Newbie, 07 Tahoe crack in roof, leaking

[Stutts115]

I've looked around here before when I had my 09. Bought a 07 yesterday, headed home started pouring rain. Got home looking around, under rear cargo mat was wet? Didn't think much the seller told me he had the carpet shampooed. Went out b4 bed, water running down the inside rear panel. So today took panels off, wife hose piped water on roof while I was inside. Instantly water on my head. Not from the rubber gromet where I would have bet my check, because someone had already caulked it CRACK in the roof by the hinge. Figured I'd share. Might help someone else. Awesome forum!

 

[BG1988]

I've looked around here before when I had my 09. Bought a 07 yesterday, headed home started pouring rain. Got home looking around, under rear cargo mat was wet? Didn't think much the seller told me he had the carpet shampooed. Went out b4 bed, water running down the inside rear panel. So today took panels off, wife hose piped water on roof while I was inside. Instantly water on my head. Not from the rubber gromet where I would have bet my check, because someone had already caulked it CRACK in the roof by the hinge. Figured I'd share. Might help someone else. Awesome forum!

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take it back to the person you bought it from he would have known about that problem for sure .. that is why when you buy a car you take it to a car wash before buying it

 

[Stutts115]

He already offered to take it back. I'm just going to fix it. Tahoe is in good shape.

 

[89Suburban]

Damn!!!

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

It is great to have this piece of knowledge to add to our accumulated knowledge base.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here, willing to share their experiences and perspectives.

Please give us a few pics in this thread, and then add your truck's details to your signature line.

 

[Doubeleive]

I've looked around here before when I had my 09. Bought a 07 yesterday, headed home started pouring rain. Got home looking around, under rear cargo mat was wet? Didn't think much the seller told me he had the carpet shampooed. Went out b4 bed, water running down the inside rear panel. So today took panels off, wife hose piped water on roof while I was inside. Instantly water on my head. Not from the rubber gromet where I would have bet my check, because someone had already caulked it CRACK in the roof by the hinge. Figured I'd share. Might help someone else. Awesome forum!

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where exactly is this crack? can you post up some pictures a little further back so we can get a idea of where you are talking about

 

[Stutts115]

Passenger side hatch hinge, it's where the hinge is bolted to. On top of that crown, behind the hinge( backside of vehicle)

 

[Stutts115]

Maybe this is better? I put some rtv on it until the rain stops here. Then I'll have it welded up.

 

[swathdiver]

Maybe this is better? I put some rtv on it until the rain stops here. Then I'll have it welded up.

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Any evidence she was hit back there or the driver backed into something? Could it have come from lifting the hatch too high?

Thanks for the latest pics, I was lost!

 

[BG1988]

He already offered to take it back. I'm just going to fix it. Tahoe is in good shape.

that is severe structural damage just take it back.. it's been in a accident into a soft object at low speeds. if the hinge broke (possibly while the tailgate was open) OR they had it open when it was in motion. you could be suprised how much damage can happen when the wind opens your door

my friend totaled his car when the wind fling the door open.... framed damaged the door edge somehow ended up crashing into the fender and crumpling the fender and door edge


this is a clear case of frame damage i would renegotiate the price as you over paid for something with frame damage.. if you want to keep it