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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

56
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 56 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • door locks · 25 records
  • door lock · 24 records
  • side door · 17 records
  • lock actuator · 13 records
  • lock unlock · 12 records
  • passenger side · 9 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi34
1–30k mi10
60–100k mi5
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 1, 2009

    Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Started with the drivers side lock not working and has progressed to all 4 locks not working with keyless entry and electric switch inside cab. I armed and locked my vehicle and expected the vehicle to be locked when it wasn't and items were stolen from my truck. *tr

    ODI 10368710

  • June 1, 2009 · 39,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the door actuator would not remain locked. The dealer replaced the driver and passenger side lock actuators two years prior to the current failure. The contact did not seek assistance from the manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 94,000 and the failure mileage was 39,000. The vin was unavailable.

    ODI 10398263

  • April 14, 2009 · 8,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while parked the driver was unable to enter the vehicle since he was unable to lock or unlock the doors. On several occasions the back door of the vehicle had to be used to enter and/or exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the door lock actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

    ODI 10482254

  • December 1, 2008

    Door · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    This is the 3rd time this happens to my vehicle and i get it repaired. When i got my tahoe with 0 miles it already had this problem and i had it fixed, i thought no big deal of it. Then with time i find out it is a common problem with my vehicle. I did some research and this is a very common and pricey problem. The door locks on my tahoe go out, they don't go up or down automatically and this is an issue to me…

    ODI 10520445

  • October 8, 2008 · 3,274 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I have had all four doors in for repair at one time or another. First it was the rear left door which would not open from the outside. Same door still does/does not open. Second door was theright rear which dropped down when you opened it. Third door was the drivers door which would not open. Had to insert car key to open. Fourth door was the front passenger door which would not open. Each time the door lock…

    ODI 10448143

  • July 23, 2008 · 8,500 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I currently own a 2008 chevy tahoe. Today 1-17-13 , i had to have the power door lock actuator replaced for the 5th time on this vehicle. Every door has been affected at least once with today being the right rear door having to be replaced for a second time. From what i have read numerous times online , this seems to be a recurring problem for the gm suv products starting with the 2007 model years. Gm has yet to…

    ODI 10493296