'01 Suburban Barn Doors Won't Open

[Amen]

Hi, the barn doors on my 2001 Suburban will not open. I hear it locking and unlocking when I turn the key in the lock and also when I push the lock and unlock buttons. But when I pull the barn door handle, it will not open. Anyone have an idea what it could be? I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks.

[MT-2500]

Hard to say without looking in it.
Can you get the inside door panel off to see in there?
Lot of little levers and linkage on door lock that may be broke or off or stuck.
If you can figure out a way to spray some nut blaster or penetrating oil on the door latch inside part.
MT

[OleBones]

Have you tried opening them from the inside? If they will open from the inside, then you know you need to take the panel off and have a look see in there as something has came apart.

[cjn116]

anyone know why the second half of the door would be difficult to open? the female part of the latch in door was loose so I tightened visible top and side T27 bolts but that did not help? are those bolts mounting or adjusting bolts? Any info would be helpful.

[mishalah]

Originally Posted by cjn116

anyone know why the second half of the door would be difficult to open? the female part of the latch in door was loose so I tightened visible top and side T27 bolts but that did not help? are those bolts mounting or adjusting bolts? Any info would be helpful.

Actually, my "inner" door is like that, too. I just push inward a little near the latching portion, pull the handle, then open it. Not worth digging inside since this always works for me. Just an adjustment needed, I suspect.