Wrong Door Handles on 2014 GMC Sierra

[BluByU14]

So this is my first post on this forum and I am sad to say it's not a happy one. Just picked up my 2014 GMC Sierra SLT (with the 6.2L) this past Saturday. Just noticed today that the door handles on my Driver's Side are the regular black textured plastic and the Passenger Side is Chrome. I am assuming since I have an SLT, they should all be Chrome? I have a call out to the dealer now, so still waiting to see what they say about correcting this.

 

So my question is, do the interior panels need to be removed to replace the exterior handles?

 

Has anyone else experienced or heard about this potential QC issue with GMC? Sounds like some on the assembly line probably just had a bad day.

 

Thanks for any thoughts or help!

 

 

[jay15892]

Should be chrome. It is a simple fix for the dealer to do.

[BluByU14]

Great guys, thanks for the feedback.

[CbraSvt01]

I'm more wondering how the dealership didn't catch this before you taking delivery. Oh wait, its a dealership that's why....

[Newm]

Easy fix and no the door panels don't have to come off.

[fondupot]

I'm more wondering how the dealership didn't catch this before you taking delivery. Oh wait, its a dealership that's why....

 

Because you dont see both sides at the same time. You see one side and your brain sees black handles on both doors and your brain says, "that looks right." then later you are on the other side of the truck and you see chrome handles on the doors, and your brain still says, "yep thats right."

 

If the doors had one chrome and one black on the same side, then youd see the difference faster.

[lefty421]

It's an easy fix. No, the interior door panels do not need to come off. The dealership techs have a special tool that facilitates a quick swap. I had my dealer swap out my black handles for chrome ones when I bought it. They changed them out in no time. Its nothing to get upset about, thats for sure.

[Sooperdave]

So if the door panels don't come off I will assume this can be done without even opening the door?? Or is there something on the jam side of the door that you have to access??

[PMattras]

So if the door panels don't come off I will assume this can be done without even opening the door?? Or is there something on the jam side of the door that you have to access??

 

You have to open the door to get at a screw to remove the door handle. The driver's door handle removal is a little harder to do because of the door lock reset to the new handle.

[GMCustomerService]

So this is my first post on this forum and I am sad to say it's not a happy one. Just picked up my 2014 GMC Sierra SLT (with the 6.2L) this past Saturday. Just noticed today that the door handles on my Driver's Side are the regular black textured plastic and the Passenger Side is Chrome. I am assuming since I have an SLT, they should all be Chrome? I have a call out to the dealer now, so still waiting to see what they say about correcting this.

 

So my question is, do the interior panels need to be removed to replace the exterior handles?

 

Has anyone else experienced or heard about this potential QC issue with GMC? Sounds like some on the assembly line probably just had a bad day.

 

Thanks for any thoughts or help!

 

 

 

Hey there,

 

I am sorry to hear this! I can certainly understand how disheartening this must be. If I can offer any additional assistance, please feel free to send me a private message here on the site with your contact info and VIN.

 

Andraya

GM Customer Care

[spiGini]

I was told today by my dealer that all the vehicles come with black handles from the factory but the dealers are the ones who put the chrome on. So whoever did yours did the one side, got busy, and completely forgot the other side. 10 min fix don't sweat it.

[jay15892]

Your dealer lied to you then. The LTZ's and SLT's come with the chrome door handles, mirror caps, and chrome strips on the door..

[thewhitestallion]

 

You have to open the door to get at a screw to remove the door handle. The driver's door handle removal is a little harder to do because of the door lock reset to the new handle.

 

huh? you don't have to reset anything when you have swap out the drivers side door handle. the driver side door handle has the exact same steps as the other three. the only difference is when you replace it you have to make sure the end cap has the key hole in it.

[PMattras]

 

huh? you don't have to reset anything when you have swap out the drivers side door handle. the driver side door handle has the exact same steps as the other three. the only difference is when you replace it you have to make sure the end cap has the key hole in it.

 

Same thing. Reset into new door handle for a key to lock and unlock vehicle.

 

 

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[BluByU14]

Thanks again everyone for your feedback! I am glad to hear it is an easy fix and the dealer doesnt have to remove the interior door panels to replace them.