Every time I turn around

dawgfan · January 10, 2005

Recently my passenger side electric window motor required replacement, my tailgate latch rod connector broke and now my drivers side seat belt reel is squeaking. Right behind my left ear I get a squeak every time the belt moves. Can this be lubricated somehow? Has anyone else's ever done this?

facn8me · January 10, 2005

For heavens sake stop turning around then.

jhm · January 10, 2005

Recently my passenger side electric window motor required replacement, my tailgate latch rod connector broke and now my drivers side seat belt reel is squeaking. Right behind my left ear I get a squeak every time the belt moves. Can this be lubricated somehow? Has anyone else's ever done this?

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spray a little silicone in the retractor, not a big deal.

dawgfan · January 10, 2005

facn8me,

Good one - wish I'd said that!

jhm,

Thanks for the tip. Being a novice, do you mean thru the slit (which would seem to coat the belt itself) or do I have to remove anything to reach the mechanics?

potz1999 · January 10, 2005

Recently my passenger side electric window motor required replacement, my tailgate latch rod connector broke and now my drivers side seat belt reel is squeaking. Right behind my left ear I get a squeak every time the belt moves. Can this be lubricated somehow? Has anyone else's ever done this?

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How much did it run to replace the window motor? My pass. side is going too, but I am broke (too much sunk in tires).

dawgfan · January 10, 2005

If I remember correctly, I got it done for about $325. The dealer wanted about $475.

potz1999 · January 11, 2005

Thanks, looks like i won't be using my pass. window anytime soon.

sjspor · January 11, 2005

Dawg... I feel your pain.. this is an enthusiast site, and from time to time some of people find it hard to accpt that some of these trucks are true pieces. At least you can get help here and maybe you can fix the non critical stuff your self.

I know in my 25 years of driving, I have never been towed or had as many problems with a car until I brought this one. Look at the trade in values.. that should tell you right there, or the number of NBS trucks on Chevy dealers lots..

I can't wait until spring to see the Honda Ridgeline. It if will hold 4 people and tow 3500 pounds. I'm buying one. I can;t do this much longer. This weeks problem, the real main oil seal is leaking, and the paint is bubbling on the passenger side door.

jhm · January 11, 2005

facn8me,

Good one - wish I'd said that!

jhm,

Thanks for the tip. Being a novice, do you mean thru the slit (which would seem to coat the belt itself) or do I have to remove anything to reach the mechanics?

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Here is what I did: Pulled the harness out all the way, put the extender tube on the silicon can, stuck it in the slot and felt around til it touched the metal spindle, gave it one short blast at each end, done.

Wingnut · January 11, 2005

Dawg... I feel your pain.. this is an enthusiast site, and from time to time some of people find it hard to accpt that some of these trucks are true pieces.

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Your truck is a piece. I can accept that.

dawgfan · January 11, 2005

jhm - Thanks for your help.

sjspor - Overall, I like my 99 Sierra. There just have been several problems recently. I don't even have 40,000 miles on it yet and the window motor going out made me mad that it didn't last longer. (Wish I could opt for manual windows.)

facn8me · January 11, 2005

dawgfan

Looks like napa auto parts show a couple o different elec motors for that with the highest at $150. cheaper one $120.

mcreyaufmiller · January 11, 2005

At what point did we as a society begin thinking that all mechnical things were supposed to be perfect all of the time? You bought a machine designed and built by humans. There will be things that go wrong, we should expect this.

Yukon04 · January 11, 2005

At what point did we as a society begin thinking that all mechnical things were supposed to be perfect all of the time? You bought a machine designed and built by humans. There will be things that go wrong, we should expect this.

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We are all just tryin to justify not buying the new Nissan fullsizes..

jt1872001 · January 11, 2005

this is why im so glad i bought my entended waranty.(2 transfer cases 1 pass pwr seat track,1 trans,1alt.and 2 horns) im a tech at a toyota dealer,and i still wont go with a jap truck.they'r just not as bad ass a GM 4x4.when they work right.