Fist-full of Door Handle

**RedHeaded RedLine** · 01-27-2008, 08:06 PM

The craziest thing happened to me, today.

I went to open my unlocked driver’s side door and got a fist full of door
handle (the whole housing came out in my hand) and the door didn’t open.
I crawled into the passenger seat, opened it from the inside, and left the
window open to access it from the inside handle.

There is now blue painters tape holding it on and into its hole in
the door. Looks like I’ll be driving the Volvo to work, tomorrow,
as hubby heads to the dealership to have them take care of this.

Has anyone had a similar experience? What’s up with this?!

-J

Bogie · 01-27-2008, 08:34 PM

It's probably just the SKY's way of saying "Get this Cobalt POS off my frikin car". Sort of like a new host rejecting a transplant.

**Skip** · 01-27-2008, 10:03 PM

Some of the Sols had that happen over on the Sol side...Skip....

StoneBlue · 01-28-2008, 10:39 AM

Yep, I had it happen with my 06 Solstice. Dealer took care of it right away.

lostcause · 01-28-2008, 10:50 AM

Happened to me on the passenger door. The dealer fixed it no problem.

**RedHeaded RedLine** · 01-28-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

Some of the Sols had that happen over on the Sol side...Skip....

Skip, I went and read that, thanks for the direction.
I am in the Volvo today. Hubby was seen at 7:33a, it is nice being in biking distance of the dealership. The service guy told him it would be 45 minutes, they had to take the door panel off. When asked if this was frequent he was told this was the first they had seen. He did remember he was in just last week for the oil change. Did he want to wait or catch a ride home? He waited. About 10 minutes later the mechanic knew what the problem was, never moved the car. Saturn didn’t have the part in stock; they only order parts 2x a week. It is too late to get in on Wednesday delivery, so the part is alleged to be here Saturday ~4p. He was told to plan on being in Monday AM. They will be getting a call around 5p Saturday, to make sure it is there. I will keep you apprised. -J

ebonysky · 01-28-2008, 02:28 PM

Man, I do not like hearing this. This is like a bad joke! What holds the door handle on anyway, plastic clip's? Are there any bolts & nuts or is it just some micky mouse 'snap' together set up to save weight?

Darkwing · 01-28-2008, 03:00 PM

Oh no! Geeze maybe GM figured since the Sky is a sports car the doors wouldn't be opened because every one would crawl through the window Nascar style.

Bogie · 01-28-2008, 03:15 PM

Has the problem source been identified?

Design?
Manufacturing?
Parts?

**RedHeaded RedLine** · 01-28-2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkwing

Oh no! Geeze maybe GM figured since the Sky is a sports car the doors wouldn't be opened because every one would crawl through the window Nascar style.

We won't be 'Duke Boying' through the window any time soon. He can barely get in when I don't put the seat back for him. He has done a job to his knee with the fog light switch. I don't know why he has a problem; the man only has a 26.5 inseam. You would think egress & regress wouldn't be difficult. –J

**reedred** · 01-29-2008, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedHeaded RedLine

We won't be 'Duke Boying' through the window any time soon.

I was kinda looking forward to the video!

KanMan · 01-30-2008, 02:41 PM

That happened to me, maybe a year ago. However, I could open the door by holding in the lock part while pulling on the handle. My dealer replaced the whole door handle for me.

**EndiSky** · 05-07-2008, 05:46 PM

Just happened to me on Saturday....... GRRRRRRRRR

TulsaSky · 05-07-2008, 05:58 PM

Sky is fine but our 2000 Silverado had both handles freeze during the ice storm last December while sitting outside. After chipping off the ice when we pulled yikes plastic door handle in hand and frozen truck door. Well it seems everyone in town and metro area that drives a 2000+ Chevy Silverado did the same thing for after the storm when we called to get a replacement door handles they were back ordered. So 4 weeks of driving around with ropes in the window to pull inside handle to open door, you might be a redneck if you got ropes to open your pickup doors! $380.00 dollars for two new handles replaced and Wahoo no more ropes in the windows, priceless

TulsaSky

**KimberlySky** · 05-07-2008, 07:10 PM

Oh crap no way.

Ya know the icky "Sales Kid" warned me that could happen that first time I ever got to drive a Sky after I ordered Sinister.

Cheers · 05-07-2008, 08:20 PM

Had it happen to me a few months ago and my dealer stepped right up. Just a bad design-- all of the weight is on about $.001 worth of plastic. Love those accountants designing cars

lostcause · 05-07-2008, 09:14 PM

happened to me on the passenger side. I've already gone through half my bumper to bumper warranty so if it's gonna happen on the drivers side I hope it happens soon!!!

**EndiSky** · 05-07-2008, 10:27 PM

Thats why @ about 35,990 miles you encourage it!

Sky Pilot 51 · 05-08-2008, 08:16 AM

Had the same thing happen about a year ago. Driver side handle just broke loose. Took it to the dealer around 5:30pm and by noon the next day had her back. No problem since. From the parts I saw it just seperated from the door frame.

Sky Pilot 51
07 Forrest Green 2.4 (Green Envy)
Auto (For She Who Must Be Obyed)
Tan Top / Tan leather Interior
Still stock and will keep it that way.

Excelsior · 05-08-2008, 10:25 AM

Broken outside door handle (PICS) - Pontiac Solstice Forum

Here are the pics of when I documented mine.

jwolfpack02 · 05-08-2008, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheers

Had it happen to me a few months ago and my dealer stepped right up. Just a bad design-- all of the weight is on about $.001 worth of plastic. Love those accountants designing cars

Heeeeeeeey...I resemble that remark...

HatebreedSky · 05-08-2008, 01:40 PM

hmmm hope this doesnt happen to mine....

or maybe it already did and they fixed it before i bought it

01-27-2008, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
RedHeaded RedLine Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 575 My Photos: (9)	Fist-full of Door Handle The craziest thing happened to me, today. I went to open my unlocked driver’s side door and got a fist full of door handle (the whole housing came out in my hand) and the door didn’t open. I crawled into the passenger seat, opened it from the inside, and left the window open to access it from the inside handle. There is now blue painters tape holding it on and into its hole in the door. Looks like I’ll be driving the Volvo to work, tomorrow, as hubby heads to the dealership to have them take care of this. Has anyone had a similar experience? What’s up with this?! -J __________________ A recession is when your neighbor is out of a job. A depression is when you're out of a job. A recovery is when Obama is out of a job. Drill Here - Drill Now I am offended by people who are too easily offended!

01-27-2008, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,483 My Photos: (0)	It's probably just the SKY's way of saying "Get this Cobalt POS off my frikin car". Sort of like a new host rejecting a transplant. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

01-27-2008, 10:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	Some of the Sols had that happen over on the Sol side...Skip.... __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.

01-28-2008, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
StoneBlue Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando,FL Posts: 231 My Photos: (0)	Yep, I had it happen with my 06 Solstice. Dealer took care of it right away. __________________ Bluestone Redline 5 spd with everything Ordered - 1/13/07 Arrived - 3/24/07

01-28-2008, 02:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
ebonysky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Napa, Calif. Posts: 341 My Photos: (0)	Bad Joke Man, I do not like hearing this. This is like a bad joke! What holds the door handle on anyway, plastic clip's? Are there any bolts & nuts or is it just some micky mouse 'snap' together set up to save weight? __________________ WCKCC Member West Coast Kappa Car Club 2007 Sky RL triple black, auto, loaded bone stock an lovin' it.

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01-28-2008, 10:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
lostcause Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,251 My Photos: (0)	Happened to me on the passenger door. The dealer fixed it no problem.

01-28-2008, 03:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Darkwing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 542 My Photos: (0)	Oh no! Geeze maybe GM figured since the Sky is a sports car the doors wouldn't be opened because every one would crawl through the window Nascar style. __________________ Got it: 2008 Sky Redline Black Onyx Red/Black Leather Single Disc Monsoon Spoiler Chrome Wheels 3 Pedals Picked up 9/04/07

01-28-2008, 03:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,483 My Photos: (0)	Has the problem source been identified? Design? Manufacturing? Parts? __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

01-30-2008, 02:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
KanMan First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 125 My Photos: (0)	That happened to me, maybe a year ago. However, I could open the door by holding in the lock part while pulling on the handle. My dealer replaced the whole door handle for me. __________________ Steve KanMan Midnight Blue w/ Tan Top Automatic (Been drivin' manual far too long) XM Black & Tan Leather Interior

05-07-2008, 05:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
EndiSky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 513 My Photos: (0)	Just happened to me on Saturday....... GRRRRRRRRR

05-07-2008, 05:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
TulsaSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Skiatook, OK Posts: 1,011 My Photos: (2)	Frozen Door Handles Sky is fine but our 2000 Silverado had both handles freeze during the ice storm last December while sitting outside. After chipping off the ice when we pulled yikes plastic door handle in hand and frozen truck door. Well it seems everyone in town and metro area that drives a 2000+ Chevy Silverado did the same thing for after the storm when we called to get a replacement door handles they were back ordered. So 4 weeks of driving around with ropes in the window to pull inside handle to open door, you might be a redneck if you got ropes to open your pickup doors! $380.00 dollars for two new handles replaced and Wahoo no more ropes in the windows, priceless TulsaSky __________________ 06 Daytona Sunset Orange Corvette Coupe 06 White Impala FlexFuel LS2-Daily Driver 00 White Silverado Pickup-Daily Driver 64 Sapphire Blue Sunbeam Alpine – restored 07 Midnight Blue Red Line Sky Born 10/9-13 Delivered 11/14/2006

05-07-2008, 07:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
KimberlySky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: "When You Look To The Sky Think Of Me!" Posts: 1,913 My Photos: (11)	Oh crap no way. Ya know the icky "Sales Kid" warned me that could happen that first time I ever got to drive a Sky after I ordered Sinister. __________________ *SINISTER* Damaged.... Onyx 3 Peds LSD Spoiler Splash Guards Sky Mats Tint 3rd Brake Sinister Stubby Saddle DC Sports Brace AEM Intake RL Exhaust

05-07-2008, 08:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cheers Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE VA Posts: 57 My Photos: (0)	Had it happen to me a few months ago and my dealer stepped right up. Just a bad design-- all of the weight is on about $.001 worth of plastic. Love those accountants designing cars __________________ Cheers GMH Mysterious GXP Mat you always be topless with a full tank NASSOA Founding Member Team Solstice!! Folding@home Team

05-07-2008, 09:14 PM	#17 (permalink)
lostcause Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,251 My Photos: (0)	happened to me on the passenger side. I've already gone through half my bumper to bumper warranty so if it's gonna happen on the drivers side I hope it happens soon!!!

05-07-2008, 10:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
EndiSky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 513 My Photos: (0)	Thats why @ about 35,990 miles you encourage it!

05-08-2008, 08:16 AM	#19 (permalink)
Sky Pilot 51 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 59 My Photos: (0)	Had the same thing happen about a year ago. Driver side handle just broke loose. Took it to the dealer around 5:30pm and by noon the next day had her back. No problem since. From the parts I saw it just seperated from the door frame. Sky Pilot 51 07 Forrest Green 2.4 (Green Envy) Auto (For She Who Must Be Obyed) Tan Top / Tan leather Interior Still stock and will keep it that way.

05-08-2008, 10:25 AM	#20 (permalink)
Excelsior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 62 My Photos: (0)	Broken outside door handle (PICS) - Pontiac Solstice Forum Here are the pics of when I documented mine.

05-08-2008, 01:40 PM	#22 (permalink)
HatebreedSky Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 29 My Photos: (0)	hmmm hope this doesnt happen to mine.... or maybe it already did and they fixed it before i bought it __________________ '07 Sky Black/Tan Mods: Cup in cup holder Pre-selected radio stations adjusted rearview mirror adjusted side mirrors Last edited by HatebreedSky : 05-08-2008 at 01:45 PM.