Most reliable door lock actuators?

[redfishsc]

I need to replace 3 of the 5 lock actuators on my Suburban (99). Drivers, and both rear passengers.

I already replaced the one on the rear barn doors with a cheapie from Amazon, but it came in a pack of 3, and 2 were DOA. Amazingly the 3rd one has worked for over a year lol.

I bought ONE Dorman that I will install today, came with a lifetime warranty at Autozone. I only did this because I'm in a pinch and got to get this one working for the wifey. The other two I can wait for.

Are the Dorman actuators OK? These are a bit of a pain, although not terribly painful, to replace. I'd rather spend twice the money and do it only once.

 

[Tech-GeeK1500]

Dorman isn't awful by any means, but not exactly top tier either. You may have just gotten some from a bad batch I'd guess. The nice thing is that Amazon returns are generally cake.

 

[redfishsc]

Dorman isn't awful by any means, but not exactly top tier either. You may have just gotten some from a bad batch I'd guess. The nice thing is that Amazon returns are generally cake.

True. The 3-pack was so cheap that I didn't even bother. I should have but had a lot going on at the time. That was back before i understood that saving money on parts doesn't save you money on parts.

 

[camaroman101]

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