I know this video is a bit old, but I just wanted to thank you for making a complete video with very easy to follow directions and also a demonstration! This is exactly how a DIY repair video should be! I smashed that like button!

As an older woman, I am so happy to see videos like this. I can fix this!

I just followed your directions and was able to replace the switch fairly easily. The neighbor came over to help and it was a fast fix! Thanks! 2015 Equinox

Hello Jerry my 2012 Chev equinox back hatch started to act up a month or so ago .. I googled the problem and there you were telling me how to fix it. .. getting the blasted thing to open was the problem until today . I tried the hatch and it opened so I watched this video again and went out to the garage and in the 2nd snow so far this fall I went to work on it . I am a 64 yr old woman and I think I said words I'd have got a licken for as a kid. But despite the cold and the fact that a marker light got pulled out, wires got broke and everything... So I spliced wires and taped everything back together and put it all together and ... it's fixed and I thank YOU !

That round plastic piece you mention that you used a screw driver to open the lift gate from inside is a good point of awareness. Hopefully all these years later the manufacturer will provide a method ( pull device like in car with a truck ) and flag to let somebody know who might be stuck in the vehicle to get out safely.

I needed this video to see how the back bezel comes off of the door. I am losing paint and rusting at each corner. This allows me to treat and paint these spots. Thank you Jerry.

And now my 2013 equinox back hatch works. Thank you for this video!

Thanks Jerry. Your video was accurate to what had to be done. Thank you. My son and I did it in 30 minutes for $20.

My switch just went out on my 2010 Equinox. Thank you so much for this video took me about 30 min to do myself and 15 bucks and my rear lift gate is working again! Thanks again!

A big shout out to you for this! Just got back from a rainy road trip and the switch failed. Saw your video first and it was perfect! Thank you!

I just completed this yesterday on a 2010 - thank you so much for the details. Everything was exactly as you said.

Thank you Jerry, replaced the switch in my 2011 equinox and saved $ all the way. Appreciate your time and great step by step.

THANK YOU!!! My husband and I just changed the touchpad on our Equinox. You are wonderful for sharing this:)

Found and followed this with the switch from Amazon. Worked like a charm!! Many thanks.

Thank you so much for this. My lift gate went out a while back and I almost bought the actuator thinking that was the only problem it could be. I jumped the switch with some wires and the actuator works perfect. You saved me some money. Thanks.

This was a fantastic video! Thank you so much for sharing. Wife bought a replacement part and now I can feel comfortable fixing it. Thank you!

THIS VIDEO SAVED ME ALOT OF MONEY AND I GOT THE USE OF MY TRUNK BACK. THANKS FIR THE INFO.

Quick, easy, and straight to the point. The headache-mobile is back to normal, for now... Thanks for the instructions and for saving me a bunch of cash!

My lift gate randomly stopped working over the weekend, I figured out how to open it but this is a very easy to follow video of where to start with troubleshooting. Thank you!

Great video, easy to understand and follow. I have a 2014 GMC Terrain, the same exact problem. I am going to order the switch right now! Thanks so much!!!

Great instructional video-followed it and now I have a working liftgate that cost less than $15 for the part and less than an hour of my time from start to finish-thank you Jerry!! PS-mine was 2010 Equinox, but the fix was the same-be sure to have a deep 10mm socket.

Thank you for this video! I had difficulty taking the inside paneling off as well as unplugging the switch. I watched another youtube video of a guy removing the paneling and then I was able to get it off. I almost gave up a few times to wait for my husbands strength. But then I remembered what you said at the end: "If you put your mind to it, you can do anything". This encouraged me when I was struggling and I pushed through and figured it out! So proud of myself! You saved me a my family hundreds of dollars! Thank you!

Thanks SO MUCH for this video and the link to the replacement part! Hubby and I had it replaced in under an hour and that included him going to his buddy's house to borrow the socket. Works perfectly on my 2010 Equinox.

god bless guys like you..you are the link between the past and now..keep those older cars running especially now with the crazy cost of new cars..thank you for making this video!

Chev dealership quoted me $1700.00 parts and labor, got the part with shipping included for $38.87 and fixed it myself.👍 I also didn't have to wait until first week of December to get it fixed as dealership wanted to book me an appointment for Dec 1 . It's done NOW Thanks Jerry

God think of the amount of money you've saved people over the years!!! Just did this fix on my GF's 2011 Equinox and this video saved us serious $$ from the dealer. THANK YOU!

I just did this on our 2012 equinox. Great instructions. The big plastic trim was the most difficult part of the job. And there are two white push clips to overcome after you remove the 10mm nuts to remove the bezel. The new latch switch cost me around $27 total from Amazon ($25.48 plus tax) thanks for the video!

Thanks a lot for putting this together. Fixed our Equinox for less than $25.

Thank you, Jerry! Your video helped me a lot. I was able to save money and replace the switch with no issues. Thanks so much!

This video is a great guide. I’m about to change out the switch in my ‘11 Nox and glad to have a good guide for it. Also, bonus points for being a fellow ryobi tool user

This is one of the best auto tutorial videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you!!

Thanks for the video! I have to do this repair on my father in laws Equinox this weekend.

Thank you for this video! It really helped me out. Just changed out the switch after work. 💪🏾

Thanks man. Mine has been a crap shoot on if it’ll work or not. Huge help and saved me a ton of money.

Thank you Jerry, This video saved me a lot of money. you’re awesome.

Thank you soooo much. Just stopped working tonight. I’ll do it tomorrow.

Dude your so awesome!!!!!! I’m going though the same thing with my wife car and I’m going to rewatch this so that I can get the job done. Thank you soooo much for this Vlog!!!!

Hey jerry! I really appreciate the video! I just replaced the switch on her Chevy sonic. Have a great day!

Thank you for this. If anyone else is curious, I cut the rubber cover off my old switch to see the insides. It looks like it failed due to simple corrosion. Looks like water got into it.

Thanks for this video! Wife got a flat on her Acadia, and when roadside assistance showed up, they could not access the cargo area. Roadside guy knew how to open the lift gate, but that did not fix the problem. While I most likely WILL NOT take our GMC Acadia back to the dealer, I also do not want to depend of my brother-in-law to get around to looking at my lift gate. So I looked up the part number and ordered the part. As soon as it arrives, I will attempt the repair! Nothing like saving money! Thanks again!

Hi jerry thanks for your post i’ve the same problem with my GMC Terrain 2014 right now and i”ll work on it while watching your video thanks a lot

Thank you very much Jerry for this video. I just changed my 2010 equinox switch and your instructions were bang on. Cheers from Canada !!!!

Sad that the dealer or repair shop quoted such high price, they would put a switch in like you and charged for the module, this why folks have little trust in dealers and repair shops the just want to do an Easter egg hunt for what's wrong and take your money for it. Deal could of made the same simple test and fixed for under 125.00 with labor. Sad to see it come to this I spend 15 plus years working for dealer back in the day,,, they are rip centers now days. Hook,crook and we don't know how to fix it now days. Thanks for your video, very well done and clear and easy to understand, Thanks again.

Thank you for taking the time to share the video.

Thank you for this video. I am experiencing the same thing and dont want to pay the dealership. So I'm going to DIY it 😁

Jerry! Thanks so much! the wife's liftgate got funky after the rain last week and I determined (well, hoped) that this would be the problem. I ordered a switch on amazon, popped it in, as instructed by you, and bam! $27 CAD taxes incl. Rreally appreciate you posting this. I think I am going to call the dealership tomorrow just to get a quote for fun! For the rest of you all, be patient lining it up when you put the plastic back on the inside. It will eventually go together!

Thank you. U gave me an idea after I change my actuator and was 0 result , I tried the latch after I watched your video and was fixed. Thank you again . 👍👍👍

2013 Equinox here. Good video. Those two plastic covers are a bear. Our switch had melted. Got the same via Amazon.

Thank you for sharing this. Just replaced the switch on a 2012 equinox using this video as reference. Would have never found that torx hidey hole.

Thank you so much sir. I haven't try it but I'm sure it will work on my chevy equinox. And save me lots of money

You are the man! Thank you for posting this.

Watched the video twice and went to it. The hardest part was getting the nut out after it fell in. Thanks brother

Thank you for making this! My 14 nox has same problem!

Thank you very much Jerry. This helped me a lot!

i aint going to lie wasnt so sure if you knew what you were doing but you tought me a lesson verry nice man sorry for the miss spelling

This was awesome. Saved us and great detailed instructions!

Great vid!! I'm ordering the part now. Thank you!

Thank you …I haven’t been able to open my latch in a year

God Bless and Thank You for Your Outstanding Instructions😇👍👍👍👍👍👍

Very useful to see how it is done! I have a similar problem (Chev Captiva) but I can hear the switch working inside so probably not an electric issue like yours. Just the door does not unlatch ( not sure why ?)

Thx for the video. Just fixed mine. 2h cause I did not have the proper tools

Thanks so much for that info. And saving a bunch of money!👏👏

Awesome!!! Worked perfectly. THANKS A TON!!!!!!

Thank sir! Ill remember this when my 2016 Equinox goes out@

After months of procrastinating I finally fixed my hatch. The only reason I didn't try and fix it earlier because the switch seemed to work off and on. Well today I got tired of it not working and gave it a try. Thanks to this video my 2010 Chevy Equinox hatch is working better than when I bought it. Thanks Jerry for posting this video. Guys like you are the true heros of KZfaq unlike the Minecraft streamers.

dated from October 6th 2022, made the switch with the handle release totally busted wire was broken (old) , the new one from GM has the small bump and it works, everything was there as described. Also note its a tight fit for the 10 mm bolts, so yes the right tools help. took me a couple hours based on novice experience but Hey ! Trunk opens now. Thank you !

Thank you for your vedio, I just followed your instructions today :) 👍

Thank you so much! This saved me $300!

2022-05-22 : Equinox 2011, Merci beaucoup. Je suis une femme de 57 ans, par trop de talent en "mécanique/ mais je suis manuelle. Votre vidéo m'a permis de faire les changements moi même. Merci beaucoup ça m'a de sauver énormément. Le cout sur amazon est 30$ avec les taxes et le transport inclus vers le Canada Merci beaucoup , J'ai du seulement emprunteur une douille de 10 mm plus longue que la mienne pour défaire les 4 tarrots, Merci

Thank you for the video safe me a lot of money I’m in wheelchair 🦽 not easy for me bad I fix it thank you again

I have an 09. I am assuming it would be nearly the same. Thanks for your video. I'll be using your information soon!

Thank You!! Saved me $$$ and time! My man!

Still relevant 5 years later! I just did this on my 2016 Equinox! I watched the video a couple times and had to refer back to it while in the middle of the job. I have probably an hour total in it, plus this review. The part is now $23, but a current estimate at a shop would probably be more than $1000! I did NOT have a deep enough 10mm socket for the 2 center nuts, but my hands are small enough and I was able to reach in w/ an adjustable wrench and get the center nuts. Removing that main outside part was tough because I didn't expect the 2 little plastic clip things that held it in pretty good. I ended up cutting one enough to get one side out, then pulled hard on the other side. Then when replacing the inner molding, I would mention making sure it is guided into the upper mold on each side. I almost missed this. Great instructions, thanks!

Great vid.I have a 2010 Equinox lt with Power lift gate.

thanks you made it very easy for me too fix my tailgate Anne 63yrs old

Thanks for the video it help out a lot

thanks a lot for the info,great work.

Thanks buddy your video was a lot of help

I dont here a click on mine and I'm forced to open from within thank you for your time in making this video I will get back with you on the results I have a 2010 equinox awd

Worked perfectly thank you

What an excellent video!

Excellent video

This helped a lot thxs. 👍👍

Thanks for your help

Great video! Thank you so much!

Thank you for sharing

Thanks man I really don’t understand the dislikes but any how I order the part from amazon a month ago I have a 2012 Chevy Equinox and it works fine so far so good thanks again for the video

excellent vid 👍

Hello, thanks for the video we got to fix my car in 15 min thanks

I sent this to my gearhead son with the hopes this is what we can do for the lift gate on my 2015 Trax which quit working last week. I'll let you know how we make out if he decides to tackle it. I figure this should be a piece of cake compared to replacing the radiator!

Man. Thank you!!!

I watched this video and was able to replace the tailgate push button on my 2012 Chev Equinox LS 2.5L. About a week ago, the button suddenly stopped working and I didn't know the problem. It ended up the original button stopped responding and had to be replaced.

Thank you so much

Excelen thank very much God blessing.

Thank you so much!

Wow, thanks wished I'd had my phone charged a couple hours ago I was at a salvage yard and needed the lift gate up but I never knew how without power. Kind of stupid of GM if you ask me. Trying to figure out how it didn't work with the overhead or the key fob

Thanks Jerry. Excellent video. I have the same exact problem and I'm confident it's the same exact fix. Those switches go bad far too often to ever suspect a module that your car doesn't have to be the problem. It would have been worth it to pay them to put the module in just to sit back and watch them try. Side note: Your vehicle doesn't HAVE a liftgate control module. The only cars that do are the ones with the auto open/close feature.

Big thanks. Cheers

Thank you my is the same way. The dealer asked me $ 800 to replace it

I just bought one of these. I really like it. i’m trying to figure out if there is a way you can just pop the window on the back instead of having to pop the whole gate to get access to the back. I’m putting a wheelchair lift on the back of this tomorrow and the past two SUVs I had, they were still away you could pop open the back glass. From what I can tell you cannot do this on the car. Please let me know if I missing something. It’s going to kind of suck to not be able to at least put a few things in the back.