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Sliding Glass or / and Stop Light Module reported Leaking Situation             Contacts

ShamrockShooter
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Well my 2019 early build leaker was replaced with 2020 hopefully not leaker. No signs of an leaks on the window or headliner of the 2020 so fingers crossed. Very impressed with the 10 speed after th

Thomcat
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No leaker here so can't do a 100% verification, but the problem seems to be with the spoiler design, regardless of weather the sealer leaks or not, and any cracks in the trim make it worse.  

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2019 RST Crew Cab sliding window leaking on both sides. Headliner is stained, the jack and seat brackets are rusted. The dealer performed the TSB farmer fix with seam sealer yesterday, I will pick it up tonight to see the damage... I am looking to trade it for a solid window 2021. There is no way that I can keep this truck without a true fix...

 

I called GM 20 times until I talked to someone but it was no help, to get out of the vehicle even though this is a known issue without a fix, I am on my own is what they told me. I am absolutely disgusted with this whole deal. 

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All, I have followed this forum over the years whenever issues came up.  Had two 2017's with nothing but issues and up until last week, no major issues with my 2020 at4.  That is when I noticed old water trails on the inside of my rear glass.  Straight to the carwash to verify, and sure enough I have 6 or so cracks in the window frame and its obviously leaking.

 

In my line of work, I have a client that owns a local glass repair company.  I gave him a call to check the aftermarket for a replacement window, because I do not want to deal with my dealership for many of the reasons listed in this forum.  He actually found an aftermarket electric slider available for our trucks.  It is a non Fuyao make.  They have ordered it and will inspect it, then advise me on the best course. 

 

Just wanted to give everyone here a heads up that there is an aftermarket option.  Yet to see if it is a better option, but its an option, nonetheless.  I will most likely go with aftermarket glass and pay them to repair, rather than screw around with my local service department, which sucks, at best.  

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3 hours ago, lexdrew said:

All, I have followed this forum over the years whenever issues came up.  Had two 2017's with nothing but issues and up until last week, no major issues with my 2020 at4.  That is when I noticed old water trails on the inside of my rear glass.  Straight to the carwash to verify, and sure enough I have 6 or so cracks in the window frame and its obviously leaking.

 

In my line of work, I have a client that owns a local glass repair company.  I gave him a call to check the aftermarket for a replacement window, because I do not want to deal with my dealership for many of the reasons listed in this forum.  He actually found an aftermarket electric slider available for our trucks.  It is a non Fuyao make.  They have ordered it and will inspect it, then advise me on the best course. 

 

Just wanted to give everyone here a heads up that there is an aftermarket option.  Yet to see if it is a better option, but its an option, nonetheless.  I will most likely go with aftermarket glass and pay them to repair, rather than screw around with my local service department, which sucks, at best.  

 

Definitely keep us updated!  I am willing to pay out of pocket for aftermarket instead of dealing with a faulty dealer part time and again.

 

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3 minutes ago, SPASierra said:

 

Definitely keep us updated!  I am willing to pay out of pocket for aftermarket instead of dealing with a faulty dealer part time and again.

 

From what I’m being told it’s about $425 for the aftermarket solid with defrost to $525 for a factory solid GM window installed. Sounds like cheap insurance. The aftermarket slider is a thought but probably coming down the same line. 

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21 minutes ago, Blue5.3l said:

From what I’m being told it’s about $425 for the aftermarket solid with defrost to $525 for a factory solid GM window installed. Sounds like cheap insurance. The aftermarket slider is a thought but probably coming down the same line. 

Thanks for the info Blue. Mine is going in tomorrow for them to try and seal the window. My dealer uses an outside glass specialist and he has apparently done a bunch of these so far, so we'll see. I'm giving them 1 shot at fixing it. Once it leaks again I am going to go the solid window route. 

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6 minutes ago, DSW1519 said:

Thanks for the info Blue. Mine is going in tomorrow for them to try and seal the window. My dealer uses an outside glass specialist and he has apparently done a bunch of these so far, so we'll see. I'm giving them 1 shot at fixing it. Once it leaks again I am going to go the solid window route. 

Same here. Had to make an appointment because my dealer calls in an outside vendor who has done these. We shall see......

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Any information from your local glass repair company on the Manufacturer and Model # of the aftermarket electric rear slider that they ordered???  I am in possession of a new GM 84944319 but have been hesitating to have it installed if it will not solve the leak problems I have experienced with the previous OEM slider.

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3 hours ago, Blue5.3l said:

From what I’m being told it’s about $425 for the aftermarket solid with defrost to $525 for a factory solid GM window installed. Sounds like cheap insurance. The aftermarket slider is a thought but probably coming down the same line. 

Called a local non chain place and they want $675 to install a solid window. Same price regardless of brand. 

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4 hours ago, Fizzery6 said:

Any information from your local glass repair company on the Manufacturer and Model # of the aftermarket electric rear slider that they ordered???  I am in possession of a new GM 84944319 but have been hesitating to have it installed if it will not solve the leak problems I have experienced with the previous OEM slider.

I spoke with him this afternoon and the new glass was delivered to them today.  He did not go over part numbers, but did mention the manufacturer was ATI.  I believe they produce OEM for Chrysler etc. and aftermarket.  So it is indeed different than the OEM GM glass.  They are bringing in their tech managers to all put their heads together.  He said I had evidently opened a can of worms, some of their techs are brought in by dealers, some of them do no work for dealers.  Several techs in rural areas were well aware of the issue and have worked on dozens for GM dealers.

 

The company owners now are considering not touching any sliding windows unless under contract from GM.  They don't want the liability to fall on them if someone comes directly to them, bc if the truck is less than 3 years old, they order OEM glass, which we all know will just crack and leak eventually.

 

Anyhow, they are going to study the aftermarket slider and compare it to several OE GM rear sliders and advise me after they have done so.  

TeamSaris Enthusiast

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supposed to be looking at a 21 elevation with a sllider this weekend. this thread doesnt give me the warm and fuzzies. current truck has the solid window and obviously no leaks. what are my odds....50/50? 

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44 minutes ago, TeamSaris said:

supposed to be looking at a 21 elevation with a sllider this weekend. this thread doesnt give me the warm and fuzzies. current truck has the solid window and obviously no leaks. what are my odds....50/50? 

Probably 25% no leak, 75% for leak.

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lexdrew New Member

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1 hour ago, TeamSaris said:

supposed to be looking at a 21 elevation with a sllider this weekend. this thread doesnt give me the warm and fuzzies. current truck has the solid window and obviously no leaks. what are my odds....50/50? 

Unfortunately, since I learned of this issue all of 3 days ago, I have reached out to 4 of my buddies and my father who all have 2019+ trucks with sliders.  All of them, except my dad, have leaks that they were not aware of until I explained this issue.  Been driving around leaking water unknown for months and years, just as I have been.

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I agree with the post above.  I think many people are driving around without any clue there's a leak happening.  Especially if the headliner is not showing any signs of water.

 

I wouldn't have known to look for a leak if it wasn't for this forum/thread.

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