door latch getting stuck?

[ff_drift_lol]

I have been having this problem lately. here's the solution. (rke fob is your clicker for keyless entry)

#PIC5190: Diagnosing Driver Door Latch / Lock Inoperative Or Binding - (Jun 11, 2009)


Subject: Diagnosing Driver Door Latch/Lock Inoperative or Binding


Models: 2009 Chevrolet HHR
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The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:
Some customers may comment that the driver door lock rod/latch is inoperative or binding.

Recommendation/Instructions:
If this condition is verified, use this side door lock quick check procedure to verify root cause and prevent un-necessary repairs to the latch.

SIDE DOOR LOCK QUICK CHECK PROCEDURE
Approach Vehicle
Obtain RKE Fob
Lower Window Glass
Close Door
Actuate Power LOCK with RKE Fob
Pull O/S Door Handle to Verify Door Locked
Push down on Lock Knob to Verify Full Travel--Note if knob travels further continue to step 10, then see procedure below *
Actuate Power UNLOCK with RKE Fob
Pull O/S Door Handle to Verify Door Unlocked
Pull Up on Lock Knob to Verify Full Travel--Note if knob travels further--see procedure below *
*If rod travel is restricted, remove trim panel and repeat procedure beginning at step 4.

Note: Repeating this procedure is to verify the door latch is fully functional. If latch is functioning properly per this procedure, DO NOT REPLACE latch.

[Cobalt Tom]

this happened with mels balt before it got totalled....

[ff_drift_lol]

yeah happened to me often but i just fixed it. pretty simple.