GruvenParts.com Power Folding Mirror Fix - NEW OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE !!
February 13th, 2018, 8:34 AM
#1
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GruvenParts.com Power Folding Mirror Fix - NEW OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE !!
GRUVENPARTS.COM STRENGTHENED SPUR GEAR + HI TORQUE MOTORS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS FOLDING MIRROR ASSEMBLY – NEW OPTIONS - Click Here for the Product Page !
REBUILT COMPLETE DRIVE UNITS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH STRENGTHENED GEAR + HI-TORQUE MOTORS - Click Here for the Product Page !
See the DIY Link the Website Product Page!
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY!
New Product Options Are Now Available
Buy loose gears/motors in quantity of 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for both mirrors. Requires epoxy of loose gear onto main shaft in your unit.
Buy gears pre-mounted to a new main spiral shafts and motor in quantity 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for 2 mirrors
Buy a rebuilt complete motor drive unit with new hi-torque motor and brass gear pre-installed and tested.
GruvenParts.com is pleased to announce replacement strengthened GEAR BRASS spur gears and high torque motors for the power folding mirrors on 2007-2014 GM trucks including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. Also fits 2007-Present GMC pick-up trucks. As many have discovered, the folding mirror assembly on these trucks suffers from a thin, weak, plastic spur gear mounted to the main drive shaft. The plastic spur gear cracks at the slightest impact or just wears out over time causing an inoperable folding mirror. The GM motors also get weak and die quickly. Unfortunately, GM will only sell you a complete folding mirror assembly, which will cost you from $700-$1,200 ea after labor and paint, depending on the year/make/model. And that $ would be wasted on another mirror assembly with another weak, plastic spur gear and weak electric motor that will also soon fail. Don't waste time or hard earned money on more GM parts that will also soon fail!
GruvenParts.com has addressed this issue by designing a strengthened spur gear made from solid GEAR BRASS with a thicker cross section to eliminate the stress concentrations which cause fatigue cracking in the GM plastic gear. We have also designed a replacement high torque electric motor to accompany this new metal gear. Our new electric motor is required when switching out to the metal gear, as the ground circuit in the OEM motor does not allow for a metal gear to be installed. You can buy the gear/motor combo for one of both sides, and with the spur gear pre-attached to a new main shaft, or loose. Loose gear orders require installation of the spur gear onto the main shaft using 24 hour epoxy - please refer to the DIY article link above. We have thoroughly tested our redesigned spur gear and high torque motor using a new, OEM mirror assembly and computerized test equipment. Our test samples barely showed any wear whatsoever, and the testing did include random wacks against the mirror, jamming the mirror operation as it was folding, and manually stressing the mechanism all in an attempt the break the gear. Each sample was tested more than 5,000 open/close cycles and was still going strong at that point !
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY! Provided you don't burn the vehicle, or otherwise smash the mirror into something, you can send back the motor drive unit to us and we'll replace the gear assembly and get it working again free of charge. You would only be responsible for shipping under this warranty.
Application
Gears and Motors Fit Both Passenger and Drivers Side Power Folding Mirrors.
All 2007-2014 GM Trucks With Folding Mirrors Including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes (but not limited to) the following mirror assembly part numbers :
All 2007 – Present GM Pick Up Trucks
25-83-12-36 (25831236), 25-77-98-49 (25779849)
This list of part numbers will continually grow as we build the interchange list. This is in no way complete, as most GM trucks made from 2007-2014 with power folding mirrors will use this gear. If your power folding mirror looks like the mirror shown in the DIY, this gear will fit your vehicle.
... Coming soon - the 2015+ folding mirror gear/motors
Stay tuned on this if you own the newer vehicles...
February 25th, 2018, 11:16 AM
#2
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"
GRUVENPARTS.COM BRASS POWER SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT GEARS FOR 2007-2013 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 GEARS - ENOUGH TO FIX 1 HEIGHT DRIVE UNIT ***
GruvenParts.com is PROUD to release this LIFETIME WARRANTIED SOLID BRASS GEAR SET for GM truck power seat height adjustment mechanisms ! This set includes 1 helical cut solid brass main gear AND a solid brass mating worm drive gear. These gears exactly match the GM plastic versions but are many times stronger so they will not chip, strip, or break. This is a GREAT WAY to save money AND make your GM truck power height adjustment mechanism BULLETPROOF! We all know that GM will not sell these gears - instead, they make you buy an entire new power seat unit (with more plastic gears that will also soon break or strip). Dont waste money on more plastic gears, or incomplete gear sets. The GruvenParts.com gear set includes EVERYTHING that wears out and replaces them with SOLID BRASS GEARS - LIFETIME WARRANTIED !
The larger helical cut spur gear easily attaches to the main shaft via 24 hour cure epoxy, such as 24 hour JB weld. You can quickly and easily remove the remnants of the GM plastic gear using a small dremel tool then just clean the underlying shaft before application of epoxy.
This product is sold as a set of 2 gears - (1) Spur Gear and (1) Worm gear. This is enough to fix ONE (1) power height adjustment mechanism. Please note there are TWO (2) power height adjusters on each seat - one for the seat front and 1 for the seat back. This does not fix the power forward / aft or seat recline features.
This product fits all 2007-2013 GM Trucks with Power Seats, Including Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali.
Also fits these Fiat Chrysler Vehicles :
1996 – 2004 Jeep Cherokee / Grand Cherokee P/N 8-81902, 5709440, 8-82494, 5709790, 8-82496, 5709820
1995 - 1997 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks
2002 - 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks
2002 - 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks
** Installation Instructions **
1. Access bottom of seat structure. This is easiest by removing power seat entirely from vehicle. Remove power seat bracket from bottom of seat bottom.
2. Remove the flexible drive shaft for the height adjustment drive box. You can pull the drive box away from the drive shaft slightly to gain the needed clearance. The flex drive shaft will fall out. Please be sure to mark the drive shafts if you are replacing both height gear sets as the drive shafts are different lengths.
3. Remove the Four (4) 1/4"" screws holding each height adjustment drive box together. Remove and discard the plastic worm gear. Position the main spiral shaft with over-molded plastic spur gear such that the plastic spur gear can be cut off using a dremel wheel or similar.
4. Cut across the width of the plastic spur gear. Its OK to cut slightly into the underlying steel shaft. Wear eye protection ! Remove the old plastic spur gear and clean off the underlying steel shaft.
5. Using a 24 hour epoxy such as JB Weld, thoroughly coat the steel underlying shaft. Slowly thread on the new brass spur gear, wiping away any excess JB weld. Once the JB weld dries, it is extremely hard to remove so clean any excess epoxy. Position the new brass gear such that the metallic washer recess is facing the spirals, just like the OEM layout. There should be about .050"" of main shaft exposed (not including shaft ball end) once new brass gear is installed. You can also look at the OTHER height mechanism and measure its gear placement.
6. Allow epoxy to fully cure per manufacturers instructions.
7 Reassembly is reverse of removal."
GRUVENPARTS.COM BRASS POWER SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT GEARS FOR 2007-2013 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 GEARS - ENOUGH TO FIX 1 HEIGHT DRIVE UNIT ***
GruvenParts.com is PROUD to release this LIFETIME WARRANTIED SOLID BRASS GEAR SET for GM truck power seat height adjustment mechanisms ! This set includes 1 helical cut solid brass main gear AND a solid brass mating worm drive gear. These gears exactly match the GM plastic versions but are many times stronger so they will not chip, strip, or break. This is a GREAT WAY to save money AND make your GM truck power height adjustment mechanism BULLETPROOF! We all know that GM will not sell these gears - instead, they make you buy an entire new power seat unit (with more plastic gears that will also soon break or strip). Dont waste money on more plastic gears, or incomplete gear sets. The GruvenParts.com gear set includes EVERYTHING that wears out and replaces them with SOLID BRASS GEARS - LIFETIME WARRANTIED !
The larger helical cut spur gear easily attaches to the main shaft via 24 hour cure epoxy, such as 24 hour JB weld. You can quickly and easily remove the remnants of the GM plastic gear using a small dremel tool then just clean the underlying shaft before application of epoxy.
This product is sold as a set of 2 gears - (1) Spur Gear and (1) Worm gear. This is enough to fix ONE (1) power height adjustment mechanism. Please note there are TWO (2) power height adjusters on each seat - one for the seat front and 1 for the seat back. This does not fix the power forward / aft or seat recline features.
This product fits all 2007-2013 GM Trucks with Power Seats, Including Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali.
Also fits these Fiat Chrysler Vehicles :
1996 – 2004 Jeep Cherokee / Grand Cherokee P/N 8-81902, 5709440, 8-82494, 5709790, 8-82496, 5709820
1995 - 1997 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks
2002 - 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks
2002 - 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks
** Installation Instructions **
1. Access bottom of seat structure. This is easiest by removing power seat entirely from vehicle. Remove power seat bracket from bottom of seat bottom.
2. Remove the flexible drive shaft for the height adjustment drive box. You can pull the drive box away from the drive shaft slightly to gain the needed clearance. The flex drive shaft will fall out. Please be sure to mark the drive shafts if you are replacing both height gear sets as the drive shafts are different lengths.
3. Remove the Four (4) 1/4"" screws holding each height adjustment drive box together. Remove and discard the plastic worm gear. Position the main spiral shaft with over-molded plastic spur gear such that the plastic spur gear can be cut off using a dremel wheel or similar.
4. Cut across the width of the plastic spur gear. Its OK to cut slightly into the underlying steel shaft. Wear eye protection ! Remove the old plastic spur gear and clean off the underlying steel shaft.
5. Using a 24 hour epoxy such as JB Weld, thoroughly coat the steel underlying shaft. Slowly thread on the new brass spur gear, wiping away any excess JB weld. Once the JB weld dries, it is extremely hard to remove so clean any excess epoxy. Position the new brass gear such that the metallic washer recess is facing the spirals, just like the OEM layout. There should be about .050"" of main shaft exposed (not including shaft ball end) once new brass gear is installed. You can also look at the OTHER height mechanism and measure its gear placement.
6. Allow epoxy to fully cure per manufacturers instructions.
7 Reassembly is reverse of removal."
April 9th, 2018, 8:24 PM
#3
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
"
GRUVENPARTS.COM BRASS POWER SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT GEARS FOR 2007-2013 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 GEARS - ENOUGH TO FIX 1 HEIGHT DRIVE UNIT ***
GruvenParts.com is PROUD to release this LIFETIME WARRANTIED SOLID BRASS GEAR SET for GM truck power seat height adjustment mechanisms ! This set includes 1 helical cut solid brass main gear AND a solid brass mating worm drive gear. These gears exactly match the GM plastic versions but are many times stronger so they will not chip, strip, or break. This is a GREAT WAY to save money AND make your GM truck power height adjustment mechanism BULLETPROOF! We all know that GM will not sell these gears - instead, they make you buy an entire new power seat unit (with more plastic gears that will also soon break or strip). Dont waste money on more plastic gears, or incomplete gear sets. The GruvenParts.com gear set includes EVERYTHING that wears out and replaces them with SOLID BRASS GEARS - LIFETIME WARRANTIED !
The larger helical cut spur gear easily attaches to the main shaft via 24 hour cure epoxy, such as 24 hour JB weld. You can quickly and easily remove the remnants of the GM plastic gear using a small dremel tool then just clean the underlying shaft before application of epoxy.
This product is sold as a set of 2 gears - (1) Spur Gear and (1) Worm gear. This is enough to fix ONE (1) power height adjustment mechanism. Please note there are TWO (2) power height adjusters on each seat - one for the seat front and 1 for the seat back. This does not fix the power forward / aft or seat recline features.
This product fits all 2007-2013 GM Trucks with Power Seats, Including Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali.
Also fits these Fiat Chrysler Vehicles :
1996 – 2004 Jeep Cherokee / Grand Cherokee P/N 8-81902, 5709440, 8-82494, 5709790, 8-82496, 5709820
1995 - 1997 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks
2002 - 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks
2002 - 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks
** Installation Instructions **
1. Access bottom of seat structure. This is easiest by removing power seat entirely from vehicle. Remove power seat bracket from bottom of seat bottom.
2. Remove the flexible drive shaft for the height adjustment drive box. You can pull the drive box away from the drive shaft slightly to gain the needed clearance. The flex drive shaft will fall out. Please be sure to mark the drive shafts if you are replacing both height gear sets as the drive shafts are different lengths.
3. Remove the Four (4) 1/4"" screws holding each height adjustment drive box together. Remove and discard the plastic worm gear. Position the main spiral shaft with over-molded plastic spur gear such that the plastic spur gear can be cut off using a dremel wheel or similar.
4. Cut across the width of the plastic spur gear. Its OK to cut slightly into the underlying steel shaft. Wear eye protection ! Remove the old plastic spur gear and clean off the underlying steel shaft.
5. Using a 24 hour epoxy such as JB Weld, thoroughly coat the steel underlying shaft. Slowly thread on the new brass spur gear, wiping away any excess JB weld. Once the JB weld dries, it is extremely hard to remove so clean any excess epoxy. Position the new brass gear such that the metallic washer recess is facing the spirals, just like the OEM layout. There should be about .050"" of main shaft exposed (not including shaft ball end) once new brass gear is installed. You can also look at the OTHER height mechanism and measure its gear placement.
6. Allow epoxy to fully cure per manufacturers instructions.
7 Reassembly is reverse of removal."
GRUVENPARTS.COM BRASS POWER SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT GEARS FOR 2007-2013 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 GEARS - ENOUGH TO FIX 1 HEIGHT DRIVE UNIT ***
GruvenParts.com is PROUD to release this LIFETIME WARRANTIED SOLID BRASS GEAR SET for GM truck power seat height adjustment mechanisms ! This set includes 1 helical cut solid brass main gear AND a solid brass mating worm drive gear. These gears exactly match the GM plastic versions but are many times stronger so they will not chip, strip, or break. This is a GREAT WAY to save money AND make your GM truck power height adjustment mechanism BULLETPROOF! We all know that GM will not sell these gears - instead, they make you buy an entire new power seat unit (with more plastic gears that will also soon break or strip). Dont waste money on more plastic gears, or incomplete gear sets. The GruvenParts.com gear set includes EVERYTHING that wears out and replaces them with SOLID BRASS GEARS - LIFETIME WARRANTIED !
The larger helical cut spur gear easily attaches to the main shaft via 24 hour cure epoxy, such as 24 hour JB weld. You can quickly and easily remove the remnants of the GM plastic gear using a small dremel tool then just clean the underlying shaft before application of epoxy.
This product is sold as a set of 2 gears - (1) Spur Gear and (1) Worm gear. This is enough to fix ONE (1) power height adjustment mechanism. Please note there are TWO (2) power height adjusters on each seat - one for the seat front and 1 for the seat back. This does not fix the power forward / aft or seat recline features.
This product fits all 2007-2013 GM Trucks with Power Seats, Including Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali.
Also fits these Fiat Chrysler Vehicles :
1996 – 2004 Jeep Cherokee / Grand Cherokee P/N 8-81902, 5709440, 8-82494, 5709790, 8-82496, 5709820
1995 - 1997 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks
2002 - 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks
2002 - 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks
** Installation Instructions **
1. Access bottom of seat structure. This is easiest by removing power seat entirely from vehicle. Remove power seat bracket from bottom of seat bottom.
2. Remove the flexible drive shaft for the height adjustment drive box. You can pull the drive box away from the drive shaft slightly to gain the needed clearance. The flex drive shaft will fall out. Please be sure to mark the drive shafts if you are replacing both height gear sets as the drive shafts are different lengths.
3. Remove the Four (4) 1/4"" screws holding each height adjustment drive box together. Remove and discard the plastic worm gear. Position the main spiral shaft with over-molded plastic spur gear such that the plastic spur gear can be cut off using a dremel wheel or similar.
4. Cut across the width of the plastic spur gear. Its OK to cut slightly into the underlying steel shaft. Wear eye protection ! Remove the old plastic spur gear and clean off the underlying steel shaft.
5. Using a 24 hour epoxy such as JB Weld, thoroughly coat the steel underlying shaft. Slowly thread on the new brass spur gear, wiping away any excess JB weld. Once the JB weld dries, it is extremely hard to remove so clean any excess epoxy. Position the new brass gear such that the metallic washer recess is facing the spirals, just like the OEM layout. There should be about .050"" of main shaft exposed (not including shaft ball end) once new brass gear is installed. You can also look at the OTHER height mechanism and measure its gear placement.
6. Allow epoxy to fully cure per manufacturers instructions.
7 Reassembly is reverse of removal."
April 16th, 2018, 9:22 PM
#4
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
"
GRUVENPARTS.COM STRENGTHENED SPUR GEAR + HI TORQUE MOTORS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS FOLDING MIRROR ASSEMBLY – NEW OPTIONS - Click Here for the Product Page !
REBUILT COMPLETE DRIVE UNITS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH STRENGTHENED GEAR + HI-TORQUE MOTORS - Click Here for the Product Page !
See the DIY Link the Website Product Page!
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY!
New Product Options Are Now Available
Buy loose gears/motors in quantity of 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for both mirrors. Requires epoxy of loose gear onto main shaft in your unit.
Buy gears pre-mounted to a new main spiral shafts and motor in quantity 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for 2 mirrors
Buy a rebuilt complete motor drive unit with new hi-torque motor and brass gear pre-installed and tested.
GruvenParts.com is pleased to announce replacement strengthened BRASS spur gears and high torque motors for the power folding mirrors on 2007-2014 GM trucks including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. Also fits 2007-Present GMC pick-up trucks. As many have discovered, the folding mirror assembly on these trucks suffers from a thin, weak, plastic spur gear mounted to the main drive shaft. The plastic spur gear cracks at the slightest impact or just wears out over time causing an inoperable folding mirror. The GM motors also get weak and die quickly. Unfortunately, GM will only sell you a complete folding mirror assembly, which will cost you from $700-$1,200 ea after labor and paint, depending on the year/make/model. And that $ would be wasted on another mirror assembly with another weak, plastic spur gear and weak electric motor that will also soon fail. Don't waste time or hard earned money on more GM parts that will also soon fail!
GruvenParts.com has addressed this issue by designing a strengthened spur gear made from solid GEAR BRASS with a thicker cross section to eliminate the stress concentrations which cause fatigue cracking in the GM plastic gear. We have also designed a replacement high torque electric motor to accompany this new metal gear. Our new electric motor is required when switching out to the metal gear, as the ground circuit in the OEM motor does not allow for a metal gear to be installed. You can buy the gear/motor combo for one of both sides, and with the spur gear pre-attached to a new main shaft, or loose. Loose gear orders require installation of the spur gear onto the main shaft using 24 hour epoxy - please refer to the DIY article link above. We have thoroughly tested our redesigned spur gear and high torque motor using a new, OEM mirror assembly and computerized test equipment. Our test samples barely showed any wear whatsoever, and the testing did include random wacks against the mirror, jamming the mirror operation as it was folding, and manually stressing the mechanism all in an attempt the break the gear. Each sample was tested more than 5,000 open/close cycles and was still going strong at that point !
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY! Provided you don't burn the vehicle, or otherwise smash the mirror into something, you can send back the motor drive unit to us and we'll replace the gear assembly and get it working again free of charge. You would only be responsible for shipping under this warranty.
Application
Gears and Motors Fit Both Passenger and Drivers Side Power Folding Mirrors.
All 2007-2014 GM Trucks With Folding Mirrors Including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes (but not limited to) the following mirror assembly part numbers :
All 2007 – Present GM Pick Up Trucks
25-83-12-36 (25831236), 25-77-98-49 (25779849)
This list of part numbers will continually grow as we build the interchange list. This is in no way complete, as most GM trucks made from 2007-2014 with power folding mirrors will use this gear. If your power folding mirror looks like the mirror shown in the DIY, this gear will fit your vehicle.
... Coming soon - the 2015+ folding mirror gear/motors Stay tuned on this if you own the newer vehicles...
"
GRUVENPARTS.COM STRENGTHENED SPUR GEAR + HI TORQUE MOTORS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS FOLDING MIRROR ASSEMBLY – NEW OPTIONS - Click Here for the Product Page !
REBUILT COMPLETE DRIVE UNITS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH STRENGTHENED GEAR + HI-TORQUE MOTORS - Click Here for the Product Page !
See the DIY Link the Website Product Page!
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY!
New Product Options Are Now Available
Buy loose gears/motors in quantity of 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for both mirrors. Requires epoxy of loose gear onto main shaft in your unit.
Buy gears pre-mounted to a new main spiral shafts and motor in quantity 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for 2 mirrors
Buy a rebuilt complete motor drive unit with new hi-torque motor and brass gear pre-installed and tested.
GruvenParts.com is pleased to announce replacement strengthened BRASS spur gears and high torque motors for the power folding mirrors on 2007-2014 GM trucks including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. Also fits 2007-Present GMC pick-up trucks. As many have discovered, the folding mirror assembly on these trucks suffers from a thin, weak, plastic spur gear mounted to the main drive shaft. The plastic spur gear cracks at the slightest impact or just wears out over time causing an inoperable folding mirror. The GM motors also get weak and die quickly. Unfortunately, GM will only sell you a complete folding mirror assembly, which will cost you from $700-$1,200 ea after labor and paint, depending on the year/make/model. And that $ would be wasted on another mirror assembly with another weak, plastic spur gear and weak electric motor that will also soon fail. Don't waste time or hard earned money on more GM parts that will also soon fail!
GruvenParts.com has addressed this issue by designing a strengthened spur gear made from solid GEAR BRASS with a thicker cross section to eliminate the stress concentrations which cause fatigue cracking in the GM plastic gear. We have also designed a replacement high torque electric motor to accompany this new metal gear. Our new electric motor is required when switching out to the metal gear, as the ground circuit in the OEM motor does not allow for a metal gear to be installed. You can buy the gear/motor combo for one of both sides, and with the spur gear pre-attached to a new main shaft, or loose. Loose gear orders require installation of the spur gear onto the main shaft using 24 hour epoxy - please refer to the DIY article link above. We have thoroughly tested our redesigned spur gear and high torque motor using a new, OEM mirror assembly and computerized test equipment. Our test samples barely showed any wear whatsoever, and the testing did include random wacks against the mirror, jamming the mirror operation as it was folding, and manually stressing the mechanism all in an attempt the break the gear. Each sample was tested more than 5,000 open/close cycles and was still going strong at that point !
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY! Provided you don't burn the vehicle, or otherwise smash the mirror into something, you can send back the motor drive unit to us and we'll replace the gear assembly and get it working again free of charge. You would only be responsible for shipping under this warranty.
Application
Gears and Motors Fit Both Passenger and Drivers Side Power Folding Mirrors.
All 2007-2014 GM Trucks With Folding Mirrors Including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes (but not limited to) the following mirror assembly part numbers :
All 2007 – Present GM Pick Up Trucks
25-83-12-36 (25831236), 25-77-98-49 (25779849)
This list of part numbers will continually grow as we build the interchange list. This is in no way complete, as most GM trucks made from 2007-2014 with power folding mirrors will use this gear. If your power folding mirror looks like the mirror shown in the DIY, this gear will fit your vehicle.
... Coming soon - the 2015+ folding mirror gear/motors
Stay tuned on this if you own the newer vehicles..."
April 24th, 2018, 9:13 PM
#5
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
"
GRUVENPARTS.COM BILLET STAINLESS EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE INSERTS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 - ENOUGH FOR 1 COMPLETE DOOR HANDLE ***
GruvenParts.com is proud to release these BILLET stainless machined inserts for GM truck door handles. Check out the install instructions at the bottom of this page.
We all know the serious problem these otherwise great trucks suffer regarding the exterior door handles pulling away from the body of the truck, rendering the handle useless and making it easy for thieves to pry their way in. The short, weak threaded insert GM uses in the door handle pull right out causing the entire handle to move away from the truck body.
While GM refuses to correct this design flaw, GruvenParts has stepped up with another great product for these trucks!
Our billet machined stainless steel inserts are much longer than the OEM short knurled inserts, and thus utilize the maximum hole depth to distribute the pull stresses evenly. The outer surface of our billet threaded insert is machined with a special thread pattern which allows our insert to be threaded fully into the handle body using a standard 11mm socket.
There is no need to buy expensive replacement door handles which then require additional painting. Save your existing door handles, save money, and be done with this problem once and for all with a set of these billet stainless door handle inserts!
These inserts will replace the shallow, weak inserts which GM is using on the exterior door handles of 2007-2014 trucks, including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes but is not limited the following exterior front and rear door handles
15930535 20828237 20828243 22738721 15930536 20954794 20954796 20954801 22738722 20954849 22738725 20954815 20954825 15930553 25960521 20954826 25960522 15930554 20954816
Please note this is only a small list of GM truck exterior door handles. There are many more part numbers which these inserts fit into.
*** Installation Instructions ***
1. Remove exterior door handle from vehicle.
2. If threaded inserts are missing, proceed to step 3. If threaded inserts are still attached, use a 50-75mm (2-3 inch long) M6 x 1.0 bolt to thread fully into the insert. It may take a bit of torqueing once the bolt bottoms out on the handle, but soon the OEM threaded insert will become free from the handle body. Discard the OEM short threaded inserts.
3. Apply Permatex Plastic Welder P/N 84115 (readily available at Hardware stores) or equivalent to the outside of the GruvenParts billet stainless insert. A nice light coating is all that is needed. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
4. Using an 11mm socket, slowly thread the GruvenParts billet stainless insert into the handle body at its appropriate location. Ensure the insert is fully engaged, with the hex head snug against the handle body. Allow epoxy to cure fully. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
5. Reinstall exterior door handle. Test handle before reinstalling interior trim panel."
GRUVENPARTS.COM BILLET STAINLESS EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE INSERTS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 - ENOUGH FOR 1 COMPLETE DOOR HANDLE ***
GruvenParts.com is proud to release these BILLET stainless machined inserts for GM truck door handles. Check out the install instructions at the bottom of this page.
We all know the serious problem these otherwise great trucks suffer regarding the exterior door handles pulling away from the body of the truck, rendering the handle useless and making it easy for thieves to pry their way in. The short, weak threaded insert GM uses in the door handle pull right out causing the entire handle to move away from the truck body.
While GM refuses to correct this design flaw, GruvenParts has stepped up with another great product for these trucks!
Our billet machined stainless steel inserts are much longer than the OEM short knurled inserts, and thus utilize the maximum hole depth to distribute the pull stresses evenly. The outer surface of our billet threaded insert is machined with a special thread pattern which allows our insert to be threaded fully into the handle body using a standard 11mm socket.
There is no need to buy expensive replacement door handles which then require additional painting. Save your existing door handles, save money, and be done with this problem once and for all with a set of these billet stainless door handle inserts!
These inserts will replace the shallow, weak inserts which GM is using on the exterior door handles of 2007-2014 trucks, including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes but is not limited the following exterior front and rear door handles
15930535 20828237 20828243 22738721 15930536 20954794 20954796 20954801 22738722 20954849 22738725 20954815 20954825 15930553 25960521 20954826 25960522 15930554 20954816
Please note this is only a small list of GM truck exterior door handles. There are many more part numbers which these inserts fit into.
*** Installation Instructions ***
1. Remove exterior door handle from vehicle.
2. If threaded inserts are missing, proceed to step 3. If threaded inserts are still attached, use a 50-75mm (2-3 inch long) M6 x 1.0 bolt to thread fully into the insert. It may take a bit of torqueing once the bolt bottoms out on the handle, but soon the OEM threaded insert will become free from the handle body. Discard the OEM short threaded inserts.
3. Apply Permatex Plastic Welder P/N 84115 (readily available at Hardware stores) or equivalent to the outside of the GruvenParts billet stainless insert. A nice light coating is all that is needed. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
4. Using an 11mm socket, slowly thread the GruvenParts billet stainless insert into the handle body at its appropriate location. Ensure the insert is fully engaged, with the hex head snug against the handle body. Allow epoxy to cure fully. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
5. Reinstall exterior door handle. Test handle before reinstalling interior trim panel."
May 9th, 2018, 10:42 PM
#6
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
"
2007-2014 GM Door Lock Actuator Repair - Click the Pic !
Now You Can Buy the Motor With a New Gear Pre-Installed!
GruvenParts.com is proud to release our repair for the 2007-2014 GM door lock actuators. In most cases, the faulty motor within the actuator burns out but the rest of the actuator unit is still fine. GruvenParts.com has corrected this design flaw by developing a new high torque motor with the factory correct wiring input. Our motors have passed rigorous 35,000 lock/unlock cycle testing without issue. We warranty all units for 1 year, but if there are ever any issues with the product we ask you to contact us immediately even if outside the warranty period. Please read the repair options below before ordering.
Repair Options
Buy Motor Only and Install Yourself - Save $$. Click the product image above to visit the product page and read the motor only install procedure.
Buy a Repaired Actuator : Our FAA licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanics disassemble the broken actuators, clean and lubricate the core components, and replace the unreliable GM electric motor within the unit with our new high torque design with the factory correct wiring input. The repaired units are bolted back together using appropriate fasteners and can be easily re-serviced. The repaired actuator is fully tested and warranted.
Send Us Your Actuator for Repair : Send in your actuator to the address specified on the Product Page. We will accomplish the repair described above and send it back to you within 1-2 weeks.
BEFORE ORDERING THE ACTUATOR :
Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your actuator part number so we can ensure we have it in stock. You can call your dealer parts department and provide them your VIN # and they will give you all your actuator part numbers. Remember : LF (Left Front) is Drivers Side Front, RR (Right Rear) is Passenger Side Rear.
Eligible Models
2007-2014 GM models including Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, Silverado, Suburban, Sierra, Avalanche (and others) as well as Malibu and Cadillac sedans using any of the following door lock actuator part numbers (and very likely many others):
25873487 25876390 15896625 25945737 15896626 25876389 25873488 25945736 20783850 25811735 25876386 25945752 25848878 25866299 25863021 25876382 25955017 22741770 22862025 25876384 25863019 25876388 15896624 25873485 25945754 20783852 25876393 25789215 25876394 25945741 25876387 25873486 25789213 25876385 25945738 25876391 20783859 15896628 25873490 25789219 25876397 25945749 25876383 22785476 22785607 25876451 25843164 22791036 22862238 25876521 25876380 20783844 25945746 25863017 25876398 20777854 20777855 25945739 15896627 25876392 20783860 25873489 25876536 22791011 19210210 25873490 13581405 22865521 25829641 25876452 20772313 20772312 22865519 25876463 22865520 25876451 20772311 25876462 22865518 25840363 20785785 25879295
Please keep checking back on this list, as it continually grows.
Core Charge
There is a $20 core charge when ordering the actuator from us which is refunded when you send us your old actuator in serviceable condition (ie, not ripped apart, burned, run over, ect...). Please send your old actuator to the address listed on the product page to receive the $20 core refund. Please include a copy of your original order invoice and write ""CORE"" on the package. There is no core on the ""Motor Only"" option.
By Back Program
Do you have a dead actuator lying around the garage? Are you a GM service tech or independent shop that has buckets of these things collecting dust or filling up your waste bins? You may be able to send them to us for a $10 credit or check and help out other GM owners. We are actively building our Cores inventory and need your serviceable actuators. If they are serviceable, we'll issue you a $10 credit or check (your choice). Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your part number(s).
"
2007-2014 GM Door Lock Actuator Repair - Click the Pic !
Now You Can Buy the Motor With a New Gear Pre-Installed!
GruvenParts.com is proud to release our repair for the 2007-2014 GM door lock actuators. In most cases, the faulty motor within the actuator burns out but the rest of the actuator unit is still fine. GruvenParts.com has corrected this design flaw by developing a new high torque motor with the factory correct wiring input. Our motors have passed rigorous 35,000 lock/unlock cycle testing without issue. We warranty all units for 1 year, but if there are ever any issues with the product we ask you to contact us immediately even if outside the warranty period. Please read the repair options below before ordering.
Repair Options
Buy Motor Only and Install Yourself - Save $$. Click the product image above to visit the product page and read the motor only install procedure.
Buy a Repaired Actuator : Our FAA licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanics disassemble the broken actuators, clean and lubricate the core components, and replace the unreliable GM electric motor within the unit with our new high torque design with the factory correct wiring input. The repaired units are bolted back together using appropriate fasteners and can be easily re-serviced. The repaired actuator is fully tested and warranted.
Send Us Your Actuator for Repair : Send in your actuator to the address specified on the Product Page. We will accomplish the repair described above and send it back to you within 1-2 weeks.
BEFORE ORDERING THE ACTUATOR :
Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your actuator part number so we can ensure we have it in stock. You can call your dealer parts department and provide them your VIN # and they will give you all your actuator part numbers. Remember : LF (Left Front) is Drivers Side Front, RR (Right Rear) is Passenger Side Rear.
Eligible Models
2007-2014 GM models including Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, Silverado, Suburban, Sierra, Avalanche (and others) as well as Malibu and Cadillac sedans using any of the following door lock actuator part numbers (and very likely many others):
25873487 25876390 15896625 25945737 15896626 25876389 25873488 25945736 20783850 25811735 25876386 25945752 25848878 25866299 25863021 25876382 25955017 22741770 22862025 25876384 25863019 25876388 15896624 25873485 25945754 20783852 25876393 25789215 25876394 25945741 25876387 25873486 25789213 25876385 25945738 25876391 20783859 15896628 25873490 25789219 25876397 25945749 25876383 22785476 22785607 25876451 25843164 22791036 22862238 25876521 25876380 20783844 25945746 25863017 25876398 20777854 20777855 25945739 15896627 25876392 20783860 25873489 25876536 22791011 19210210 25873490 13581405 22865521 25829641 25876452 20772313 20772312 22865519 25876463 22865520 25876451 20772311 25876462 22865518 25840363 20785785 25879295
Please keep checking back on this list, as it continually grows.
Core Charge
There is a $20 core charge when ordering the actuator from us which is refunded when you send us your old actuator in serviceable condition (ie, not ripped apart, burned, run over, ect...). Please send your old actuator to the address listed on the product page to receive the $20 core refund. Please include a copy of your original order invoice and write ""CORE"" on the package. There is no core on the ""Motor Only"" option.
By Back Program
Do you have a dead actuator lying around the garage? Are you a GM service tech or independent shop that has buckets of these things collecting dust or filling up your waste bins? You may be able to send them to us for a $10 credit or check and help out other GM owners. We are actively building our Cores inventory and need your serviceable actuators. If they are serviceable, we'll issue you a $10 credit or check (your choice). Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your part number(s).
"
May 21st, 2018, 9:55 PM
#7
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
"
GRUVENPARTS.COM STRENGTHENED SPUR GEAR + HI TORQUE MOTORS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS FOLDING MIRROR ASSEMBLY – NEW OPTIONS - Click Here for the Product Page !
REBUILT COMPLETE DRIVE UNITS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH STRENGTHENED GEAR + HI-TORQUE MOTORS - Click Here for the Product Page !
See the DIY Link the Website Product Page!
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY!
New Product Options Are Now Available
Buy loose gears/motors in quantity of 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for both mirrors. Requires epoxy of loose gear onto main shaft in your unit.
Buy gears pre-mounted to a new main spiral shafts and motor in quantity 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for 2 mirrors
Buy a rebuilt complete motor drive unit with new hi-torque motor and brass gear pre-installed and tested.
GruvenParts.com is pleased to announce replacement strengthened BRASS spur gears and high torque motors for the power folding mirrors on 2007-2014 GM trucks including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. Also fits 2007-Present GMC pick-up trucks. As many have discovered, the folding mirror assembly on these trucks suffers from a thin, weak, plastic spur gear mounted to the main drive shaft. The plastic spur gear cracks at the slightest impact or just wears out over time causing an inoperable folding mirror. The GM motors also get weak and die quickly. Unfortunately, GM will only sell you a complete folding mirror assembly, which will cost you from $700-$1,200 ea after labor and paint, depending on the year/make/model. And that $ would be wasted on another mirror assembly with another weak, plastic spur gear and weak electric motor that will also soon fail. Don't waste time or hard earned money on more GM parts that will also soon fail!
GruvenParts.com has addressed this issue by designing a strengthened spur gear made from solid GEAR BRASS with a thicker cross section to eliminate the stress concentrations which cause fatigue cracking in the GM plastic gear. We have also designed a replacement high torque electric motor to accompany this new metal gear. Our new electric motor is required when switching out to the metal gear, as the ground circuit in the OEM motor does not allow for a metal gear to be installed. You can buy the gear/motor combo for one of both sides, and with the spur gear pre-attached to a new main shaft, or loose. Loose gear orders require installation of the spur gear onto the main shaft using 24 hour epoxy - please refer to the DIY article link above. We have thoroughly tested our redesigned spur gear and high torque motor using a new, OEM mirror assembly and computerized test equipment. Our test samples barely showed any wear whatsoever, and the testing did include random wacks against the mirror, jamming the mirror operation as it was folding, and manually stressing the mechanism all in an attempt the break the gear. Each sample was tested more than 5,000 open/close cycles and was still going strong at that point !
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY! Provided you don't burn the vehicle, or otherwise smash the mirror into something, you can send back the motor drive unit to us and we'll replace the gear assembly and get it working again free of charge. You would only be responsible for shipping under this warranty.
Application
Gears and Motors Fit Both Passenger and Drivers Side Power Folding Mirrors.
All 2007-2014 GM Trucks With Folding Mirrors Including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes (but not limited to) the following mirror assembly part numbers :
All 2007 – Present GM Pick Up Trucks
25-83-12-36 (25831236), 25-77-98-49 (25779849)
This list of part numbers will continually grow as we build the interchange list. This is in no way complete, as most GM trucks made from 2007-2014 with power folding mirrors will use this gear. If your power folding mirror looks like the mirror shown in the DIY, this gear will fit your vehicle.
... Coming soon - the 2015+ folding mirror gear/motors Stay tuned on this if you own the newer vehicles...
"
GRUVENPARTS.COM STRENGTHENED SPUR GEAR + HI TORQUE MOTORS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS FOLDING MIRROR ASSEMBLY – NEW OPTIONS - Click Here for the Product Page !
REBUILT COMPLETE DRIVE UNITS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH STRENGTHENED GEAR + HI-TORQUE MOTORS - Click Here for the Product Page !
See the DIY Link the Website Product Page!
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY!
New Product Options Are Now Available
Buy loose gears/motors in quantity of 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for both mirrors. Requires epoxy of loose gear onto main shaft in your unit.
Buy gears pre-mounted to a new main spiral shafts and motor in quantity 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for 2 mirrors
Buy a rebuilt complete motor drive unit with new hi-torque motor and brass gear pre-installed and tested.
GruvenParts.com is pleased to announce replacement strengthened BRASS spur gears and high torque motors for the power folding mirrors on 2007-2014 GM trucks including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. Also fits 2007-Present GMC pick-up trucks. As many have discovered, the folding mirror assembly on these trucks suffers from a thin, weak, plastic spur gear mounted to the main drive shaft. The plastic spur gear cracks at the slightest impact or just wears out over time causing an inoperable folding mirror. The GM motors also get weak and die quickly. Unfortunately, GM will only sell you a complete folding mirror assembly, which will cost you from $700-$1,200 ea after labor and paint, depending on the year/make/model. And that $ would be wasted on another mirror assembly with another weak, plastic spur gear and weak electric motor that will also soon fail. Don't waste time or hard earned money on more GM parts that will also soon fail!
GruvenParts.com has addressed this issue by designing a strengthened spur gear made from solid GEAR BRASS with a thicker cross section to eliminate the stress concentrations which cause fatigue cracking in the GM plastic gear. We have also designed a replacement high torque electric motor to accompany this new metal gear. Our new electric motor is required when switching out to the metal gear, as the ground circuit in the OEM motor does not allow for a metal gear to be installed. You can buy the gear/motor combo for one of both sides, and with the spur gear pre-attached to a new main shaft, or loose. Loose gear orders require installation of the spur gear onto the main shaft using 24 hour epoxy - please refer to the DIY article link above. We have thoroughly tested our redesigned spur gear and high torque motor using a new, OEM mirror assembly and computerized test equipment. Our test samples barely showed any wear whatsoever, and the testing did include random wacks against the mirror, jamming the mirror operation as it was folding, and manually stressing the mechanism all in an attempt the break the gear. Each sample was tested more than 5,000 open/close cycles and was still going strong at that point !
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY! Provided you don't burn the vehicle, or otherwise smash the mirror into something, you can send back the motor drive unit to us and we'll replace the gear assembly and get it working again free of charge. You would only be responsible for shipping under this warranty.
Application
Gears and Motors Fit Both Passenger and Drivers Side Power Folding Mirrors.
All 2007-2014 GM Trucks With Folding Mirrors Including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes (but not limited to) the following mirror assembly part numbers :
All 2007 – Present GM Pick Up Trucks
25-83-12-36 (25831236), 25-77-98-49 (25779849)
This list of part numbers will continually grow as we build the interchange list. This is in no way complete, as most GM trucks made from 2007-2014 with power folding mirrors will use this gear. If your power folding mirror looks like the mirror shown in the DIY, this gear will fit your vehicle.
... Coming soon - the 2015+ folding mirror gear/motors
Stay tuned on this if you own the newer vehicles..."
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May 30th, 2018, 9:30 PM
#8
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
"
2007-2014 GM Door Lock Actuator Repair - Click the Pic !
Now You Can Buy the Motor With a New Gear Pre-Installed!
GruvenParts.com is proud to release our repair for the 2007-2014 GM door lock actuators. In most cases, the faulty motor within the actuator burns out but the rest of the actuator unit is still fine. GruvenParts.com has corrected this design flaw by developing a new high torque motor with the factory correct wiring input. Our motors have passed rigorous 35,000 lock/unlock cycle testing without issue. We warranty all units for 1 year, but if there are ever any issues with the product we ask you to contact us immediately even if outside the warranty period. Please read the repair options below before ordering.
Repair Options
Buy Motor Only and Install Yourself - Save $$. Click the product image above to visit the product page and read the motor only install procedure.
Buy a Repaired Actuator : Our FAA licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanics disassemble the broken actuators, clean and lubricate the core components, and replace the unreliable GM electric motor within the unit with our new high torque design with the factory correct wiring input. The repaired units are bolted back together using appropriate fasteners and can be easily re-serviced. The repaired actuator is fully tested and warranted.
Send Us Your Actuator for Repair : Send in your actuator to the address specified on the Product Page. We will accomplish the repair described above and send it back to you within 1-2 weeks.
BEFORE ORDERING THE ACTUATOR :
Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your actuator part number so we can ensure we have it in stock. You can call your dealer parts department and provide them your VIN # and they will give you all your actuator part numbers. Remember : LF (Left Front) is Drivers Side Front, RR (Right Rear) is Passenger Side Rear.
Eligible Models
2007-2014 GM models including Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, Silverado, Suburban, Sierra, Avalanche (and others) as well as Malibu and Cadillac sedans using any of the following door lock actuator part numbers (and very likely many others):
25873487 25876390 15896625 25945737 15896626 25876389 25873488 25945736 20783850 25811735 25876386 25945752 25848878 25866299 25863021 25876382 25955017 22741770 22862025 25876384 25863019 25876388 15896624 25873485 25945754 20783852 25876393 25789215 25876394 25945741 25876387 25873486 25789213 25876385 25945738 25876391 20783859 15896628 25873490 25789219 25876397 25945749 25876383 22785476 22785607 25876451 25843164 22791036 22862238 25876521 25876380 20783844 25945746 25863017 25876398 20777854 20777855 25945739 15896627 25876392 20783860 25873489 25876536 22791011 19210210 25873490 13581405 22865521 25829641 25876452 20772313 20772312 22865519 25876463 22865520 25876451 20772311 25876462 22865518 25840363 20785785 25879295
Please keep checking back on this list, as it continually grows.
Core Charge
There is a $20 core charge when ordering the actuator from us which is refunded when you send us your old actuator in serviceable condition (ie, not ripped apart, burned, run over, ect...). Please send your old actuator to the address listed on the product page to receive the $20 core refund. Please include a copy of your original order invoice and write ""CORE"" on the package. There is no core on the ""Motor Only"" option.
By Back Program
Do you have a dead actuator lying around the garage? Are you a GM service tech or independent shop that has buckets of these things collecting dust or filling up your waste bins? You may be able to send them to us for a $10 credit or check and help out other GM owners. We are actively building our Cores inventory and need your serviceable actuators. If they are serviceable, we'll issue you a $10 credit or check (your choice). Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your part number(s).
"
2007-2014 GM Door Lock Actuator Repair - Click the Pic !
Now You Can Buy the Motor With a New Gear Pre-Installed!
GruvenParts.com is proud to release our repair for the 2007-2014 GM door lock actuators. In most cases, the faulty motor within the actuator burns out but the rest of the actuator unit is still fine. GruvenParts.com has corrected this design flaw by developing a new high torque motor with the factory correct wiring input. Our motors have passed rigorous 35,000 lock/unlock cycle testing without issue. We warranty all units for 1 year, but if there are ever any issues with the product we ask you to contact us immediately even if outside the warranty period. Please read the repair options below before ordering.
Repair Options
Buy Motor Only and Install Yourself - Save $$. Click the product image above to visit the product page and read the motor only install procedure.
Buy a Repaired Actuator : Our FAA licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanics disassemble the broken actuators, clean and lubricate the core components, and replace the unreliable GM electric motor within the unit with our new high torque design with the factory correct wiring input. The repaired units are bolted back together using appropriate fasteners and can be easily re-serviced. The repaired actuator is fully tested and warranted.
Send Us Your Actuator for Repair : Send in your actuator to the address specified on the Product Page. We will accomplish the repair described above and send it back to you within 1-2 weeks.
BEFORE ORDERING THE ACTUATOR :
Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your actuator part number so we can ensure we have it in stock. You can call your dealer parts department and provide them your VIN # and they will give you all your actuator part numbers. Remember : LF (Left Front) is Drivers Side Front, RR (Right Rear) is Passenger Side Rear.
Eligible Models
2007-2014 GM models including Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, Silverado, Suburban, Sierra, Avalanche (and others) as well as Malibu and Cadillac sedans using any of the following door lock actuator part numbers (and very likely many others):
25873487 25876390 15896625 25945737 15896626 25876389 25873488 25945736 20783850 25811735 25876386 25945752 25848878 25866299 25863021 25876382 25955017 22741770 22862025 25876384 25863019 25876388 15896624 25873485 25945754 20783852 25876393 25789215 25876394 25945741 25876387 25873486 25789213 25876385 25945738 25876391 20783859 15896628 25873490 25789219 25876397 25945749 25876383 22785476 22785607 25876451 25843164 22791036 22862238 25876521 25876380 20783844 25945746 25863017 25876398 20777854 20777855 25945739 15896627 25876392 20783860 25873489 25876536 22791011 19210210 25873490 13581405 22865521 25829641 25876452 20772313 20772312 22865519 25876463 22865520 25876451 20772311 25876462 22865518 25840363 20785785 25879295
Please keep checking back on this list, as it continually grows.
Core Charge
There is a $20 core charge when ordering the actuator from us which is refunded when you send us your old actuator in serviceable condition (ie, not ripped apart, burned, run over, ect...). Please send your old actuator to the address listed on the product page to receive the $20 core refund. Please include a copy of your original order invoice and write ""CORE"" on the package. There is no core on the ""Motor Only"" option.
By Back Program
Do you have a dead actuator lying around the garage? Are you a GM service tech or independent shop that has buckets of these things collecting dust or filling up your waste bins? You may be able to send them to us for a $10 credit or check and help out other GM owners. We are actively building our Cores inventory and need your serviceable actuators. If they are serviceable, we'll issue you a $10 credit or check (your choice). Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your part number(s).
"
June 5th, 2018, 9:16 PM
#9
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
"
GRUVENPARTS.COM BILLET STAINLESS EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE INSERTS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 - ENOUGH FOR 1 COMPLETE DOOR HANDLE ***
GruvenParts.com is proud to release these BILLET stainless machined inserts for GM truck door handles. Check out the install instructions at the bottom of this page.
We all know the serious problem these otherwise great trucks suffer regarding the exterior door handles pulling away from the body of the truck, rendering the handle useless and making it easy for thieves to pry their way in. The short, weak threaded insert GM uses in the door handle pull right out causing the entire handle to move away from the truck body.
While GM refuses to correct this design flaw, GruvenParts has stepped up with another great product for these trucks!
Our billet machined stainless steel inserts are much longer than the OEM short knurled inserts, and thus utilize the maximum hole depth to distribute the pull stresses evenly. The outer surface of our billet threaded insert is machined with a special thread pattern which allows our insert to be threaded fully into the handle body using a standard 11mm socket.
There is no need to buy expensive replacement door handles which then require additional painting. Save your existing door handles, save money, and be done with this problem once and for all with a set of these billet stainless door handle inserts!
These inserts will replace the shallow, weak inserts which GM is using on the exterior door handles of 2007-2014 trucks, including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes but is not limited the following exterior front and rear door handles
15930535 20828237 20828243 22738721 15930536 20954794 20954796 20954801 22738722 20954849 22738725 20954815 20954825 15930553 25960521 20954826 25960522 15930554 20954816
Please note this is only a small list of GM truck exterior door handles. There are many more part numbers which these inserts fit into.
*** Installation Instructions ***
1. Remove exterior door handle from vehicle.
2. If threaded inserts are missing, proceed to step 3. If threaded inserts are still attached, use a 50-75mm (2-3 inch long) M6 x 1.0 bolt to thread fully into the insert. It may take a bit of torqueing once the bolt bottoms out on the handle, but soon the OEM threaded insert will become free from the handle body. Discard the OEM short threaded inserts.
3. Apply Permatex Plastic Welder P/N 84115 (readily available at Hardware stores) or equivalent to the outside of the GruvenParts billet stainless insert. A nice light coating is all that is needed. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
4. Using an 11mm socket, slowly thread the GruvenParts billet stainless insert into the handle body at its appropriate location. Ensure the insert is fully engaged, with the hex head snug against the handle body. Allow epoxy to cure fully. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
5. Reinstall exterior door handle. Test handle before reinstalling interior trim panel."
GRUVENPARTS.COM BILLET STAINLESS EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE INSERTS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 - ENOUGH FOR 1 COMPLETE DOOR HANDLE ***
GruvenParts.com is proud to release these BILLET stainless machined inserts for GM truck door handles. Check out the install instructions at the bottom of this page.
We all know the serious problem these otherwise great trucks suffer regarding the exterior door handles pulling away from the body of the truck, rendering the handle useless and making it easy for thieves to pry their way in. The short, weak threaded insert GM uses in the door handle pull right out causing the entire handle to move away from the truck body.
While GM refuses to correct this design flaw, GruvenParts has stepped up with another great product for these trucks!
Our billet machined stainless steel inserts are much longer than the OEM short knurled inserts, and thus utilize the maximum hole depth to distribute the pull stresses evenly. The outer surface of our billet threaded insert is machined with a special thread pattern which allows our insert to be threaded fully into the handle body using a standard 11mm socket.
There is no need to buy expensive replacement door handles which then require additional painting. Save your existing door handles, save money, and be done with this problem once and for all with a set of these billet stainless door handle inserts!
These inserts will replace the shallow, weak inserts which GM is using on the exterior door handles of 2007-2014 trucks, including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes but is not limited the following exterior front and rear door handles
15930535 20828237 20828243 22738721 15930536 20954794 20954796 20954801 22738722 20954849 22738725 20954815 20954825 15930553 25960521 20954826 25960522 15930554 20954816
Please note this is only a small list of GM truck exterior door handles. There are many more part numbers which these inserts fit into.
*** Installation Instructions ***
1. Remove exterior door handle from vehicle.
2. If threaded inserts are missing, proceed to step 3. If threaded inserts are still attached, use a 50-75mm (2-3 inch long) M6 x 1.0 bolt to thread fully into the insert. It may take a bit of torqueing once the bolt bottoms out on the handle, but soon the OEM threaded insert will become free from the handle body. Discard the OEM short threaded inserts.
3. Apply Permatex Plastic Welder P/N 84115 (readily available at Hardware stores) or equivalent to the outside of the GruvenParts billet stainless insert. A nice light coating is all that is needed. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
4. Using an 11mm socket, slowly thread the GruvenParts billet stainless insert into the handle body at its appropriate location. Ensure the insert is fully engaged, with the hex head snug against the handle body. Allow epoxy to cure fully. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
5. Reinstall exterior door handle. Test handle before reinstalling interior trim panel."
June 11th, 2018, 7:30 PM
#10
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
"
GRUVENPARTS.COM STRENGTHENED SPUR GEAR + HI TORQUE MOTORS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS FOLDING MIRROR ASSEMBLY – NEW OPTIONS - Click Here for the Product Page !
REBUILT COMPLETE DRIVE UNITS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH STRENGTHENED GEAR + HI-TORQUE MOTORS - Click Here for the Product Page !
See the DIY Link the Website Product Page!
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY!
New Product Options Are Now Available
Buy loose gears/motors in quantity of 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for both mirrors. Requires epoxy of loose gear onto main shaft in your unit.
Buy gears pre-mounted to a new main spiral shafts and motor in quantity 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for 2 mirrors
Buy a rebuilt complete motor drive unit with new hi-torque motor and brass gear pre-installed and tested.
GruvenParts.com is pleased to announce replacement strengthened BRASS spur gears and high torque motors for the power folding mirrors on 2007-2014 GM trucks including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. Also fits 2007-Present GMC pick-up trucks. As many have discovered, the folding mirror assembly on these trucks suffers from a thin, weak, plastic spur gear mounted to the main drive shaft. The plastic spur gear cracks at the slightest impact or just wears out over time causing an inoperable folding mirror. The GM motors also get weak and die quickly. Unfortunately, GM will only sell you a complete folding mirror assembly, which will cost you from $700-$1,200 ea after labor and paint, depending on the year/make/model. And that $ would be wasted on another mirror assembly with another weak, plastic spur gear and weak electric motor that will also soon fail. Don't waste time or hard earned money on more GM parts that will also soon fail!
GruvenParts.com has addressed this issue by designing a strengthened spur gear made from solid GEAR BRASS with a thicker cross section to eliminate the stress concentrations which cause fatigue cracking in the GM plastic gear. We have also designed a replacement high torque electric motor to accompany this new metal gear. Our new electric motor is required when switching out to the metal gear, as the ground circuit in the OEM motor does not allow for a metal gear to be installed. You can buy the gear/motor combo for one of both sides, and with the spur gear pre-attached to a new main shaft, or loose. Loose gear orders require installation of the spur gear onto the main shaft using 24 hour epoxy - please refer to the DIY article link above. We have thoroughly tested our redesigned spur gear and high torque motor using a new, OEM mirror assembly and computerized test equipment. Our test samples barely showed any wear whatsoever, and the testing did include random wacks against the mirror, jamming the mirror operation as it was folding, and manually stressing the mechanism all in an attempt the break the gear. Each sample was tested more than 5,000 open/close cycles and was still going strong at that point !
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY! Provided you don't burn the vehicle, or otherwise smash the mirror into something, you can send back the motor drive unit to us and we'll replace the gear assembly and get it working again free of charge. You would only be responsible for shipping under this warranty.
Application
Gears and Motors Fit Both Passenger and Drivers Side Power Folding Mirrors.
All 2007-2014 GM Trucks With Folding Mirrors Including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes (but not limited to) the following mirror assembly part numbers :
All 2007 – Present GM Pick Up Trucks
25-83-12-36 (25831236), 25-77-98-49 (25779849)
This list of part numbers will continually grow as we build the interchange list. This is in no way complete, as most GM trucks made from 2007-2014 with power folding mirrors will use this gear. If your power folding mirror looks like the mirror shown in the DIY, this gear will fit your vehicle.
... Coming soon - the 2015+ folding mirror gear/motors Stay tuned on this if you own the newer vehicles...
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GRUVENPARTS.COM STRENGTHENED SPUR GEAR + HI TORQUE MOTORS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS FOLDING MIRROR ASSEMBLY – NEW OPTIONS - Click Here for the Product Page !
REBUILT COMPLETE DRIVE UNITS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH STRENGTHENED GEAR + HI-TORQUE MOTORS - Click Here for the Product Page !
See the DIY Link the Website Product Page!
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY!
New Product Options Are Now Available
Buy loose gears/motors in quantity of 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for both mirrors. Requires epoxy of loose gear onto main shaft in your unit.
Buy gears pre-mounted to a new main spiral shafts and motor in quantity 1 for 1 mirror or 2 for 2 mirrors
Buy a rebuilt complete motor drive unit with new hi-torque motor and brass gear pre-installed and tested.
GruvenParts.com is pleased to announce replacement strengthened BRASS spur gears and high torque motors for the power folding mirrors on 2007-2014 GM trucks including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. Also fits 2007-Present GMC pick-up trucks. As many have discovered, the folding mirror assembly on these trucks suffers from a thin, weak, plastic spur gear mounted to the main drive shaft. The plastic spur gear cracks at the slightest impact or just wears out over time causing an inoperable folding mirror. The GM motors also get weak and die quickly. Unfortunately, GM will only sell you a complete folding mirror assembly, which will cost you from $700-$1,200 ea after labor and paint, depending on the year/make/model. And that $ would be wasted on another mirror assembly with another weak, plastic spur gear and weak electric motor that will also soon fail. Don't waste time or hard earned money on more GM parts that will also soon fail!
GruvenParts.com has addressed this issue by designing a strengthened spur gear made from solid GEAR BRASS with a thicker cross section to eliminate the stress concentrations which cause fatigue cracking in the GM plastic gear. We have also designed a replacement high torque electric motor to accompany this new metal gear. Our new electric motor is required when switching out to the metal gear, as the ground circuit in the OEM motor does not allow for a metal gear to be installed. You can buy the gear/motor combo for one of both sides, and with the spur gear pre-attached to a new main shaft, or loose. Loose gear orders require installation of the spur gear onto the main shaft using 24 hour epoxy - please refer to the DIY article link above. We have thoroughly tested our redesigned spur gear and high torque motor using a new, OEM mirror assembly and computerized test equipment. Our test samples barely showed any wear whatsoever, and the testing did include random wacks against the mirror, jamming the mirror operation as it was folding, and manually stressing the mechanism all in an attempt the break the gear. Each sample was tested more than 5,000 open/close cycles and was still going strong at that point !
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY! Provided you don't burn the vehicle, or otherwise smash the mirror into something, you can send back the motor drive unit to us and we'll replace the gear assembly and get it working again free of charge. You would only be responsible for shipping under this warranty.
Application
Gears and Motors Fit Both Passenger and Drivers Side Power Folding Mirrors.
All 2007-2014 GM Trucks With Folding Mirrors Including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes (but not limited to) the following mirror assembly part numbers :
All 2007 – Present GM Pick Up Trucks
25-83-12-36 (25831236), 25-77-98-49 (25779849)
This list of part numbers will continually grow as we build the interchange list. This is in no way complete, as most GM trucks made from 2007-2014 with power folding mirrors will use this gear. If your power folding mirror looks like the mirror shown in the DIY, this gear will fit your vehicle.
... Coming soon - the 2015+ folding mirror gear/motors
Stay tuned on this if you own the newer vehicles..."
