2009 Chevrolet Suburban Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban, 8% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Failure of power lock actuator on rear door. Door fails to lock and unlock as designed when vehicle is put in or taken out of gear. This appears to be a common failure on these vehicles from what I have been lead to believe and to date I'm told GM is not doing any widespread recalls to address this quality and safety problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10432921, filed 2011-10, 46,000 miles“Our actuators failed on 3 of my doors of my 2009 chevy Suburban. If you use the remote only the drivers side rear door locks and/or unlocks. If you use the unlock/lock power button only the drivers side rear works. You must use the key to unlock the drivers door and you must either open the window to manually unlock the other doors or reach across the car to unlock the passenger side locks. We contacted GM and they sent us to have a diagnosis done which cost us $99. They estimated the cost to be $900 and told us we were responsible because our warranty ended at 36,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10537673, filed 2013-08, 50,000 miles“About a year ago the rear passenger door lock wouldn't work, now all door locks will not lock or unlock with remote or switch. Also will not lock/unlock when put into gear or back into part. Locks move slightly when you push the button but will not fully engage or disengage when manually pushed. No recall data available but I see many complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #10512614, filed 2013-05, 51,000 miles“Vehicle driver side back door would not unlock using remote control. Cost over $300.00 to have Chevrolet dealer fix. Now in feb 2014 with 7600 miles it started not working on the passenger side back door stop working with remote control. All other locks would open but not the rear door at that time. It appears their are issues with these door locks. The door locks will only open manually when they fail which is a pain due to the size of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10605017, filed 2014-06, 55,000 miles“The lock on the passenger side door stopped working by the unlock button or the automatic entry button. Had it repaired to the tune of $500. Now both back door locks need replacing. Dangerous if kids unable to get out of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10520228, filed 2013-06, 75,000 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 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
38 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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