Rear Window Defrost Connection

[Gumby]

Just at the dealer and of course it's not repairable. Only replacing the glass is the option. OEM is $1350, aftermarket is half that and no warranty left.... At least the sun is shining?

 

[5280tunage]

not even the "epoxy" remedy others have talked about? That's insane. Sorry to hear about the issues. Are you capable of trying to solder it yourself? No harm if it doesn't work right, you're in the same place.

 

[Gumby]

not even the "epoxy" remedy others have talked about? That's insane. Sorry to hear about the issues. Are you capable of trying to solder it yourself? No harm if it doesn't work right, you're in the same place.

I would love to spend a few hours trying to spot weld this, but alas time is a commodity that is in short supply these days....

 

[JimW]

I just join the club. 2018 30k miles passenger side. Going to the dealer next Thursday. We will see what they decide.
I had this happen on my 2007 Escalade (same setup). Fixed two times then I had to replace the glass out of warranty.

 

[Highlightreel]

I guess I'm now at this party as well. Noticed the passenger side swinging thinking it was a person walking behind me across the street. I do remote start and sometimes use the glass but rarely use rear defrost, even in MN. Hard to believe the fix is to replace the window but looks that way.

 

[5280tunage]

i'd say in warranty that's the fix, but if you're out of warranty and you don't mind trying, there are options.

 

[RC Fan]

I used the Permatex Rear Defroster Repair kit. That was 4 or 5 months ago. No issues with installation, or function.

 

[Big H]

lol guess I spoke too soon. Quite annoyed about this but still under warranty so will get it replaced. I have never used my rear glass since owning the truck. Only time I recall it ever being opened is when the salesman showed me the feature.




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[Thomas Hardesty]

This jem happened just as the snow started falling yesterday. Now I have to ask the people in the third row to hold their breath as to not fog up the rear window.

Dealer said there is a simple fix... Going in tomorrow morning.

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[Thomas Hardesty]

I left the window open in up position, then opened the tailgate. Bad move! My passenger side rear defrost cable broke the soldered plate off the window. I was thinking that JB Weld may work? Or taking a slider ring iron and trying to re solder it? Thank God I live in Florida