Broken Door Handle

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Madadd

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Has anyone had this problem? Looks like the handle has pulled free of one of the metal pegs but I am not sure if the peg comes attached to the handle or if the peg is part of the door. Trying to avoid pulling the door panels, was hoping I could just use some epoxy or better yet a dab of 5200 and call it a day.

This is the rear door

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I believe the "peg" is part of the handle..... as the knurl on the "insert" on "peg" would be the "nut" of the assembly. A dab of glue couldn't hurt -or- they are relatively cheap @ gmpartsdirect (my chrome one was only $51).
 
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Had 6-8 chrome ones do this. The chrome handles break quicker than the colormatched handles??
 
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My 08 Tahoe I had two break and got em replaced for free via warranty. It just happened recently on my 07 avalanche and dealer said its $200 to fix since its out of warranty. $140 for labor and $60 for the chrome handle. What a rip off!!
 

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My factory LTZ chrome driver's side handle did the same thing. I took it as an opportunity to change them to black because, yes, the chrome handles break easier for some reason.
 

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Mine are colormatched but I'm always worried about this happening to mine due to my 5 year old insisting on yanking on that handle before I've had a chance to unlock it :banghead: It's just a matter of time that I'll have a handle replacement project on my hands.
 
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Had 6-8 chrome ones do this. The chrome handles break quicker than the colormatched handles??

Wow you must be a professional at replacing these at this point lol.


Kinda odd that the chrome ones do this so often. It sounds to me like GM needs to find a new chrome door handle supplier. I wonder if the aftermarket ones have the same issues.

Thanks for all the info guys. I'm gonna try a dab of 5200 Polyurethane and hopefully never have to worry about it again.
 

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Wow you must be a professional at replacing these at this point lol.


Kinda odd that the chrome ones do this so often. It sounds to me like GM needs to find a new chrome door handle supplier. I wonder if the aftermarket ones have the same issues.

Thanks for all the info guys. I'm gonna try a dab of 5200 Polyurethane and hopefully never have to worry about it again.

LOL! Yeah I've just about got the hang of it haha!:D
 
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