This can be fixed by turning the rod that connects to the handle inside the door.
Silverado door handle sticking.
Chevy truck forum silverado sierra gmc truck forums.
It doesn t do it all the time but 60.
Or better to just go buy a new handle.
Ok my drivers side exterior door handle has become more and more sticky not retracting back to the original position.
It s not broken just sticks.
This has caused me to no be able to close the door and some instances not able to open it up.
I haven t even started ripping it apart.
Also i would use something other than wd 40 to lubricate the handle.
If your handle is a little bit loose a turn or two in the right direction should fix it.
How to repair your chevy silverado or chevy avalance door handle taught by troy brya from mancavemechanic llc vehicle being repaired in this video.
Feb 15 2011 3 04pm.
Any ideas on what to grease or lube.
Wd 40 tends to dry up over time.
The handle actually sticks out to.
You can close the door but it won t open from the inside unless you push it in from the outside.
It was stuck in the locked position.