Common questions

How do you pick a lock on a Chevy truck?

How do you pick a lock on a Chevy truck?

Steps

  1. Pull apart the first bobby pin so that it is a long, flat metal piece.
  2. Use the lock to bend the tip of your pin into a pick.
  3. Bend one end of the pick into a handle.
  4. Create your lever by bending a whole bobby pin into a right angle.
  5. Visualize the inside of the lock to understand how picking works.

Can you unlock the door on a 2008 Chevy Silverado?

You can only unlock the door from the inside. I got this 2008 Chevrolet Silverado from my grandfather in Feb. , this truck has not been beaten or untreated , he has had trouble from day one with it. First it was the key, would lock up and wouldn’t turn. He took it to dealer.

Why is my Chevy Silverado power door lock not working?

Power door lock failed due to faulty actuator. Replaced since it was the driver side door. A week later the rear passenger door failed as well. A search on the internet reveals this is a common problem with all the trucks and suvs. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH CHEV VEHICALS!

Why did my front door lock stop working?

In the last year, on 3 separate occasions, my door locks have ceased to work, first the front drivers, $300 repair bill… then a month latter, the passengers rear door lock malfunctioned! And with in a month after that!!!!! The drivers rear door lock went bad!!!

When did my 2008 Chevy Silverado stop turning?

I got this 2008 Chevrolet Silverado from my grandfather in Feb. , this truck has not been beaten or untreated , he has had trouble from day one with it. First it was the key, would lock up and wouldn’t turn. He took it to dealer.

Is there a problem with my Chevy Silverado door lock?

Ask your Chevrolet dealer. No one has added a helpful site for this 2008 Silverado problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: 2008 Silerado 1500 ext. cab. Drivers side door lock will not work. All others work fine. Should be recalled. Many having this issue but GM chooses to ignore problem.

Can a power door lock only lock the passenger side?

On the passenger side the power door switch will unlock and lock the drivers side door but it will only unlock the passenger side. So that is the trouble I’m having Neither switch will lock the passenger side, I was wondering out of the three relays what one could cause that.

Where is the door lock relay located on a 1998 GMC Sierra?

The door lock relay is located under the center of the dash. Wow! This is probably why none of my searches are producing informative results. I also currently own a 1998 GMC Sierra truck and the dash looks identical. I have the Chilton manual for my 98′ but it never dawned on me to look.

Where are the relays on a power door lock?

Facing the box you have two relays on the left side one on top of the other. On the right side you have a single relay. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what part of the locking operation does each relay control and what one of the three relays it is.

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Ruth Doyle