2000 Chevrolet Silverado locks problems

Filed Jun 20, 2006 · Locks · 58,000 miles · IL

1) tailgate latch does not lock tailgate in the upright position. 2) I was hauling a load of wood in bed of truck when the tailgate unlatched, resulting in wood falling out of truck into traffic following behind me. 3) the failure has not yet been corrected.

Filed Dec 8, 2005 · Locks · 50,000 miles · NY

Dt: the contact stated doors will not open from the inside. The locks were electrical, and the window had to be rolled down to open the door from the outside. Has been in contact with the dealer. They informed him that he would have to order another handle for the vehicle. The vehicle was not under warranty and no repairs have been made. The outside door handles malfunctioned. When pulling them out to open the door and they stayed out. When getting into the truck and closing the door it locked automatically. With the outside handle out the door will not unlock electrically or mechanically from the inside. The only way to get the door unlocked was to open the window and push the handle in. If the window failed to open the contact would be trapped in the vehicle. Manufacturer refused to fix or replace the handles.

Filed Aug 15, 2005 · Locks · 30,000 miles · OH

Dt: 2000 chevrolet silverado was purchased new and after 36 months the warranty expired, the driver's side door locked, and would not open. They were all power locks. Driver's door could not be opened, it would not unlock with the keyless entry or the key itself. Took vehicle to a dealer, who said there was no way they could repair the problem because they could not get the door open. They suggested cutting the door off, and they would sell consumer a new door. Did not contact gm because consumer's father worked for gm, and could lose his job if there was a complaint. Vehicle was purchased under employee discount. After about a month or 6 weeks of driving when taking key out of the ignition there was a sound from the driver's side door-it sounded as if there was a piece falling from the door. Currently, the door is unlocked and will not lock manually, with key or power. No repairs were done. As of last week the problem started with the passenger's side door. It will not unlock with key or power, similar to the problem on driver's side door .

Filed Jul 28, 2005 · Locks · 57,000 miles · TX

I own a 2000 chevy silverado truck. It has 57,000 miles and is in excellent condition. On or about july 09 2005, the power lock mechanism for the passenger door stopped working. The drivers side door still worked. I thought it might be a blown fuse but after checking all fuses determined that wasn't the problem. I felt that my key to the doors would allow access to the passenger side but it would not open. The key did work on the drivers side. The slide bar on the passenger side door also could not move thus rendering that door in a constant state of being locked. I became very concerned that a vehicle could be made with power locks and not have some system to manually allow the opening of the vehicle. If the vehicle were in an accident and the only way out was the passenger door the occupant could face serious injury or even death. I sent an e mail to general motors customer assistance and explained the problem. I wanted to speak to an engineer to find out why a vehicle would function like this but was told that they could not honor my request and I needed to bring the truck to a dealer for repairs my stance is I do not trust some dealers and that wouldn't determine if the design has a major flaw. My vehicle might have been fixed at my expense but perhaps another owner might be having similar problems due to faulty designs which is a severe safety risk. I am requesting this matter receives a quick investigation before a serious injury or death occurs. General motors does not seem to be concerned. I do not want to have general motors to repair this truck until an independent study is performed. I will not allow any other passengers in this truck.

Filed Apr 8, 2005 · Locks · 72,000 miles · TN

Type : vehicle year : 2000 make : chevrolet model : silverado make : chevrolet; model : silverado; the federal safety agency campaign id number : 04v129000 component: structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments [xxx] both tail gate cables broke. Called chevy and was told not covered under recall. *ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Brakes, Locks · 40,399 miles · PA · crash

While applying brakes from low speeds, the ABS system failed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a building. No injuries were reported. *ak the drivers side window had difficulty going up and down, the brakes were mushy, there was grinding in the rear due to rotor delamination, the door lock passenger side was inoperative, and the brake pedal goes to floor.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Locks · 50,000 miles · CA

Locks will lock without warning. When attempting to unlock from the outside with a key it will not unlock. *ak door lock would not unlock from the inside nor the outside with key, hand, or electrical.

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Locks · 83,000 miles · MA

1. Passenger side doors (front & extended cab door) do not shut tight. The ex-cab door does not lock when shut, it must be closed several times before closing. If it does not close tight, both doors will fly open. 2. Wind whistles inside from the unsealed doors.-- 3. Drivers side door, wind whistles in due to not being able to be shut sealed tight.-- 4. Trailer hitch will not close. The lock is stuck in an open position.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Acceleration, Body · 38,000 miles · OH

The driver side tailgate cable broke, and the passenger side tailgate cable was hanging by some threads. Also, passenger door will not unlock, and there was a delay in acceleration. *ak the tailgate cable was replaced with the same type that failed. The fuel gauge was not working properly. The fuel sender/ pump unit and actuator had to be replaced.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Locks · 50,000 miles · ME

On driver's side door a pin going into the door hinge kept breaking off. Vehicle failed inspection because of this defect. *ak door pin drops whenever the door was being opened.