2001 GMC Sierra window issues

BIGK151

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2001 GMC SIERRA

I have a 2001 GMC Sierra with ~80k, and power windows. Yesterday I rolled down my drivers side window and heard a crackling sound. When I went to roll up the window, it only rolled up about 1/4 way but would go back down fine. I ended up having to force the window up. Does this sound like the power window motor?

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CARUNDELL

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Hey bigK
That style truck has a whole "window regulator/motor assembly" and its cable operated, its quite a "contraption". And a pretty lengthy task if your up to it, rivets need to be drilled out etc. But I would recommend taking it to a trusted shop for repairs.

Regards,

Chris

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Wednesday, December 6th, 2006 AT 6:25 PM

BIGK151

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Thanks for the information Chris.

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Wednesday, December 6th, 2006 AT 7:31 PM

GMX

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IT'S EASY BY THE WAY THERE IS NO RIVETS ON A 2001 THEY STOPED PUTTING RIVETS IN 2000 & THAT WAS ONLY THE LIMITED ADITION TOHOE OTHERWISE LEFT OVER 1999 TOHOES WITH FLARES 16" RIMS. THERE IS ONLY 10MM BOLTS FOR THE REGULATOR & 2 7MM SCREWS FOR THE DOOR PANEL.

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Thursday, December 7th, 2006 AT 9:14 PM

GREGGESTEY

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I've had both the passenger and driver side windows have this issue. It's a little over $400 a window fixed by the dealer. The first time I took it all apart and after looking at it I gave up and took it in.

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Monday, December 11th, 2006 AT 4:11 PM

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