Chevy & GMC Vans

I have a 98 safari AWD with the dutch doors. When I push the button to open only the passenger side releases, thus my door will not open. Has this happened to anyone before. Is there a fix for this? I would appreciate any help at all on this.

CDG

Mine was stuck today, I think it was just frozen, its been in the 20's here for a few days. The 2 lower doors were also stuck and I could hear ice crackeling as I forced the open.

Nope Not frozen, they were frozen this am, but it got stuck after I was in it for a while. besides both sides should be frozen then and it wasnt that cold today! fortunately!

I don't know if you can remove the inner panel on the top door to get to the mechanism. If you can you could pull the rod to release it and lube it well. Another option is to push in on that side while somebody pushes the release button. Maybe it would pop open.

Tried the push from inside option, and from the looks of it i cant access the trim screws while the door is closed. I was hoping for something before I try to break it!

The inside handle on the liftgate should be able to be removed without opening the door. When that happens, you should have access to a panel that is removed to have access to the pushrods. If only one side is unlatching, then the other end may have lost its clip.

Ok I will try that as soon as i have daylight. Quite annopying to not be able to get to the back!

Capt, thanks for the tip, I actually got the door working. Sorry I didnt take pics, it was a little too cold to stop and take pics.

Three cheers and a tiger's tail for me! I have actually helped someone! <takes a deep, but humble, bow>

I am sure you have helped more than a few during your time here and at the other AS. again thanks I was quite frustrated by that.

CaptSquid wrote:Three cheers and a tiger's tail for me! I have actually helped someone! <takes a deep, but humble, bow>

don't short yourself captain, your scathing humor and joke threads have given me a laugh on laughless days numerous times.