2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 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 contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side and passenger’s side doors failed to open manually or while using the power door lock button. The contact was concerned because rear-seat occupants could be trapped and injured during a crash or a vehicle fire. The dealer and an independent mechanic were contacted and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11733627, filed 2026-04, 85,000 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 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
100 complaintsAir bags
61 complaintsBody and structure
37 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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