Sharp edge on grab handle

[ChemEng]

I just got into the passenger seat for the first time and the grab handle has an extremely sharp edge, seems like its where the two halves of the handle come together. Is that normal? Does anyone have a good way to knock it down without damaging the handle? I almost cut my hand on it:

 

[Blackcar]

You could have dealer replace or if you take pocketknife and put it 90% to seam (flash from Moulding handle) and drag knife back and forth lightly so you don't make it look bad.

 

[ChemEng]

I doubt the dealer would replace it. It is just a poor design.

I thought about the knife dragging method, could probably protect the surrounding area with painters tape. I'm just a little worried that would end up making it a serrated edge...maybe protect with tape and hit it with some Emory paper?

I need to take care of it before my wife cuts her hand on it. She already thinks it is a "stupid car" because it is too big and gets bad mileage. She wanted me to get a Telluride like her mom .

 

[Blackcar]

I doubt the dealer would replace it. It is just a poor design.

I thought about the knife dragging method, could probably protect the surrounding area with painters tape. I'm just a little worried that would end up making it a serrated edge...maybe protect with tape and hit it with some Emory paper?

I need to take care of it before my wife cuts her hand on it. She already thinks it is a "stupid car" because it is too big and gets bad mileage. She wanted me to get a Telluride like her mom .

The dealer will replace if you don't mess with it. It's a defect and could cut someone's hand. Easy fix and they shouldn't mess anything up.

 

[StephenPT]

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Painters tape on what you don't want to sand. Take it easy. These are used in commercial applications where the parting line on an injection molded plastic part must be removed in areas where it's not desired.

 

[Doubeleive]

although it could be a easy fix I would take it to the dealer and ask the service manager to come out and feel it. that's all it should take to have it taken care of correctly. skip the Indians and go right to the Chief. If the service manager will not address it, then find another dealer. You can go to ANY gm dealer with a warranty issue on any GM vehicle, nationwide.
if they have to order the part, fine just put some of that blue painters tape around it for now so your wide does not get hurt.

 

[BG1988]

The dealer will replace if you don't mess with it. It's a defect and could cut someone's hand. Easy fix and they shouldn't mess anything up.

Still waiting for GM to recall the door handles on my tahoe

 

[Blackcar]

Still waiting for GM to recall the door handles on my tahoe

Do you mean to receive to parts dept to install on your vehicle.

 

[BG1988]

Do you mean to receive to parts dept to install on your vehicle.

there is no active recall for the defective interior chrome handle for the early 2008 tahoes

 

[Fast_AT4]

If you dont come right at the dealership, what I would do it:

Some form of putty filler
Lightly sand it flush to make your fillet
Fine tip black sharpie

Or incorporate some form of thin padding wrapped around the entire "grip" area that wraps around to also give better grip when entering/existing. Im sure you could make it look OEM "style". Something to this effect.

 

[mountie]

Do NOT try to cut it..( odds are you might make it worse).... Sand it with a file. ( Just enough to lower the sharp edge )

Needless to say, mask it with good duct tape.
1st..... look for a same model and inspect the handle to compare. If it's different, you are home free.

 

[Doubeleive]

there is no active recall for the defective interior chrome handle for the early 2008 tahoes

brent there not going to do a recall for flaking chrome on the interior handles, especially 10 years later......, a new one is about $25 online (oem) and it takes a few minutes to swap out, easy peasy

 

[ChemEng]

So I guess it isn't like that on all the 2022s then?

I have a service appointment to have my headlight sensor looked at on friday (lights turn ON in full sunlight instead of off). I will add that to my visit. If they won't address it then I'll mask it and file/sand.

Thanks guys.

 

[mountie]

So I guess it isn't like that on all the 2022s then?

I have a service appointment to have my headlight sensor looked at on friday (lights turn ON in full sunlight instead of off). I will add that to my visit. If they won't address it then I'll mask it and file/sand.

Thanks guys.

It might be a defected part... Check other handles.