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Left or Right Power Outside Mirror Inoperative (Inspect Wire Harness)

Subject:Left Or Right Power Outside Mirror Inoperative (Inspect Wire Harness)

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



Condition

Some customers may comment that the left or right outside power mirror is inoperative.

Cause

This condition may be caused by two different concerns.

  1. The wiring harness may be damaged from a screw that retains the door trim to the door.
  2. The wiring harness connector at the mirror glass actuator may not be locked in place.

Correction

Inspect the wiring harness and connector.

  1. Remove the door trim and inspect the wiring harness. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement in SI if necessary. If the harness is damaged , refer to Repairing Damaged Wire Insulation in SI. After making the repair, reposition the harness.
  2. Inspect the connector at the mirror actuator. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Motor Replacement in SI if necessary. If the connector is loose, remove and reinstall the connector.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N6644*

Wiring And / Or Connector-Mirror System - Repair Or Replace

0.5 hr

Add

R&R Mirror Actuator

0.2 hr

Add

R&R Door Trim

0.3 hr

*Use failure description code 93 (Technical Service Bulletin).