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OK, I probably caused this problem myself.  I have a 2019 New Body Sierra with the MultiPro Tailgate.

The other day I dropped the ONLY upper section of the tailgate to load 12' Trex decking boards between the center.

Now when I try to close or open the upper section it binds at the bottom to the point I get a big snap when it passes over the catching area.

I looked at loosening the hinge bolts  and getting some free space that way but it was a no go.

I've searched on line and all over this site.

Am I the first to encounter this problem.

Photos show where the upper hatch is binding.

 

Steve

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Top is level and straight right.jpg

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It would appear that did it.  A couple hundred lbs unsupported weight on the t-gate and bouncing around traveling?     

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52 minutes ago, elcamino said:

It would appear that did it.  A couple hundred lbs unsupported weight on the t-gate and bouncing around traveling?     

 

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It doesn't appear that anything is bent and I checked the bolts on the upper hatch. I even tried using spacer washers to raise the hatch just a tad. though that gave me just enough clearance the upper locking mechanism no longer meshed.

I don't know if this is going to be a body shop repair or if if the dealership can handle it.

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Something must be bent.  Probably going to have to replace some parts that have been tweaked but which ones? I have no Idea if parts are even available?  A dealer body shop might have more knowledge, that would be my advice.  They may know some tricks you don't.  On my 2017 the rear pass door did not align well. I tried to adjust it by loosing the hinges but could not get it to align.  15 min in the dealer body shop and they had it perfect.    

 

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Othing major that $$$ can't cure. Thanks ElCamino,

That's pretty much my thought.

I need to take it in to the dealer next week for a tire rotation and oil change ... Things I used to do myself but have become an appliance user.

I'd rather get dirty working on my classic Triumphs. I'll ask the dealer's body guy to have a look.

Steve

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