2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 38,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door lock” (40% of reports).
- 60latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 38,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $620typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door lock: mentioned in 24 of 60 complaints (40%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 7 of 60 complaints (12%)
- Front passenger: mentioned in 7 of 60 complaints (12%)
- Rear doors: mentioned in 6 of 60 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical latches/locks/linkages repair on the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe at $620, and half of them between $460 and $830.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 54 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 60 complaints, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Tahoe latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tahoe | 1 | 1% | 13,000 |
| 2014 Tahoe | 1 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2012 Tahoe | 2 | 1% | 87,500 |
| 2011 Tahoe | 1 | 0% | 1,328 |
| 2010 Tahoe | 1 | 0% | 44,000 |
| 2009 Tahoe | 22 | 8% | 59,000 |
| 2008 Tahoe | 60 | 11% | 38,000 |
| 2007 Tahoe | 52 | 4% | 51,300 |
| 2006 Tahoe | 21 | 18% | 75,000 |
| 2005 Tahoe | 12 | 4% | 82,024 |
| 2004 Tahoe | 5 | 1% | 77,000 |
| 2003 Tahoe | 6 | 1% | 73,430 |
| 2002 Tahoe | 3 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2001 Tahoe | 5 | 1% | 88,350 |
| 2000 Tahoe | 5 | 2% | 77,619 |
| 1998 Tahoe | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1997 Tahoe | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1996 Tahoe | 9 | 3% | 123,000 |
| 1995 Tahoe | 3 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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.
Passenger side door lock started having problems. Would work occasionally. Now, it won't work at all. Has to be manually pulled up to unlock and pushed down to lock. I noticed over 450 complaints from others about the actuators going out on theirs too. Seems to be a problem. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side exterior door handles were fractured. In addition, the chrome peeled off of the front passenger side interior door handle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice and the exterior…
A few years ago all three door locks went at the same time on my 2008 tahoe. I told my dealer this seems very unusual. Asked if there is a recall and he shrugged his shoulders. I am not sure of the exact date other than to tell you it was a few years ago. A few months ago left blinker wont work…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Chevrolet Tahoes have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (11% of the 528 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 38,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Owners report a typical cost of $620 (half paid between $460 and $830), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 24 of 60 complaints, followed by “key fob” (7).
Other 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
- Air Bags problems (233)
- Electrical System problems (87)
- Structure problems (79)
See all 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all Tahoe years.