1997 GMC Jimmy Driver Door does not latch

Tiny
RJMDJM
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  • 1997 GMC JIMMY
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
My driver side door has been slipping. About 3 months ago The door latch sometimes would not move so that the latch could engage the holder to close the door. We was able to pull on the interior door handle and than manually move the latch in the door up. On Monday that Happened again but no we can't get the latch to engage to get the door to stay closed. Should we take the door panel off and see if the handle and latch system some way has come unattached. How do you remove the door panel
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 AT 9:47 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi: Are the hinges good on the door? If so, there a few screws that will need removed and plastic pushin retainers that will pop off when you pull on them. Remove the panel and see if something is broken or unattached.

Joe
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 AT 10:42 AM
Tiny
SWILLIAMS
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Sounds like the latch has either gotten dirt or rust in the latch hook area or the return spring has broken. Not uncommon on the drivers door.
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Sunday, December 14th, 2008 AT 8:43 PM

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