GMC Sierra 1500 Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 29
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 4
- Years with records
- 2002–2009
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 29 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- door lock · 16 records
- door locks · 11 records
- lock unlock · 10 records
- drivers side · 5 records
- side door · 5 records
- power door · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The three passenger doors failed to unlock simultaneously i understand a tsb has been sent to dealers. This seems to be a safety issue ,and should require a recall. *tr
ODI 10605593
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Rear passenger door will only lock/unlock manually from the inside. I have been told the problem is a failed door lock actuator. It will not lock/unlock with power lock button or key fob and there is no keyhole except on drivers door. This is my second gmc vehicle that has had the same problem and after searching the internet this seems to be a fairly common problem and i am trying to figure out why it has not been…
ODI 10587278
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The power door locks won't lock and unlock. I have already replaced one door lock mechanism at my cost. Now a second lock won't function. This is well known by gm. They refuse to recall it. This is a safety issue. Gm needs to repair these door locks. *tr
ODI 10572929
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
All four of my trucks door lock actuators have failed. *tr
ODI 10543763
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that all the automatic door locks failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10663661
Body · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My driver's door lock actuator has begun working intermittently. This is the second door lock actuator on my vehicle to fail, the first was replaced under warranty and the gm mechanic told me they have replaced numerous actuators. The vehicle automatically locks all doors when driven and unlocks when stopped however the faulty actuator does not always lock or unlock. These actuators have a long history of being…
ODI 10543798
Latches/Locks/Linkages
The vehicle is a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The drivers side door locked automatically when the vehicle was put into drive. Once i had arrived at the destination the drivers side door would not open and i was not able to exit the vehicle as a result. I attempted to use the electronic lock to re-lock and unlock the door and this had no success. Attempted rolling down the window and opening the door with the outside latch…
ODI 10510524
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My 2008 gmc sierra has had the electric door locks fail on three of the four doors. The first occurred after about 36,000 miles and the most recent occurred today at about 64,700 mles. The first repair cost over $300. I have been hesitant to have the other two doors repaired because of cost, but safety is a concern. The two rear doors now will not automatically lock when the vehicle is placed in drive, presenting a…
ODI 10504449