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[Joel_D]

Talked to one dealer today. The TSB for the 04 SSR states that the handle and bezel breaks. It's not a safety issue and they don't cover it for free. However, since I'm just past the warranty time he might be able to do something. Also, the TSB doesn't say to two both doors and some others do, so they would only do the broken door. Also, the fix is a new door handle and bezel even if it might be some other internal part. The door handle comes a complete unit for $116 and you can't buy just a individual piece that is broken. So you get everything even though you only need a small piece.

Here's the TSB I found:

Document ID# 1697981
2004 Chevrolet SSR
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Subject: Door Will Not Open From Inside Door Handle (Replace Door Handle Bezel)
#05-08-64-026 - (08/23/2005)
Models: 2003-2005 Chevrolet SSR
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Do This
Don't do this

Replace the door handle bezel.
DO NOT replace the door trim panel.

Condition
Some customers may comment that either door will not open from the inside door
handle.

Cause
The hinge portion of the inside door handle may have broken.

Correction
Replace both inside door handle bezels at the time of repair following the
procedure below.

Remove the door trim panel following SI Document ID# 1347496.
Remove the heat stakes from the door handle bezel with a 5 mm (1/4 in) drill.
Remove the broken handle bezel from the trim panel.
Remove the C-Clip from the door handle hinge pin and remove the door handle.
Install the door handle to the new bezel.
Install the new bezel to the door trim panel and install the six self-threading
nuts to the bezel from the kit.
Install the door trim panel following SI Document ID# 1347496.

Parts Information
Part Number
Description

15841790
Kit-Handle-Frt S/D pull (RH) (Ebony)

15841788
Kit-Handle-Frt S/D pull (LH) (Ebony)

Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time

C3230
Bezel, Front Door Inside Handle-Right - Replace
0.5 hr

C3231
Bezel, Front Door Inside Handle-Left - Replace
0.5 hr

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Your dealer must have a different TSB.

Joel