Door Latch problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander

The contact owns a 2006 chevy Uplander. The driver and passenger sliding doors are malfunctioning and the latches are not connecting when the button to lock the vehicle is engaged. The mechanic stated that the vehicle's latches are faulty and that it's unsafe to drive because the doors could open while driving. While driving 25mph and approaching a stop sign, the steering wheel began shaking. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved while her children are seated in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 19,000. Updtaed 09/18/07.

The driver's side automatic sliding passenger door on our 2006 Chevrolet Uplander opens automatically on a daily basis. This event occurs multiple times a day. The door is cued to close and then will re-open without being cued, sometimes several times in a row before finally closing and latching. This event has occurred while the vehicle was in gear (reverse). The vehicle has been to the dealership for repair of this problem a minimum of five (5) times and to date, the issue has not been resolved. The dealership has run diagnostic testing on the vehicle's computer to see if any repair codes came up, referenced bulletins from gm, all to no avail. At this point in time, gm has informed us that they do not know how to repair the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that the power sliding doors were malfunctioning. He stated that one out of every ten times, the doors attempt to close, catch on to the latch mechanism, and then pop back open. He also stated that sometimes the doors will close but, after a few minutes, they would open again. Nhtsa defect investigation number pe07044 applies to this vehicle's year, make, and model. The manufacturer is not willing to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 250 and current mileage was 20,000.

-the contact stated that he purchased the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander truck on 04/2006. He would lose control of the steering. He stated that the vehicle started zig zagging across the road. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealership, and they rotated the tires, and replaced the console assembly. The contact stated that continental tire with size p225/60r17, with dot# ac794blt5005 was taken to sears ,and they informed him that the tread on the tires was deteriorating and splitting. The dealership did replace the first tire, but not the other tires, which were having the same problem. The vehicle started making a grinding noise and when turning the steering wheel there would be a loud noise, the contact took the vehicle once again to the dealership and they replaced the steering shaft. The contact stated that they realigned the hood and the hood latch assembly. He also had problems with the power doors. The failure mileage was 395 miles, and the current mileage was 13700. Several days ago an article stated that there were defective tires and the tire tread may cause deadly accidents. There have been problems with the vehicle since he purchased it April 1, 2006. He has an extended warranty, continental advised him to take the tires to their independent tire dealers; however, the dealer will not replace the remaining defective tires. The tie rod was replaced on December 19, 2007, the driving shaft was replaced on two occasions and the inner tie rod boot was also replaced on October 9, 2006. The bearing and the hub assembly was also replaced on June 21, 2007. The front passenger tire currently has a blister on it. He has also notified general motors and they have not offered him any assistance. The current mileage was 30,000.

: the contact stated the vehicle doors unlocked while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who was not able to duplicate the problem.