Replacing the inside door handle on a Suburban for under $15

Here's how to replace the inside door handle found on many Chevrolet and GMC SUVs and trucks. The video here shows replacing a 1999 Suburban's passengers handle.
I purchased the replacement handle in the video from Amazon for $13 with free shipping. amzn.to/2yIDxO4
You only need...
Two flat head screwdrivers
#12 1 in sheet metal screw
Drill with a 1/8 to 3/16 dill bit
Pliers (Long-nose would be best)
Hex head screwdriver or ratchet (for the two screws in the arm rest. some models use Phillip heads instead.)
Disclaimer: All products used in this video were purchased by me and all video content is my own and has been edited by me, Matthew Fox.

[@DavidLocs88]

You don't know how long I had to roll my window down... Thank u bro.. u get right to the point and talk and record very clearly and visibly.. thanks again you just saved me a lot of cash I didn't have

[@casemchessare3843]

Great. You didn't have to dismantle the entire door panels like in other videos. Thank you friend.

[@jorgecoronajr1814]

The driver side handle just broke in my 1996 Tahoe after owning it for 15 years. Thank you for your video. I'll be tackling this repair very soon.

[@aftershock2222]

This is absolutely the easiest way to replace the door handle. It took me 25 min. Thanks!!!

[@jcronk77]

Thank you so much. I used this video to repair my 97 GMC two years ago and spent an hour searching for this same one today to fix the drivers side. This is the best video ever and I found it again. I will save it this time for future repairs.

[@allannancy]

very cool! spent about $19 on the part including shipping and installed it myself with the excellent video instructions.

[@glbcpa]

This is the BEST video on KZbin. I was apprehensive about tearing my door off but I watched this video, ordered the part from eBay for $8.95 + shipping, then watched this two more times and tackled it. The whole process took less than 30 minutes and then it didn't work. But I discovered I had inadvertently locked the door, unlocked it and then opened and closed it about 10 times in shock and amazement. Mine was the driver side and it is a 1997 so I will watch this again in 21 years and replace it again. Many thanks. I especially like how you say "grommet" which is a little different than we say it in Texas.

[@rexosteen5451]

Lifesaver. I started feeling sorry for myself, because my Suburban was outside, and then, when I went back to look at the video again, I realized the friendly fixer was out in the snow. I ordered my '97 truck cheaply, and it has a manual window crank.

[@jackmichalik6659]

This video was very good,I am 74 and I found it very easy. Well done.

[@worldz24]

this was very helpful. i have paid people in the past to change the door handles on my truck, but i decided to try it for myself. with the use of your video i was able to do it myself. Thanks!!!

[@jeffwhite7800]

My '99 Tahoe did the same thing...I know where to get my part, my biggest concerns were the linkages. Now that you showed how to do it I am more confident now on replacing it without calling someone else to do it. Thanks, it was good informative video.

[@DonBurton-q5b]

Saved me a ton of money as I had to replace both sides door handles. Honestly could not have done it without your instructions... No way, no how. Can't thank you enough!

[@tillman40]

This video was spot on! I got mine done in less than 1 hour. That included a run to the auto store for the courtesy bulb. Only detail I would add is I used a 7mm socket for the arm rest at 1:07. I used a 1.5 inch sheet metal screen that was 5/16ths to replace the drilled out pop rivet. That's what I had laying around. 10 out of 10 video

[@lennydelvecchio7716]

FYI for anyone doing this: the correct replacement rivet(it's not a grommet) for this repair is: an aluminum 3/16" x 1/4" rivet.

[@johnchase3407]

Thanks now I have an understanding of what's involved when doing my '97 drivers door .. You got to love you tube with sharing info. like this. This is what you tube should be used for...keep up the good work..

[@tallinthesaddle1727]

In my younger years as a body and fender repairman I removed many inner door panels and had a tool specifically designed to get under the perimeter door panel clips. Couldn't find it to replace the door handle today. I found that a claw hammer works very well for this especially on the front ones. Push the claw in and straddle the clip then lever it out just as you would a nail.

[@stewharr]

Thank you for posting this. It was just what I need to fix my door handle on my 99 GMC Suburban C1500 SLT. Only difference was it was my driver's side and instead of a plastic grommet there was a metal rivet. Again, thank you!

[@TheMRMARK1]

The best and simplest video I have seen for this procedure !!!!! Thank you!

[@mfletchfam1]

I got the part for $18 at Amazon, very thankful for the great video. Great job!

[@kngevl4ever]

Thank you for taking the time to post this vid...I had to do this on THREE doors on our suburban..saved me a lot of money doing it myself...

[@cranstonsnord3131]

Awesome video. I fixed mine in under an hour for the cost of the $15.95 part. The shop wanted $150. I did break one of the brackets that hold the pins in, but there are about eight of them, so the panel still fits tightly.

[@markmeyer8811]

I used a dandelion digger with some of the metal shaft wrapped in cloth to carefully pop the plastic clips out and saved all of them going slowly and getting underneath each clip. After popping out the window/lock/mirror/speaker and disconnecting just the speaker I set the door panel on a 2 step stepladder located just under the door and it rested just fine so I didn't have to disconnect all of the electronics. I used a 5/8 inch #12 sheet metal screw for the replacement. Great video, very helpful!

[@rossmunn9770]

Best video on the subject I've seen. Good work. Thanks.

[@juliereiter3685]

Thank you for the video! I ordered the door handle from Amazon (for less than $12), then followed your video to install it. What a big help. I sure do appreciate your efforts. signed, Husband Dave

[@krisgiroux8884]

Dude you're a boss! This video made that job cake! Only had one hickup. Taking the plastic shroud off around the handle there's a fourth clip in the front. Mines gone now but didn't change a thing. Thanks again brother!

[@snowyrapids]

Thank you for creating this video; it really helped me replace the handle on my vehicle. I noticed while installing the new handle assembly that the rivet left a large hole behind in the door's sheet metal, whereas the replacement assembly didn't seem to have enough room for the size of screw needed to fit the rivet's hole. I got around this by drilling/installing a smaller screw in the upper-right region of the assembly (on a driver's side door -- the mirror opposite of the passenger-side assembly in the video). Thanks again for the informative video!

[@snowyrapids]

I also noticed on my vehicle that the linkage for the window was bent and rubbing against the rod running from the door handle to the latch, requiring a harder pull on the handle in order to open the door. Perhaps this led to the handle splitting in two. After bending the window linkage back into place, the door opens easily without much effort on the handle.

[@jasonb4566]

Dislikes are from GM/Chevy dealership repair shops

[@chicknsnbiskits99]

Fantastic. Everything is on KZbin! I've had the replacement handle for my 99 Suburban for months, but didn't know how to take the door apart.

[@losbanos999]

I needed to replace both handles...Finally getting to it.....on my 96 Suburban. This video was great! Thank you.

[@jackbrady7]

I don't like taking door panels off but with your video it made it easier. I was able to replace the broken handle and we are good to go! I would not have tried to do this without your video so you saved me some $ and the hassle of taking it to be repaired. Thanks again for making and posting this.

[@slkchao]

I just replaced my inside door handle with the help of this video! Thank you very much for posting!

[@dmmjq2]

Ahhh..thank you..have a 99 tahoe LH door handle broke...found one on ebay for $9...replaced within an hour...thanks again..great video...saved me from going to a shop...

[@sturmtiger305mm]

Awesome, now I can finally quit the "I need to roll down the window manually to open the door club"

[@TechTubeHDReviews]

sturmtiger305mm SAME LOL

[@rocnnrollbus]

sturmtiger305mm Me too! I have a '99 Escalade...same exact issue.

[@apuat711]

But do you really ever leave the club?

[@Maguolagan]

I have a similar problem with my passenger door that I haven’t fixed yet but for the time being I have to be a gentleman to all my passengers because the window doesn’t work

[@DravenWolfe]

It took over a year, but I finally got around to fixing it, LOL!

[@patmcneal1525]

Perfect video, I had been putting off replacement of my 99 suburban door handle.. Took less than 30 min to do..........pdm

[@dabar96]

Thank you so much for the video, it saved me appx $90 & gave me great satisfaction to do my own repair! I combined your video with one other & got the job done. The info on the #12 sheet metal screw saved me! (Todd’s wife>>the new mechanic)

[@keithcampbell8363]

This really helped me the clips that you pry open were holding the panel on and i didn't see until i watched your video,THANKS

[@topgear454]

Dude, you did this in the snow! It's 43 degrees in Houston and I'm waiting for warmer weather 🤣🤣

[@derrenp7239]

This was very helpful with good instructions, good video and fast forwarded in parts which did not waste my time viewing. Thank You!

[@paultu1985]

Thanks sir - saved me some time in guess work by watching you. Appreciate it!

[@jackbrady7]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video...well done and good filming.

[@kylefromusa6863]

I've gotta do this on all 4 of my 1999 suburban doors. This is really helpful thank you.

[@terrysrsr1]

Great video! And, I must add, I really liked seeing the snow flakes coming down! At first I didn't realize what it was, but then it hit me, it's SNOW! haha! I've been in Florida a long time I guess, been almost 20 years since I've seen snow! But again, very good video, great information!

[@osvaldoguerrero8385]

All the steps I needed. Saved me alot of time and some money. Thanks FoxKnowHow.

[@mrok8988]

nice video I appreciate you showing those helpful tips. I have a 1999 GMC Yukon. and it's amazing how simularities in your vehicle and mines are.. this was super helpful because I have to change change the drivers side door handle inside and outside, lucky for me I bought this truck was a one owner vehicle and it runs perfect. the truck has 176,000 miles on it.

[@motorTranz]

Good video, thank you. A few years ago i bought a low cost outside door handle for my Blazer on-line. After a few weeks it broke ("Made In Taiwan"). I wound up getting another one at my local Chevy dealer and it works fine.

[@TeresaHernandez-wq3dd]

Man You make it look so easy I wish you were close by I would pay you to fix my inside door handle

[@ronski7393]

Very good presentation. Excellent audio and video work. I have to replace the driver side handle and hope it's as easy. Thanks!

[@thaddeus1957]

Thanks- this was just what I needed. Saved me from breaking several parts getting the old handle out.

[@DonaldShade]

Could not have done it without you...THANKS!!

[@LVL1Yo-YoGuy]

I just removed the door handle from the back passenger door on my tahoe and it worked great. ✌

[@EddieBoes]

It's amazing to me that they wouldn't build the small metal linkage slightly stronger to prevent this VERY common problem. Who knows though. They might build it purposefully weak at that point to protect the other door linkages that might be harder to replace. Thanks for the video, saved me some time figuring it out.

[@rickcronk9267]

Thanks so much. I'm now ready to replace the driver' side in my'96 Silverado. Funny how all these plastic parts behave after 18 years.

[@seanmoore4385]

Awesome video! Your tutorial was very good and straight up, thanks again and much appreciated...! 👌👍👌👍

[@stephengoulet2770]

Perfect! Worked identically for 2000 Yukon Denali

[@emmajackson2571]

Awesome video. Did it in about 20 minutes start to finish. Thanks!

[@joshmclemore6238]

Just used the video to replace my drivers side. Easy easy. Thank you

[@Sosoe]

I replaced mine on a 2000 Cadillac Escalade. Thank you for the video.

[@mrk1500man]

Nice video. That really helped me avoid damaging it

[@lee85219]

Thanks, This has saved me money. The GMC dealer wanted $90 to fix mine.

[@doncrider4548]

THANK YOU every step went just perfect, really appreciate what you've done here!

[@gamlielu]

very professional, you made it look simple

[@TherapyWithRicardo]

Hey Fox, HUGE thanks for the video and part info! Thanks to you I saved lots of money and tons of time. Best, R

[@MalibuMark93]

Ok I just got my door to open with the outside handle, so this video Is amazing I am so glad you uploaded this video you amazing man you!~ lol even when I scrape all the ice off my window their is always a little bit of Ice that I miss so it wont roll down lol.

[@claudegoldstein2788]

Great video thanks so much! I generally dread these kinds of repair but you made it very doable!!

[@georgegonzalez8818]

Great job!!. I ordered the parts today. Thank you

[@MalibuMark93]

So I live in MI and we just got hit with a shit ton of snow, so today I went outside to warm up my truck and there was a huge ass drift on my drivers side...so i went in through the passenger side and it was Iced over I opened my door and broke the ice off no problem then I started my truck shoveled the drift away and then tried opening the door from the inside figuring id have better push in their...well as I did that the door handle clicked and then just wobbled...and the outside handle isn't working either...Is their a whole other posses for the outside handle as well?

[@luvispro]

great work - love seeing the snow bahahaha

[@24efo1987]

Very helpful. Just did mine as I watched your video. Thanks.....

[@swc2001]

Thank you so much for your help!! You saved me a 100 dollars!

[@carlosmurphy4u1]

This is exactly what I need to do to my 96 Sub. Thanx.

[@granvillehigley4923]

wow, if I had known it was that easy, I would have done it weeks ago.

[@MarketingGuru4]

this broken handle seems to be a common problem with Suburbans and Escalades, on ebay you can buy the entire inside handle assembly for $19 or just the handle itself with spring for $9 which seems to be the main component that is breaking and simply replace the handle.

[@TechTubeHDReviews]

Phillip Gencher yup. They both broke on my 96 burb. I got them on amazon for 13 bucks!

[@trick58]

Great video, instructional but you made it look like a straightforward job that I can do, and I did. I make instructional videos as a side business and this is top-notch. Thank you.

[@richjensen6696]

Worked like a charm. Thank you!

[@jamesmartinii4262]

Thanks for your posting! Very detailed sharing.

[@VTEricLayton]

Excellent How-To video! Thanks, @FoxKnowHow.

[@heathersmart1612]

This is great this is something I need to do also this is the 2nd time my driver's door handle is broken 10 years. I was wondering do you know how or do you have a video that I couldn't find on your videos list of how to replace the power brake booster in a 97 suburban?

[@bigtj77]

Awesome video and cool sound effects lol!

[@paultremblay123]

Wow, that was easy, thanks for posting this.

[@patriot7205]

Good video! However Oriellys in my area has the handle/lock assembly for $19... The handle snapped off so I replaced the assembly... Much easier Didn't have to worry about breaking anything taking it out (:

[@kellywallin2641]

great video! I mean GREAT VIDEO! where did you get the replacement? any suggestions would be appreciated. Was it called door handle assembly? I've been driving around for 3 months and need to fix mine.

[@unitedcyclists]

Thanks ! greatings From Poland ;)

[@nclildogg2]

What size and type screw did you use in place of the rivet? Great video and thanks

[@thelawncarejourneyman7567]

Thank You Mr. “know how” 😜 Appreciate your video, thanks!

[@ToastedHoffi720]

What are the measurements for the screws?

[@poormansyoutube686]

I followed this vid exactly and had it done in the time of vid about 8 min this job takes

[@robertdavis8540]

this video was great change handle on 2000 escalade in 30min.

[@jimcourtney4054]

Thanks for the help, it worked good.

[@1Whipperin]

Thank you for a great how to video.

[@nicoletorres2698]

thanks for the video, where did you find the new door handle part? do you happen to recall the part#?

[@dustyroadsrider]

Thanks! That's exactly what I needed to know.

[@wildwillscustomsexhaustvid9677]

Awesome video. Great tips 👌. Thanks

[@Persopa]

Awesome job is the screw a twelve mm > 1inch?

[@caleb2364]

Do I need to replace the plastic clips or are they reuseable?

[@helpfulvideos4980]

Thank you so much for the fantastic video !!!!!

[@STRAIGHTP]

haha, this has been the issue in my last 4 full size OBS. i think i can remove a door panel in like 45 seconds

[@jenwen56]

I fix all my door THANK YOU... somebody charge me$400 the parts only cost $60 hell yeah

[@cpt760tattoo]

this video helped so much. thank you.

[@CoolinSmooth]

Thank you for your help. Greatly appreciated.

[@allannordike2859]

thanks so much for this video!! Saved me a bunch of time.:)