2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 42
- 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.
Among these 42 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- door handles · 31 records
- interior door · 14 records
- door handle · 11 records
- exterior door · 6 records
- chrome plating · 6 records
- side door · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Outer door handles frequently break sometimes coming off completely. These handles provide best emergency access to small children in rear child safety seats. Lack of reliable access posses significant safety risk. *tr
ODI 10397433
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet tahoe ltz. The contact stated that all four exterior door handles were fracturing from its housing. Two of the handles were previously replaced yet the failure continuously recurred. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 132,000.
ODI 10393054
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
The chrome plating on the interior door handles peel and create sharp edges that cut and draw blood. *tr
ODI 10315224
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I just read that the nhtsa is investigating the interior door handles on the 2007 tahoe. I have had this problem many times, and so has my wife. It's the seam where the two pieces of 'fake' chrome come together at the top of the door handle - think of a razor sharp piece of plastic every time you try to open your door. I took it into the dealer (john l. Sullivan, roseville, ca) where we bought it and they said there…
1 injury
ODI 10335660
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a 2007 chevy tahoe the chrome plating on the inside drivers door handle is peeling and my wife received a minor cut due to the sharp edge . The handles show be replaced by chevrolet with a better design. *tr
ODI 10292694
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a 2007 chevrolet tahoe lt3 that the interior door handles chrome plating is sharp , especialy where it meets at the seam. I have cut myself several times on these handles( both drivers and passenger door handles are this way) door handles on a vehicle especially only 3 years old shouldnt fail like this. *tr
ODI 10329882
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Outer door handles frequently break. Lack of reliable primary safety entry to small children in rear car seats posses major safety issue. *tr
ODI 10397436
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet tahoe. He stated when entering his vehicle he noticed that his vehicle had been vandalized and the rear seats where missing. A police report was filed. The vehicle was inspected by an insurance adjuster who determined that there is no security plate behind the drivers side door handle which will prevent someone from braking the door handle and getting into the vehicle. He…
ODI 10281808
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
I have a 2007 chevy tahoe ltz. The chrome plating from the interior door handles are sharp and on occasion i have to be careful not to move my fingers over the area where the plating meets at a seam. I had a slight cut previously from them. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10324911
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Outer door handles frequently break. Lack of reliable primary safety entry to small children in rear car seats posses major safety issue. *tr
ODI 10397434
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the door handles were faulty and would constantly fracture. The dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure but could not. However, the handles continued to fracture sporadically. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 37,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
ODI 10402396
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Chrome on the interior door handles peels and gets very sharp. Had replaced in either july or august of 08 under warranty. Its now february and already they are starting to peel again. Exterior moldings on the windows were popping up everytime i rolled up/down the windows or at higher speeds, they were also replaced. *tr
ODI 10257638
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
My wife and i have been victims of the faulty chrome plating peeling from the interior door release handles,causing a razor type cut to tips of our fingers therefore causing loss of blood. The interior door release handles have been replaced 3 times within the last 10 months resulting in failure soon after. The last incident happened 6/28/2008 when i exited the vehicle which cut my finger. There is no visual warning…
2 injuries
ODI 10232913
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a 2007 chevy tahoe. Since i bought the car these are some of the issues i have had with the car- all within the first year - some issues are ongoing. Three of the four door handles are frayed and cause cuts. The center console was literally coming apart at the seams. I can hear the sound of wind very loudly with the windows up. Shortly after i bought the car - i returned to the service dept. At the dealer…
ODI 10422945
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Sensor/Control Module · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet tahoe. While traveling at a speed of 35 mph the contact press on the brake and the vehicle accelerated up to 40 mph. The contact pressed the break again and the vehicle immediately stopped. Contact experienced failure with several components such as the battery, all the power door locks lock it automatically sets the alarm off. When the contact places his left foot close to the…
ODI 10322990
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet tahoe. Whenever the contact would exit the vehicle, he would notice that the power door locks would suddenly lock without warning. In addition, the doors would suddenly lock while the contact was driving the vehicle and the interior door locks were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the locks were adjusted. The failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
ODI 10340583
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My wife opened the passenger door of our tahoe and the peeling chrome cut her finger. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10397272