2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Hatchback/Liftgate Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- lift gate · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Hatchback/Liftgate
My liftgate actuator failed, my car was not lockable i was told by gm that because of the age of my car it would not be covered. I was told it was not covered not in stock not order able. I was told to order it on line i did installed and failed in 11 days. The part was sold by doorman made in china. I buy american made products and i'm told by an american company to buy something made in china does that make sense?…
ODI 10651496
Hatchback/Liftgate
I own a 2006 chevy tahoe that i just bought in feb. Up till now i have loved it. My rear lift gate/hatch will not open. After trying several times to unlock it, still it wouldn't open. So i climb inside to try and find a manual release button or handle, i find nothing. I decided to pull out the owners manual and look it up. The only way you can access the rear hatch is from the keyless remote that unlocks it. I…
ODI 10513040
Electrical System · Hatchback/Liftgate
2006 lift gate will not open after 68,000 miles, dealer wanted 500.00 to fix.. What a rip off also a very safety concern for children & pets...also loading issues..in short terms should have bought a (t o y o t a ) they are built to last ..end of story.. Chevy sucks. *tr
ODI 10420766
Hatchback/Liftgate
When i pressed the power lock opener to unlock all the doors in my tahoe, the liftgate where the children's seats are located did not unlock automatically. It was then i discovered that there is no emergency or manual way to open the liftgate in the event of the actuator failing! There is no release on the inside and no key slot opener on the outside. A little research told me that this is a common problem with this…
ODI 10463967
Hatchback/Liftgate · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2006 chevrolet tahoe w/ 3rd row seating. The liftgate lock failed without any indication that it was going out. This is very fearful for our family for which we have small children who may become trapped and unable to escape this vehicle in the event of an accident. I read 11 complaints online from other consumers with this same matter. Chevrolet are aware that these complaints are out there and know the risk in…
ODI 10410400
Hatchback/Liftgate · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2006 chevrolet tahoe hatchback & liftgate won't open. *tr
ODI 10397320
Hatchback/Liftgate · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2006 tahoe rear liftgate will not unlock, nor will window open. It doesn't make any noise. There is no key hole to open manually. My grandchildren often ride in the rear seats, and they would be trapped in a collision. There is no inside handle, either. My sister-in-law has an identical model in which this has also happened. Gm should in our estimation, recall and fix this problem. The most efficient fix would be to…
ODI 10368027
Hatchback/Liftgate · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2006 chevrolet tahoe liftgate lock actuator quit working at around 67000 miles. There is no manual or key operated way to unlock the liftgate. It failed in the locked position which has the potential to trap someone inside in the event of an emergency. The only way to open was to crawl inside the back end of the vehicle, rip the plastic trim panels off that cover the mechanism, and then move the actuator by hand.…
ODI 10367268
Electrical System · Hatchback/Liftgate · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Rear liftgate actuator has failed. Safety issue with children in rear of vehicle and lack of access. There are many complaints about this same problem. Gm should recall this part asap. *tr
ODI 10368270
Hatchback/Liftgate
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. While the vehicle was parked, the electronic hatch rear door would not open. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not been repaired. The contact was concerned since someone could become trapped in the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 67,392 and the current mileage was 67,692. Updated 08/24/10. *lj the rear…
ODI 10341809
Hatchback/Liftgate
The lift gate and the rear window on my 2006 chevrolet tahoe will not unlock and therefore cannot be opened. The lift gate unlocks with the keyless remote or the passenger or driver door unlock buttons, neither of which presently opens the tailgate or rear window. There is no way a passenger can exit the vehicle from the tailgate and this is a safety hazard along with a useless cargo area. This failure occurred at…
ODI 10235995
Hatchback/Liftgate
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated the rear lift gate would fail to open. The dealer replaced the lift gate actuator remote control to correct the failure. The failure recurred within two years. The dealer advised having a diagnostic performed before making any repairs. The contact was concerned with the safety of the vehicle in the event of a crash. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10340586