Sparksalot
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I'm pretty sure it's wind noise, or just a slight bit slicker in the wind tunnel.
Water stuck in door panel? 2014 Tahoe
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Did you remove all 4 of yours?
Alessandrolomb
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In cases like this, use a soft wire, pipe cleaner, or something similar to gently clear out these holes. Be careful not to damage the door or drainage system. Washing them with a little water can also help remove any leftover debris.
Sparksalot
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Yes on thecopcar.
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Multiple cleanings wth a garden hose running down the window and a paperclip and pipecleaner still re-clogged very quickly for me. Finally took out center plug and so far so good. Holes really are too small!
gooffeyguy
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I heard a zip tie works well to clean out that drain hole in the corner.
Or like said, remove the oval plug and throw it away
Or like said, remove the oval plug and throw it away
You can't go wrong with fliud film! or formula 3000. That's what we spray in trunk lids. That bottom plastic strip does reduce slop from getting on the doors sill. Its a good idea to wipe the sill and that plastic with a damp cloth to fid it of grit that likes to wear on the paint. Especially in the winter!
Yup, I am religious about doing complete door jamb wipe downs after a car wash.
gooffeyguy
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Blaster Surface Shield works well also and doesn't wash off as easily as Fluid Film
ppvfan
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I had the same on my 2014 PPV. I pulled the weatherproofing strip off the bottom of the doors and the water poured out. I cleaned the plugged drain holes at each end and when it dried, sprayed Fluid Film in there. Not sure if there's a better solution.
No, of course they're not "designed to" fill up with water.
No, the speakers are not marine-grade.
This isn't a situation of GM "allowing" this to happen -- window seals aren't perfect, so water gets in. Thus, the doors are designed to drain any water that get past the window seals. Every car ever made that I know of has drains at the bottom of the door to allow water out, they just get clogged once in a while due to dust and debris.
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petethepug
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Is there any possibility that the waterproof membrane under the door panel is allowing suction to hold the water in?
When it rains a dirty weather strip can become an air stop against the glass and create a suction barrier. The more water that collects at the bottom of the door, the higher the suction holding the water in.
Potentially. cutting a few slats at the top of the membrane would allow pressure to equalize and let the water out.
It’s a big maybe but you never know.
When it rains a dirty weather strip can become an air stop against the glass and create a suction barrier. The more water that collects at the bottom of the door, the higher the suction holding the water in.
Potentially. cutting a few slats at the top of the membrane would allow pressure to equalize and let the water out.
It’s a big maybe but you never know.
The possibility is zero. Even without any other venting, air can enter via the exterior door handle and the wiring conduit.
gooffeyguy
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Plus that membrane/plastic isn't sealed that well. There are cutouts/flaps/X's in it to allow the various rods/harnesses/levers through.
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I had an issue with water in the d/s door on the Yukon and the cause ended up being a missing seal/gasket on the rear view mirror. Installed new gasket and all good since.
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petethepug
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That is solid info to know. The stuff that a shoddy repair shop can do to your vehicle that’s worse than a never ending haunt.
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