2006 Chevrolet Tahoe locks problems

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Locks · 163,399 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the rear liftgate door failed to unlock. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The doors were not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,399.

Filed Oct 11, 2013 · Locks · 66,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the rear liftgate would not release when accessing from inside or outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the actuator switch was replaced. One year later after the repair was performed the failure recurred. The rear liftgate would not lock and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified, who informed the contact that there was not a recall related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. Updated 11/5/13

Filed May 1, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 100,150 miles · TX

We are unable to open the rear liftgate with the fob. So, we continued to look for a key latch and to our shock we realized it could not be unlocked manually. After a lot of frustration and anguish of trying to load groceries through the back seat and having to literally go over 3rd row seat to put groceries in cargo area, we thought how awful it would be if we needed to exit out the back door in case of an accident. We discovered we could not unlock or open the liftgate from the inside either. It gave me a very uneasy feeling as we transport children to and from school. This problem is definitely a safety issue. We contacted a local chevrolet dealer and they are not willing to even check our vehicle unless we fork over $120.00+ and then we have to wait a week for them to even look at it. This is very disheartening to us as we have always had a lot of confidence in the chevrolet name, well we are not so sure now.

Filed Mar 8, 2012 · Locks · VA

Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock jammed and stopped working and is a safety hazard! Liftgate cannot be opened without significant repair at a dealer.

Filed Aug 29, 2011 · Locks · 90,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the rear liftgate failed and he was unable to open it from the interior or exterior. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the door lock actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 21, 2011 · Brakes, Locks · 85,000 miles · AZ

2006 chevy tahoe, rear hatch will not unlock/open. Window will not open as well, keyless entry so I have no other options. Safety issue as I have 5 children and there is no manual way to open the latch from the outside or inside of vehicle. Just spent $400 on a faulty acceleration sensor that went out while driving on the highway. Lost power to vehicle on the highway, another safety issue that might need to be investigated.

Filed Jul 17, 2011 · Body, Locks · 107,000 miles · OR

2006 chevy tahoe exit door for 3rd row seating has no manual emergency exit and also has become locked and will not open. Repair est. At 600+ dollars but still will not provide emergency manual exit through this liftgate or window behind 3rd row seat. Extremely dangerous for children or disabled needing out incase of emergency. Ada should review this problem for disabled needing equipment and access through this door!

Filed Jul 4, 2011 · Body, Locks · 83,877 miles · MO

2006 chevrolet tahoe w/ 3rd row seating. The liftgate lock failed without any indication that it was going out. This is very fearful for our family for which we have small children who may become trapped and unable to escape this vehicle in the event of an accident. I read 11 complaints online from other consumers with this same matter. Chevrolet are aware that these complaints are out there and know the risk in which are involved. Why should they wait until someone is seriously injured or a death occurs due to a defect on their end. I would hate for this to happen to anyone and I hope that you all can look into this. Not to mention that this particular vehicle doesn't have a key entry to unlock it as well. Please look into recalling what others have identified as the actuator. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 27, 2011 · Locks, Visibility · 76,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the rear windows and rear lift gate would not open. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Locks · 70,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated he was unable to open the rear lift gate automatically or manually. The local mechanic inspected the vehicle and noticed that the power lock actuator had failed. The vehicle was repaired. A local mechanic replaced the power lock actuator. The VIN information was not available. The failure and the current miles were 70,000.