Gm Door Lock Actuator Recall

Unfortunately it can be caused by any of the vehicle s actuators.

Gm door lock actuator recall. Chevy duramax drivers side door not unlocking or locking fix. Gm notified all owners and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened replacing the steering gear as necessary free of charge. If the actuators have any sort of internal or wiring issue it may cause them to rapidly lock and unlock unexpectedly or cause them to function intermittently. A buzzing sound inside the door a delayed response when you use your key fob to lock or unlock the door the door only being able to lock or unlock.

Fluid may enter the driver s door master power window switch module causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. Each door has its own lock actuator which is a motor that powers the locking mechanisms. Start by trying the gm remote control door lock actuator. It s most likely a failing door lock actuator.

Take a look at this list of symptoms of a malfunctioning lock actuator and see if you recognize any of them. If they still don t work the remote is bad. Power door locks do not function. As many of you already know the door lock actuators in your 2007 2014 gm vehicle are very unreliable.

If it doesn t work open the door with the key and try the door locks with the switch on the door. Another symptom of a potential problem with the power door lock actuators are door locks that behave erratically. Most units suffer motor failures which can make locking and unlocking the vehicle very cumbersome. The recall began on.

If you notice the door locks behaving erratically don t automatically assume you ve got a bad controller.