1995 - 2002 OBS GM Truck Replace Repair Broken Inside Door Handle w/POWER Windows (Chevy & GMC)

[@dabar96]

Thank you so much for a great video!,, I was able to change out the door handle with little difficulty & saved myself appx. $90.00!!! The best part is the satisfaction of being able to do this without any other help & do it on my time schedule, before the rain arrived. I used a #12 - 1” sheet metal screw to secure the handle since I didn’t own the tool required to install the rivet. Thanks again!! Todd’s wife>>the new mechanic!

[@alanhinkel420]

@@dabar96 How do you replace the spring on the door handle?

[@chuckd7423]

I just replaced the interior driver side handle on my 95 Silverado, for the second time, but before replacing it this time I roughed up the empty channel of the handle and filled it with J B Weld, because that weak and flimsy looking section of the handle is where the handle broke, on both of the previous failures. I've had good luck using J B Weld in the past to increase the integrity of various materials, and hope it will provide enough additional strength to the handle to keep it from breaking again. Your video was a good refresher for how to replace the handle, even though I remembered most of the procedures from having done it before, a few years ago.

[@Youknewthatalready]

This is an excellent diy vid because you're familiar with the task and give a clear and simple explanation to the point. Thank you for your addition to the KZbin world this is very helpful.

[@bigwedz7363]

This is why I love KZbin... GREAT video man.. THANKS!!

[@jimschenck5021]

THanks for this video! I flunked out of the school for the mechanically disabled, but your video made this easy! I got the part from Amazon, didn’t break any plastic rivets, and did the whole thing in under 30 minutes! Again - thanks!

[@james8716]

If you do not want to use a rivit you can also use a flat head screw slightly bigger then the hole

[@michaelstrobel897]

Great video, no wires to disconnect, except a small light at the rear of the panel. Took all of about 10 minutes, breaking only one door clip. Grandson happy with repair; Grandpa happy to do the work. Thank you!

[@kenmoon5685]

Thank you much!! As a complete rookie -your video walked me right through the repair!

[@tovartexas]

Great video. I got a 2000 GMC C2500 with the same body style. Always nice to watch someone else do it before trying it for the first time. I'm always afraid I'll break something I'm not supposed to. My handle broke on the cabin side. I'm only able to open the door with the little nob that remains from the handle. Can't wait for the part to come in to get it installed. Thanks for your video!

[@wtfmost]

Would this work on a 96 k1500?

[@DrShock]

It's the same GM part number for all the years in the video title (as well as some 2000s as Robert has commented here. So yeah.

[@dvvalant]

Great video! Saved me so much money. I'm no mechanic but did it with your help! I will add there is a small wire going to the light in interior of the door that must be pulled out also.

[@fredmartine674]

I enjoyed your video, simple method to change out the door handle without disconnecting any wires. New subscriber here👍🇺🇸..

[@jimrobcoyle]

Thank you. You got everything that matters into a brief video.

[@Skates4Days]

Thanks for the video! Used it twice because my other door handle broke a week after the first one

[@jorgefonseca9225]

Exactly what happened on my 95suburban 🤔 I need buying a new one 😕 exelente explanation 👏👏👌👍 thanks mate you are a man👏👌👍 cheers from Norway

[@Brian-bq8pf]

Great video. Thank you. Did this myself in the drive in about 40 minutes. Paid $30 on eBay for a new handle.

[@Mike-.747]

Did you use apricot gun?

[@arabcampers9554]

I didn't have this rivet thing gun i used short wood screw . Thanks a lot for sharing this job .

[@Mike-.747]

No problems with that part

[@Lindenmooch]

of course they would use pewter to make the handle, and secure it to the door with a steel rivet. thanks GM!

[@deaddad6310]

Who needs panel clips when you have self tappers and washers

[@xChromerSatanasx]

Very good clear video. Thanks

[@josephbragg1162]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. Mine broke today and part is cheap. Will do myself because it seems so simple. 👍💯

[@sharronhumphries6727]

Great video...thank you very much for sharing. I'm confident that I can fix mine now.

[@Red-sq7lk]

This helped me so much! Awesome video man thank you

[@curtfreeman8632]

Thanks Doc! Very helpful!

[@roosterboostr31]

Great video I can’t wait to do my passenger door

[@MiguelMendoza-dj4zt]

Thank you !!!! Im now gonna fix mine . I'll let you know it goes ..

[@eltigretejano7137]

Thank you sir now I know what to expect, great video 👍

[@warrenwhite8155]

thanks doc, you rock ! GREAT video ! keep my money in my pocket !

[@skullminion38]

I used this video to do mine. Bought the part off Ebay for $6.95. Worked fine until I went to roll the window down and heard the rod spring out of the socket and the handle stopped working which drove me crazy! I thought it was the screw which I thought was too long. Turns out, I only needed to manipulate the rod that opens the door so that it holds itself in place and stays out of the way of the window slide. I also noticed that I could not move the handle even when I was trying it out without the screw while the panel was on the door. Therefore, I got the rod where it needed to be and NEVER USED ANY SCREW, AT ALL, and it's been working perfect, "knock on wood" ever since for about A MONTH and there is no play at all! Also, if you're a country boy like me, you don't need any pry bar. Just grab the panel and give it a strong controlled pull. I hope this helps the next person from all the headaches I got!

[@nickwalker9943]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@cvdavis]

Thanks for making this great video.

[@geofft7664]

Very helpful!

[@emersonbenavides4128]

Definitely subscribing to your channel, keep up the great work

[@irondiver292]

Excellent

[@dennisjones4167]

Thank you good work

[@benkanobe7500]

You are a Master Mechanic. Thank You. Especially for providing GM Par Numbers. BTW, I am confused on Amazon about ACDelco and (apparently) a "regular" grade and a "professional" grade and I think there is even a next up as I found ACDelco disc for my 96 K2500m 8600 GVW, there were/are some grade higher (Law Enforcement, Ambulance, ....). WT Heck???? How do I know what is OEM equivalent ????

[@DrShock]

Usually there will be a part number reference that helps you find the GM original equipment version from ACDelco. But sometimes sellers do not list this information. You can cross reference using parts-catalog.acdelco.com/catalog/catalog_search.php and find exactly which one.

[@stevenyazzie6785]

I missed old school style square body style is much better now the way they made it better than newer

[@ooklamoc4411]

Thanks!

[@jamesm568]

I always found the third party parts work better, which is why I replaced stock part because they break.

[@markfreeman408]

Pretty cool!

[@drepost6126]

Thanks

[@blueduck8431]

Great video

[@HotWheelsBurban]

Great video, it gives me some insight into how to fix this problem. My 99 suburban has this issue on 3 of 4 doors now, so gotta get it fixed. Not good to have to put the windows down in the rain, just to get outta the truck. Thanks! BTW, did you get the trim clip out that was in the speaker cavity?

[@DrShock]

Thanks. There isn't a trim clip actually _in_ the speaker cavity area, but there is one to its lower right. In the video that one fell on the ground when the door panel was being removed initially, and yes it was re-installed.

[@TheFarmerfitz]

My drivers door handle has been broke for a few years... I've been opening it from outside.. Now, something went wrong and the window won't go down enough that I can't reach outside handle.. It is coming against something at the rear of the door... Will a door off of a 1990 fit onto a 1996?

[@DrShock]

I'm not sure if a 1990 is exactly the same, 1992 probably though. If I had this particular problem, I'd just cut thru the plastic interior trim panel in order to open the door (by pulling the rod manually) and then perform repairs (this will destroy the interior panel tho). I would then go to my local LKQ self service salvage yard and pull the best replacement interior trim panel I could find. Remove the two phillips screws at the arm rest, remove the trim around the door handle, and then find a suitable tool to cut into the trim panel where you can remove the door handle piece shown in the video. That will allow access to pull the rods manually.

[@thebornagainpodcast7790]

I’m needing some help with this! I just replaced my handle. I closed the door with the interior door panel off just to try it before I put everything back together. It worked just fine and the door opened as it should. Then I put the panel back together and closed the door and now it’s stuck closed. I know for sure I had everything in its proper place. Don’t know what could have gone wrong? I just destroyed the new handle in order to get the door open again but I don’t want to have to go through this again. Any tips?

[@DrShock]

You certainly did the right thing in testing it before reinstalling the trim panel. What you could also do is use a bolt to retain it, before re-riveting it, and test not just the door latch but also the lock mechanism. The latter can sometimes use some lubrication as well. But usually the only thing that can go _wrong_ on this repair, is the rods are bent and either do not slide smoothly thru the plastic guides correctly, or they interfere with either the lock or handle traveling fully to unlock/open the door. So I'd also double check both rods for that problem.

[@sirwetspoon2894]

I need the back door handles and they’re a little different what can I do

[@jrvelasquez6801]

Where did you get that handle ? Mine is broken and I don’t know where to buy it

[@DrShock]

There are links in the description of this video.

[@kimsaldana7572]

Do you recall what size Rivet was used ?

[@DrShock]

The ones I use have about a 4.75mm o.d. and they fit that predrilled hole nicely.

[@markkiser5120]

hope to get answer, but is the original GM part /handle metal or plastic? I am going to find out today!

[@DrShock]

The graphite color handle you actually pull on is metal on original GM parts. It is not magnetic, but it is metal.

[@frankmorris6765]

I was able to order mine off of rock auto and it is metal

[@roosterboostr31]

What size rivet

[@roosterboostr31]

I used some electrical tape and added a washer on the rivet she on. Thanks for the walk through had to watch the video twice but I got it. Awesome thanks

[@jake00502]

Do u have to use a ribbit gun or can u use a screw or something for that

[@DrShock]

Any fastener of the right size will do, rivet is just how GM did it.

[@togodbetheglory9725]

Mine don't open from ether side what can I do

[@DrShock]

You'll have to get the window down, and then actuate the slide rod with a flat metal tool so that you can get the door open to do the repair. In parts of the video, and then if you view my other video on the outside handle, you can see how this rod connects to both and how you might work it manually with such an improvised tool. Odd for both inside and outside handles to go at once though.

[@trentdonnell346]

What size rivet does it take?

[@DrShock]

I could only say _the one that fits_ ;-) I had a set that came with the rivet gun and one fit perfectly. Exact diameter and length so I would expect it's a common size.

[@trentdonnell346]

@@DrShock yea I took a gamble and bought a size at Lowe’s and was right, thanks for the video explained a lot

[@BradAcquilin]

5/32 I believe. The ones mine came with were too small at 1/8

[@thedon281]

Have q 95 and the old school roll up, which prevents me to get door off. Missing something:(

[@DrShock]

Yeah I've had a few comments asking to see the manual view and I'll be doing that in a few weeks off a different truck. But the short answer is for the manual it's just the two phillips for the arm rest (same as power), pop the trim piece around the broken door release handle (same as power), and then what's new is you have to pop the metal clip on the window crank and remove the crank (easiest with a special tool) and then you can remove the plastic insulation washer, and then finally the perimeter white nylon clips holding the trim cover to the door (also same as power). Only electrical connection will be the door speaker with manual crank windows.

[@DrShock]

Manual crank windows version - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b32opZVrf7V3qNE

[@martyfadezz9438]

My handle just got like that and It snapped. I have a 98 Chevy Tahoe.

[@joegonzales1177]

Does anyone have any ideas on how to remove their door panel of a truck door that does not open?

[@DrShock]

You will have to get it to open, the door trim and the door lock and actuator linkage has to be accessible to do the repair. If I had a locked door where the handle broke off I would cut thru the module plastic that was going to replace anyway right, so that I could get access to get a tool in there to activate the linkage to open the door manually (what the broken handle is no longer able to do). You can unlock the door with the key externally first of course if for some reason the inside door lock is also inoperative.

[@tiadarby5311]

@@DrShock thanks, one of the back doors in our Tahoe doesn't open from the inside or outside anymore. Gonna replace the interior driver's door handle and then try to get the back door open. Tahoe's man....

[@DrShock]

@@tiadarby5311 It'll be tough to get the inside door trim off with the door closed. Like I mentioned above to Joe you might just want to cut into the existing door handle module enough so you can pull the rod manually with some long long nose pliers to get the door opened up first. Be safe when you do that to not injure yourself, I'd probably go the route of heating up a cutting tool first so that I'm going thru it like butter rather than using force.

[@danielgarza4280]

Is there any body in San Antonio Texas who can do it for me

[@2H2521]

Some of the worst handles ever, just cheap trash.

[@alraywilson3325]

What size rivet should I use?

[@ciclonramirezjunior8064]

Ola chevrolet 95 no desblokea la los seguro de la puerta

[@DrShock]

prueba este kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIjdiGppnbVkrLM as it goes over repair of the power door lock actuator

[@dda1943]

I can't get past the first part of getting the holder off behind the handle 😭I'm scared to pull to hard and break something and my husband get to yelling.

[@DrShock]

Are you talking about the colored trim piece around the handle? If so there are clips at the top, bottom, and each left and right side. In the video I had a memory lapse for a bit and fished for them on the outside edge, but they are actually on the inside edge as you see when I finally pop the part free. You shouldn't have to pull too hard if you have the clip released, you can see it with a flashlight in the seam.

[@dda1943]

@@DrShock yes lol thanks for replying yup they are on the inside area. I'm happy I got it done. The handle is on the only thing is I had trouble putting the door panel back on. I got it for the most part but the bottom is not clicking in. I tried to hammer it a little but it wouldn't go. It's sturdy though.

[@DrShock]

Great you were able to get the hard part done. This trim piece can sometimes have the plastic tabs broken off, if that's the case it may not have anything to _grab_ onto the bottom to click. I wouldn't hammer it, just your palm should be all it takes to snap in. You could perhaps pull it off again and see if you have a missing tab there or leave it be. ;-)

[@dda1943]

@@DrShock no all of the tabs are there at the bottom I just couldn't push them in I just let them be but thank you for your video.

[@icytrucks206]

Both my handles are broken

[@cvdavis]

Dukes of Hazard exit technique?

[@BigTimber81]

The most common fix is the rod clip. Don't waste money on a new handle until you've inspected it. Also, Dorman replacements are just as good as OEM and come with a warranty. Cost half as much.

[@jose9520]

Do you have to have a ribbet 😂

[@jose9520]

Sorry if I spelt it wrong

[@DrShock]

A rivet is what the factory, and the GM dealer, would use as a fastener for this repair. But in a pinch you could probably get away with a lock nut/bolt. Just not alot of room to get your hand back there.

[@kennywright7113]

@@DrShock You could use a #12 sheet metal screw, 1 inch long.

[@DrShock]

You could mod it that way, but I am specifically showing the way it was factory built or the GM dealer would have repaired it following the service manual.

[@bryongreen4325]

Damn det rona

[@ddyeo503]

What a bunch of garbage the inner door handles. My advice, don't get one of these pickups, unless you like dumping your money down a rat hole,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@robertslatten556]

Perfect, thank you so much!