Sounds like the linkage is disconnected from the latch unit.
Chevy silverado door latch stuck.
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Posted by anonymous on may 11 2012.
When silverado 1500 door lock actuators become stuck the locks are only functional when turning the key in the lock cylinder.
You can take a long screw driver of piece of drill rod and manipulate the lever that opens the latch to get the door open and make repairs as needed.
Roll the window down and carefully push the door panel away at the top right above the latch rear of door then look down inside the door at the latch and figure out which rod fell of the latch.
Silverado door latch is stuck in the locked position.
Silverado owners who encounter door lock problems for the first time are advised to check if their key fob is working properly as the problem may lie with its controls.
Replacing the door lock actuator for chevy silverado 1500 is a matter of having the right tools which are available through our loan a tool program.