2001 blazer

hey, i have a 01 blazer & i cant get the rear window or hatch open, i hear it click when i push the button to open it & from what ive read i think its an actuator, shouldnt i be able to open the hatch from the inside?? can someone please show me how to get this open & fix it, another thing im worried about is if i do get it open will i be able to shut it & it stay closed,my email is dougbrissey@suddenlink.net & my # is 304 629 8123 so if anyone has pics please send them to me,thanks doug

Welcome to the site. I had this problem when I bought my truck. What happens is the part of the actuator that connects to the linkage that pops the glass breaks off. It can be opened from the inside but the rear tailgate panel has to come off. This presents a problem because there are two screws, one on each side that can't be accessed if the tailgate is closed. I got very lucky, mine were missing. Otherwise you have to peel the carpet back, there should be an access hole that you can get at the latch with a screw driver and pop it open. There is an updated actuator from GM for $75.

wow, an updated actuator for 75 bucks? will this one last more than 8 years!!!>???

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/3013000-3013999/3013891_10.jpg (http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/3013000-3013999/3013891_10_full.jpg) thats a nice rig.

boot the luggage rack and find another home for the spare.

The actuator looks the same but the plastic piece looks to be stronger than the original. You could also make a custom piece out of metal to do the same thing.

PS: Thanks for complement, would like to ditch the spare if I wanted to spend a small fortune on body work :disappoin.