Firewall Water leak

[Blam-o]

I had my car towed to a dealer and was told there was a water leak on the firewall. This apparently got water inside my car as well as the BCM and other areas inside the vehicle. They have to fix the leak, pull up and dry out the carpet, dry out the BCm etc and check for any other leaks and seal and repair them. They are wanting $375 for this. Seems a bit high to me but it also seems labor intensive. Since it is currently inoperable I really don't have much of a choice. Just wondering if this was a fair deal (considering it is a dealership.)

[Ridenour]

Honestly, sorry to tell you the truth, but since it is a dealer, I would say that is a typical price. I'd say it's fair.

[xeroinfinity]

Blam-o I posted this tid bit from a GM dealership monthly, I had leaks too but the Dealers I took mine to was not able to find it, but I did and this article explains how to fix it. Maybe it's the same or close to what you've got. \,,/ \,,/

Front Carpet
Passenger Side
Water Leak
Owners of some 1999-2001 Alero
and Grand Am models may comment
about a mildew odor, windshield fogging,
or wet carpet on the passenger side. And
in ambient temperatures below 32° F, the
blower may not operate due to ice.
The foam water dam under the black
beauty panel may be mis-positioned,
missing, or not adhered properly.
On vehicles with foam mis-positioned
or not adhered
properly
Remove and discard the original foam
part. Clean the metal surface with an
alcohol based cleaner.
Install the new part, properly center-ing
the part over the HVAC air intake
opening.
On vehicles built without a
foam dam and old style
beauty panel
Install 18 mm foam.
On vehicles with no foam,
or with 18 mm foam and
new style beauty panel
Install 25 mm foam.
– Thanks to Ray Romeo