2010-2017 Terrain & Equinox falling power lift gate problem, diagnosis and repair tutorial
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- The liftgate strut I used ------ amzn.to/2SaS9mk
I would link the tools used but who doesn't have a screwdriver?
This repair is for any 2010-2017 GMC Terrain or Chevrolet Equinox with a power liftgate. We will diagnose and repair our sinking tailgate. This is a true do-it-yourself project. Save yourself a trip to the repair shop and have a working liftgate for under $25.
#boringbuildfriday #DIY #repair 
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I actually like the quick how to videos. Helpful and straight to the point. Doesn’t make a 20 min video for a 5 min job like most people.👍
Thanks.
1000 stars for a honest mechanic. Would like to see more of these DYI videos
Thanks, these are easy to make so I would be happy to make more.
Guys like you are why I love RUclips. I have my own tools and have always done my own maintenance on my vehicles, including engine swaps. But, I still turn to RUclips before starting something to get hints and tricks. Looking forward to seeing your Mustang project come along.
Thanks, glad to help however I can. That is a good idea. It's nice to have an idea what you are jumping into.
Your a good teacher ... the afternoon crew is lucky to have you
Thanks!
I've been dreading this fix for so long because I was led to believe I needed to tear apart the back of my car. I've put it off for so long I've developed the habit of slowly ducking when going into the back of any SUV. I always wondered if the problem may just be in the other side. Your diagnosis was spot on, the piston had oil residue everywhere, I bought the part from your link, replaced it in 2 minutes with a flat head. problem solved. The terrain still blows as a car but at least it's not hitting me in the head anymore. Thanks for the help. Huge weight off my shoulders.
Nice, this is the no BS stuff that I can approve of as a mechanic. Simple explanation, no fluff and just how easy a repair like this can be.
2015 Equinox. Powered lift acting erratically. Per your advice, the unpowered strut had oil residure. Changed it out (approx $28.00) and fixed it. Thanks a bunch.
This was a cheat code. Ordered part on Amazon, was on my doorstep the next day, installed in less than a minute. Works perfectly! Rear hatch stays up when open now. 2015 GMC Terrain Denali. Thank you!
OMG IM SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR VIDEO💃💃💃🙏🙏🙏🙏 MY LIFTGATE HAVE BEEN DOING THIS EVER SINCE MY NEPHEW SLAMMED IT SHUT AND IT STARTED SLOWLY CLOSING DOWN ON ANYONE JUST LIKE IN YOUR VIDEO... SO THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU... I WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER MECHANIC TO DO THIS BUT I JUST WANTED TO CONFIRM THAT'S REALLY ALL THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE...... I WILL DEFINITELY SEND FAMILY & FRIENDS TO YOUR CHANNEL💯😍
I would love to see more videos like this one, but I also would like to see your builds as well. I'm sure you see common issues like this more than the average person. Keep 'em coming, I'll watch them all!
This video actually helped me fix the rear windshields on both my 2005 Kia suvs. I probably never would have figured it out had I not seen this.
Glad to hear it!
I can’t thank you enough!!!! The part was sitting in my closet for a couple of years. I bought it on eBay and that it was the wrong part. I was fortunate enough to watch this vid. The installment took a couple of minutes only. MANY THANKS 🙏
I love how you say "mechanically challenged" instead of "idiot" lol.
The failure of a dealer mechanic was an idiot.
An owner is excused from not knowing this or how to change it.
I was referring to people with limited mechanical skills. There is nothing wrong with that, as long as it is not your job. lol
@@vehcor I admit I did a screw up like that dealer mechanic did, once. And I fell really bad about it to this day.
Around '92, a truck came in with wiper motor not working. This was on a late 70s pickup. The motor would groan, but not move the wipers. I ordered and replaced the motor. It worked that day great. But it came back the next week with motor groaning again, only a little more enthusiastic groan than before.
I checked it and found the ground wire mount was corroded below to the body. A few seconds with a wire wheel, put motor back in, worked very fast on high. I had not tried high speed before I let it leave the first time.
The shop wouldn't tell the customer the fix, but that I had replaced it with a new motor. I left there within a few months.
Not all people are mechanically inclined. Just like not all people understand quantum mechanics. Just like not all people understand the income tax codes. Just like some people can't hit a 100 mph fastball....can you? Does that make you an idiot?
Just because you don't have a skill set doesn't make you an idiot. BTW: I went to school with a guy. Had an IQ of 170. He could explain quantum theory in grade 9. Yet, tell him to run the 75 yard dash and it'd take him 10 minutes and it would look like a duck with 1 wing trying to fly south for the winter.
@@JasonW. I've worked with mechanics who weren't mechanically inclined.
I remember my first day of class at Triton College my instructor had said, the one key thing to being a good technician is keep it simple stupid. Those are words to live by..enough of my story time have a good one vehcor.
Start with the basics and then look for the unusual. So many people think everything has to be difficult. lol Thanks for watching!
100% agreed. thank you for doing the videos, I like the boring builds are you planning on doing another grand am anytime soon?.
The KISS method applies to everything in life. Most politicians have forgotten that......
The first step in troubleshooting any problem no matter what you're working on is to always do a Visual inspection.
@@t-townmini4939 and in the case of engines, an audio inspection as well. For eg: I have an F150. Squeals under the hood when it's cold out. Everyone says "alternator" so instead of going out and paying $200 for an alternator, I paid $8.00 for an auto stethoscope. Nope, not the alternator. Nope, not the power steering pump either.
I love these kinds of videos lol!
I'm getting into your territory! lol I didn't feel like making videos after 2 weeks of vacation so I had to use a reserve video I was saving for just such an occasion.
Hay Scott, another crisp and to the point video. I save all of your jobs, it's better than watching doctors, human doctors at any rate. Hope you aren't fighting with the afternoon crew. You need someone to hold the camera. Great job and thank you !
You had me at “saving money!” 😁 I think these are fantastic video alternatives from time to time - great idea and look forward to the next one...
Thank you sir. Worked for my 2014 Equinox.
I took my 2015 Equinox to the dealer. I wish I'd seen your video before spending $200. My case was slightly different. The liftgate would start to close, try to open and then forcefully close. It was fixed by replacing the right liftgate strut. thanks for your video
Scott would definitely like to watch more of these videos they can be very informative.
Thanks, they are much easier for me to make so I will have some for you on common problems as they come along.
I wait every week for your videos. This will help, but I preferred your rebuilds. You are one of the few I have found doing everyday cars that most of us can relate with. Keep up the great videos.
These videos are good for filler when he can't upload a rebuild video
I'm sorry, I could not fit a rebuild in my luggage to keep making videos.
Perfect and to the point. I knew it was a strut problem, but as soon as you pointed out the oil leak, I looked and sure enough the oil was present. Going to only replace the no powered one. Thanks for saving me some serious $$$.
I had to do that on a 1981 Pontiac Phoenix, the on with that big lift gate. After some friends told me what to replace and how, guess what, it worked like it was suppose to work.
As I've said before, I like your channel, and videos like this hopefully will help save a few people some $$.
And I just ordered the expensive motor side strut after loading stuff in my wife’s car in the Costco parking lot and turning around to grab more and whacked my head going WTF. Then I found your video.
Excellent idea. I'm sure there are a lot of people that can benefit from videos like this. Amazing how such a small inexpensive item can cause such headaches if not properly diagnosed. And waste a lot of money as well. Nice work, keep them coming.
Clearly, the dealer took advantage of that customer. That’s why People don’t always trust them. Hopefully they will come to you from now on. Love the helpful videos.
Yes ,the tutorial is handy. Still, will miss your crew and you showing how to repair wrecked cars and trucks. And I will still watch. Have every day on Friday since you came on to You Tube. Guess I am spoiled. Ha Ha Maybe you will even get some 2005 Ultra Park Avenues. ?? Regardless 0f what you pick keep them coming however you see fit . Thanks
Excellent. I like these quick tip videos. Their like a nice light snack during the day. Keep em coming !!
Always precise and to the point. That is RUclipss Vehcor. Personally, I like the how to video format.
Excellent vid as usual. I would have likewise assumed the hydraulic lift was the fault. Wrong. Attention to details is the answer. Kudos!
THANK YOU!!! This worked perfectly!
Going to do it tomorrow! Thanks so much!
I had a '98 Blazer with the same issue. Fixed it just like you described.👍👍
Those and even no power lift gates are pretty easy but for some reason when you throw in some extra parts, it seems diagnosis becomes a challenge. lol
@@vehcor Yep, not power lift. One or both of the gas struts were leaking oil though, like you showed. I replaced both struts. Very easy.
It’s a great Wednesday video. To get us through till Friday lol!!🤪🤪
It's going to be a long week!
Hope everything goes your way. 👍🏽
Another Superb video thanks Vehcor
Thanks and thanks for watching.
Thank you, seems like all of your videos teach me something....
Thanks, I try!
Awesome video, very informative. Thank you for sharing.👍👍
Thanks, this video was exactly what we needed. Our hatch is fixed
Glad to hear it!
Boy that it been a good one for the afternoon crew! Troubleshooting is always a good skill to have. And I know you're a skilled mechanic oh, I've been watching your show from the beginning and it always impresses me how easy you make it look. But have you noticed that people who should be skilled that are in your trade miss the obvious things all the time? I see it a lot of my trade, I'm an electrician, things they should have checked, things they didn't check, things an apprentice would have caught, I have journeyman level electricians missing.
I made this before the afternoon crew started with me or she could have fixed it with no trouble. Sometimes the obvious solutions..... aren't. lol People overthink things and forget the basics a lot in my industry. Dealer tech have become parts changers at this point with no diag skills. I hate to stereotype but I constantly have to fix cars they cannot.
Perfect! Thank you. Dealer just quoted me $600 for the part!
Awesome bro. That's exactly what I was going to try on my wife's car. Glad to know that should fix it.
Keep them coming, great video
Thanks.
Another excellent video. KISS are words to live by.
Thanks, the obvious answer isn't so obvious if you are looking in the wrong direction! lol
So very true. Keep the videos coming. Great job.
Great job Scott This is a good video for the DIY group that like to repair their own. Show more.there great .
Yes, Nice change-up
I'd watch more repair vids
Great Video!
Thanks for the support!
@@vehcor That's what the lift gate said... LOL
i'm glad my lift gates are mechanical so no expensive power stuff to replace.
No power stuff to replace on this if you diagnosis it correctly. lol
Nice how too video...someone is going to appreciate this video
Thanks, hopefully it helps someone out.
My Volvo 850 Estate tailgate gas struts did the same thing.. I replace them both but it involves by removing the headliner side panels. One horrible job but at least nobody bugged me with the train horn while doing the work.
Volvo does everything the hard way. lol
*i ALWAYS replace both even if only one is weak because they usually wear pretty evenly. You kinda threw me off a second with that auto liftgate part. i've not dealt with those enough but i was pretty sure i had the solution until you mentioned about the pump for the auto lift gate, then i was thinking wait maybe those are different somehow. glad to see that in the end i pretty much had it pegged* :o)
They are very different. The other one is a couple hundred dollars.
Another good job 👍 thank you for telling me to call that IAA insurance auction my boat was actually in Davenport Iowa if you ever need anything from Mobile Alabama to let me know
Thanks and no problem. Always check the location on the specialty items, they can be anywhere in the US.
Good video. Just replaced the strut on my Travel Trailer door. Just that easy.
A Turdain..junk vehicles. The 2.4 had bad piston rings and a poor timing chain design. The 3.6 has cam gears that go bad and can grenade the motor too. I had a 2011 SLE..started culonsuming oil at 90k like cookie monster eating cookies. Good help to the people there Scott.. your a good man Charlie brown. Be safe have a great weekend.
Had to change these out on a Ford Explorer this video helped a lot
Great info! I'll file it away for when it fails on our 13 Equinox LTZ. Thanks!
Thanks, you might need it, they fail pretty regularly. lol
That full Snap-On puller set cabinet in the background though 😍
Like this kind of quick diy video. As long as the regular ones don’t go away. :)
thanks for sharing your informational videos - they are always full of useful tips. Thanks to watching your many presentations I am a much more informed and valuable car owner. You Guys Rock!
I was cheated LOL. I hurried home, knowing its boring build friday. And get a 1min vid. Just kidding with you Scott. Love the video. Keep them coming.
Thanks this video let me do a fix on my own.
Thanks for the vid. My terrain is doing the exact same thing with the hatch. Now i know how to fix it.
I prefer to see you rebuilding a car or truck. Keep them coming !
I'll try.
Happy New Year to you and your afternoon crew. Great Tutorial video. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks and Happy New Year from all of us!
Always great videos 🤩👌🏾
Thanks!
This intro alone was better than some movies nominated for Oscars.
The bar has been set pretty low it seems! 😂
Great little tutorial!
Thanks
Wow, now I wont have to use my head as a lift gate strut! Lol
You still could, we won't judge. lol
I just had someone bring me their 2011 Chevy equinox with the same problem. Dealer diagnosed it as the left side power strut, quoted a few hundred dollars to replace. I replaced the right side support strut instead, which cost a whopping $25 and bam, problem solved. Saved her a couple hundred dollars just because the previous tech either had no idea what he was doing, or was just taking advantage of a girl who didn’t know any better.
Good video , especially for a common issue, i have done a lot of these on this model and have also done plenty on the current generation Equinox and L body also, they dont seem to last very long. keep up the good work !
I just can’t figure out who would dislike this video.
The dealer.
I love how the dealership went straight to the most expensive option first..........
For a lot of people it is more daring to do the work rather than any sort of problems with not being able to do it. It all seems scary complex to the average person but all you need is the first one done and it starts to feel easier, I'm sure that is how most of us started.
This is like dejavu I was at my wife's sister's house last week and as we were leaving she had the same thing happen to her,now I'm going to look really smart when I go fix it for her ha
Happy New Year Vehcor and crew!
Here's my story (edited) Bought new 2016 Tahoe LT drove it 16K miles, power gate fails to operate. Warranty dealer replaces pump, cylinder, control limiter switch (opening height adjustment on overhead console)
Works great for a month or so, then fails again #2. Return to the same dealer for warranty rework, all components replaced again.....Dealer stated "defective parts" were installed during 1st warranty repair. FAIL #3 at 21K miles, same prob. Dealer states "problem in data bus cable causing failures" Lemon law replacement of vehicle initiated, dealer bought Tahoe back. I purchased a new 2019 Traverse LT to replace the Tahoe in July 2019. At 1100 miles the auto stop circuit malfunctioned and destroyed starter and flywheel. Warranty work took 3 weeks to complete due to GM strike. Presently have 1800 miles on the vehicle and the POWER LIFTGATE is working intermittently! Good news is this is not a primary use vehicle but, I'm thinking it will spend a lot of time at the dealer for warranty work going forward. Auto-stop feature doesn't have a disable feature like the pickups and when I asked the dealer to disable it, they stated: "We can't do that as it's not endorsed by GM." End of story/rant. I'll keep ya posted on this adventure....
Love your videos, enjoy your weekend, work safe, stay warm!
Doug@ the "ranch" (Massachusetts)
Happy New Year to you as well! I have to wonder how much of that is just misdiagnosis by lazy or incompetent techs. It really makes GM look bad but I have similar stories from all makes! I hate the stop/start thing. Good thing we save those drops of fuel so we can replace pounds of batteries and in your case metal. lol Thanks for the support! Take care!
Don't you just love the let's see how much we can rip people off shops. They do make my blood boil and yes we have them in the UK as well. I'm all for these type of post's especially if it means the main dealers losses out. 😃😃 As always top job buttercup.
Gary........ England 🇬🇧
You make it look so easy good on job the video
very compressive….thanks
Scott is so good he's like a magician. Of course you notice these older, bald genius mechanics never show a video clip of the first time they tried to fix something like this...😏
I love all your videos
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!!. I shall now fix my death hatch.
Thanks for this video. $25 for the part, and 30 seconds to replace it
This video is great. I’m always looking to learn and that’s why I like your channel
Happy New Year!
I like these kind of videos, as well as your other ones. Maby you could mix a bit of both on your channel.
Thanks, I like your thinking.
Great video
Very thoughtful !!Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very helpful
I just put new struts on a '93 Cobra today. Exactly the same procedure.
Cool video
Thanks
A titan among simple people! No one does work like this anywhere. Not sure why you waste your time working for someone else js.
I definitely subscribed!!!! I have the same vehicle
Wow....these dealer mechanics are dopes if they couldn't figure that out. I just replaced the rear struts on my moms Ford Flex because of the same issue and she's not even that mechanical savvy but she the one that told me her struts were going bad.
Thanks I will check my mother's terrain
Your lift strut video is going to get a lot more views than my lift strut video.
Thank you! Ours began this problem within the last week. I’m tired of hitting my head. So googled & found this video! We will be ordering & replacing ours. Thank you! We are in a 2017 Terrain. Question though, our codes populate an error for our sunroof. Yet ALL of our sunroof functions work perfectly. Could it be reading a wrong code for the power lift gate to the rear? Otherwise, if we have no errors with our sunroof, why is it coding as sunroof?
As a dealer parts guy/manager for 20 plus years I can say all too common in the last few years. One good tech who is swamped and half a dozen parts slingers.
Very helpful , maybe oil and air filters next .
I Love your video thank you for your nice video and helpful video😍🥰😃
Excellent and very useful type of video!!! Now if you could just do one on how to replace the driver's door lock assembly in a 2000 Yukon!!! :-)
Thumbs up and a comment for the algorithm. I'm a couple of videos behind, just catching up.
Thanks for watching!
Great job especially for integrating something for the resident clean freaks
I'll watch whatever you post. Except you taking a crap. Thanking you in advance.