Chevrolet Suburban Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Suburban across 19 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (23). The words owners use most often: “door locks” (18% of reports).
- 107latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 18%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 locks: mentioned in 19 of 107 complaints (18%)
- Lock actuator: mentioned in 8 of 107 complaints (7%)
- Key unlock: mentioned in 7 of 107 complaints (7%)
- Rear hatch: mentioned in 6 of 107 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 9 an injury.
Chevrolet Suburban latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Suburban | 1 | 1% | 28,000 |
| 2016 Suburban | 1 | 0% | 66,000 |
| 2013 Suburban | 1 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Suburban | 1 | 1% | 33,560 |
| 2009 Suburban | 8 | 8% | 53,000 |
| 2008 Suburban | 20 | 9% | 53,000 |
| 2007 Suburban | 11 | 4% | 55,434 |
| 2006 Suburban | 4 | 17% | 90,000 |
| 2005 Suburban | 6 | 5% | 65,000 |
| 2004 Suburban | 2 | 1% | 74,000 |
| 2003 Suburban | 3 | 1% | 9,950 |
| 2002 Suburban | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2001 Suburban | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2000 Suburban | 4 | 1% | 85,500 |
| 1999 Suburban | 23 | 4% | 78,000 |
| 1998 Suburban | 5 | 2% | 72,083 |
| 1997 Suburban | 5 | 1% | — |
| 1996 Suburban | 2 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Suburban | 8 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the Chevrolet Suburban. 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.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for painting services. Upon retrieval of the vehicle, the service drive assist message was displayed. The doors failed to lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
I currently own a 2016 suburban. I have a concern with how chevrolet has went to electric safety locks for the rear doors. One button on the driver's door safety locks both rear doors instead of each door having a manual lock in the door sill. My children are older and can get out the vehicles when…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE DOORS BEGAN TO LOCK AND UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT REACHED HIS DESTINATION AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BASIL CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 5111 TRANSIT RD…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. While the vehicle was in park or drive, all four doors failed to unlock and the key fob failed to unlock the door. In addition, while driving 50 mph, the check engine, stability track disengage, and traction control lights illuminated. The vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. While the vehicle was parked, the contact's wife proceeded to open the passenger side door from the inside. The chrome paint on the door handle fractured and cut her hand. No medical attention was required. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Suburbans have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Chevrolet Suburban. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Suburban 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 Suburban?
The most frequent phrase is “door locks”, in 19 of 107 complaints, followed by “lock actuator” (8).
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