pastormarie

door handle snapped off in my hand as i was trying to get out
called the repair shop
over $300 in prts and labor because the entire door panel has to be replaced!!!
for a little silver ring of plastic
so now I will be that woman rolling down the window to get out of my formerly cool car all because CHEVY cant figure out a better way to replace a door handle
rediculous!!

whopper

There is a thread or two here on how to repair them without buying the whole door panel - ie: see https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-tutorial-library-21/fixing-broken-door-handles-hhr-22784/

That thread also has details on acquiring just a replacement handle rather than the whole door panel.

A few people have broken them off - it seems due to using the chrome handle to pull the door closed, rather than using the handgrip built into the door panel itself.

oneton

Dorman part #80370 - right side
Dorman part #80369 - left side

$58.79 each.

Both at Rock Auto, or any parts house that has Dorman parts and most do

843de

to the forum pastormarie!

Excellent advice from whopper and oneton, installing the Dorman kit only takes about an hour and you're good as new when its done.

10HHR

Might be a good idea to reinforce them with JB Weld before they break..... just thinkin'

Pizzaman

I fixed mine in about an hour. I wasn't in a hurry. Easy fix. Mine broke when I started using the handle to grab to close the door. I was lazy. lol I know better now.

GDZHHR

Still lovethis site! Where could I go fast to find where I could get a part to fix the door handle I broke.

$60 on Amazon