The sliding door on my 1998 Chevy Express won't close all the way in the back.I had trouble with it in winter and the metal got bent around the back latch from people trying to close it before I discovered that the latch had moved around. I got it to lock in the back but it dose not close flush.

SOURCE: 2001 Chevy s10 door won't latch

you need to remove the door trim. Remove linkage attached to latch. Usually the latch will be secured with 3-4 large phillips or torx screws. Remove old latch and reverse procedure to install new latch

SOURCE: 1998 chevy silverado door latch will not open

sounds like the linkage is disconnected from the latch unit. Becessary to remove the door trim to inspect and repaiir. Hope this helps

SOURCE: 2006 Chevy Uplander. The power sliding doors won't shut

2 possible solutions. First clean the door pin contacts(multiple spring loaded pins on door side and matching plate on body) with a scotch pad until shiny gold color again. Second the rear edge of the door should be 1mm inside the body opening when closed. If those are correct it is going to take a software download from a dealer to the door control module to fix this. Otherwise you will have to pull the psd fuse and breaker from the right side dash fuse box.

Dana Newcombe

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• Posted on Jul 30, 2009

SOURCE: Venture van power door problem

It sounds as though one of the proximity sensors is faulty. Also try giving the tracks for the door a good shot of white spray lithium grease. The door may be binding enough so that the emergency reverse is kicking in.

rtpflh

• 546 Answers
• Posted on Oct 10, 2009

SOURCE: front door latch on astro won't allow door to close

use a large screwdriver,tire iron or a wooden spoon[?] inserted into the 'hole'between the latch levers,where the post should be.lift door latch as if to open door,pull/pry latch 'ears' open.if they don't stay in place when opened fully,latch may be broken.