Tailgate Lock Actuator Motor for 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & More - Dorman 746-040

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$72.99
MPN: 746-040
UPC: 889245463944
Item Package Quantity: 1
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Dorman - OE Solutions Tailgate Lock Actuator Motor P/N:746-040
Dorman - OE Solutions Tailgate Lock Actuator Motor P/N:746-040
$72.99

Power the tailgate lock with the Dorman tailgate lock actuator motor, part number 746-040, a non-integrated actuator motor that moves the tailgate lock between locked and unlocked when the power locks are used. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 1500. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list. If a failed actuator motor is why your tailgate no longer responds to the power locks, this Dorman unit is designed to replace it.

  • Direct replacement: designed to fit and work like the original motor on the listed applications.
  • Ideal solution: a dependable choice when the original motor has given out from fatigue, water infiltration or collision damage.
  • Durable construction: built from quality materials and engineered for reliable performance and durability.
  • Trustworthy quality: designed in the United States by Dorman, which has more than a century of experience in the automotive aftermarket.

Signs this part may need replacing include a tailgate that won't lock or unlock with the power locks, works only some of the time, or makes a buzzing or clicking sound from the tailgate. Wiring, fuses and switches can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing the motor.

Interchange: DLA11501 · DLA1588 · 23315161 · 23371369 · 84374353 · DLA1501

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

DLA11501, DLA1588, 23315161, 23371369, 84374353, DLA1501

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a tailgate lock actuator motor do?

It is the electric motor that moves the tailgate lock between locked and unlocked when the power locks are used. Dorman 746-040 is a non-integrated actuator motor.

Does this Dorman tailgate lock actuator motor fit a 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Yes, it is listed for the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 1500. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for other listed vehicles.

What are signs the tailgate lock actuator motor may need replacing?

Signs include a tailgate that won't lock or unlock with the power locks, works only intermittently, or buzzes or clicks. Wiring, fuses or switches can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing the motor.

Is it a direct replacement for the original motor?

Yes. Dorman designed it to fit and work like the original motor on the listed applications. Follow your vehicle's service information for access and installation steps.

Which part numbers does Dorman 746-040 replace?

It cross-references DLA11501, DLA1588, 23315161, 23371369, 84374353 and DLA1501.