2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, 9% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Rear door locks (actuators) stopped working. First passenger rear lock failed to open or close. This happened after warranty coverage had ended. After some research I have found out that this is a widespread GM issue especially with 2008-09 GM SUV type of vehicles. My understanding is that the actuator motor fails. It is also my understanding that this electrical failure is due to a very inexpensive electrical actuator is used for the locking mechanism. This is a real safety issue and I am wondering when GM will be held accountable.”
NHTSA complaint #10556758, filed 2013-12, 40,000 miles“I have a 2008 chevy Tahoe Hybrid. About 3 mths ago the doors quit locking from time to time. I looked it up online and read hundreds of complaints about the exact same problem. On my truck it rotates from door to door which ones that will not lock. I called the repair shop and for them to fix one door they quoted $350. During my reading online someone stated that GM actually know the problem and it has to do with the wiring harness not the actual doors. Getting the actuators on the doors fixed is only a temporary fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10360496, filed 2010-10, 42,000 miles“2008 chevy Tahoe Hybrid. Auto door locks quit locking and unlocking - intermittently for about the past year. Dealer service dept suggested replacing actuators. Read other complaints that said replacing actuators not a fix - definite safety issue when doors can not be locked & unlocked at will. Accident or assault could be life & death issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10394409, filed 2011-04, 35,400 miles“The automated door locks fail to lock or unlock the doors. Very dangerous if one needs to exit or enter the vehicle. Numerous complaints of similar nature on line.”
NHTSA complaint #10503520, filed 2013-03, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The contact stated that the rear hatch door failed to unlock. The failure recurred on several occasions. On a separate occasion, while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled causing another vehicle to crash into the rear of the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,475.”
NHTSA complaint #10671477, filed 2015-01, 117,475 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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