Gm Door Lock Actuator Recall

As many of you already know the door lock actuators in your 2007 2014 gm vehicle are very unreliable.

Gm door lock actuator recall.

If the power door lock relay fails it will cut off power to the entire power door lock system and may cause them to not function correctly. It seems this is a huge problem on the 08 and 09 malibus. For vehicles equipped with door lock cylinders the door can still be opened using the key. My drivers side door tries to lock by keyless and by door button but no dice.

2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext and gmc envoy xl. If the door lock actuator doesn t work with any method then the problem can be the door lock actuator itself the wiring or the control module. General motors is recalling 184 611 model year 2005 2007 saab 9 7x. Solenoid and dc motor.

Key fob doesn t lock unlock and nor does the door switch for all 4 doors. General motors number for this recall is 13442. Door lock actuators are made in two styles. Those noises are normal.

I have to push the lock manually to lock it and use my key to unlock. If the door locks work split the case on the remote and replace the battery. If it doesn t work open the door with the key and try the door locks with the switch on the door. Most power door locks operate using gears or motors that may quietly whir or make noise when they operate.

The driver s door is open while the key is in the ignition. Whats the deal with these things. Seems like they are prone to fail given my limited research. Unusual noises coming from inside the door are one of the first symptoms of a potential problem with a power door lock actuator.

Start by trying the gm remote control door lock actuator. Most units suffer motor failures which can make locking and unlocking the vehicle very cumbersome. However if the noise suddenly becomes louder or more pronounced then this may be. Each door has its own actuator.

Our car is doing the same thing as everyone else has posted. Symptoms of a failing door lock actuator. If they still don t work the remote is bad. And 2006 2007 chevrolet trailblazer g gm recalls more vehicles with power lock.

Power door locks that do not function are another common symptom for a problem with the door lock relay. Anybody else have to replace a door lock actuator.