2008 Chevrolet Suburban Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 9%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban, 9% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a 2008 Suburban ltz in july 2011. Shortly after we purchased the vehicle 3 of the doors locks have stopped functioning completely, the 4th door works sporadically (driver side, passenger). The locks do not work at all with the keyless entry nor the main lock button from the driver side door. I have been told that it is a problem with the lock actuators malfunctioning and that it is also a well known issue from various dealers and per my research on the internet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524919, filed 2013-07, 50,000 miles“Rear hatch door actuator went out. The door is in the locked position and cannot be opened with console button, key fob or exterior handle. There is no way to open the rear hatch from the inside of the vehicle creating a safety hazard for passengers riding in the 3rd seat. The rear hatch is not accessible for use since I is in a locked position and cannot be opened. I have filed a complaint with GM. Their cs representative contacted me to let me know that my local dealership can fix the problem at my expense. Tens of thousands of these complaints have been filed with GM over the last 2 yrs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10533536, filed 2013-08, 61,000 miles“The automatic door locks do not work on my 08 Chevrolet Suburban. To unlock the doors you have to use the key unlock the drivers side door and then either climb in the back or over to unlock the back doors and front passenger doors. Or roll down the windows. To lock the doors you have to manually lock the doors.”
NHTSA complaint #10417199, filed 2011-08, 51,000 miles“Door lock actuators fail causing doors to remain locked and inoperable. Several accounts on the internet claim multiple failures at the same time and or replaced actuators failing a second time. Vehicle can not be entered or exited easily in an emergency causing a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10466007, filed 2012-07, 60,000 miles“Door handle failure three times, waiting for fourth to fail at anytime. Gm complaint dept refuses to accept responsibility. Three door locks failed by 39,000 miles, last one being right passenger door. We have a 1978 chevy pu and the door locks never failed! This is absurd, a $55,000 top of the line ltz model should not have this problem, and GM won't acknowledge poor quality parts and workmanship! What can a consumer do to rectify this situation?.”
NHTSA complaint #10542044, filed 2013-09, 3,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 8% |
| 2008 | 20 | 9% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 17% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 23 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 0% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
96 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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