Door will not open from inside or outside

ZACH JONES

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1998 GMC SIERRA
5.7L
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
213,000 MILES

The driver’s side door is stuck closed, it will lock and unlock but won’t open when I pull on the door handle rod. How do I get my door open?

Thursday, July 7th, 2022 AT 7:17 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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108,310 POSTS

Hi,

If both handles failed, the linkage may have come apart or the latch has failed. The only way to make the determination is to remove the door panel.

Since the door is closed, it does make it a bit harder, but the good news is there is only one screw, and the rest is held on by plastic clips. The one screw is easily accessible with the door closed.

I attached the directions below for the removal of the panel. Let me know what you find when it's removed or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Thursday, July 7th, 2022 AT 9:06 PM

ZACH JONES

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Joe, the linkage is still together on the inside. I pulled the door latch rod to release the door, but this wouldn’t open the door.

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Friday, July 8th, 2022 AT 6:26 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Is the linkage attached at the latch? Also, if you are able to look in there, do you see the linkage for the lock? Is it still attached?

Let me know. Also, just to confirm, this is the driver's door and not a rear door, correct?

Joe

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Friday, July 8th, 2022 AT 7:49 PM