Are the screws in place? If they are then I would guess that the bracket under the door panel where the handle screws to is loose. If the two screws are in take them out and pull the handle off and you should be able to see if the bracket is loose.
Broken interior door handles
So the handle on my door panel on both sides moves, here's a video:
http://youtu.be/lGRIdbLer-k
Anyone know how to fix this?
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http://youtu.be/lGRIdbLer-k
Anyone know how to fix this?
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Are the screws in place? If they are then I would guess that the bracket under the door panel where the handle screws to is loose. If the two screws are in take them out and pull the handle off and you should be able to see if the bracket is loose.
The screws are in there. I don't believe the bracket is loose, but i'll check.
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Have you tried tightening the screws?
Perhaps the screws are striped?
Perhaps the holes in the bracket are stripped?
Perhap the bracket broke off the door?
Perhaps the screws are striped?
Perhaps the holes in the bracket are stripped?
Perhap the bracket broke off the door?
The bracket and piece are both tight but it appears the clips on the handle itself are broke so I'm going to need two new handles. Any idea where I can get them? I can't find them on rockauto.
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I might have my old ones. I'll look later tonight and let you know.
I think you can replace the broken retainer clips. Do you have power or manual door locks and windows?
I don't think the handles are available separately from the panel. I would suggest removing one of the door panels and checking to make sure that the two retainers for the screws are secure in the door. I didn't think there were any clips on the handle, just screw holes. If required, the retainers, part number 11570654, are available. Ref. item 15 in this link:
DOOR TRIM/SIDE FRONT | Nalley Buick GMC Brunswick
DOOR TRIM/SIDE FRONT | Nalley Buick GMC Brunswick
Byron you're one step ahead of me.
I think you can replace the broken retainer clips. Do you have power or manual door locks and windows?
Manual both
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I don't think the handles are available separately from the panel. I would suggest removing one of the door panels and checking to make sure that the two retainers for the screws are secure in the door. I didn't think there were any clips on the handle, just screw holes. If required, the retainers, part number 11570654, are available. Ref. item 15 in this link:
DOOR TRIM/SIDE FRONT | Nalley Buick GMC Brunswick
I'll take it off again tomorrow and post a picture of it
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Is it the door handle or door pull that's loose?
Is it the door handle or door pull that's loose?
It's the door pull
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Probably the one and only time!Byron you're one step ahead of me.
Sorry to bring up an old thread. I just bought an 07 Canyon that the passenger side door has this issue withe the door pull. The screws are there, but the handle moves around. I removed the screws and I could hear the metal bracket fall to the bottom of the door. So it sounds/looks like the metal bracket has broken off. Any suggestions on how to reattach that bracket so that I can get the screw holes to line up correctly and remount the door pull? Thanks!
Longsnow, what it turned out to be was that the little tabs on the plastic piece were broken. The metal bracket was firmly in place but it isn't enough to keep it from wiggling. I purchased new ones and the problem is fixed. You may be able to rig something up without purchasing new ones.
I'm searching the Service Bulletins, that I have access to, for one that addressed the issue you have. If I remember correctly the instructions said to pop-rivet the bracket back in place. If it was originally tack welded you should be able to see where it attaches.Sorry to bring up an old thread. I just bought an 07 Canyon that the passenger side door has this issue withe the door pull. The screws are there, but the handle moves around. I removed the screws and I could hear the metal bracket fall to the bottom of the door. So it sounds/looks like the metal bracket has broken off. Any suggestions on how to reattach that bracket so that I can get the screw holes to line up correctly and remount the door pull? Thanks!
Thanks for the replies. Yes, I heard the metal bracket fall to the bottom of the door once the screws were removed so I know the metal shelf has disconnected from the door panel. Thanks for the feedback. This is being added to the list of things I am working on at the moment! 
I have a 2008 Isuzu i-290 that had a similar issue. The door pull was loose and it flexed quite a lot when closing the door. After reading a couple other posts about it, I figured the bracket that the pull attached to was loose.
I removed the door panel and sure enough, one of the spot welds that held the bracket in place had broken, and it was flexing on the other spot weld. I drilled 2 small pilot holes through the bracket and door frame, right next to the weld spots, and then used a #6x3/8 sheet metal screw to secure the bracket firmly to the door frame.
Reattached everything and the door pull is much more firm, but it still flexes. I think I need those 2 plastic clips that Paul is talking about that was referenced earlier, part #11570654. Is that a good diagnosis? Do I need to order 2 of them or just 1 since it is only the driver side?
I removed the door panel and sure enough, one of the spot welds that held the bracket in place had broken, and it was flexing on the other spot weld. I drilled 2 small pilot holes through the bracket and door frame, right next to the weld spots, and then used a #6x3/8 sheet metal screw to secure the bracket firmly to the door frame.
Reattached everything and the door pull is much more firm, but it still flexes. I think I need those 2 plastic clips that Paul is talking about that was referenced earlier, part #11570654. Is that a good diagnosis? Do I need to order 2 of them or just 1 since it is only the driver side?
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