GM SUCKS! Power Window no longer works

Power window on my 2000 silverado on the driver side doesn't work anymore. you actually hear the motor when you press the down button but the window stays in the up position. What happened and how much will it cost to fix it, or what should I look into to find out whats wrong?

"GM SUCKS!"?????? Go trade it in for a Dodge or Ford and deal with their problems?????

Airplanes fall out of the sky, boats sink and fishing lines break. Get a grip "newbie" and settle down!!!

Could be the motor drive gears broke since you can hear the motor run. You'll probably have to replace it.

Also check that the window is not jamming to cause stress on the motor and gears.

Power window on my 2000 silverado on the driver side doesn't work anymore. you actually hear the motor when you press the down button but the window stays in the up position. What happened and how much will it cost to fix it, or what should I look into to find out whats wrong?


whoa there buddy wrong 2 things tosay in this forum gm sucks.

definately wont get any help after saying that.lol

every vehicle has its problems. With that said. figure it out on your own. Since we must be stupid cause we all love our GM vehicles.

I park under an oak tree that has been dripping sap for about a month. It stuck my wife's window so bad that she couldn't roll her window up. Do you have sap on yours?

It's probably just a bad regulator. They cost around 200 bucks and take about an hour or so to install.
And if "GM sucks" just because you have one window problem on a 5 year old truck, then your head would probably explode if you had to put up with the crap that goes wrong on a Ford or a Dodge. A simple window problem is a walk in the park compared to the shit that goes wrong on those trucks. I know, I worked at a Ford and Dodge dealership.

I park under an oak tree that has been dripping sap for about a month. It stuck my wife's window so bad that she couldn't roll her window up. Do you have sap on yours?

maybe u parked too close to a dodge or a ford them damn things always break down maybe your truck caught sumthing

Hugh??? Say what??? "GM Sucks" I agree!!! It sucks the headlights out of Dodge and Ford off the line!!! Can you say zoom...zoom...zoom!!!

well the leafs are almost in last place but do u see me sayin they suck..well no cause im a leafs fan. if you're worried about repairs on a 6 yr old vehicle...then take the bus.

Didn´t Ford tell F-150 owners to park on the curb so their house house wouldn´t catch on fire because of the trucks suddenly catching on fire from a bad cruise control?

Power window on my 2000 silverado on the driver side doesn't work anymore. you actually hear the motor when you press the down button but the window stays in the up position. What happened and how much will it cost to fix it, or what should I look into to find out whats wrong?

Unlike the other posters, I'll help you out and not bash you... :evillol:
Let me answer your questions one by one

What happened
Something broke on your 5 year old vehicle

how much will it cost to fix it
More money than you have sense :loser:


what should I look into to find out whats wrong?
Probally it would be best if you stuck your head up your ass and take a look around..
Damn dude..don't expect any help if the first thing out your mouth is GM SUCKS.
Go cruise some of the other threads in the F*rd or D*dge areas of the forums...Those vehicles are garbage :2cents:

If you have power windows, they're bound to break sooner or later. It doesn't matter what you drive.

If you have power windows, they're bound to break sooner or later. It doesn't matter what you drive.


i hope all these threads helped answer your questions. now wat u need to do is take your truck back to the dealer and tell them u are too stupid to drive it and go out and get a bus pass.

whoa whoa i didnt mean for that to get out of hand, just a tad angry having problem. I also thought id get more attention that way if i typed that as my thread wow it really did lol. I wouldn't own a 500hp built GM 454 block if i really hated GM. anways thanks guys for the info ill check into this regulator.

Mine did it 2 weeks after I bought mine. The regulator went to shit.

So it must be the regulator then? Is that what drives the window up and down? Anyone have hookups at any Chevy dealerships?

Look on e-bay man. I've seen brand new ones on there for a pretty good price before.

whoa whoa i didnt mean for that to get out of hand, just a tad angry having problem. I also thought id get more attention that way if i typed that as my thread wow it really did lol. I wouldn't own a 500hp built GM 454 block if i really hated GM. anways thanks guys for the info ill check into this regulator.

It's OK to be frustrated and to have an issue with your truck, We're not nieve and believe everything is perfect with our rides, but there are ways to find help and be frustrated and telling everyone their truck sucks isn't quite one of the better approaches. The way you opened your thread was like slapping someone in the face and then asking them to buy you a beer for it!!!!

So it must be the regulator then? Is that what drives the window up and down?

Yes, Normally when you can hear the motor turning and the window is just sitting there not moving, 99% of the time it is the regulator.

ok guys over the weekend I inspected and found that the driver side power window cable was snapped!!! WTF? So..... Has anyone replaced this part before, it looks like I need a whole new regulator and cables as seems to be one part only. How long does it take to install such a part? thanks guys.

ok guys over the weekend I inspected and found that the driver side power window cable was snapped!!! WTF? So..... Has anyone replaced this part before, it looks like I need a whole new regulator and cables as seems to be one part only. How long does it take to install such a part? thanks guys.


It's not as hard as it looks. Once you get those cables out of your way, (Cut them with wire cutters if you have to) and the window UP so you can work inside the door, it's just a few bolts, a couple of clips here and there, and an electrical connection or 2. Shouldn't take more than about 2 hours if you've never done one before, so yes, you'll need a whole new regulator. Once you get the new one out of the box, you'll see where and how it mounts to the door, and you'll know what bolts to take out. It's not real hard, just a PITA sometimes working in such a small space. Good luck, and let us know how you make out.

yourpartsstore from ebay sells them buy it now for 50bucks I think I'll order that one. I'll let you know how it goes. I have a decent digital camera as well so maybe I'll have to post up some good pics of the install :) Thanks guys for helping me even though i came out like a dick at first, - Later

i came out like a dick
Hehehehe:lol:

It's not as hard as it looks. Once you get those cables out of your way, (Cut them with wire cutters if you have to) and the window UP so you can work inside the door, it's just a few bolts, a couple of clips here and there, and an electrical connection or 2. Shouldn't take more than about 2 hours if you've never done one before, so yes, you'll need a whole new regulator. Once you get the new one out of the box, you'll see where and how it mounts to the door, and you'll know what bolts to take out. It's not real hard, just a PITA sometimes working in such a small space. Good luck, and let us know how you make out.


hey thanks for the info dude.

i came out like a dick

Maybe yours... there's a reason my wife's pregnant.

$180 from 1aauto.com including shipping and $240.63 not including sales tax from dealership. What would you guys suggest I go with, generic brand X or OEM quaility?

In all likelyhood, Generic Brand X is OEM quality... Auto companies outsource MANY things, and the chances brand x is made by the same supplier as the OEM are pretty good.

My dad bought an aftermarket motor/regulator for his 99 silverado and it works perfectly. I worked at a chevy dealer parts dept. for 10 years and the regulators with cables all had problems breaking. I have sold 1000's of them, probably 10,000 or so. They were horrible in all gm vehicles that used cables which today is nearly all of them. I had a Grand Prix that went through 2 regulators in each door in just a year and a half. So for my 03 Silverado hasn't had any problem's. "crosses fingers"

For future referrence for everyone that is searching for a fix for this issue, BUY the regulator from 1aauto.com $150 bucks shipped part bolts in 10mins Just need a few basic tools and your done. Works perfect, fuck the dealership they wanted a loot of money for one damn simple task.

-LATER

It's probably just a bad regulator. They cost around 200 bucks and take about an hour or so to install.
And if "GM sucks" just because you have one window problem on a 5 year old truck, then your head would probably explode if you had to put up with the crap that goes wrong on a Ford or a Dodge. A simple window problem is a walk in the park compared to the shit that goes wrong on those trucks. I know, I worked at a Ford and Dodge dealership.

First, let me thank you for trying to be of help as oppossed to some of the other replies. I have a 96 Taho, excellent shape, but the drivers side power window has become seriously faulty. All other widows, switches, etc. work fine.
Only the drivers' side may/may not open/close. How do you suggest I try to isolate between motor, switch, cable? I would like to have a plan instead of blindly tearing the door apart. As I live in the Northern states, this is more than just an inconvenience.
Thanks.

First, let me thank you for trying to be of help as oppossed to some of the other replies. I have a 96 Taho, excellent shape, but the drivers side power window has become seriously faulty. All other widows, switches, etc. work fine.
Only the drivers' side may/may not open/close. How do you suggest I try to isolate between motor, switch, cable? I would like to have a plan instead of blindly tearing the door apart. As I live in the Northern states, this is more than just an inconvenience.
Thanks.

You may just need a regulator which is all one part with the cables and everything. From 1aauto.com $150 bucks shipped part bolts in 10mins Just need a few basic tools and your done. Works perfect, fuck the dealership they wanted a loot of money for one damn simple task.

every vehicle has its problems. With that said. figure it out on your own. Since we must be stupid cause we all love our GM vehicles.
2002 Chevy 2500 hd 1st window motor At 15,000 Second at 35,000 miles! Pass side and drivers . This is my shop truck, very littlte use . Can you say GM junk ? Should have kept my 83 chevy truck, all that eat was gas !

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