2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 latches/locks/linkages problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Complaint to document a safety issue on a 2008 chevy suburban. Sharp edges on interior door handles causing serious injuries to the hands of passengers. The chrome finish is delaminating from the interior door handles causing sharp knife like edges as noted on several 2007 gm models in defect…”
filed Nov 11, 2014
“Failure of power assisted door locks. Doors will not open with power switch. Solenoid has burnt out. Gm has recognized problem with faulty parts manufactured in china. Replaced first solenoid that was close to being under warranty. The three other units that have now failed will cost $90.00 each to…”
filed Jan 26, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Suburban 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Suburban 1500 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 Suburban 1500 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 Suburban 1500 | 4 | 13% |
| 2005 Suburban 1500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Suburban 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Suburban 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 Suburban 1500 | 4 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.