2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,024miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,024 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.
“The lift gate on my chevy Tahoe will not open. I was washing g my truck and went to open the back and it would not budge. I called chevy and they said the locking mechanism would have to be replaced. If my children and I were in an accident and we couldn't get out the front we would not be able to get out the back either. There is not a manual override.”
NHTSA complaint #10375167, filed 2011-01, 45,000 miles“The molding for the hinges on the rear glass hatch starting cracking. Hinges broke when opening the rear hatch glass fell half way out almost hitting me, didn't brake. My back glass will not operate properly and im having to cover it with a tarp so rain doesn't get inside. Nothing permanent has been done yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10207468, filed 2007-10, 102,378 miles“Gm headquarter now that you can break the lock on the door and enter the car or SUV without the alarm going off someone broke into my SUV on sunday I talk to GM and they aware of what going on but they said the have to have many to report break in so I like to put this on tv . Thanks chase.”
NHTSA complaint #10250189, filed 2008-11, 79,200 miles“I had noticed that on my 2005 chevy Tahoe I was not able to open the tailgate it seemed to be locked, I tried to unlock it manually and it would not unlock from driver door when you hit to unlock everything manually. I also cannot push the button and open the glass manually either. Nor can I open it from crawling inside the truck to try to push the tailgate open. So if there was a accident there seems to be no way of getting out through the back entrance which is scary. …”
NHTSA complaint #10407390, filed 2011-06, 75,000 miles“We own a 2005 chevy Tahoe. Rear hatch lock actuator assembly failed, causing the rear door to be stuck in the locked and closed position. There is no manual release from the inside, nor a manual keyhole to unlock from the outside, which poses a safety hazard. Current and failure mileage 89,160. Vehicle was taken to dealer who charged $626 to replace assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10396059, filed 2011-04, 89,160 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 22 | 8% |
| 2008 | 60 | 11% |
| 2007 | 52 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 18% |
| 2005 | 12 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
126 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTires
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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.
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