emsteph]

Well said. Not very confident when it comes to repairs like this, but this great video explained it very well. Both my key cylinder and internal mechanisms were seized up. Some silicone spray, a bit of time to let it work and all is like new again. And it only took a few minutes. Feels good to do something that you know darn well a shop would charge a lot of dollars for. Thanks 100000sp101001 for taking the time to film and post. I love TH-cam for stuff like this!!

[@kevindague462]

just bought an 04 avalanche today that had same problem. repair worked great.
thank you for posting this

[@agresham1982]

Thanks man your video worked for me in less than 60 seconds. Before your video I had been trying to my tail gate door open on my 2004 Avalanche for 4 days. Lol. Thanks!

[@alicefinley8304]

I need to try this my tailgate won't lock I hope this helps.

[@andresrubalcava_]

Thank you for the vid! My 2004 Avalanche has this issue. This weekend will fix for sure.

[@HottLikeSalsa]

Thanks for the post! It was super easy once I LISTENED to the video to locate the "tab" (the tab was a very small dot without much of a lip to press down on, in my 2003 Avalanche)

[@brianlocke7762]

Thank you! Mine quit without any warning. I'm going to go fix it right now!

[@harrygigas2854]

Thanks for posting this - got the same problem and your video is the only one I could find that addresses this issue.

[@kevinhankins8930]

YOU ROCK Brother! Easy fix for a pain in the butt! Thank you!

[@michaelzeglevski5397]

Great Video! Resolved tailgate issues on my 2002 2500 Avalanche. Ditto on the L-shaped tab, that and heavy dose of mother-in-law grease! Maybe another 14 years?

[@jimmyguy428]

Thanks for the video! I recently bought an '02 Avalanche, and the tailgate lock is stuck. I was just wondering how the plastic bezel was fastened so I wouldn't risk breaking anything unnecessarily.

[@JohnPerez-yu4rd]

"Is that key your using the same key to start up the engine....???"

[@jscott4613]

I believe so mine is but my lock on bed wont go to lock it stuck in open..tryin this tomorrow

[@thevillagestitchery5564]

Thank You for posting this, my 06 HAD the same problem, now I'm ready to. thanks.

[@LiverRedmeptionDepartment]

Thanks! I hope it was helpful to you!

[@FETT4HIRE]

Thanx 4 the video, got my lock working after watching this vid! Thank you Brother!

[@pauly163264]

5mins just saved me, thanks man!

[@corneliuswalker11]

This worked like a charm. Thanks for the informative video.

[@theme61]

What should I use for lubrication, PB blaster or lithium grease?

[@JaydonRose]

Thanks for helping me out! 👍🏻

[@DuncanSRobertson]

You probably saved me a ton of money at a Chevy dealership. Thanks! I used a spray on Graphite lub and it worked perfectly. My "L shaped tab was also bent and Bruce was right, a quick fix with a pair of pliers and... good as new.

[@jonathansandoval5206]

Dude thanks for this video it was really helpful.

[@cefchurch511]

Thank you! Dreading taking it to a mechanic. Going to go buy some lube and go home and see if I can fix this on my 2004. This is the 2nd time this has happened in about 50,00 miles!

[@MrAvianphlu]

awesome brother...I need to do just what you did. thanks!!!

[@blakebarker4378]

Good video. Thanks for the help

[@LiverRedmeptionDepartment]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Fox1997-w6k]

Thanks it worked!!

[@twogunsforme1]

Awesome thank you

[@scotyluv]

Thanks so much