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Chebbyfan Enthusiast

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Has anybody had any problems with their tow mirrors sliding out on their own?  I searched google and found some, but they were older trucks.  My passenger side mirror will work itself out.  I haven't really paid attention to miles or how often, but I know it does it because I have to push it back in every once in awhile.  It usually slides out bout half inch or so before I see it, but I just wonder how to make it stop coming out on its own. 

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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They all do it.  My 2015 did it with both the early build and late build tow mirrors, my 2012 did it too.  What I think causes is it, is the detented position of the mirror.  If you looked at a top down view of your truck, the passenger side mirror sits more angled back in its "detent" position.  I think that lets the wind slowly pull it out over time.  

2017HD Enthusiast

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My 07 tow mirrors never moved out - even after 10 yrs of use. My new 17 mirrors are so tight I can barely extend them.

mjm-1957 Enthusiast

mjm-1957

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I have a 2017 2500HD and mine have never moved by themselves and like the poster said above they are pretty tight to try and move in and out.I also work at a GMC Buick dealer and have never seen one come in for this problem.

Chebbyfan Enthusiast

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The driver side never moves, but the passenger side always moves out.  I just wondered if it would be a replacement to fix it, or just something inside of it.  Thanks for the replies so far.

Targa1us Enthusiast

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I have a 2017 Sierra SLT and never had the problem of them sliding out. You actually have to give them a hard tug to move them.

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