I have a '99 Blazer zr2 and the button to release the rear gate/window is no longer working. I've received great help on this forum for any problem with my blazer that I've had and so I felt confident to post my new problem. Is there a fuse for this that I should check prior to taking the inside panel/moulding off and replace the whole button? Is there a relay or anything? I have no idea how to get it to open without the button working. So is there anything on the inside of the door that would allow me to open it? Granted, it'd be a pain to climb in the front door and crawl to the back, but if that's an option until I get it rectified then so be it. Thanks in advance and hope anyone who reads this has a wonderful day.

 

the button on the dash has quit, or the one on the tailgate itself?

my dash button works good, but the one on the gate itself has quit, however, ill be replacing it soon....https://blazerforum.com/forum/2nd-ge...-button-71948/

 

By all means be sure to check all fuses first....easy things first.

Do you have a remote fob that unlocks the doors including the rear hatch? As far as the dash button, you could probably take it out, disconnect the electrical connector and then short across the connector to see if the hatch release is working before putting a new button assembly in. This will tell you if the release is working at all.

And to open the rear hatch, there should be a small access hole under the carpet that will allow you to push the release lever. Best to do a search for this as there are pictures that show where this is at.

Good luck.

 

Got the same problem 4 years ago. There is a manual hatch hidden inside the tail gate, behind the finish panel, about 4 inches down and 1 inch towards the passenger side. Thanks to GM heavy pot smoking engineers for hiding it.