How To Replace Interior Door Handle On A Chevrolet or GMC Truck 95-99

Here is how to replace the interior door handle on a GMC or Chevrolet truck. If your interior door handle on your GMC or Chevrolet truck it’s broken, follow these instructions to remove and replace it.
1. 0:36 Roll down the window
2. 0:40 Pry the trim piece off of the interior door handle.
3. 1:06 Remove 2 bolts in the armrest.
4. 1:12 Pry out the electric door and window control panel and disconnect the wires.
5. 7:48 Pry the light out of the door panel and disconnect it and remove the triangular top trim panel near the mirror.
6. 1:55 Insert a slim object underneath the door panel and pry it away from the door. Continue praying around the door until you’ve pulled all of the plastic connectors loose.
7. 2:25 Lift the door panel up to remove it from the truck.
8. 2:45 Remove the small screws and one large bolt that hold the metal interior door panel onto the door, and rock it forward so that you can see down into it from the top. You don’t need to remove it.
9. 3:10 Pop the control rods for the lock and doorhandle out of their channels, and then pop the ends of them out of the interior door handle mechanism.
10. 3:36 Drill out the rivet that holds the Chevrolet or GMC truck interior door handle mechanism on the door panel and remove the interior door handle from the truck by sliding it forward.
11. 4:03 Remove the clear plastic from the back of the interior door handle mechanism, and put it on the back of the new Chevrolet or GMC truck interior door handle mechanism.
12. 4:39 Slide the new GM interior door mechanism into the door panel and then slide it to the left to lock it in place.
13. 4:46 Install the control rods onto the new Chevrolet or GMC truck interior door handle and snap them into their channels.
14. 5:20 Try the lock button and also try using the interior door handle and make sure that you can lock and unlock the door and that you can open and close it.
15. 5:34 Rivet the interior door handle mechanism in place, or if you don’t have a rivet gun, you can use a bolt and a nut, but make sure you use thread locker so it stays on.
16. 5:53 Inspect the door trim panel to make sure that none of the connectors broke, and install new connectors as needed.
17. 6:01 Hang the top of the interior door panel over the top of the door, and then line up all of the plastic trim connectors with their holes and press it into place.
18. 6:55 Install the top triangular door trim piece.
19. 7:06 Pull all of the electrical connectors through the holes, and connect them back to all of the appropriate controls.
20. 7:30 Snap the trim piece that goes over the interior door handle mechanism into place.
21. 7:42 Install the two screws in the armrest on the door.
Here's where to get an interior door handle that fits 1995-1999 C and K 1500 2500 3500 Suburban Tahoe & Yukon. The passenger and driver door handles are different, so make sure you get the right one.
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Here's where to get the trim around the door handle:
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Here's a kit, which includes body panel removal tools and extra door fastener hardware:
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[@PacoOtis]

Dude! We definitely owe you a beer! Excellently presented and thanks for sharing.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@glennbasler4062]

Me too on that beer

[@Buboniccc]

Thanks! My passanger door handle snapped off a few years ago and just the other day the driver side decided it had enough as well. This was very helpfull and went so smoothly, thank you for sharing!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Glad it helped

[@howdy4596]

My mechanic wanted to charge me $150 to do this. Watch your video twice replaced it within 20 minutes had to take it off again because I forgot to put the plastic cover on. but you saved me a lot of thank you

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@parmend2001]

My plastic cover is was so fragile, might have to make one

[@knockout7611]

150 is worth it

[@death_3310]

@@knockout7611ur crazy if u paying $150 for someone to do this

[@ethan-py9he]

@@knockout7611i can see why all these fucking bullshit ass services cost so much. This shit telling me i have to take my whole fucking door off to put on a damn mirror. WTF

[@ctchuck1]

You do no have to remove the steel door panel. Drill out the rivet . Take the lock and door rods loose. Put it back together.. Done!!!

[@crappieking5592]

Thanks man. Mine broke in the middle of winter, I have to open the window to get out haha

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@TheVcareyon]

Me too my other just did yesterday lol 🤣 I’m gone try it tho

[@dalesuggs3658]

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST TUTORIAL ON A PROJECT. VERY PROFESSIONAL ALL FROM START TO FINISH. BE BLESSED 🙌

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks!

[@squirrelmaster9082]

Amazing job. Wow. Cannot believe how a small little break takes so long

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@leachim69420]

exactly what i was looking for thank you

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@aaronlatal9648]

Instructions are good, the sound effects are amazing! 5 stars from me

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@austint3636]

Great video! Just finished mine from start to finish with the help of your video! Thank you!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@kingpest13]

Lisle makes a nifty trim pry tool. Like a bent really wide spade screwdriver that has a slot cut out of the middle of the blade (so you can slide it around a trim snap/fastener). has a red handle and a black rubber fulcrum that slides up and down the shaft. Ingenious tool, i have used it for all kinds of stuff beyond what it's meant for. But trim is a breeze with it.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@johnguess5675]

Thanks I have my handle and have to install it. This helped. Loctite was a good tip

[@hoohoohoblin]

Glad it helped

[@bf760]

thank you for posting this video. these older vehicles are tricky to work on, very brittle parts.

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@wyatt9066]

Great tutorial. Very helpful and clear and concise.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@johntamulonis4626]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@johnpeterson287]

Nice job....just did mine on 97 Silverado great tutorial....I didn't forget my door lamp 😆

[@hoohoohoblin]

Glad it helped

[@JJoker69]

Take care of one another, and God bless

[@robertwalling5972]

excellent video. I had to laugh as I ALWAYS forget to plug that door light back in, myself. 🤣🤣

[@jeffzekas]

Had my mechanic replace the door handle a year ago, it’s metal, yet it broke again! So weird, because the original factory handle lasted 25 years!

[@mzeeddeaa940]

Same experience. The new improved one lasted 6 months.

[@HondaRidea]

MADE IN CHINA 🇨🇳

[@ricovelez4316]

Very needed video

[@MikhailSkulls]

Kinda weird that you uploaded this.. need to do this on my 95. I just got the new upgraded handle in the mail.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Synchronicity! I’m glad I could help. This job is easier than it looks as long as nothing breaks when you take everything apart. If you were thinking about upgrading your door speakers, now is a good time.

[@kuthumi]

Excellent video! Love the step by step instructions both verbally and writen out in your "more info" section. The size drill bit is 1/8" to drill out the rivet. Thank you. Keep up the great work it helps so many. God Bless You.

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@ToroUltra]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@gmcworkshop1186]

Thanks for your big help in this video

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@Kelii316]

Great video! Thank you!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@moparnut6933]

I love that your electrical component clips just pop out mine refuse to come out.

[@stevefranklin9920]

Great video! Answered my question!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Glad I could help!

[@JJoker69]

Much appreciated, thank you

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@carquestcamaro]

Thank you!

[@ChiTownGuerrilla]

Don't think I'm going to open this can of worms today... My two passengers can roll down the window and let themselves out until spring... Especially the one that broke the handle!

[@brandiwhatahoot6339]

Great video

[@mikehoke5588]

Clear, Concise. Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@CliffordWells-qi8pt]

😂😂 *a*%

[@michaelurban2542]

Great information and thank you for sharing the information.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@shenanigansIRA]

Thanks for the great video. Big help

[@hoohoohoblin]

Glad it helped

[@JJoker69]

Thanks for the help

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@mrgibbson5280]

Very good video. Thank you for the help friend!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@kv5733]

Great tutorial.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thank you!

[@BigRichEHhthang100]

Thank you

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@abigalecontreras5053]

helps soo muchh

[@keepitguttaent1579]

I bought the yukon ones with the chrome handles. Way better features in yukons same fit too. Looking for yukon door panels now.

[@jdnthecanadian424]

Thanks Bud!

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@LocoColombiano35]

Awesome thanks

[@hoohoohoblin]

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[@dsbelanger]

Thank you very much.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You are welcome!

[@PacoOtis]

We're back! Dude we just changed our handle and the one BIG (to us) problem we had was getting the electrical fittings to come apart. Could you maybe ponder a class on how to release different connectors for us old farts who don't know how? Thanks!

[@hoohoohoblin]

That’s a good idea. They are all different, and most of them are pretty confusing.

[@Cloud-rp4ev]

Thanks!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Welcome!

[@BK-lg3gs]

98’ Silverado. Having to do this same thing….video was clear and gave great step by step instructions. One thing I’ve noticed is parts are sometimes hard to come by. Where did you get your door lock assembly?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I bought it on eBay. You can find almost anything on there.

[@fkdisshitful]

What size rivet is it? You use a 1/8" drill bit to take it out, but is that also size of the new rivet, or do you install a smaller one considering the expansion?

[@rickydiggler7950]

Well done. Great tutorial on how to do it the right way. Im just curious though... why are you wearing a mask?

[@hoohoohoblin]

We made some of these videos when my son had Covid and I didn’t, so I didn’t want to catch it. He was running the camera.

[@2Slick818_]

Any links to find the yellow looking clips that usually break please??

[@SmithBill71]

What is the rivet size used to replace factory one?

[@alexnorthcutt3929]

I dont have a bunch of loose bolts and nuts laying around to replacs the rivet. Would it be noticeably loose if I leave that empty?

[@death_3310]

I think it will slide forward and back a little bit so probably just get annoying definitely would just try to find a nut and bolt

[@danielr5565]

Where did you get the clips from?

[@sgeorge35]

Great video, but can you provide the link to the handle and clips. Also what size door speaker is that? Thanks.

[@hoohoohoblin]

There’s a link in the description to the door handle. The speakers are standard size replacement speakers that I bought from Crutchfield. I think I could’ve fit bigger ones in there.

[@user-tv2ez6qe4e]

Do you take them both completely out

[@chris-ed9xy]

Snapped my metal one that I bought to replace the broken plastic one

[@mandoalvarez6266]

When replacing the new one does it make a difference if the lock is down or up..thanks in advance

[@ussliberty109]

It doesn't matter. The rod that connects to the door lock slider can be moved by hand to either the locked or unlocked position.

[@kr1ck3t81g]

Great video! Currently Unavailable...

[@jarretthatch1978]

Can you confirm the size of the rivet used?

[@user-tv2ez6qe4e]

Bolts do they come out completely

[@enero819]

Those metal ones snap off the same mine had those when I bought it and after a few months of owning it it just snapped

[@nathangonzlaez2]

thank you ,, saving me few hundred from a shop

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@jmoforshow5895]

Where can I get new plastic pegs and fasteners?

[@hoohoohoblin]

On eBay or at an auto parts store.

[@davidcraig9938]

Good video...but good luck getting those electrical wires out of the controller without pulling out the gray locks.

[@1marcelfilms]

Spray the clips with silicone spray to make them not rattle

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. I put a little bit of grease on them.

[@lQ9GHOST]

Is there another way to get the rivet off without using a drill ? I currently don’t have a drill

[@trainsnthings6990]

I got mine off using a grinder for part of it, then a screwdriver and hammer for the rest

[@ricardodesouza7229]

Where did you get the door fasteners clips?

[@hoohoohoblin]

There is a link in the description.

[@ACoustaDC]

Doing these repairs are the biggest pain in the ass!

[@hoohoohoblin]

I agree. Looking at it, you would think you could just pop it out and pop it back in without removing every single thing.

[@ACoustaDC]

@@hoohoohoblin Door panels should just screw in all the way around, same with dashes and consoles... Imagine how beautiful that world would be.

[@katiewallace2355]

Almost worth paying someone to just take care of it 😂 But I’m poor so I must be resourceful 😭😂

[@ACoustaDC]

@@katiewallace2355 Now till you try it yourself and cut yourself on the sheet metal and screw it up...then call someone!

[@kyleniedzielski3995]

Can’t get door to lock what did I miss ?

[@docdahk5993]

No link in description...but if you pause video you can get part no# off the bag?!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. I put the link in.

[@justabiggkidd1999]

Was that a Specific Rivet Gun you used? If so, what's the name of it, so that I may get one. Apparently, the one I bought from Home Depot doesn't fit the rivets I got for my for handle.

[@hoohoohoblin]

I just bought the generic one at AutoZone. For a big rivets, you have to buy an extra large sized rivet gun.

[@justabiggkidd1999]

@@hoohoohoblin much appreciated, thank you.

[@ricardodesouza7229]

Does it matter if your doors are roll up?

[@hoohoohoblin]

No.

[@sirwetspoon2894]

And the rear doors?

[@LarryScarney]

Where did you get your replacement parts from

[@hoohoohoblin]

There’s a link in the description.

[@fionafifi7029]

So annoyed with my door handle now. If I ask my boyfriend to fix it he's gonna break something else. Ugh. If I take it to the shop they're gonna charge an arm and a leg and my bf will say "I can do that for free"🙄 Planning on doing it myself just gotta buy the door handle

[@togodbetheglory9725]

Gmc put that plastic around the handle,,I don't think that plastic will ovoid any water from getting wet,

[@marygiddens2513]

9

[@petewakker1120]

Why the mask to do video outside...muffling the audio? Other than that good video.

[@hoohoohoblin]

My cameraman had Covid.

[@thebsmithimages6544]

Why are you wearing a mask don’t want your door panels to catch covid lol JK good video

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. My son had coronavirus, and he was running the camera. Somehow I didn’t catch it though. Our neighbors knew we were sick, so we had to keep the masks on when we were out in the driveway.

[@wesleyhall8174]

Can you take that mask off so I can hear you

[@gofarit]

@@wesleyhall8174 🤣🤣🤣🤣we all heard him

[@stevepatzer7044]

@@wesleyhall8174 yes we did. And I’m 72 and have hearing problems. Open your brain and your ears will follow

[@seancheek6196]

@@hoohoohoblin I was thinking the same thing. Earlier in the video he didn't have a mask then later he's masked up. Karen must have stopped by to remind him.

[@teddymorris7056]

The mask ??

[@hoohoohoblin]

I did that to see how many comments I would get.

[@cuzican8675]

Masks don’t do anything 😂😂😂 keeps out dust but nothing else! Fart and you’ll still smell it! Same thing with “covid” it’s a joke

[@ginakerry2588]

OK, that's it. You're banned from utube for stating the obvious!

[@dustint41]

Your wife isn't coming back bro

[@johnchapman7196]

Great video

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks!

[@johnnygreen7445]

Great video

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks!