2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Latches, locks and linkages Problems

“Hi this is regarding a defect in the locking systems of particular GM trucks and suvs the fact that the door locks on my Tahoe and other similar suvs and trucks can be punched in with a screwdriver and that simulates a key. That makes these types of vehicles easy targets for robbery (especially the third row seats) which according to the police officer who I filed the report with is happening a lot with these vehicles. …”

“I have a 2004 Tahoe with less than 50k miles on it. It has never been wrecked, driven sporadically as the mileage will attest, and the rear window glass has been opened less than half dozen times since it was purchased new. One of the hinges has broken/separated from the top of the lift gate glass, making it difficult to close when it is opened. I have taken it to a local chevy dealer that told me it was a 'common' happening on this and suburban models. The 'fix' is a full glass replacement to the tune of around $1000. …”

“When I pull the door handle out to open the door it does not go back in. Therefore, the door does not latch closed and it flies open while driving down the road. This problem began with the driver's door and is now doing the same thing on the passenger front door (which is rarely used). Between the 2 doors, they have flown open three times at different speeds. Thank goodness the individuals had their seatbelts on and were not thrown from the vehicle. I visited a chevy dealer at which time the service person oiled the handle. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the rear passenger door opened on its own. The contact also stated that both rear doors would not lock. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the lock mechanism suffered a malfunction. The manufacturer was notified and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.”

“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the rear liftgate door would not unlock. The contact first noticed the failure november 2009. The door would open at times and became progressively worse to the point where it would not unlock at all. The contact called the dealership and was informed that they would charge to fee to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The current mileage was approximately 120,000.”