Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban

Two problems related to hatchback/liftgate lock have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the rear lift gate lock mechanism would not operate. The vehicle was neither taken to the dealer for inspection nor was the manufacturer contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.

2 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2009

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. Whenever the contact attempts to open the rear hatch, it fails to open from both inside and outside the vehicle. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the rear hatch would not lock properly and would trigger the vehicle's alarm system. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 51,400.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban

Latches/locks/linkage problems
6
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems
2


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