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Chevy Tahoe Door Lock Problem

753 messages,  Last post on May 21, 2013 at 7:00 PM

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#535 of 753 2007 Chevrolet Suburban by vmarie40

May 29, 2012 (2:38 pm)

Just purchased about 1.5 years ago - it has about 60k. I have had many of the same problems I see posted here. I am intersted to see if there have been any fixes.
 
1. My driver door lock - sometimes works - sometimes does not!
2. My check battery and charging system light comes on while driving. I am a nervous wreck that I will getting stranded soon. FYI: just replace battery and alternator with last six months!
3. Strange idle - every once in a while idle skips.
 
Loved my 2002 Tahoe - wish I had kept that one!
 
Cannot believe all the problems listed here are similar and NO RECALLS!
 
Please let me know what (if any) fixes have been successful!
 
Thanks,
 
Vanessa

#536 of 753 Re: 2007 Chevrolet Suburban [vmarie40] by gmcustsvcsarah

May 30, 2012 (6:45 am)

Replying to: vmarie40 (May 29, 2012 2:38 pm)
Good morning Vanessa,
I'm sorry that you are encountering so many difficulties with your Suburban and that you feel nervous driving it given the check battery and charging system light. Have you worked with a dealership already on getting this looked at (noticed that you recently replaced the battery and alternator)? We'd be happy to follow up on this if you wanted to email the following information to socialmediagm.com : your name/Edmunds username, phone and address, the last 8 of your VIN and current mileage, and the name of your dealership.
All the best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#537 of 753 2008 Tahoe Door Locks by trailerboy

Jun 04, 2012 (9:54 am)

I just took my Tahoe in with door lock issues and found out that 3 of the 4 locks were bad. I was quoted $1,046 to replace all of them. After I Googled this problem I realized that Chevy has had a ongoing problem with these actuators. I, like several others discussing this issue on this forum can't believe that Chevy hasn't done a recall on the door lock mechanisms. I have owned GM vehicles my entire life (I'm 55 and have owned 4 tahoes, a Silverado and a suburban)) but this issue coupled with the fact that Ford didn't take a bailout has changed my mind. I will buy a Ford as my next vehicle purchase.

#538 of 753 Re: 2008 Tahoe Door Locks [trailerboy] by gmcustsvc

Jun 04, 2012 (11:33 am)

Replying to: trailerboy (Jun 04, 2012 9:54 am)
trailerboy,
Thank you for taking the time to post your concerns. If you could please email me with your VIN, current mileage, and the name of the dealer you took the vehicle to, I would like to look into this situation for you. I look forward to your response.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#539 of 753 Re: 2008 Tahoe Door Locks [gmcustsvc] by trailerboy

Jun 04, 2012 (3:06 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Jun 04, 2012 11:33 am)
The VIN is 1GNFC13028R167719 with 75,774 miles and I took it to Chapman Cheverolet in Tempe, AZ. Anything you can do would be appreciated since the door locks on the 2008 Tahoes seem to have issues. Thanks you.

#540 of 753 Re: 2008 Tahoe Door Locks [trailerboy] by gmcustsvc

Jun 05, 2012 (10:45 am)

Replying to: trailerboy (Jun 04, 2012 3:06 pm)
trailerboy,
Thank you for your post. Can you please send this info along with your contact information to SocialMediaGM.com? I look forward to your response.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#541 of 753 Lock problems by manson4497

Jun 14, 2012 (10:57 am)

I too have been having problems with my 2009 Chevy Tahoe. Its has 72k on it, but approximately 8k ago, one door stopped locking and unlocking all the time. Now, it is hit and miss which doors lock and unlock. It doesn't matter if I used the key fob or the button on the door. I too was quoted to replace the lock. Sure glad I didn't spend the money, because soon after, all started acting up. What recourse do I have here.... seems to be a prevalent issue. Thank you!

#542 of 753 Re: Lock problems [manson4497] by gmcustsvcsarah

Jun 14, 2012 (1:15 pm)

Replying to: manson4497 (Jun 14, 2012 10:57 am)
If you would like for us to get a Service Request set up through our department, through which we will contact your dealership to explore any available options, please send the following information to socialmediagm.com: your name/Edmunds username, phone and address, the last 8 of your VIN and current mileage, and the name of your preferred dealership.
 
Regards,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#543 of 753 Re: 2008 Yukon Door Actuator Repeated Problem [larrytoby] by nleonberger

Jun 14, 2012 (5:27 pm)

Replying to: larrytoby (Apr 30, 2012 12:00 pm)
My Yukon is in the shop right now....this will be the second lock that has gone out. The first one was covered under the warranty. My warranty is expired. I have an extended warranty but I was told its not overed (of course). Extremely frustrated that this is a common problem yet GM doesn't put a recall out there to let people know that these issues can be fixed by them!

#544 of 753 Re: 2008 Tahoe Door Locks [gmcustsvc] by spacemonkey5

Jun 14, 2012 (8:06 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Jun 04, 2012 11:33 am)
I have had the same problem with three of my Tahoe's power door lock motors, and I have had to pay to replace two of them. One failed during the warranty period, so it was replaced at no charge. Will GM reimburse me for the other two?
Thanks

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