Why can't the rear door of the Chevrolet Cavalier be opened from the inside but can be opened from the outside?
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The reason why the rear door of the Chevrolet Cavalier cannot be opened from the inside but can be opened from the outside is that the child lock is in the open state. The function of the child lock is to prevent children from opening the door during driving when they are seated in the rear, thereby avoiding danger. The door can only be opened from the outside by an adult after parking. The body dimensions of the Chevrolet Cavalier are: length 4474 mm, width 1730 mm, height 1471 mm, wheelbase 2600 mm, and trunk volume 469 liters. It is equipped with a 1.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 92 kW and a maximum torque of 180 Nm, matched with a 6-speed automatic manual transmission.
I've seen this situation quite often, and I suspect your car's rear door child safety lock is engaged. There's a small switch on the side or edge of the door - when it's locked, the door can't be pushed open from the inside (to prevent children from accidentally opening it), but it still opens normally from the outside by pulling the handle. Sometimes the switch might get stuck or be accidentally triggered, perhaps by rear passengers. I recommend checking the inner door edge immediately for a small lever or toggle switch, and simply flipping it back should solve the problem. If you can't locate it or the switch isn't working, there might be an internal issue with the locking mechanism, like worn springs or jammed components, in which case you'll need to visit a repair shop to have the door panel removed for inspection. Safety first - don't delay getting it checked. Many drivers overlook this small feature and mistakenly think their door is broken.
