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  1. midfleet

    2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Tailgate won’t open

    Update. I've finally swung a solution w/ Ram and the dealer. They replaced tailgate latches today. I don't know if they've redesigned the latch or not, but they operate smoother than when the truck was new. The catches are very easy when you lightly close the tailgate and so far operate every...
  2. midfleet

    2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Tailgate won’t open

    Mine is not a cover issue. The plastic covers break. It's like a $400 fix that the dealer (Butler Ram in Beaufort, SC) refuses to fix, blaming Fiat Chrysler. FCA says it's dealers problem. They both suck.
  3. midfleet

    2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Tailgate won’t open

    I did that as well. Even at the advice of my service advisor, so that the tech was the one to actuate it. Every time I go in I do that. Ohh well, they've broken me. I'll try to buy parts and repair myself and see how hard it is. The now broken piece of plastic really rattles when you can...
  4. midfleet

    2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Tailgate won’t open

    I started telling the dealer about it while it was under warranty, but they "couldn't replicate it". Now that they have an understanding of it and a bulletin created, I'm out of warranty. I'm so done with this ****.
  5. midfleet

    2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Tailgate won’t open

    Well, after my last visit the dealer was to order the replacement parts and didn't. Now they are telling me that if this had started, they could have fixed it under one of their Dealer support programs up to 60K miles. Well, that ship has sailed. So, dealer agreed to support the fix, but FCA is...
  6. midfleet

    2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Tailgate won’t open

    After 4 trips to the dealer, here's where I'm at. The actuators are still clicking, but the plastic bit that actually traps and opens is broken. I can still open if I push in on the tailgate while pushing the actuator button. This time, when they brought the truck out there was a rattling...
  7. midfleet

    Black appearance package incorrect spare tire given !!!

    I just had to change as well on my 1500 Bighorn. The spare is 18" and had those same marks rubbing through the sidewall. Had me a little sketched out since I was towing, but I made it 130miles back. I put the full size back up in the spare tire cave and it does fit. Unfortunate because I told...
  8. midfleet

    2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Tailgate won’t open

    Yes, poor wording. 2019 5th Gen. I should have said push the switch ;) Any rate, dealer "couldn't replicate the issue". I purposely didn't open the tailgate when I got to the dealer so that I could show the check in clerk, which she confirmed. But, since it reopens time and again after you get...
  9. midfleet

    2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Tailgate won’t open

    I am currently at my dealer for exactly this item. After driving, if you get out if the truck (after turning off) and go to open the tailgate, it just clicks when you pull the handle. If you push in on the tailgate while pulling the handle, it will open. Once it opens the first time, no problems...
  10. midfleet

    Paint defect

    For over 20 yrs I've owned black Silverado's. Bought a black RAM and the paint is ****. Just my kids leaning against the bed with a zipper to reach something inside has scratched it. Never had that problem with the GMs. But besides that, the RAM is a far superior vehicle to the Silverado's I've...
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