2004 Chevrolet Tahoe: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the driver's side door lock failed and would not activate whether attempting to engage manually or electronically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 155,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 176,388 miles · AK

On sept 21, 2012 I was driving home for lunch and after driving for about 10 minutes I notice my radio shut off and on, the power door locks kept locking and unlocking. Also, the gauges on the dash where coming on and off and all the lights inside on the tahoe where going on and off also. As soon as everything stopped my airbags deployed and hit my face and chest. I remember a cloud of white powder and realized I was still driving. I was able to avoid running into on coming traffic.

Filed Apr 25, 2012 · Locks · 77,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the rear passenger door opened on its own. The contact also stated that both rear doors would not lock. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the lock mechanism suffered a malfunction. The manufacturer was notified and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2010 · Locks · 105,000 miles · CA

Hi this is regarding a defect in the locking systems of particular gm trucks and suvs the fact that the door locks on my tahoe and other similar suvs and trucks can be punched in with a screwdriver and that simulates a key. That makes these types of vehicles easy targets for robbery (especially the third row seats) which according to the police officer who I filed the report with is happening a lot with these vehicles. I contacted my chevy service rep and he conveyed the same problem and that dealership actually offers an aftermarket bracket for these vehicles to prevent the lock from being punched in at a cost of $189. Here is the problem my truck and the others that fall into this category escalade, tahoe, suburban, etc are expensive vehicles and should not be required to purchase an aftermarket part (usually after are vehicles have been broken into) for a defect in the lock system . I have done some research and every time a third row seat is stolen it is about a $2500 replacement and usually requires a claim through insurance and that leaves them out a lot of money because of this lock defect. I contacted gm and to see what gm intends to do about this situation if anything at all gm responded with a simple cant help you not our problem. I am out about $600 which includes me replacing my door handle without the key entry as I see this being the only way to deter further break-ins and what was stolen from my truck and I know there are many others that are in the same situation. I feel that this is something that gm needs to acknowledge and address the situation as it is costing customers and insurance companies tons of money because gm will not change this door lock. The office said this has been a growing problem as criminals learn how easy it is to break in these vehicles with a screwdriver and our alarm, security devices will not activate and if my local dealership has to offer an aftermarket bracket to try to fix it there is a problem. Please look into it!

Filed Jun 9, 2010 · Locks · 85,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the rear liftgate door would not unlock. The contact first noticed the failure november 2009. The door would open at times and became progressively worse to the point where it would not unlock at all. The contact called the dealership and was informed that they would charge to fee to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The current mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Locks · 66,000 miles · MI

When I pull the door handle out to open the door it does not go back in. Therefore, the door does not latch closed and it flies open while driving down the road. This problem began with the driver's door and is now doing the same thing on the passenger front door (which is rarely used). Between the 2 doors, they have flown open three times at different speeds. Thank goodness the individuals had their seatbelts on and were not thrown from the vehicle. I visited a chevy dealer at which time the service person oiled the handle. It did not help nor did it change anything this individual stated several times "I do not feel comfortable with this at all" and told me to contact gm for assistance on the repair costs. Upon contacting gm customer service and explaining that this is a huge safety issue, I was told they would deny my claim and are unwilling to pay for any repairs to my vehicle because it was out of warranty. I again explained that this defect could in fact kill someone and they did not seem to care. I was told it is my responsibility to pay for the diagnostic and the repairs. The fact that the doors do not latch shut and fly open while the vehicle is moving at any speed is extremely dangerous. I am in the process of looking into getting it repaired via a local mechanic. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and certainly do not feel safe having a passenger with me. I currently hit the handle back in every single time I enter the vehicle. I cannot stress enough how unsafe this is. Thankfully there have been no deaths or injuries yet. Hopefully no one else that owns a tahoe has experienced any. Please help before someone is killed. Thank you so much.