Chevrolet Silverado Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Silverado across 14 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (28). The words owners use most often: “door lock” (13% of reports).
- 120latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door lock: mentioned in 16 of 120 complaints (13%)
- Tail gate: mentioned in 9 of 120 complaints (8%)
- Tailgate support: mentioned in 7 of 120 complaints (6%)
- Cables broke: mentioned in 6 of 120 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 81 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 120 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 9 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% | 25 |
| 2009 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 51,250 |
| 2008 Silverado | 18 | 11% | 44,500 |
| 2007 Silverado | 4 | 2% | 35,500 |
| 2005 Silverado | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2004 Silverado | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2003 Silverado | 10 | 1% | 45,500 |
| 2002 Silverado | 9 | 1% | 46,000 |
| 2001 Silverado | 14 | 2% | 35,950 |
| 2000 Silverado | 28 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 1999 Silverado | 22 | 1% | 78,000 |
| 1998 Silverado | 2 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 1997 Silverado | 4 | 1% | 106,300 |
| 1995 Silverado | 2 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the Chevrolet Silverado. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags). While driving at an unknown speed, the door latch actuator failed and the door opened on the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, all four locks on the vehicle locked and unlocked constantly. The vehicle stalled. The failures recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not…
My silverado doesn't have child door locks, and even when the doors are locked, if you pull the handle twice it opens the door. My two year old opened the door on the highway and scared us so bad we nearly wrecked. Now his car seat is in the middle but this is a very unsafe design. *tr
Well maintained vehicle with less that 78k miles and transmission failing. Gm should be forced to step up and pay for the repairs. Vehicle is a lemon. Have replaced and fixed multiple other issues. 3 door lock actuators gone out...2 times fixed fuel system vapor canister...passenger window switch…
All four doors would not lock or unlock by pressing the lock button on either front doors or by using the remote when stopped. It scares me as a parent of a seven year old that the doors may not lock when needed and my child could accidentally open the door when driving anywhere at any speed. For…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverados have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Chevrolet Silverado. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Silverado latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 16 of 120 complaints, followed by “tail gate” (9).
Other Chevrolet Silverado problems
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (2,302)
- Power Train problems (743)
- Electrical System problems (711)
- Service Brakes problems (706)
- Steering problems (533)
- Structure problems (490)
- Visibility problems (486)
- Air Bags problems (478)
See all Chevrolet Silverado problems.