2005 Chevrolet Tahoe latches/locks/linkages problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My rear liftgate and window for my 2005 chevy tahoe will not unlock. This is a dangerous issue. I've read a blog of almost 300 different owners that are having this issue ...www.chefseattle.com/blog/site-news/suburban-rear-liftgate-wont-unlock-how-to-fix. Is chevrolet going to be held responsible…”
filed Oct 14, 2014
“The safety issue here is the fact that gm door actuators do not work properly. Gm is not recalling the parts and this has been going on for years. Doors will not lock, or open consistently, and they do not cover the repairs unless you have the original factory warranty or it might be covered on…”
filed Jul 1, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Tahoe | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Tahoe | 22 | 8% |
| 2008 Tahoe | 60 | 11% |
| 2007 Tahoe | 52 | 4% |
| 2006 Tahoe | 21 | 18% |
| 2004 Tahoe | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Tahoe | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 Tahoe | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.