Hi,

So I have a 2003 Silverado 1500. I have noticed that the power windows close extremely slowly, and it is beginning to make me angry. Is there any more powerful motor I can put it?

 

it might not be just the motor. there is a good chance the whole in-side needs to be re-placed, the window motor, track, and cable system. they are sold as one unit.

 

very common problem and i agree

 

Is this a pricey endeavor? Is it something I can do myself?

 

well it should not cost to much. they can be done at home, the job is not hard but not that easy. the unit you will need should be around a $100 bucks. that will include everything. I am just guessing but a shop should get around 1.5 hours to do the fix.

 

Would it be better to buy OEM? I found a few for around 60 bucks (Amazon and such).

 

My '04 gets the same way. I spray some silicone on a "Q-tip" and wipe the window track with it. Speeds up the window every time. Those tracks get dry and slow the window movement. Try it, works for me.

 

Thats a really good idea to try first, pull the door panel and clean the tracks and guides lube with some silicone or white grease and see if it improves...
Its probably just gunked up with dirt and dry grease...

 

Will do tomorrow and report.

 

Hi CoffeyLover,

Welcome to the Chevy Forums.

I would try the lubrication first.

I just bought a motor, without tracks and hardware, 125$ out the door. (Ah, no pun intended.)