2007 GMC Yukon XL Latches, locks and linkages Problems

“The contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the tailgate failed to open as needed. The contact researched and became aware that the issue was a known failure. The contact was informed that an undisclosed repair needed to be performed to release the tailgate. The contact stated that the area was extremely difficult to access to release the tailgate. The contact had scheduled an appointment with a certified mechanic to diagnose and repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.”

“The contact owns a 2007 Gmc Yukon Xl. The contact stated the coating on all four door handles was chipping from the vehicle and causing cuts on her hands. The contact also stated three individuals have sustained minor injuries due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the vehicle was not included in an unknown recall for this failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 69,000. The VIN was unavailable. Sm.”