2008 GMC Sierra 1500 locks problems

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 194,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that all the automatic door locks failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Body, Locks · 34,000 miles · MI

At 35k the drivers side front door actuator failed and was replaced under warranty. At 40k the passenger side door actuator failed. I was told this is a common problem with this vehicle due to defective parts used by gmc. With no ability to open or close the passenger door from the drivers control, a potential safety issue exists. E.g. Unable to prevent an intruder from entering the car at a stop light, or allow a scared child to exit after an accident.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 16,500 miles · KY

The three passenger doors failed to unlock simultaneously I understand a tsb has been sent to dealers. This seems to be a safety issue ,and should require a recall.

Filed May 8, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 30,800 miles · NV

Rear passenger door will only lock/unlock manually from the inside. I have been told the problem is a failed door lock actuator. It will not lock/unlock with power lock button or key fob and there is no keyhole except on drivers door. This is my second gmc vehicle that has had the same problem and after searching the internet this seems to be a fairly common problem and I am trying to figure out why it has not been recalled or gmc has not been forced to fix the problem. Wouldn't you consider a door that does not lock/unlock the intended way a safety issue?

Filed Oct 19, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 57,880 miles · MI

Passenger automatic door lock quit working first. After 6 months or so the drivers side door lock quit working also. Then within months after the drivers door lock failing both rear door locks quit working within a month of each other. Now none of the doors lock automatically or when the lock button is pushed.

Filed Oct 1, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 54,401 miles · OK

Right passenger door lock intermittent locking. Car alarm will set and vehicle will start without the door locking.

Filed Sep 15, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · CA

All four of my trucks door lock actuators have failed.

Filed Jul 12, 2013 · Locks · MO

2008 gmc sierra 1500 power door locks all failed.

Filed May 3, 2013 · Locks · 128,358 miles · NJ

The vehicle is a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The drivers side door locked automatically when the vehicle was put into drive. Once I had arrived at the destination the drivers side door would not open and I was not able to exit the vehicle as a result. I attempted to use the electronic lock to re-lock and unlock the door and this had no success. Attempted rolling down the window and opening the door with the outside latch which also had no success. Tried manually locking and unlocking the door and nothing appears to allow this door to be opened using the inside or outside door latches. I had to exit the vehicle using the passenger side door which opened as it should. Neither inside or outside door latches functioned. I believe this to be a manufacturers defect and this should be put on a recall list and the resolution should be provided at no cost to the owners of this vehicle.

Filed Mar 25, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 64,698 miles · TX

My 2008 gmc sierra has had the electric door locks fail on three of the four doors. The first occurred after about 36,000 miles and the most recent occurred today at about 64,700 mles. The first repair cost over $300. I have been hesitant to have the other two doors repaired because of cost, but safety is a concern. The two rear doors now will not automatically lock when the vehicle is placed in drive, presenting a hazard especially when tranporting children. I have seen numerous similar complaints on the internet. Shoouldn't gm issue a recall for this problem?