How To Prevent Chevy Tahoe Retractable Running Boards From Getting Stuck

This video will show you how to prevent your Chevy Tahoe Rectactable running boards from getting stuck, This is a common problem with these trucks.
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[@freeflow-kido]

Love these kind of videos you make. Thanks a lot.
I'm doing the same thing with the running boards of my lincoln navigator, not sure if this was the best idea with it, so far.

[@HomeOwnerRepair]

Thanks for watching. A little preventative maintenance can go a long way

[@davidl832]

Some up “Here” back “Here” over “Here” Love the New England accent

[@HomeOwnerRepair]

Thanks for checking us out.

[@fredericksunderman3437]

I've been soaking the running board pivots the way you described on my '17 Suburban since new. They're stuck in the down position anyhow. The quote to fix the problem was $1700 at the local Chevy dealer. The entire running board assembly was a $1500 option on the vehicle when new. oooph I'll never buy these items on a new item again, despite the convenience. Caveat emptor!

[@mujjuman]

I agree. I have the same issue on my Escalade. Is it safe to drive with them stuck in the lowered position?

[@deuce7258]

@@mujjuman yes

[@HomeOwnerRepair]

Yeah they are expensive to fix

[@HomeOwnerRepair]

I bring my truck through the car wash and have the underside washed, hope it helps.

[@SeeEssPerez]

Good tip

[@HomeOwnerRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ahleen0]

I repaired the running board for my Yukon 2014 but it starts to work upside down when I open the door it closes and vice versa
Do you know how to fix it

[@HomeOwnerRepair]

It sounds like there is a wire crossed. Is is possible to plug the running board motor in a different way or in a different position. Hope this helps to point you in a direction.

[@Ahleen0]

@@HomeOwnerRepair is there away to programe it pls

[@garryw-vc6qm]

Haven't lubed my 2012 Tahoe boards and they have worked fine for 10 years!!! However passenger side is getting a bit "grindy" hence looking at these videos. Dont have lube oil spray but do have WD 40 with a straw. Will that work or not?

[@HomeOwnerRepair]

It's better than nothing. It should help.

[@mirchas]

Why wouldn’t you do this with the vehicle on the ground while having the boards temporarily extended to service the hinges more easily?

[@HomeOwnerRepair]

It was easier to do this on the lift and video so we could show our viewers what to look for.

[@gagegr]

It's a PITA to get to the underside and backside from the ground, especially then the running board is extended.

[@stephaniefarrance9425]

What type of lubricant are you using?

[@HomeOwnerRepair]

Steve and I were using PB Blaster penetrating oil in this video. You can find it at any auto parts store. Hope this helps you out.