Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
571 NHTSA complaints about latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch issues across 31 makes and 139 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
571 filings · 139 models · 31 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MODERATE 571 ODI rows
- MODELS 139 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 31 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 1.6% 9 crash-flagged
- RANK #196 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 1 deaths · 47 injuries
Filing-volume peers
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#196 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (1 reported fatalities across 139 models). Open Chevrolet Silverado (category leader) →
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH model-concentration reading
The standout signal for latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch is model concentration: Chevrolet Silverado accounts for 48 filings (8.4% of this category) out of 571 total.
Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.
Next step: compare Chevrolet Silverado against STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE on filing totals before treating latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 2 | Ford F-150 | |
| 3 | Chevrolet S10 | |
| 4 | Plymouth Voyager | |
| 5 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 6 | Ford Explorer | |
| 7 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 8 | Ford F-350 | |
| 9 | RAM 1500 | |
| 10 | Toyota Sienna | |
| 11 | Ford F-250 | |
| 12 | GMC Sierra 1500 | |
| 13 | GMC Sierra | |
| 14 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 15 | GMC Sonoma | |
| 16 | Ford Ranger | |
| 17 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | |
| 18 | Volvo V70 | |
| 19 | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| 20 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 21 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 22 | Toyota Tundra | |
| 23 | Toyota Sequoia | |
| 24 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 25 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 26 | Plymouth Grand Voyager | |
| 27 | Ford Escape | |
| 28 | Chevrolet Suburban | |
| 29 | RAM 2500 | |
| 30 | Ford Windstar |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate opened independently, and the tailgate was manually closed. The contact stated that the nex
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the tailgate was constantly opening unintendedly. The failure also occurred while the vehicle was parked overnight, causing th
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after activating the 4WD in the driveway and going onto the road, while in 4WD and driving 35 MPH, the transfer case began mak
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tailgate opened unintendedly. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the vehicle was i
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate independently unlatched. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnos
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the liftgate had failed to open or to close intermittently. The contact stated that the liftgate made an abnormal grinding sound whil
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the tailgate unexpectedly opened while driving. The contact stated that the tailgate could be opened manually or with the key fob. The cont
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the tailgate was occasionally opened unexpectedly while driving at various speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer w
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that water was entering the tailgate. After taking the vehicle to the car wash, the tailgate became ajar. No waning lights were ill
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the contact felt a thump and observed a loud noise simultaneously coming from the rear of the vehicle
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while attempting to open his garage door, the contact heard an abnormal banging sound. The contact then observed that the tailgate of the
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after power washing the vehicle, the tailgate opened unexpectedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact used
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and towing a utility trailer, the contact stated that upon making a left turn, the tailgate opene
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate opened independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on a separ
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and towing a trailer, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. The contact drove the
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the tailgate had failed to open. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the tailgate latch had failed and n
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after arriving to her destination, the contact became aware that the tailgate was unintendedly lowered. While attempting to cl
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to open the rear tailgate of the vehicle, and the tailgate inadvertently closed on the c
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 91 MPH, the vehicle was shaking erratically. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; h
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate latch independently unlocked. The contact stated that the failure had occurred
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