I bought an older Chevy Silverado truck to use for some projects. It had a few minor issues. I have been successful in fixing all of them except for 1. The passengers side exterior door handle does not open the door. I assumed the red clip that connects the linkage to the handle was probably missing or broken, so I ordered a new handle. I replaced it, and it worked three times, then the linkage popped off again. I put it back in, and it worked a couple of times then the linkage popped off again. The linkage doesn't seem bent. When I pull the linkage with my hand it easily opens the door. What am I missing? Why won't the linkage stay on? Any ideas for a permanent fix?
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1999 Silverado door handle issues
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I did compare the drivers side. I quadruple checked and everything is being put together as it should be. I tried 3 different clips. The rod can be adjusted up or down by about an inch and a half by threading it in or out of the lock mechanism. I tried it at about 20 different points, so I don't think it is the adjustment. The rod does not seem to be bent. I guess I'm at a loss as far as getting it to work as designed. I'm thinking about making a modification or two to see if I can do a better job than the GM engineers.
99 was a break off year and with a plastic clip I'm going to assume you have a pull out handle like this
https://www.am-autoparts.com/products/exterior-door-handles/AM-37373801.html
The rod end goes in the hole and the clip snaps on the rod. The adjustment you are referring to on the latch is a snap clip. Press the "lever" in the middle of the clip and pull on the little flange and the clip will open. With the handle relaxed and the rod just hanging (no pressure anywhere) place the rod in clip and snap shut. Make sure the clip is on the inside of handle arm as shown in the picture.
https://www.am-autoparts.com/products/exterior-door-handles/AM-37373801.html
The rod end goes in the hole and the clip snaps on the rod. The adjustment you are referring to on the latch is a snap clip. Press the "lever" in the middle of the clip and pull on the little flange and the clip will open. With the handle relaxed and the rod just hanging (no pressure anywhere) place the rod in clip and snap shut. Make sure the clip is on the inside of handle arm as shown in the picture.
