2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 11%of 528 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, 11% of the 528 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A few months ago, the drivers side door wouldn't unlock. If manually pulled up, wouldn't lock. Chevrolet fixed the problem. Now, a few months later, my other 3 doors are all the sudden not unlocking. If manually pulled up will not lock. Chevrolet says its the actuators(?) door locks. I have to wait a few days until they can squeeze the truck in to replace all three...”
NHTSA complaint #10349090, filed 2010-08, 35,890 miles“I just purchased a used 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe in june 2010. As of november 2010, 3 out of the 4 automatic door locks do not work. I am very upset about this and wanted to know what can be done because the estimated cost of repair is $250 per door lock. For a 30,000 dollar vehicle, I think this is a little ridiculous. I am not the only person that I know that has had this problem either.”
NHTSA complaint #10366627, filed 2010-11, 55,000 miles“The locking mechanism on my chevy Tahoe 2008 ltz no longer works on the passenger side door. The electronic lock/unlock door mechanism no longer locks or unlocks the passenger door as well as the key remote no longer locks or unlocks the front passenger door. It sounds like from reading the other numerous complaints regarding this issue I can expect the rest of the door locks to quit operating at some point. This is obviously a real safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10502370, filed 2013-03, 45,000 miles“2008 chevy Tahoe ltz (50000 miles). My drivers side door does not unlock/lock with my keyless remote. All of the other doors work. I have 7 co-workers with 2008 Tahoe's and they all have the same problem on various levels. I locked my doors with my remote and walked into to a diner to eat and looked out of the window and saw someone just open my door and run off with my shopping bag. The drivers door was the only unlocked door.”
NHTSA complaint #10362548, filed 2010-10, 38,000 miles“Discovered that the rear door lock actuators are not working on my 2008 chevy Tahoe. I found out because child opened door and almost went out the door. This happened when mileage was at about 40,000 and chevy dealer would only fix after I paid over $500.”
NHTSA complaint #10361832, filed 2010-10, 46,000 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 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
233 complaintsOther or unknown
93 complaintsElectrical system
87 complaintsBody and structure
79 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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