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BBC71Nova Enthusiast

BBC71Nova

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Hey Guys! Newbie here. Long time lurker though :-)

 

I've had '91 Sierra Reg Cab, '96 Silverado Reg Cab, currently a '00 Silverado Ext Cab. All maroon in color :-)

 

Now, here is the problem. Finally GM has brought back a good maroon color, i.e. Sonoma Red. I really would like a new crew cab but I've put 3 +1 more in next few days to equal 4 total window regulator assemblies in my '00 that has just 106k miles. I could understand if I used the windows much but I don't. Don't really eat fast food, etc. After the first one went out I pretty much stopped using the power windows for fear they would wear out. Bad design if you ask me. Most recently I used an aftermarket Doorman unit and the motor just stopped working. I'd guess I have used the window 15 times or less since replacing it so no more aftermarkets for me. The GM parts I used seem to have good motors but the cable would fray over time.

 

Anyway, to the point. Has anyone taken a look at the NBS window regulator assemblies to see if they are the same old junk or something new? I hate to say so after being loyal GM truck owner for 15+ years but after having such problems with regulators I'm probably gonna have to look elsewhere unless they've changed them. Anybody got any info on the new ones?

 

BTW, great site!

 

Thanks,

John

Bostonsfavson Senior Enthusiast

Bostonsfavson

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Well, if they are new, I don't think anyone can speak to their quality yet; the trucks haven't been out long enough. What I can tell you is that they're kind of slow (in my opinion) and there's a TSB out for a squeaky window problem (which I have) that says the regulator should be lubed, or something to that effect.

 

 

*Edit: Where are my manners? Welcome to the forum John! :lol:

ColoradoSkiCountry Senior Enthusiast

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Hi John,

 

 

 

Window Regulators are weak link on ALL makes and models, Imports, and Domestic. I had problems on Honda, Ford, and yes GM. I don't think you should count out a vehicle based on the window regulator.

 

 

 

Cheers

asilverblazer Senior Enthusiast

asilverblazer

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Collapsible tailgate, fragile cam shaft, lousy gas mileage, sub par engineering, ridiculous penny pinching...

 

...or...

 

Faulty window regulator, no brainer for me.

 

Get manual windows.

ChrisNJ Enthusiast

ChrisNJ

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my guess is your regulators were not the problem but the result of another problem that was never fixed. i have never had a regulator go bad in 25 years and a lot of gm's. did have motor stop once, but just cleaned it and off she went forever.

Lincoln30 Enthusiast

Lincoln30

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I'm on my third regulator in the door of my 99 with 125K miles but I agree with Watts, almost all makes and models have crappy window regulators. Mercedes has some of the worst.

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