Chevy Truck Door Wont Open From Inside Or Outside

Remove the door panel.

Chevy truck door wont open from inside or outside.

The lock barely moves but the window works fine. Now it will not open from the inside pulling on the rod behind the panel or from the outside door handle. I have a 1997 chevy 1500 with power windows and door locks. These parts run between the key tumbler the door lock button the lock mechanism the interior and exterior door handles and the release mechanism for the latch.

If you are having trouble because your truck door won t open from the inside or outside there is most likely an issue with rods that hold the lock in place. The lock on my door still goes up and down as if it can be locked and unlocked. However when it is in the unlocked position i still cannot open my drivers door from the inside or the outside. The drivers inside handle broke.

If it does not move gently insert a screwdriver or small pry bar between the panel and door and gently pry the panel away from the door to determine if there are any retaining clips. The method for this will vary by make and model but start by trying to slide the panel upwards. I am in process of fixing it when the door shut. It feels as if there is nothing there or no tension on anything.

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.