Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Chevrolet Avalanche

It is well known that Chevrolet/gm has a major quality problem with powerdoor locks that has been going on for many years. One only need to google chevy door locks to get an idea of the magnitude of the problem. . Read more...

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Door locks do not work and sometimes you can not get into or out of vehicle. Safety hazard.

Door locks which I purchased extended warranty but every time I take it in it cost me a $100. 00 should be recalled safety item. Did drivers door now passenger door bad.

Electronic door locks have failed on three of the 4 doors on this truck. Check engine light on due to code p0452, which is fuel tank pressure sensor defective. I called the dealership and they said it was not covered under the warranty and it would cost around $500 to repair. Spoke with my brother-in-law today who has a 2002 Avalanche and he had the same problem with fuel sensor and his repair was covered under the warranty. The door handle of my vehicle is plated in chrome. This chrome is now coming undone, and is razor sharp.

Door locks fail to lock on Chevrolet Avalanche.

I own a 2007 chevy Avalanche ltz. I have just broken the third exterior door hanlde, two have already been replaced at my cost. The first two were the rear doors, and now the passenger door which receives very limited use.

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The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated the rear driver's side automatic door lock failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired. Seven months later, the front driver's side automatic door lock failed to operate when engaging the control mechanism. In addition, the liftgate would not lock with the key fob. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

December 2010, while just opening my door normally to enter the vehicle . . . My exterior drivers door handle broke off of its mount. Took to a gm authorized service center and it was repaired for approx $160. 00. It is now January 21st, 2011, just a few weeks later, and the same thing has now happened to the drivers side rear passenger door. The exterior door handle broke off. I am not the only person having this problem with my vehicle as I have found numerous others across the country complaining of the same thing. If I had a child in the vehicle where there was an emergency and I could not get to that child because the door handles break then this could be a potentially huge issue. I have never had a door handle break off in any other vehicle I have ever owned or tried opening. . . . And now 2 in about 6 weeks. Gm states it is not covered and they are unwilling to cooperate.

The doors would not unlock after stopping & putting in park. I took it to the dealer & they replaced the actuator. It worked o. K. For a while & took it back & they replaced the actuator again. It continues to not unlock occasionally. I feel this could be a safety issue if the vehicle was involved in an accident or if vehicle were to catch on fire. I have looked on the internet regarding this problem and found several incidents on this topic but nothing from gm. I think gm should look into this problem and fix it before someone pays with their life. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My 2008 chevy Avalanche has a problem with the driver door and the rear door same side not opening or closing with the remote. This could be a safety hazard if I had to get into the vehicle in an emergency because the only door with a key lock is the drivers door.

It is well known that Chevrolet/gm has a major quality problem with powerdoor locks that has been going on for many years. One only need to google chevy door locks to get an idea of the magnitude of the problem. . Read more...

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche rear tailgate latch/lock assembly. Sharp edges on unknown hook /barb design snagging clothing/ripping holes in fabric and on several occasions causing lacerations and cuts on abdominal areas, this occurs when I reach over from the end to retrieve payload from the cargo bay.

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Tail gate does not stay latched has been repaired twice under warranty by howard pontiac 364 west grand Ave. Elmhurst IL 630 832 9500 tail gate was seldom used for this to occur. The continued failure for the tail gate to stay latched has resulted in tail gate coming open while driving. At first it was seldom now the tail gate will not stay latched this problem could result in the loss of cargo load & the failure of the cable holding the tailgate on. This would result in the a road hazard. Date used is last occurrence.

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Retaining hook attached to underside of hood is rusting apart from the hood panel. Chunks of rusted metal are falling off of the area around the hood retaining hook. Vehicle is still under rust warranty but general motors will not honor rust through warranty. Severe rust began when vehicle was approx 2 years old. Partial or complete separation of this retaining hook could cause hood to fly open at speed. Many members of the chevy Avalanche fan club have the same issue, but it is more noticeable on a vehicle with white paint.

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