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Chevy Tahoe Door Lock Problem

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#380 of 751 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Door Lock Actuators Broken - TWICE by terryo4

Jan 28, 2012 (10:30 am)

I joined the forum just to chime in about my 2007 Chevy Tahoe. I've replaced all four door lock actuators at Champion Chevrolet in Reno for a cost of over $1000 two years ago, only to have three of them fail again within a year. I am *NOT* paying another $750 to replace them again only to have them fail again so I've been driving around with no automatic door locks and WAITING to sue Chevrolet if my car gets stolen. I would not recommend spending a penny to repair this problem until the DESIGN FLAW with the door actuators is found and fixed. I have a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban with over 200,000 miles on it and have never had a single problem with the door locks -- this is a DESIGN FLAW that was introduced in later model Chevrolet's. I am very angry about this issue and want both my money back for the initial repair and to have the broken locks repairs at no charge.

#381 of 751 2009 GMC Yukon door lock actuators broken by monacja

Jan 28, 2012 (7:06 pm)

Add another Yukon to the list. My two front door lock actuators need replacing on a 2009 Yukon with 45k miles. The problem started at 38k miles but of course I was told I'd have to pay since I was out of warranty. I love my Yukon but this ridiculous. I guess since I own it and GM has my money I'm no longer important. I'm in the market for a new car for my wife but if I can't get this issue resolved at no cost as it should be I'll be selling the Yukon and getting 2 non-GM cars.

#382 of 751 Re: 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Door Lock Actuators Broken - TWICE [terryo4] by gmcustsvcsarah

Jan 30, 2012 (7:46 am)

Replying to: terryo4 (Jan 28, 2012 10:30 am)
Terry04 and monacja,
Have you already sent us an email to get a Service Request open with General Motors? Please do so at the email provided under my username (will be forwarded to our database), and include the following information: your name/Edmunds Username, phone and address, the last 8 digits of your VIN and current mileage, and the name of your involved dealership.
Regards,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#383 of 751 WORTHLESS!!!! by ndhousemover

Jan 31, 2012 (7:18 pm)

To gmcustsvcsarah
 
After contacting gmcustsvcsarah and emailing her my information i was contacted by the "district agent" who would be handling my claim. After 3 weeks of back and forth calls his response was that I take it to my dealer and have them do a diagnostics check ($90) on it. Our dealer is 3-4 weeks waiting to get in. I asked if GM would cover this, he said no. I asked if I spend the $90 and they find that they are defective if GM would cover it, he said no. I then asked if they find them defective how much would GM cover of the ($600, 2 doors $300 each) cost. He said maybe 50%. Huh!? The parts are $135. If I buy both actuators and put them in it's $270. If I take it to the GM dealer it'll cost $90 for diag., $270 for parts, $330 for labor. Over $300 for them to "Take Care" of me. Thanks for nothing GM! I'll fix this problem myself and i will never, NEVER buy another GM product again. If this is how you stand behind your product i want no part of it. Pathetic. Good luck to the rest of you. Hopefully they treat you better than me. Buying a Ford and hoping GM dies like they should have and eventually will with this kind of service.

#384 of 751 Need an answer by ndhousemover

Jan 31, 2012 (7:29 pm)

To gmcustsvcsarah and the rest of the people on here.
 
The "district agent" said that he had never heard of this issue and that it must not be very common otherwise GM would deal with it in a fast and serious manner. I told him to google 2008 Yukon door lock actuator and see what he finds. He deflected and said that you can't go by these forums. If you can't go by these forums what the H3LL is gmcustsvcsarah doing on here? Answer me this GM customer service. Answer on here, this forum why GM doesn't do more to fix this issue and I will stop bad mouthing you on here, on other forums, and to anyone who will listen. Answer it reasonably and i'm done.

#385 of 751 Re: Need an answer [ndhousemover] by gmcustsvcsarah

Feb 01, 2012 (6:37 am)

Replying to: ndhousemover (Jan 31, 2012 7:29 pm)
I am so very, very sorry about this. What is your case number so I can follow up on this (my coworker Christina responds to emails coming in from the forum)?
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#386 of 751 electrical? by jhill5

Feb 01, 2012 (7:06 pm)

I have a 02 yukon. I owned the truck for 8yrs, never had a problem with it. I decided to change my plugs and wires about 1 1/2 months ago. About two weeks ago the truck started hesitating. It would hesitate one hard time and then about a minute later it would cut off even driving at freeway speed. Whenever this would happen, the door locks would cycle a couple of times. As a result I changed the fuel filter, replaced the MAP sensor, and took it to the dealer. They said I needed a nuetral position switch, so I replaced it. Didn't fix the problem. I then took it to a mechanic and he did a pressure test on my fuel pump, to find that it was ok. He did discover that my bolt on the +post on the batt was only holding on by two threads, and replaced it. I am able to drive a lil further before it hesitates and the locks start the cycleling thing. The engine light never came on, so there are no codes in the comp.

#387 of 751 Re: 2008 Chev. Suburban door locks [palm1] by gmcustsvcsarah

Feb 02, 2012 (12:14 pm)

Replying to: palm1 (Dec 08, 2011 11:07 am)
Christina requested that I get in touch with you on the forum to let you know that she has sent you an email with more information; we have re-opened your case, and I apologize for the mess!
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#388 of 751 Re: Door Lock Failure-Joining the Ranks!!! [gmcustsvcsarah] by disappointedgm

Feb 02, 2012 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Jan 23, 2012 10:05 am)
gmcustsvcsarah
 
I too am having problems with my door locks in my 2006 Tahoe. I emailed GM customer service who told me to take my Tahoe to a Chevy dealer. I took my vehicle to a certified Chevy dealer on Monday and paid $110 for a diagnostic. The diagnostic revealed that the rear doors and hatch actuators needed to be replaced at the price of $1208. The GM rep then followed up with the dealership on Monday and advised me that they would help resolve the issue.
 
I then received a call from Chevy customer service today( Thursday) and was advised that per the district representative at GM that they would not fix the actuators although they know they are defective. They claim since I bought the vehicle used they do not have the service records from the previous owner. That of course is untrue because all GM needs to do is pull up the VIN # from my truck and obtain the records.
 
I am extremely disappointed in GM. It appears from the several forums that there are several unhappy GM owners. Since GM is aware that they put in defective parts they should recall them to be replaced. I will never buy another GM vehicle.
 
This problem also poses a serious hazard to anyone driving these vehicles. If the vehicle is in a wreck and the passengers are unable to escape and rescuers are unable to open the doors/hatch to assist the victims due to the doors being inoperable, it will result in GM having a huge lawsuit (s) on their hands, especially since they know the actuators are defective.
 
My service Request # 71-1033076167

#389 of 751 Door Lock Safety Issue, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban by camydog

Feb 04, 2012 (10:50 am)

All involved,
 
If your door locks are supposed to lock when the vehicle is put into gear and they don't, this is a safety issue the NHTSA needs to know about. When you make your post on their web site, you have to address this as a safety issue for them, and GM, to notice.
 
Another place you can voice your opinion is in the media. This has been a wide-spread problem with the current body style Tahoe, Yukon and Suburban products. The media would be happy to exploit a known safety problem with a manufacturers vehicles. If GM has failed to respond decisively with the safety problem, the media will be able to help other consumers understand the problem with these GM vehicles, as well as steer them to alternate brands.
 
http://www.nhtsa.gov/ Use the link in the blue box on the top right side of the screen, 'Report a Vehicle or child seat defect.
 
Hope this helps resolve your issues.

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