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Front Door Window Regulator Squeak Noise When Operated (Apply Lubricant)

Subject: Front Door Window Regulator Squeak Noise When Operated (Apply Lubricant)

Models:2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2007-2008 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL



Condition

Some customers may comment on a front door glass squeak when operated up or down.

Cause

There may be insufficient lubrication on the regulator rails.

Correction

Lubricate BOTH front door regulators at time of repair using the following procedure.

  1. Remove the regulator following SI.

  2. Object Number: 2036913  Size: MF
  3. Brush a small amount of lubricant on the entire length of both regulator rails. Refer to the illustration for lubricant location.
  4. Cycle the door glass to verify that the noise is gone.
  5. Reinstall the regulator following SI.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

12371287 (in Canada, 10953437)

Lubricant, Synthetic Multi-Purpose W/PTF

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C0182

Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement-Right Side

0.6 hr

C0183

Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement-Left Side

0.6 hr