I live in Central Kentucky where we sometimes have very frigid tempatures. My 94 Bonneville must sit outside since I dont have a garage. The doors on this car freeze to the body of the car worse than any I have ever owned. I have heard that this is a common problem for the large GM cars. I have tried everything to get into this car with no luck. Does anyone know of a fix for this problem? I have been driving for over 30 years and have owned lots of cars and have always been able to unlock one with a little persuasion but not this Pontiac. Any suggestions?

Try spraying the rubber around the doors with silicone, if that doesn't work Ive heard that pam works but I havent tryed it myself so I would do one back door 1st

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give that a try if I ever get into the car again.

This only happens when it freezes ?? correct?

Yes. Only when it freezes.

if you need to get in the car right away boil some water than pour it on the door I had to due this once with a different car but it worked and it was about -40 wind chill outside

I tried that last night with no luck but I'll try it again today when or if the sun comes out. Maybe it will work this time.

You have a nice looking Bonneville. What year is it? I have a 1994 model with 39,000 original miles.

Boiling water is great if you're in a jam/hurry. But all bs aside, a car cover could become your best friend.

Is it the door not opening, or are the locks freezing? If it'* the locks, there isn't much you can do, however some lock de-icer may work [never tried it myself]. But, if it'* the door [doors unlocked, door still not opening], then take a blow drier, and stand outside for about 10 minutes [if you have to wait longer, you are probably screwed] blowing on the handle, and the lock.. just all in that area. Straitor got his doors to unfreeze doing this, I am sure it would work for you too.


-justin