I purchased a used 2022 Sierra 2500 yesterday and neither of the switches on the tailgate are working. Sounds like exactly the same as @rwyatt1963 has explained, dash and remote work but not either of the buttons on the tailgate. I too would appreciate any advice. Does not seem to be much about troubleshooting problems with these tailgates on the interweb. Thanks for the video as it seems I might be headed down the same rabbit hole later this week.
@timturner9023 I do think both switches need replacement. Check with your dealer to see if your truck is included in the recall...it'd be done for free, then.
2021 Sierra 1500 you said “if either of the 2 switches don’t work at all - it’s a whole other issue “ can you share more on this? Mine are not working at all. Only the key fob or the dash switch will lower main tailgate. I appreciate your video and advice!
@RobertWilliams-mk8pl Thanks for looking, here's a link to additional info: www.ebay.com/itm/204895424170?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=VLuRpnh-Q32&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=VLuRpnh-Q32&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@markjorgensen1400 I appreciate you reaching out. I'm in the process of updating the listing with links to all the videos and embedding around 300 photos.
@@arewetogether Here is a link to the eBay listing with price info www.ebay.com/itm/204871991625?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=VLuRpnh-Q32&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=VLuRpnh-Q32&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
your located not real far from me, glad I found your channel. These early 70s grand prix are my favorite. I have a 70 sj grand prix i drove up from Oklahoma about 15 yrs ago. Had the 455v8 and 400 transmission rebuilt 4 yrs ago and new interior last year. I have minor surface rust in the same spot on the bottom of the quarters as the grand prix in this video. My grand prix is going in for new paint next month cant wait.
$49,700. Here is a link to a description, photos, and all of the videos: www.ebay.com/itm/204839692943?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=VLuRpnh-Q32&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=VLuRpnh-Q32&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Hi there, I no long have any upper tailgate switches. The latest part number (that I'm aware of) for the upper/smaller tailgate switch is 85626238. If you google this, you should be able to order it from a dealership online. I hope this helps.
Of course I lost one of the 6 screws holding the faceplate on probably like a lot of other RU-vid backyard mechanics but this vid got the job done THANK YOU
When much younger, 1970s, my friends and I all had Camaros. 68 convertible SS, 70 Z28 in blue, 74 Z28 with motor sent to Motion for building it and that car was in auto show, mine was a 77 type LT 350. 4speed. Ah those were the days. I now have a 2010 RS//SS 6 speed 6.2 liter.
Great video. I just bought my 2022 AT4 1500 last weekend, and noticed after I left the dealership that the lower button doesn’t work. Took the time today to dig into the tailgate and see what was going on and it seems like the previous owner had cut the yellow wires right at the switch. Any chance you have an idea why they might have done this? Thanks
Yes, to keep it from opening on its own. Your truck is likely a part of the recall, and should have that switch replaced with part number 85734717. I hope this helps.
Thanks for reaching out. Additonal photos, info, pricing, and our contact info is here in the eBay listing that just went live: www.ebay.com/itm/196340199598?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=VLuRpnh-Q32&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=VLuRpnh-Q32&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Could you hold still for God sake and stop pacing back-and-forth and step back and let us see what the car looks like from the outside and hold still please
See the part in the title that says "Options Testing?" Did you stop to think that I might have 7 or 8 other videos, focusing on other parts of the car? Before criticizing, please take a moment to think.
The 1980 Grand Prix SJ and grand Am were a one year wonder. Both came with the new EC version of the 301 4BBL engine which was coded as W72 and made a healthy 30 additional horses and had a knock sensor to detect pinging from the more aggressive cam and timing. They also included dual exhaust from the converter back, a 2.93 rear axle ratio instead of the 2.14 that other 301's used and of course the RTS suspension and gauge package with a tach as an option. I owned a 1980 white GP in SJ trim with the original drive train and it was a pretty quick car at the time and handled and rode quite well. Really miss these types of cars.
Its amazing how much people rag on this era of cars when in reality they actually ran really well and better than some of my Fords and Mopars. I owned this exact same car and year/model but in maroon with Pontiac rally wheels and the same 301 4BBL V8. It always started right up and ran really well. Was no ball of fire until we went through and tuned it and ditched the terrible pellet catalytic converter for a nice high flow unit, rebuilt the carburetor and tweaked the secondary's and messed with the timing. That woke it up quite a bit and swapping out the lousy 2.14 rear gears for a set of 3.08's really made a big difference. That made a big difference in the driving enjoyment of this car and I miss it to this day!
