Common questions

Why does my Chevy Tahoe only unlock halfway?

Why does my Chevy Tahoe only unlock halfway?

Sometimes the doors will only unlock halfway and other times the drivers door will unlock but the passenger wont. Any idea what might cause these problems. It happens whether i use the inside locks or the remote.

Is there a problem with the door lock on my Chevy Tahoe?

My 08 Tahoe has similar issues. After 15k miles the drivers door would no longer lock/unlock using the key fob or electric door switch. Dealership repaired by replacing actuator.

How to turn off auto door unlock on GMC Sierra?

Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: None of the doors will automatically unlock.

Is there a way to automatically lock a car door?

Simply go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start. From here, enable Passive Door Lock. To note, if other electronic devices interfere with the key fob’s signal, the vehicle may not detect the key fob inside the vehicle. If passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the key fob inside the vehicle.

My 08 Tahoe has similar issues. After 15k miles the drivers door would no longer lock/unlock using the key fob or electric door switch. Dealership repaired by replacing actuator.

Sometimes the doors will only unlock halfway and other times the drivers door will unlock but the passenger wont. Any idea what might cause these problems. It happens whether i use the inside locks or the remote.

Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: None of the doors will automatically unlock.

When did GMC Yukon stop automatic door locking?

In prior model years, customers were able to select “Doors Lock Manually” from the DIC. However, starting in the 2005 model year, this selection was removed.

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