Sunroof quick fix (for those without warranty coverage)
Senior Member
Joined: 05-09-2012
Posts: 120
From: LOS ANGELES, CA
I just want to say thanks for all the info about the sun roof I bouts the supplies and did it my self and got it working again great money saver compered to the dealer only one question were do you put the silicon on the bottom side of the bracket or just on the rivet points?
New Member
Joined: 05-30-2012
Posts: 15
From: Reno, NV
There is an easy fix to replace the broken mechanism bracket. You don't need to remove the headliner as the TSB recommends. Just drill out the rivets holding the broken bracket from the top, be carful to use the proper size drill as you will need to pop rivet the new bracket back on the rail. Put some silicone on the new bracket to seal for water leaks. You will need a "long nose" rivet tool to be able to pop rivet the new bracket back on. It took me about 30 minutes to complete the job and less than $10 for the bracket. Good luck !
New Member
Joined: 11-01-2011
Posts: 21
From: LONG ISLAND NEW YORK
Mine broke today on the expressway, the arm had a broken link so it can't be snapped back in. The Passenger (LH) bracket broke as I was closing the sunroof, then the wind broke the arm, pin on the other side. I almost never use the sun roof in the open position, only the rear lift up. Today traffic stopped and it was a great day.. o well.
I had the thermostat problem, the head light fogged and the shifter cable - can't get the key out problems. It's a 2006,2.4, 2LT, crome, running boards, 17's loaded. and I switched to drilled slotted rotors and ceramic pads - last year, no more break issues. The dash compartment latch broke, I used button head screws and fixed it. I also have the front end knock, it's electrical -it goes away when I turn up the radio...
tODAY 5 - 12 THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. ANOTHER JUNK PART.. HOW SAD
I really like the car, my other cars are classics and actually are made better, shame on Chevy for not addressing the stupid things, .
Based on other cars that my kids have and friends have - including Honda, Lexus and BMW, I've had less problems..
I had the thermostat problem, the head light fogged and the shifter cable - can't get the key out problems. It's a 2006,2.4, 2LT, crome, running boards, 17's loaded. and I switched to drilled slotted rotors and ceramic pads - last year, no more break issues. The dash compartment latch broke, I used button head screws and fixed it. I also have the front end knock, it's electrical -it goes away when I turn up the radio...
tODAY 5 - 12 THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. ANOTHER JUNK PART.. HOW SAD
I really like the car, my other cars are classics and actually are made better, shame on Chevy for not addressing the stupid things, .
Based on other cars that my kids have and friends have - including Honda, Lexus and BMW, I've had less problems..
Last edited by REDSEDANDELIVERY; May 13, 2013 at 03:14 PM. Reason: spelling
Member
Joined: 05-14-2013
Posts: 53
From: canada
Sorry to hear about yer probs ive had mine since 06 bought it with 5k on it yes my sun roof clup brke few years ago. And yes dore handles do brake off the doors inner panel. Thwir was an issue with them ive had 2 dores done as a cutesy by gm. But doorman makes the rwplacement handles and its easy to fix it comes in a kit and their instructions online to do it but hit up gm first and try get it done under goodwill. Sway bar links get moog and as for those dam pucks on the lowet controll are do not replace the hole arm thwirs an upgraded ruber puck you canal press in and put a moog ball jont on and problem solved. As for yer brake ive had no prob since I bought the car from my parent. I use ac delco pads and rotors. And thwy last me 3. To 4 years with no vibrations. Lol. But I do them my slf so I no their done right. Infact I do all my work on her dont trust mechanics
Joined: 04-30-2013
Posts: 7
From: broken Arrow, ok
HELP! Mine just broke today so I removed the entire windscreen unit. Now the roof will not close all the way. It stops when it gets within 1" of closing. If I then push the other switch on the right, it closes all the way but the rear of the glass is below the level of the roof. If I then push the right switch the other way, it opens 1" again.
It rains a lot in Florida. How do I get the roof to close all the way???????
It rains a lot in Florida. How do I get the roof to close all the way???????
New Member
Joined: 09-09-2008
Posts: 9
From: Michigan
Mine broke a month ago. I told my wife that I would try taking the windscreen out and put a black aftermarket stick on part in place of it. Looks like I was on to something. I thought I would check here first. Now I have to decide whether to replace the rail or do the quick fix. Mine is an 08 with rivets.
Member
Joined: 01-05-2013
Posts: 44
From: Sacramento, CA
Parts are Cheep
both parts,right and left delivered for $22.00 from gmpartsdirect.com
Part#
*20794829 BRACKET
$3.71
*20794830
1
$3.78
Part#
*20794829 BRACKET
$3.71
*20794830
1
$3.78
There is an easy fix to replace the broken mechanism bracket. You don't need to remove the headliner as the TSB recommends. Just drill out the rivets holding the broken bracket from the top, be carful to use the proper size drill as you will need to pop rivet the new bracket back on the rail. Put some silicone on the new bracket to seal for water leaks. You will need a "long nose" rivet tool to be able to pop rivet the new bracket back on. It took me about 30 minutes to complete the job and less than $10 for the bracket. Good luck !