Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid owners have reported 4 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |
Rear door locks (actuators) stopped working. First passenger rear lock failed to open or close. This happened after warranty coverage had ended. After some research I have found out that this is a widespread gm issue especially with 2008-09 gm SUV type of vehicles. My understanding is that the actuator motor fails. It is also my understanding that this electrical failure is due to a very inexpensive electrical actuator is used for the locking mechanism. This is a real safety issue and I am wondering when gm will be held accountable.
I own a 2009 chevy Tahoe Hybrid with 55k miles. The front and rear door lock actuators failed one at a time from the rear passenger to passenger to drivers side of the truck from 36k until now at 55k. The faulty door lock actuators prevent locking or unlocking of the doors from the drivers seat as well as with the remote. When the car is put into drive, all the doors are supposed to lock. This no longer happens due to faulty actuators. As I have small children, I feel it is a safety issue to drive with unlocked doors. After researching this issue I have discovered the problem to be widespread on a number of Chevrolet vehicles. . Read more...
I have a 2008 chevy Tahoe Hybrid. About 3 mths ago the doors quit locking from time to time. I looked it up online and read hundreds of complaints about the exact same problem. On my truck it rotates from door to door which ones that will not lock. I called the repair shop and for them to fix one door they quoted $350. During my reading online someone stated that gm actually know the problem and it has to do with the wiring harness not the actual doors. Getting the actuators on the doors fixed is only a temporary fix. This is a safety hazard while driving, with a door opening and while parked or sitting in traffic because of all the car jackings going on in society. I do see dangers associated with problem and a major recall needs to be ordered and gm forced to fix their known problem.
2008 chev Tahoe Hybrid. Auto door locks quit locking and unlocking - intermitently for about the past year. Dealer service dept suggested replacing actuators. Read other complaints that said replacing actuators not a fix - definate safty issue when doors can not be locked & unlocked at will. Accident or assault could be life & death issue.