1999 Chevrolet Suburban Latches, locks and linkages Problems

“I purchased my 1999 Suburban in march 2010 with 56,000 original miles. It currently has 60,000 original miles. The steering wheel will randomly jerk/pull when going around a curve. It does not happen every time but it happens often enough that it is a concern of mine. After a thorough check of fluids and steering components there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. It does not matter if I am driving at a lower speed or a higher speed just that I am going around a bend or curve in the road. I have grazed a curb once. I also have lots of problems with the locks/latches and doors opening.”

“Door latches on the passenger side are malfunctioning. It is difficult to close the door, it has to be slammed or the latch on the side of the door has to be manually altered (clicking it open while pulling on the door handle). Also passengers sometimes have to roll down the window to open the door from the outside in order to get out, which can be a potential safety hazard in case of an accident. The rear right passenger door continuously comes off the hinges and I have to hammer the bolts in, in order to close the door.”

“1999 Chevrolet Suburban - locks on all doors freeze up and won't lock manually or with power lock button. This affects all doors including rear doors. Feel this is a safety issue due to fact the locks can't be locked from driver's seat - potential problem for someone to enter vehicle while driving or stopped. Also a theft issue. Vehicle only has 116,000 miles. We also have a 2009 chevy impala having the same issues. Only one lock on this car locks with the power lock. Rest have to be manually locked/unlocked. Seems GM has a problem with their locking mechanisms. …”

“The plastic door handles broke from the inside compartment. The only way to exit the vehicle is by rolling down the windows, and lifting the handle from the outside. Dealer was aware of this problem, and stated because the part was plastic it broke. If the brakes get wet from either standing water or excessive rain, the ABS brakes become extremely sensitive to pedal application. The brakes will lock up. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide details”

“Left and right rear door locks are often immobilized in the locked position, preventing the doors from being opened from either inside or outside the vehicle. It is not related to temperature. The left rear door failed first, and now can rarely be opened. The driver's door is also showing signs of failure. This is a design and a manufacturing defect. It's a manufacturing defect because the doors are failing in large numbers, and it's a design defect because the doors can't be unlocked manually when the power locks fail. The dealer said the door actuators and latch assemblies must be replaced. …”