door handles

[dirty]

where is the best place to get replacement exterior and interior door handles??
both handles on my drivers door need replacing and would prefer to only pull the panel once
if i can help it TIA

 

[df2x4]

You really only want factory AC Delco parts for the handles in my opinion. The aftermarket ones are all trash. I'd either go pick them up from a local dealership or try www.gmpartsdirect.com

 

[Curt]

You really only want factory AC Delco parts for the handles in my opinion. The aftermarket ones are all trash. I'd either go pick them up from a local dealership or try www.gmpartsdirect.com

I 100% agree that the aftermarket ones are garbage. Back in 2012, I replaced all the exterior door handles with aftermarket and they do not sit flush with the body nor do they look good... I wish I never switched them. Stick to OEM and save yourself from a big disappointment.


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[EDS_5_OH]

I agree. Used aftermarket handles on my son's truck and they were plastic, not metal. The lock cylinder broke on the drivers side and fell into the door. We ended up repainting the OEM handles, installing new springs and gaskets and put it all back together. Pain in the butt for sure.

 

[Bob L]

I can't speak for the outside handles as I went with the Kodiac style but I do have an aftermarket inside handle on the driver's side going on 3 years without a problem. The thing that kills the handles the most is out of aligned doors that require extra effort to open.

 

[dirty]

I can't speak for the outside handles as I went with the Kodiac style but I do have an aftermarket inside handle on the driver's side going on 3 years without a problem. The thing that kills the handles the most is out of aligned doors that require extra effort to open.

i think this maybe part of my issue with door needing adjustment. i was having to drop my shoulder to open the door before the handle finally gave out

 

[89RCLB]

Hinge pins are cheap and not overly difficult to install. Usually the source of most mis-aligned doors.

 

[Bob L]

If the doors are aligned as they should be they open and close very easy even better with the window down a bit.