Doors do not work when the weather is cold

2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
160,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JZEALLOR
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When I start my truck when it's cold my doors wont open. when the truck sits the doors will open. so there only not working when it's cold outside and the truck runs.
Dec 16, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,
Do you mean it won't open from the outside? I don't know where you live, but could something be freezing?

Let me know.

Joe
Dec 17, 2019 at 8:06 PM
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JZEALLOR
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It wont open from inside or outside. but it happens when it's cold outside and only after the truck warms up.
Dec 17, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The first thing I would suggest is to make sure the latch assembly on the door is clean and tight. Next, lubricate the mechanism with something like WD40 and see if it helps.

Let me know.

Joe
Dec 18, 2019 at 5:34 PM
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