Replace the old door handle with a new one.
How to open truck door with broken handle.
If this works the issue may be with the external door handle.
Check with your car manufacturer for a replacement door handle.
The problem may also be with the inside door handle.
Sometimes opening the door from inside will free the door mechanism and allow it to work properly.
This video is about the factory dealer repair replacement approach with new rivet to fix the very common broken inside door handle for any old body style.
This video shows you a possible way of how to open a truck tailgate when handle wont work.
This most likely will work on chevy gm and many ford trucks.
Truck replace repair broken outside door handle.
Fix repair stuck open latch won t does not close door gm chevrolet.