HELP! 2005 express 3500 side door stuck shut!
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HELP! 2005 express 3500 side door stuck shut!
Hey all- I got issues with my sliding side door on my express van (2005 3500 extended 6.0)
I probably haven't opened the side door in 6 months, being as the back was fully loaded. So I went to open it, and it wouldn't give. I wasn't sure if the door handle click open or not, but now its not going anywhere, forward or backward.
Checked the door lock, the deadbolt lock, and the child safety lock, and they are all unlocked.
I read an issue about "hinge pins" online, but I wasn't sure if it applied to my 2005 or not. Never had to work on my van so I am not experienced in any way.
Any theories or solutions would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! Thank you all in advance!
I probably haven't opened the side door in 6 months, being as the back was fully loaded. So I went to open it, and it wouldn't give. I wasn't sure if the door handle click open or not, but now its not going anywhere, forward or backward.
Checked the door lock, the deadbolt lock, and the child safety lock, and they are all unlocked.
I read an issue about "hinge pins" online, but I wasn't sure if it applied to my 2005 or not. Never had to work on my van so I am not experienced in any way.
Any theories or solutions would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! Thank you all in advance!
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Hey all- I got issues with my sliding side door on my express van (2005 3500 extended 6.0)
I probably haven't opened the side door in 6 months, being as the back was fully loaded. So I went to open it, and it wouldn't give. I wasn't sure if the door handle click open or not, but now its not going anywhere, forward or backward.
Checked the door lock, the deadbolt lock, and the child safety lock, and they are all unlocked.
I read an issue about "hinge pins" online, but I wasn't sure if it applied to my 2005 or not. Never had to work on my van so I am not experienced in any way.
Any theories or solutions would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! Thank you all in advance!
I probably haven't opened the side door in 6 months, being as the back was fully loaded. So I went to open it, and it wouldn't give. I wasn't sure if the door handle click open or not, but now its not going anywhere, forward or backward.
Checked the door lock, the deadbolt lock, and the child safety lock, and they are all unlocked.
I read an issue about "hinge pins" online, but I wasn't sure if it applied to my 2005 or not. Never had to work on my van so I am not experienced in any way.
Any theories or solutions would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! Thank you all in advance!
Please keep us posted.
Louis
GM Customer Service
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OK i have a fix for future reference. It was simply the door rod (long thin metal rod) under the side paneling... the plastic retainers were snapped. you can buy these super cheap at most auto parts store. Then just lubed and ran the door along the tracks!
if u have this problem, make sure all three plastic retainers are in tact!
if u have this problem, make sure all three plastic retainers are in tact!
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