Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 111 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (74 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (25 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Chevrolet Suburban


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Chevrolet Suburban

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the doors began to lock and unlock independently. The contact reached his destination and turned off the vehicle, but it failed to restart.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the rear liftgate failed to close. The fire department removed the hydraulics to close the rear liftgate. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the rear liftgate would not lock or unlock without force. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised that the failure may have been cause by a defective locking mechanism   Read details...

The Tailgate Latch problem

Rear tailgate latch not working. Can't open tailgate at all. Had been "catching" for a few months before becomming inoperable.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

Hood latch in cab failed. Yh   Read details...




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