2014 Open Then Close Drivers Window

14Silverado14 · April 6, 2020

Made a left turn, Stabilitrak alarm went off then steering got stiff for a few. Parked the truck lest than 30 secs later and shut it off. Restarted it and it was totally dead. 10 secs later I heard a click and all my gauges went up and down slightly then the truck restarted fine..........except for this window message I keep getting everytime I start the truck. I've put the window down then up, I've put all the windows down then up, still have alarm. Disconnected negative battery cable for 30 mins, still have alarm.

I have already done both G218 grounds and the one behind the right cylinder head about 3 months ago and all was good until this happened.

Any ideas of what to do next before the expensive trip to the dealer ?

BTW battery was replaced last year and redid both ground wires from the negative battery cable to the back of the engine and the frame also.

Thanks everyone !!

Edited June 12, 2020 by 14Silverado14

Waaazooo · April 6, 2020

Mine does this every time my ground is removed. I think it’s just a default. Make sure your battery ground is tight.

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JimCost2014 · April 7, 2020

Your new battery might be bad, I would get it checked out to be safe.

This is the usual warning that shows up after you change, or the battery is going bad.

14Silverado14 · April 8, 2020

Yes, I was going to recheck the frame ground after the winter season. My battery terminals are both tight but I think I am going to remove and clean both of them and retighten.

I did get the message to go away:

I tried the window lock button on the driver's door. Then restarted the truck. The window message went away and then for a split second a " Service Stabilitrak" message came up then went away and everything is clear now. So that's what I was thinking was something isn't making a good connection somewhere.

I'll have the battery checked out as well and see what goes from there.

14Silverado14 · April 20, 2020

Update:

Battery checked out ok.

--Took both battery connectors off, cleaned both posts and connectors, applied dielectric grease to both.

--Took all wires off on top of the battery and scuffed all connections with emery cloth then dielectric grease to all.

--Removed frame ground cleaned terminal and frame with die grinder pad and applied dielectric compound to both.

So far, no issues. If I have any I will post it here.

Thanks to everyone's posts for advice.

14Silverado14 · December 17, 2020

Ok, so the weather turns cold, problem returns again. Complete shuts downs while driving making turns to a parasitic drain on MY NEW BATTERY. Going to the dealer Monday, not going to be stranded along the road at night. Meanwhile , I carry a spare battery incase I need a jump. Disconnect negative cable every night and charge battery. Lock doors only one push on the fob, no theft deterrent activated when stopping at stores.

I stopped at a hardware store, shut the truck off and I knew it wouldn't start, and it didn't. I smacked the frame ground with my trailer hitch and shut my hood, then the power came back on.

So now I think, could it be the negative cable not being crimped right ? A new replacement cable with same part # is not the same cable. It is shorter and has the wrong eyelets on the ends. Is it something else ? I dunno and am tired of fixing a truck with only 42000 on it. The dealer can have the problem now. Update to follow after.

Edited December 17, 2020 by 14Silverado14
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14Silverado14 · December 21, 2020

Went to the dealer today. Diagnostics found many low voltage messages. Mechanic found a voltage drop between the positive (short) battery cable from the battery to the terminal it connects to. Part is about 60 bucks, had to order. Gmpartsdirect list this part as #6 but is not listed to be able to buy it. Must have to get it at a dealership only. The mechanic told me they have replaced many of these. I'll post the part # when I get it tomorrow if it comes.

$79 diagnostic fee, total of $250 to install ! I'll do it myself.

14Silverado14 · December 25, 2020

Part # 84494554

$48.80 with tax

My alternator gauge seems to be working normally now. We'll see what happens.

JohnMD · April 11, 2022

I have a 2015 Silverado 2500HD...

I'm getting that same message on my screen (Action Required Open Then Close Drivers Window)...except neither window on the drivers side will go down, and the radio won't shut off after I pull out the key.

I've been having trouble with the 'Door Ajar' alarm on the back door drivers side and I'd jiggle the wire harness on the back door and it would make it go off...plus when this would happen the electric door locks quit working until I jiggled that wire harness.

However, just before the windows quit, the 'Door Ajar' warning went off for both drives side doors and I couldn't get them to go off...then suddenly they did, and this is when this window alarm started going off.

Anyone have any ideas about this issue?