How to remove a tailgate handle and Tailgate Latch on Chevrolet Tahoe?

To remove the tailgate handle, start by removing the handle mounting bolts from the bedside. Then, carefully pry or pull off the handle trim cover. Next, rotate the plastic retaining clips off the control rods and detach the rods from the handle. After that, remove the latch mounting bolts and withdraw the latch from the end of the tailgate. If equipped, detach any linkage to the lock cylinder. To reinstall, simply reverse the removal steps and tighten all fasteners securely.

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Chevrolet Tahoe Lift Gate Latch Assembly
Part Number: 84243380
$291.60 MSRP: $434.02
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly, Lift Gate; Actuator, Latch, Lock, Lower Cover
- Replaces: 13581405, 13501872, 13503467, 15839037, 13502698, 15779874
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex
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Chevrolet Tahoe Lift Gate Window Latch Assembly
Part Number: 25886854
$145.46 MSRP: $209.59
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly, Lift Gate Window ; Latch, End Gate Lock; Latch, Lock
- Replaces: 15893791
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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Chevrolet Tahoe Latch Assembly, L/Gate Wdo
Part Number: 84686105
$40.57 MSRP: $59.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch, Lock, Window Latch
- Replaced by: 86507563
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY, 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Tahoe Lift Gate Latch Assembly
Part Number: 13584872
$189.42 MSRP: $282.44
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly, Lift Gate
- Replaces: 13502697, 15780269, 15887967, 13501871, 13581406, 15858590
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex
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Chevrolet Tahoe Lift Gate Window Latch
Part Number: 15808595
$378.73 MSRP: $567.25
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch,Lift Gate Window; Latch, Lock
- Replaces: 15199583, 15250765
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Tahoe Pick Up Box End Gate Latch Assembly(W/ Cable)
Part Number: 15724158
$82.46 MSRP: $118.51
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly, Pick Up Box End Gate (W/ Cable) ; Latch, End Gate Lock; Latch, Link, Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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Chevrolet Tahoe LATCH ASM-L/GATE
Part Number: 13542450
$171.06 MSRP: $254.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator, Latch, Lock, Lock Actuator
- Replaces: 13519125, 13592746, 13509598, 13527320, 13537955
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Tahoe LATCH ASM-L/GATE
Part Number: 13542622
$37.14 MSRP: $58.41
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch, Lock, Lock Actuator
- Replaced by: 13558646
- Replaces: 13583437, 13587640, 13515944, 13577903, 13511954, 13508110
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Tahoe LATCH ASM-L/GATE
Part Number: 13552742
$118.24 MSRP: $176.30
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch
- Replaces: 13548184, 13539026, 13541137
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Tahoe LATCH ASM-L/GATE
Part Number: 13545829
$127.80 MSRP: $200.94
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Product Specifications
- Replaces: 13537049
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2022 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Tahoe LATCH ASM-L/GATE
Part Number: 13543446
$32.68 MSRP: $51.39
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 13556239
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Tahoe Lift Gate Latch Assembly
Part Number: 15926026
$136.63 MSRP: $203.72
You Save: $67.09 (33%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly, Lift Gate; Latch, Lock
- Replaces: 15757028
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Tahoe Pick Up Box End Gate Latch (W/Cable)
Part Number: 15724157
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch,Pick Up Box End Gate (W/Cable); Latch, Link, Lock
- Replaces: 12383451, 15646379, 15675385
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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Chevrolet Tahoe Front Door Lock Actuator Assembly
Part Number: 22062740
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actr Assembly, Front Door Lock ; Actuator, Door Electric And Vacuum Locks
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22020256, 22049686
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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Chevrolet Tahoe End Gate Window Latch Assembly
Part Number: 15720545
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly, End Gate Window; Latch, Lock
- Replaces: 15646104
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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Chevrolet Tahoe End Gate Latch Assembly *Marked Print
Part Number: 16639574
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly, End Gate *Marked Print; Latch, Lock
- Replaces: 15960866
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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Chevrolet Tahoe End Gate Latch Assembly *Marked Print
Part Number: 16639575
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly, End Gate *Marked Print; Latch, Lock
- Replaces: 15655873, 16638677, 16637291, 15960865
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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Chevrolet Tahoe End Gate Window Latch
Part Number: 16638936
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch,End Gate Window ; Latch,E/Gate Wdo
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel

Chevrolet Tahoe Tailgate Latch

The Chevrolet Tahoe Tailgate Latch keeps the rear part of the SUV in place to prevent cargo from falling out while still allowing owners to open or close the gate in one motion. The internal catch and spring-loaded release of the Tailgate Latch causes it to grab a striker on the body, holding the door closed until released from the handle or power switch. When the Tailgate Latch malfunctions, it will allow heavy loads to spill out and thieves to gain access. A quick swap is optimal. In the past, the full-size SUV has utilized a simple mechanical Tailgate Latch activated by an exterior handle. More recent developments have utilized the same rugged steel hook but mated it to an electric actuator that responds to a key fob or interior button. This gives Tahoe drivers quick, one-touch access while not compromising on strength. Despite these updates, every Chevrolet system is built on the same principle: a robust metal pawl, corrosion-resistant housing, and tight tolerances to prevent rattles. Replacement requires the removal of the trim panel to detach the rods and bolt in the new assembly. The new assembly must align with the striker so that the Tailgate Latch closes flush and stays latched every time. The Chevrolet Tahoe is a family favorite that is always ready for adventure. Keeping the latch in working condition protects valuable tools, sports gear, and groceries.

Each OEM Chevrolet Tahoe Tailgate Latch we offer is competitively priced and comes with the assurance of the manufacturer's warranty for the part. Furthermore, we guarantee the speedy delivery of your orders right to your doorstep. Our hassle-free return policy is also in place for your peace of mind.

Chevrolet Tahoe Tailgate Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove a tailgate handle and Tailgate Latch on Chevrolet Tahoe?
A:
To remove the tailgate handle, start by removing the handle mounting bolts from the bedside. Then, carefully pry or pull off the handle trim cover. Next, rotate the plastic retaining clips off the control rods and detach the rods from the handle. After that, remove the latch mounting bolts and withdraw the latch from the end of the tailgate. If equipped, detach any linkage to the lock cylinder. To reinstall, simply reverse the removal steps and tighten all fasteners securely.