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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Latches/locks/linkages Problems

NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · data through 07/12/2026

22Latches/locks/linkages complaints
7.8%Of all 283 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How latches/locks/linkages ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS97 · 34.3%
Unspecified / other92 · 32.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY35 · 12.4%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES22 · 7.8%

Share of the 283 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED IN FOUR PLACES AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS EXPOSED. IN…”NHTSA complaint 10891600 — filed 07/29/2016
“THE LOCK ON THE REAR, DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. IT WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH THE KEY FOB. THIS IS A…”NHTSA complaint 10705805 — filed 04/15/2015
“I OWN A 2009 CHEVY TAHOE AND I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH DOOR LOCK PROBLEMS FOR THE PAST YEAR. THE DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN…”NHTSA complaint 10669917 — filed 01/04/2015

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Latches/locks/linkages complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe have latches/locks/linkages problems?

Latches/locks/linkages is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe: 22 of 283 complaints on file (7.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe have in total?

283 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.