When door won’t open inside or out on NNBS truck

How I managed to hope my door that was stuck shut on my 08 Silverado. Should be the same for GMC and possibly Tahoe/suburban/Yukon

[@masterg553]

I must have watched 10 useless videos before I found yours. Used my inflatable wedge and too a rod, heat up the end and bent it and did exactly what you did and popped it open. My problem wasn’t a broken cable, it was bone dry and just needed lube. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this bud. 😁

[@ZONES89RS]

Thank you for taking the time to comment my man. Makes me glad I have helped everyone that has commented and only god knows how many that I helped that didn’t. I sure woulda used the same wedge you did if I had one! Lol

[@RobertKey-hg1qd]

Your video was dead on & very helpful! Thanks for the helpful info, saved me a lot of time & money!

[@ZONES89RS]

Thanks for letting me know it was not made for nothing!

[@RV-zl7pn]

The dude was old school and went right to the point. Was trying for 2 1/2 hrs before I found his video. Was able to get door opened in under 2min with out removing door panel. This guy rocks!!

[@ZONES89RS]

That’s what I like to hear! Wish you found it sooner but glad you didn’t have to take anything apart

[@shawnhunter9217]

I just crawled over to the passenger side of my truck to get out. 😩 I can’t wait to try this in the morning. Thank you!!

[@cleophusfowler]

Freakin' AWESOME!! My wife's 2013 Suburban wouldn't open from the inside or outside. She got home last night and had to crawl over the console to get out on the passenger side. Watched your video this morning, made a tool and popped her right open. Happy camper!! Also I want to add that for my wedge I used " window shims ". They're soft wood and available at almost any building supply. They won't scratch anything and they're really cheap. You get a whole pack for a couple of bucks. Thank you very much for such a helpful video!!

[@ZONES89RS]

Glad the video is still giving to the community man. Excellent extra input for the shims!

[@Rob4real-qi6hg]

Old school straight to the point 👉 man I wish everybody channel was like this keep making videos hit that like everybody

[@user-ke6ek4oi8k]

Took me about 10 minutes of fiddling around, and I was about to call bullshit on you…. But then pop, it opened… nice work bro….

[@ZONES89RS]

Glad you stuck with it. I really regret not taking time to record inside of the door to give folks a better idea of what they are fishing for.

[@ligmaballs1830]

Not all heroes wear capes. My 07 Yukon driver's door won't open and it's -12° out. Came across your video and I'm going to fix it this weekend. Cable came in today.

[@ZONES89RS]

Damn cold wrecked the cable I guess lol

[@gregorydrennan3499]

I’m so glad you posted because my truck is been stuck for 10 years

[@ZONES89RS]

Are you for real? Lol

[@g.phelps5797]

🤣🤣🤣Dam

[@g.phelps5797]

Dam 10 🤣🤣

[@Gamer1235813213455]

You are effing brilliant. Was into my 2011 Suburban (iSC humid day at noon) in about 30 secs after fashioning a tool with a coat hanger.

[@ZONES89RS]

So far you are the second guy that this has helped. If I saved 2 people a headache then this video was more than worth it!

[@shawnflanagan503]

Holy shit it worked for me too in less than a minute! Used a coat hanger with similar shape. Thanks!

[@ZONES89RS]

Music to my ears!!!

[@joelalverio1829]

Dude you saved my ass !!! Thank you for the tip ! And to help you even better you can use an air bladder that you can pump up and make an opening without scratching anything , maybe you can make another video use if that method to advance your video, your the man bro I’m glad I saw your video

[@joelalverio1829]

You can buy it at Home Depot for $10 it’s about 6”x6” big and it can take on 300 lbs of pressure too

[@joelalverio1829]

If you want you can credit me for that , mahalo nui loa bro ! Joel Alverio

[@ZONES89RS]

I’ll check it out. Glad the video was useful!

[@dcvargas8917]

Thank you for creating this video. I made my rod out of thin but very stiff ground wire. I bent it just like yours. I rolled my window down and easily worked my rod in without having to widen the gap at all. It took me about 3 minutes of working it up and down until I found the spot that sprung my latch. The rest was easy after that. New handle is installed and both handles are functioning properly. I don’t know why the inside malfunctioned but I’m all good now. You’re my genius hero now!

[@ZONES89RS]

Excellent!

[@juicesghost8501]

Like this video to get it to the top- Took me about 10 minutes with a wire coat hanger and the window up from the inside in 0 degree weather- THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS

[@ZONES89RS]

Sorry the timing was bad for ya, I’m sure the cold is what did it in. I’m assuming it was the cable?

[@juicesghost8501]

@@ZONES89RS Timing was perfect for me, just had it happen this last weekend. Yes the big storm we got froze it solid, and I assume the switch on the outside rod handle got stuck either middle, or up or down. Could not open door from out or in, was about to start taking the door apart from the inside when I found your video. instead grabbed a hanger and some pliers, made the rod you had with the 90 at the end, then went fishing from the drivers seat. awkward angles and being a giant fat guy in a huge winter coat made it harder but we got it handled. THANK YOU

[@ZONES89RS]

@@juicesghost8501 well, thanks to you I can now also confirm it can be done from the inside as well as a coat hanger can be used. The rod I used was definitely thicker so that’s excellent due to being a super common item. Thanks for sharing your details man!

[@eddiebrownjr.2701]

Thanks for sharing. My 2011 yukon rear passenger wouldn't open. Watched your video and all is good now.

[@ZONES89RS]

Thanks for the feedback my man. Every one of these makes me happy I made the footage

[@Viralvault4u]

Man! Good vid. 2 mins later after finding a rod, door is open

[@ZONES89RS]

Winning!!

[@robertjohnson963]

I’ve been watching videos where the dude just butchered the door panel. I’m on the Northside of Houston too, we have the worst heat/humidity lol. Great video, definitely about to gif this a try

[@ZONES89RS]

Should work for my my man. Just be patient. I wish I took a video of how it works internally so folks had that reference. Best of luck brotha!

[@JustPlainCommonSense]

Watched the first 35 seconds and Subbed! Totally agree with what you said about the other videos on this problem. Thanks from NW Louisiana

[@ZONES89RS]

Thanks man. I really feel I babbled too much but at least wanted to share specifics

[@g.phelps5797]

Hey Cat Daddy I sure do appreciate that man, my sh*"t f-up on the driver side door,Got to find that kind of rod and flashlight. Look like you did that on a nice sunny day.. It's lil cool today here in Dallas Tx. Guess I take a break and go look at some football cuse I was getting pis off until I came across your video thanks again man !!!!!

[@ZONES89RS]

Love it brother. Thanks for letting me know it helped another Chevy owner!!!

[@BobKnox-eq9uh]

Dude you act and sound just like me it was easy to understand you thanks bro

[@ZONES89RS]

Glad it helped man!

[@chadhensley55]

Just got down to negative 8 degrees a few days ago now my door won’t open locks work key works but inside door handle had no pressure hoping this fixes my problems looks after a quick run to auto part store Merry Christmas

[@jorgeperezdeprado8941]

Dude you are a god.!! My freaking back driver side door won't open inside or out....👍👍👍

[@ZONES89RS]

Hope it worked!!!

[@duanelocke5892]

Good video. Plastic handles are garbage.

[@brittanythomas8663]

I hope this works! My exterior door handle broke and we were just reaching around or opening the door from the inside. Then all of a sudden we can't open from either side.😅

[@ZONES89RS]

Well, it should I am going to make a new video as soon as the new cables come in and will show more detail as my other Silverado right rear door just did the same damn thing 🤣

[@dynastydaley1]

Thank you brother have the same problem over here!

[@fsjmtrouttrout8337]

I watched several videos on how to open the truck. None of them was on point. I watched yours and with a glow rod abd it's hook attached I figured out how to release the latch and get it open with no damage to the truck at all

[@ZONES89RS]

Winning. This video has gained traction lately with comments. These trucks aren’t getting any younger I suppose. lol

[@rebmafosedahs]

Thanks for the new information. Can’t wait to try this out.

[@TheBilly502]

Good tip, thanks. My driver door just did this and it's 10 below zero.... ugh

[@ZONES89RS]

That is horrible timing but the cold probably made it happen faster than it would have if I had to guess. Stay warm!!

[@terrycox9132]

Right on brother appreciate calling it like you see it

[@gcfwood742]

Thanks for the post!!!!!!👍

[@picklemetimbers3003]

I'm one of those poor bastards. Window is stuck up. You can remove all the bolts holding the inner door plastics on while the door is closed. Then pull up and shimmy back and forth. You can get the panel off near the top and bend it backwards. When you do you can see the inside of the handle where the cable is. I used a pair of needle nose vice grips, clamped the cable and pulled to unlatch the door. My cable was fine but the plastic housing where the cable goes into has a few of the plastic rivets broke off. When you would use the handle it would just flex the plastic, not putting enough tension on the cable. I just superglued that shit together. If it breaks again ill look into junkyard parts or just drill a hole, pull the cable through and be ghetto. Its an 07 work truck with 130k miles on it. Gonna drive this thing until it explodes.

[@baddhouse3132]

Love the video brother, but please let me clarify my situation. The auto lock goes up and down perfectly. The outside or inside handles will not open the door. If I am understanding correctly, I basically need a slim jim just for the lock? Nothing is wrong with either the inside or outside door handles?

[@ZONES89RS]

This is when inner or outer handles won’t work. There is a cable that can break. In my instance it didn’t break all the way but still stretched out stopping me from using the handles. The locks will engage and disengage as they operate separate from the location where the cable ties in to the locking mechanism itself. I really wish I had the door apart when I did the video to show a more clear idea of what all is going on. Your door won’t open at all? A slim Jim will probably work. A thin rod definitely did the job. The thickness of a old car antenna works

[@goldenhealer5645]

Thanks very simple which I like a lot.

[@scotts4125]

I'm an automotive only locksmith and have opened many vehicles like this. I have never needed the window down and actually think it's easier with the window up. I was doing this with down the door lights, wedges and rods similar to the one you made. Well now we have cheap borescopes it's even easier. I get them from the outside with the window up. We run between 100 to 150 calls per week so there isn't much I haven't seen in 40 years of doing this.

[@tylermcconnell2222]

So I fixed my issue, but I'm curious if you've ever seen what happened to me. I pried the door panel open and watched all the mechanisms function properly. The lock, inside handle, and outside handle all moved their lever arms correctly and even made the right clicking sounds. Anyways the door refused to open after hours of monkeying around with it. I took the seat out and ripped off the door panel. Reached in to disconnect the linkage for the outside door handle, pulled the inside handle and it opened. I reconnected the outside handle linkage and everything works fine and dandy now... it makes no sense to me

[@scotts4125]

@@tylermcconnell2222 Yes I have seen this. Sometimes one of the linkages is partially activated and it won't let the door open. Sort of stuck in a middle position. I would also keep an eye on the latch. It could be on it's way out. There isn't much with door issues I haven't seen. Some newer cars with dead batteries won't even unlock with a key. They aren't stuck as we unlock them with a tool but it's nuts they have "emergency" key inside fobs but if the battery is dead they won't unlock. We get these calls everyday.

[@tylermcconnell2222]

I've heard nightmare stories of cars not unlocking with a dead battery and you can't get under the hood to charge it because you need to get inside the car to pop the hood... lol. it amazes me how ignorant engineers can be. But thanks for the reply, I think you're right about the linkage being partially engaged, that makes sense. But I might consider replacing the latch since that's also a possibility. I lubed it up in the mean time so hopefully no more problems.

[@scotts4125]

@@tylermcconnell2222 Some guys put power to the starter or they pull an easy to get to light and apply power to that and the door should open with the key. Those engineers help put my son through college so I'm not mad at them. lol

[@zzyion02]

2008 Chevy Silverado, passenger door won't open...not the cable, it's the malfunction of the door latch...that release is stuck and won't move to free things...another idea how to get the latch to release?

[@josephgibbons1631]

Nice but I watched this twice and still unclear as to where the wedge is vs the glass. Is it door-glass-wedge-door?

[@ZONES89RS]

Between the glass and the seal, towards the rear giving a little room for whatever tool you will be using

[@myleshogan3799]

love it man, thanks. I am having the issue of the door not opening from only the inside. Same truck and I think I need to replace the cable, you mentioned replacing the cable. You got the door panel off without tearin that shit up like the famous door fixin video?? Thanks

[@ZONES89RS]

If it’s the inside or outside only, it can be the same issue with a broken cable or the connection to either handle.

[@richardstory8483]

This worked it was just like he said it was that easy and just want to say that you for doing the video

[@ZONES89RS]

I’m as happy as I could be to have made a video that has seemed to help so many!

[@jdrissel]

I am going to try it. Door broke on the way home from Christmas trip.

[@kylesteinberger4979]

This shit happened to my driver door and your vid was the only useful shit out there😂

[@ZONES89RS]

See? MF like you got me feeling happy I took the initiative to do this because I was the same way. Like, who the fk is there no simple ass video on how to open this bitch?

[@AJ-nh8ik]

@@ZONES89RS It doesn't matter what the situation is, if you have a problem, there is someone out there that is experiencing that exact same problem. I wish I had the time and resources to make videos on all the stuff I encounter just to help others out. I just wish more people understood this concept.

[@ZONES89RS]

@@AJ-nh8ik you are not even wrong!

[@ajax8058]

Man loving the video, it the only option out there w/o tearing out the seat. Which I do not want to do. Question.....am I pushing or pulling to unlock the door with the hanger?

[@ZONES89RS]

I think I pushed down if memory serves. It’s starting to get fuzzy since I made this video. Lol

[@ajax8058]

@@ZONES89RS Yep it opened by pushing down. I really appreciate the video. Worked like a charm.

[@ZONES89RS]

@@ajax8058 thanks for letting me know that this video was totally worth making my friend!

[@andyspence5755]

You are awesome. Took longer to find coat hanger Thanks

[@robbufford6210]

Once you were able to get the door unlock. What did you do afterwards to prevent it from happening again? Did you have to oil any of the parts. Great video and I’m going to try this today. The rod you used I don’t have, but could I try it with a wire hanger? Thanks

[@ZONES89RS]

Coat hanger is a little thin I think. But, mine needed a new cable that I got for a few bucks off of Amazon. Been perfect ever since

[@BackyardBrews]

God help me! Thanks for Information sir!

[@ZONES89RS]

Thank you for letting me know it helped!

[@am6066]

Thanks for the video but it didn’t work! Spent an hour on it to no avail! Spent another hour unbolting the seat, of course I needed to go buy a set of E-Torx sockets, then find out the nuts were #15 metric (deep well of course!). Removed the front seat and amazingly the door panel came off pretty easy (the drivers door panel has a retaining screw in it, but the passenger side doesn’t!??) after the panel was off, I pulled on the door lock/unlock rod & the door release handle: don’t know WHAT caused the door to open BUT it did!

[@ZONES89RS]

I wonder if you just had a sticking latch or something different. Sorry you had to go through all that.

[@l963nnn2]

F..k I wish I found this earlier. 🥺

[@davidholder358]

Thank you so much for your video

[@ZONES89RS]

Glad another Chevy owner found it useful!

[@mybricksters9800]

Mine was just stuck like this luckily my cable wasn’t snapped so I put the key in turned it back and forth and pulled on the inside door handle and it finally opened

[@ZONES89RS]

That is excellent that it was the driver door!

[@glife2713]

Great video bro..

[@atxjax1]

Having same issue on a extended cab 08 Sierra. I pulled the outside trim piece off and can see the rod with the orange plastic piece attached to it. from the handle. I can watch it push down when pulling on the handle and can also push down on it with a rod similar to what you have in the video and the door won't open. Out of ideas.

[@ZONES89RS]

That’s odd. Might have to have someone push in on the door while doing so? You might have a bit bigger mechanical failure than the cable being broken

[@atxjax1]

@@ZONES89RS I managed to get the extended cab door panel off and backed off the bolts going into the nut plate. Then had to cut the bolts because they were too long for the door to open. Once I had the door open the striker was stuck in the actuator. I pulled in the cable but it was frayed. Once I removed the cable I was able to use the outside handle to open it and remove the striker. My guess is that the cable was frayed internally and was putting just enough pull on the mechanism and was stuck in a in between state. $10 Amazon cable fixed me right up and I didn't have to break any of the door panels. Just a few clips went bad. Thanks for the inspiration to get this done.

[@ZONES89RS]

@@atxjax1 well, I hope this is useful for some guy searching the comments that has the same situation. Glad you got it. But wish it was easier like the rest of us had it

[@atxjax1]

@@ZONES89RS Now that I think about it, I probably didnt need to cut the bolts. I could have disconnected the safety catch from the extended door lever and opened the extended door. But it's done and I bought new bolts. Working like new again. Hope this helps someone else. Thanks for your video.

[@jl456]

Tried this on the rear door and it must be different than the front because it’s not working.

[@ZONES89RS]

Generally it is the same design I believe. The latch mechanism has a tab that goes downward to open the door like the fronts do. Just swapped rear latch on my latest 08 truck.

[@justinaz282]

My door was stuck shut after replacing the interior door handle and the cable was damaged. I had to cut the cable to release tension and then the outside handle worked again.

[@ZONES89RS]

Glad you got it

[@dantraviouswoods8641]

All the bs videos i watched and you hit the hammer on the nail.

[@ZONES89RS]

It is exactly why I had to make the video. No one else was helpful at all to be honest. Lol

[@levihollo3948]

I wonder if ya might be able to go thru the door lock they come off easy enough and seem like the hole down thru the door panel is big enough just not sure if the openings end up going to the right area

[@ZONES89RS]

Maybe, would just have to fight the rod that manually locks the door

[@marieepperley6033]

Thank you!

[@TexasLady1025]

Hi, I saw your video on the Silverado door. I bought a 2011 z71 extended cab. The passaged door will not open from the inside. I can’t roll the passenger window down from the driver side either. I am a girl and really don’t want to get ripped off from a mechanic her in Livingston. You have any clue what could be going on? Thanks in advance.

[@ZONES89RS]

Why won’t the winds roll down?

[@420flying6]

Careful with the cheap shit mine only last 3 weeks

[@ZONES89RS]

Always a gamble. I watch the ratings heavily and read reviews. My amazon cable has been fine since making this thankfully

[@isaihamedford2522]

Where can you buy the rod at

[@ZONES89RS]

I just used a random piece of metal I had. Needs to be about like a antenna for a car

[@texascrossbowdude636]

Ill be giving this a try, what is the permanent fix?

[@ZONES89RS]

This is to get it open to repair the broken cable. Order the cable ahead of time unless you want to verify first in the event it is some other issue

[@Rob4real-qi6hg]

Let's goooooo thank you

[@juniorortiz2928]

I have 4 door Silverado and the rear door on the driver side will not open from the inside or the outside do you think with that rod I can open the rear door?

[@ZONES89RS]

I’d bet it works the same way.

[@trinacasillas390]

This worked perfect to get the door open!!! Thank you

[@ZONES89RS]

I’m glad if anything it made at least one persons life easier!

[@6G-cr2lj]

All you have to do is to roll up the window to open.tje door that happens to my tahoe 03 ls v8 when windows down it won't open the door fro. The I side you have to roll up the WI dow in order to open it thank you flaco gee fro. SAN ANTO IO

[@simonspengler626]

Here is a solution. My door was stuck shut. Where the inside door handle cable meets the actuator it hooks behind a metal fork. (Look at a diagram of your gm actuator.) My metal fork was stuck forward in the open position. Pulling the inside and outside door handles was ineffective because the actuator was already stuck in the open position. I soaked the actuator in WD-40, spraying most importantly towards the metal fork. Then I reached into the door with a long flathead screwdriver and pushed the metal fork back into the closed position. The door opened immediately.

[@ZONES89RS]

This is for those of us with a broken cable. Glad you managed to get your situated!

[@alexmata296]

Ok cool, I was about to tear out my panel. Ty

[@ZONES89RS]

Glad it helped man. I was all about trying to figure out a way that didn’t involve a massive headache or destroy interior or exterior!

[@tukufuzubar7023]

What would be nice is if you took your door panel off with that in it and just give us all a good idea what you hit to open it up when this happens

[@ZONES89RS]

I believe someone else has done that. I didn’t think about it til after already doing repairs. Sorry my man.

[@Rob4real-qi6hg]

Did you say outside of the glass or inside

[@ZONES89RS]

@@Rob4real-qi6hg outside I recently uploaded another video that goes a lot further in to detail with the door apart if you need to see specifics

[@snooterdavid1969]

Does it push down or pull up to open?

[@ZONES89RS]

Push down

[@auDipquid]

What do you do if all the windows are up and your locked out?

[@ZONES89RS]

Seems like a issue I’d be trying to get someone to bring me my spare set of keys. I’m sure someone could use a slimjin or other tool that has experience

[@dasshape00]

Thx

[@overthrone3494]

What year/generation is this? I’m having this problem with my Gen 3 07 tahoe

[@ZONES89RS]

Late 07 to 2014 should be similar

[@kabolamoto-8611]

thanks bro

[@jasonstclair1329]

Other than having a foul mouth you wouldn’t kiss your mother with and not being able to answer a simple question on which side of the glass to spread the door for access. This video gets an D - grade, best to watch with volume muted as the procedure works

[@ZONES89RS]

I’m ugly as sin so that makes it even worse 🤣

[@peterreimer6397]

Lol thanks that's the only thing that worked

[@ZONES89RS]

Excellent!

[@m.l2321]

… so what just happened? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ZONES89RS]

Judging by the comments; it seems to have helped a ton of people

[@XenoVI]

Wouldn't of happened if you had put a V-tech under the hood

[@scottwennick3144]

Great video! I found another that shows inside what is happening and the lever that you need to push down (not pull up) to release the mechanism. I’ll be attempting the fix today. Thanks again, I really did not want to destroy the inside door panel (like the video you mentioned). Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJnbnaaXftd1kMU

[@ZONES89RS]

I believe that’s the video I used to give me an idea of what I should be seeing in there when I close my eyes while fishing around. Lol

[@tommywhite839]

Info was good...wish the language was cleaner...no excuse for all the foul 4 letter words...no respect for the viewer.

[@ZONES89RS]

Good thing I didn’t make this for any purpose that is around the use of certain words. I’m not part of the offended generation so you will have to either understand that or be offended like the offended kind would be. I couldn’t please everyone if I tried so I won’t bother. Hope the content helped

[@juancava829]

What a kkaren you are. Tammy white

[@goldenhealer5645]

@@ZONES89RS Everyone has their own way to express himself. If Tommy can't accept that and realize that everyone is different then he can move on. If Z helped you that should be good enough.