Chevrolet Tahoe Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Tahoe across 19 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (60). The words owners use most often: “door handles” (18% of reports).
- 211latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $810typical repair cost reported by owners
- 47%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 handles: mentioned in 39 of 211 complaints (18%)
- Lock unlock: mentioned in 25 of 211 complaints (12%)
- Rear liftgate: mentioned in 16 of 211 complaints (8%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 16 of 211 complaints (8%)
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 Chevrolet Tahoe at $810, and half of them between $460 and $1,050.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2019), 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 174 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 211 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 14 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 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.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the rear driverâs side and passengerâs side doors failed to open manually or while using the power door lock button. The contact was concerned because rear-seat occupants could be trapped and injured during a crash or a vehicle…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the service safety restraint system warning light illuminated, causing the air bag warning light to remain illuminated. The contact stated that the liftgate failed to unlatch and open as needed. The contact was able to manually unlock…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the front driverâs side door failed to open as needed without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and had the door repaired. Recently, the contact stated that while loading groceries into his…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while entering the vehicle and attempting to open the rear liftgate to place items in the back of the vehicle, the rear liftgate failed to open. The contact attempted to open it from the inside and outside the vehicle but the liftgate…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHEN ENTERING THROUGH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS, THE HANDLE LATCHES FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLASSIC CHEVROLET (1101 W STATE HWY 114, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HANDLE LATCHES…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Tahoes have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 211 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Chevrolet Tahoe. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Tahoe latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Tahoe?
Owners report a typical cost of $810 (half paid between $460 and $1,050), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most frequent phrase is “door handles”, in 39 of 211 complaints, followed by “lock unlock” (25).
Other Chevrolet Tahoe problems
- Air Bags problems (1,552)
- Electrical System problems (1,496)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (918)
- Structure problems (897)
- Power Train problems (848)
- Service Brakes problems (824)
- Engine problems (805)
- Steering problems (561)
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