7.3
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,000
- Average Mileage:
- 37,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced faulty locks (3 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace locking system. (1 reports)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Chevrolet dealer.
1 of my door lock actuators went out under warranty. My local dealer repaired it at no charge. When I was 4,000 out of warranty, both rear doors and my drivers door went out. I don't have nearly $1,000 to repair this problem. Every time I see the dealer, he says he sees this problem everyday and it should have been recalled a long time ago. I now have children old enough to open doors. It is sad that Chevy is not concerned with a well known safety issue as this. I am going to have the door lock actuators repaired, and sell my Tahoe. This will be my last GM product purchase ever.
- Chris C., Hattiesburg, MS, US
Adding to the door handles that broke at the same time. This was just a PITA. And only got worse, over time.
Update from May 22, 2014: in 2010 with the door handles the ACTUATORS went again and in Fort Hood TX they replaced the yet again.
Update from May 22, 2014: I wasn't sure how to combine this with the door handles. So I'll just say in NC 2012 they replaced this WITH the door handles.
Update from May 22, 2014: Now the passenger back door actuator has broken AGAIN, I have not replaced this as I found one site that says they fixed this issue and it will cost more than half of what Chevy said they will charge. And it plugs in so it shouldn't be too hard to replace. Link for that site it with the handle one. But doesn't this fall under the LEMON LAW. I didn't even think to ask them this, but apparently if they aren't covering both at all anymore they won't say it's covered under that! For a SUV that was msrp'd at $55k and considering that I've taken amazing care of it. It's a HUGE inconvenience as well as it's starting to be more pricy than I want to think of.
- dverrillo, Myrtle Beach, SC, US
Same problem with the door locks. Back seat driver side would not operate. I waited to take it in until right before my warranty expired. They replaced the locks, replaced the radio due to the buttons excessively sticking and it was in 3 times for the hydraulics on the back door ( very difficult to open or close).
- Dana B., Gainesville, VA, US
I read some else who was having the same exact problem. First the driver's door went then the driver's side rear passenger door. I try to fix it myself with what I thought it might be, but was told I need to replace the lock assembly for each. Mileage has nothing to do with the door locks. Now my kid can open the door himself if he wants, because the door does not lock automatically.
- Rick B., Cincinnati, OH, US
The driver's side door lock as well as the left rear door lock was not working at all. When brought into the dealer, was told the passenger's side door lock was wearing as well. This car is 2 years old but was told not covered by warranty because over 36,000 miles. I am still arguing over the fact that mileage has absolutely nothing to do with how many times you open/close your doors. I believe the locks are faulty or were not installed properly when manufactured and I'm concerned that the other two locks will have the same issue. I think GMC with all it's money should fully reimburse me.
- Patti L., Thornton, NH, US
As stated, we will never see a model from Chevy between 2000 and now in 40 yrs, not like the 55 Belair, Nova, Chevel, cars that were made with pride ,,now we have junk, with parts come from all over ; Mexico, China, for the lowest price available... Sad the way Chevy makes trucks and cars ,,, maybe they should start making wind chimes,,, there will be enough steel pieces for them to use.. sad to say
- Roy V., Houston, TX, US