2003 Express 2500 Rear doors won't close
June 8th, 2019, 12:02 PM
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2003 Express 2500 Rear doors won't close
Hello,
I have a 2003 Chevy Express 2500 cargo van. I can't get the rear doors to close. I think the driver's side rear door was bent when open, and now it doesn't align...when I push it closed, there is a lot of resistance about 6" before it meets the frame. I don't see anything obviously bent to straighten. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to figure out where the bent pieces are, if it is likely I can just replace the brackets the hinges hook into, if I need to replace the whole door, or any other advice. I can't do a lot with it right now with the rear doors unable to close.
Thank you much!
I have a 2003 Chevy Express 2500 cargo van. I can't get the rear doors to close. I think the driver's side rear door was bent when open, and now it doesn't align...when I push it closed, there is a lot of resistance about 6" before it meets the frame. I don't see anything obviously bent to straighten. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to figure out where the bent pieces are, if it is likely I can just replace the brackets the hinges hook into, if I need to replace the whole door, or any other advice. I can't do a lot with it right now with the rear doors unable to close.
Thank you much!
June 8th, 2019, 1:23 PM
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Get a nice bright flashlight, look for where first contact happens. I would expect the door would sag a bit from regular use as any other. Might be able to clear the frame lifting and closing at same time.