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2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 282 total for the year
Median mileage
77,618miles
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 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,618 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.

“2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. Drivers door popped open on the highway, latched faile. Ed morse chevy then said I had to replace the brake lines due to corrosion. Chevy in detroit said it was due to the enviroment.”

NHTSA complaint #10086222, filed 2004-08, 70,000 miles

“My rear windshield collapsed into pieces when I opened the cargo door. The shattered glass flew everywhere and resulted in minor cuts scrapes, and not to mention incontrollable tears on my 6-yr old daughter and myself. The service dept. Employee stated several vehicles have gone for the same reason. My parking brake is inoperable and caused my vehicle not to pass inspection. My co-worker had the same problem just yesterday and it needed all of the cabling replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10073138, filed 2004-05

“Consumer states vehicle door locks unexpectely causing consumer to break a window to release the occupants. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #10031685, filed 2003-07

“While traveling at 35 MPH lost control and car flipped, hit an inbankment. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy, hood released, cutting consumer to the bone.”

NHTSA complaint #869127, filed 2000-08

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202211%
201411%
201221%
201110%
201010%
2009228%
20086011%
2007524%
20062118%
2005124%
200451%
200361%
200231%
200151%
200052%
199810%
199710%
199693%
199531%

Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe

Brakes
136 complaints
Tires
23 complaints
Air bags
21 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology