Chevy Truck Door Latch Stuck Closed

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Chevy truck door latch stuck closed.

I have tried to push it up but it is firmly set in place. I busted the outer door handle and was able to inspect the door latch. When opening the rear door of my 2008 gmc sierra 1500 crew the latch is stuck in the lock position so that my door won t close. Roll the window down and carefully push the door panel away at the top right above the latch rear of door then look down inside the door at the latch and figure out which rod fell of the latch.

My 91 chevy truck is stuck open. Got the door open to reveal defective lock actuator assembly. I know the door latch is broken my question is how do i open the door. After six hours of jerking on the panel and trying to pry it open i finally got access by cutting the panel in half.

Hey guys my drivers side door will not open from the outside as well as inside. Took off inside panel and seat belt assembly then unscrewed latch assembly again sprayed the rusted latch and worked it until it was free not easy but with patience. Check to see also if the child lock switch position is not stuck in the halfway position also check if the latch has not flipped to the. Any idea o.

And the inside or outside door handles are pulled and the latch assembly siezes in the open position not allowing the door to latch closed but this may not be the case. Many problems with car door latches happen in older vehicles and are the. Im unable to take the door panel off with the door shut. Common reasons for door latch failure.

You may also want to check with a mechanic to ensure it isn t a warning that the mechanism may need repair or replacement. You can take a long screw driver of piece of drill rod and manipulate the lever that opens the latch to get the door open and make repairs as needed. Big problem no luck in finding a door panel to match what was on the truck. New door panel 675 00 ouch.