GM Door Handles

Replacing Door Handles in Your Chevy Truck

The door handles on your Chevrolet Silverado are among the most frequently used components of your vehicle, enduring constant mechanical stress and environmental exposure. A sticking or loose handle is more than an inconvenience. It indicates wear in the internal latching mechanism. To get ahead of problems, here's how you can replace old handles in your Chevy truck.

How to Replace Door Handles in Your Silverado

1. Remove the Interior Panel

Use plastic trim tools to carefully remove the interior door skin and gain access to the handle bolts.

2. Disconnect Internal Linkages

Carefully unclip the metal rods that connect the handle to the latch and lock mechanisms.

3. Unplug Electronic Connectors

Depress the tab to safely unplug the wiring harness.

4. Unbolt the Handle Assembly

Remove the mounting nuts located on the inside of the door frame.

5. Install the New Handle

Seat the new handle into the door frame, ensuring the gasket is flat against the metal.

6. Reattach and Test

Reinstall the bolts and linkages, then test both the mechanical and electronic functions.

Other Upgrades to Consider

Door Sills

Protective sill plates that shield the inner door frame from scuffs and scratches during entry.

Window Regulators

The internal motorized tracks that control the movement of your side glass windows.

Weatherstripping

Rubber seals that prevent wind noise and water from entering the cabin around the door.

Restore the function and security of your Silverado quality door handles. For more information on OEM parts, contact our team today.