2013 Chevrolet Tahoe: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jan 23, 2024 · Body · MN

The drivers side door handle has broken on my Tahoe. In the event of having to urgently egress from my vehicle it would be very difficult to do so because of the handle. Now before you think I'm just a disgruntled owner you should look at the rate of occurrence. I've checked online nationally and locally with used auto part sellers and there are none to be found. If a Tahoe comes in that actually does have one intact every auto yard has a waiting list of buyers and the part is immediately gone. Shouldn't the high rate of failure of trigger at least questions from the federal safety agency. I did not mention the passenger door but since it is of the same construction it would fail too if under the same use I feel. My claim is easy enough to substantiate, place a call to any used car part dealer of your choice and search for the driver's side door interior. If you do find one available, call that dealer and you'll find that it's already gone. Then ask the person on the phone about how many people they get calling for that same part. I've been searching for over a year for this one part. This complaint isn't made because I'm angry, I've simply just finally paid attention to the fact that this is a high failure part and should be investigated.

Filed Jan 15, 2022 · Electrical · TN

Without warning on several occasions the the gps/radio screen, door locks, lights, gauges, etc start cycling and going crazy and power to the vehicle goes on and off. While the electrical storm is happening I can press the gas pedal which only causes the car to sputter and lurch forward. It has occurred suddenly while pulling into traffic or while traveling on the highway at normal speeds. I have contacted GM and was told there are no recalls open. After researching on my own there are several forums with countless complaints of the same nature. To state the obvious...this is dangerous and the fact that GM is aware and continues to ignore the problem is highly unethical and unsettling.

Filed Aug 3, 2018 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · CA

I was driving down the street, with my kids in the car, when all of a sudden the door locks went up and down multiple times, the radio screen turned off, and then the whole car just stopped in the middle of the street. I couldn't turn it back on and had to call tow truck. Luckily I was not on the freeway and there were not many cars coming where my car had stopped.

Filed Nov 2, 2017 · Body · 50,000 miles · IL

The passengers side front door handle literally fell off when opening the door. Was out of warranty due to mileage. Had to pay $250 to replace. The passenger door is not used daily, and was not being pulled hard, was being opened by a 50+ year old with average torque for that age.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Airbags, Body · TX

The dash of my 2013 tahoe which I paid 48,000 cracked in two places soon as my warranty expired! All of my door handles on outside have fallen off and been replaced ed and the driver door panel has been replaced because of handle breaking . Too much other mess to explain. Just a very cheaply made vehicle. Very dissatisfied !I would like to file a formal complaint followed up with a formal investigation

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · DC

My door handle fell off on driver side twice and my other three have been replaced as well. Very cheaply made. Very disappointed I did not get what I paid for that's for sure. This has been the worst vehicle I have ever owned and the most expensive at 48,000!

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Body · 37,000 miles · LA

This 2013 chevrolet tahoe was purchased in august 2013. The chrome door handle on the passenger front door just came off in my hand and had to be replaced in august 2015. In february 2016 the drivers side front door handle broke off and also had to be replaced. The vehicle was parked and I was attempting to open an unlocked door from the exterior. I was told the chrome door handles have had issues with being defective. Are there any recalls, what can I do regarding reoccurring expenses for repairs ?

Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · WA

Over a period of 2 weeks, about 4 times, while driving in traffic including freeway. A sudden lost of all power, dash goes blank while door locks lock and unlock, in a blinking sequence. This happens in a time period up to 10 seconds, then the car continues driving with no problems or indicator warning lights. Took to dealer they test drove and put on computer, and nothing happened. Left it there 2 weeks no results. In blogs there are suggestions that when this happens to others, that it is possible that computer resets itself and wipes memory clean, because of power loss. They to take to mechanic nothing shows up. This is similar symptoms reported on recall #14515, but my car is 1 year older. It involves the chassis computer. My question here is if the computer is different from my make and model. This is a serious problem 2 of the 4 times this happened I was pulling on to freeway or changing lanes losing power. My daughter drives this car with her 2 twins in back seat. I have now exhausted all I can for a remedy with gm, the dealer who can not detect any problem. Started a case file with gm # [xxx]. No remedy or resolution. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).