Any back windows that DON'T leak?

[UnloosedChewtoy]

any pics etc of what you did to be proactive against this leak?

No pics, its pretty easy. Same thing this guy did in post # 1 here:

3rd brake light gasket replacement

I decided to change my 3rd brake light gasket before it started leaking. Is this the gasket everyone is using? Also, it feels like my 4 mounting screws bottom out when I tighten them. Anyone else experience this?

5thgenrams.com

There are multiple other threads about this as well, but this one came up the fastest when I did a search. Unscrew the CHMSL (Center High Mount Stop Light), also known as the 3rd brake light. Take it off. Scrape/clean off the old gasket as best as possible, then peel off the backing from the new seal, and put it on in the same place as the old. Put back into place, reinstall screws. Do not overtighten too much, it is just plastic.

Some instead do a sealant or caulk of some sort around the existing seal, which is one of the TSB solutions for the 4th gens brake lights leaking. I wanted a solution that I could take the light off and put it back on later without creating a mess or extra clean-up work.

 

[Mikejones11]

2020 rebel 36k no cracks or leaks

 

[Malodave]

I remember those days...when my bladder (and the old lady's) could go almost that far! Must be nice to still be young!

Young!, I'm 57

Malodave

 

[dlrsavannah]

Looks like theirs going to be a few more leaks and cracks after all the bragging about not having any leaks and cracks hahahaha...

 

[Whiskey_tango]

31k miles on my '19. Back window replaced about a year ago. I now have 3 cracks and leaking again. Smfh.

 

[DSN46]

Looks like theirs going to be a few more leaks and cracks after all the bragging about not having any leaks and cracks hahahaha...

Don't jinx us . I don't think anyone is bragging though... I asked them about it. I like hearing about the higher mileage trucks that have never leaked, it gives me hope.

 

[Chrisburgess72]

The idea for this thread was thrown out by another member in a different thread. I thought it would nice to hear from those who have NOT had any leaks from the rear window assembly. The leaking window has become such a dark stain on such a great truck I think we need to hear from those who have had no problems. Also, if you have not had any leaks, throw in the year and mileage please.

I'll start. 2020 Rebel - 6300 miles. Third brake light leak (just a drop) but no actual window leaks..... yet.

Thank you!

Where is the leak from. Here is mine 2019 19k

 

[Chrisburgess72]

2020 Laramie, 21k miles, third brake light leak (replaced seal), no longer leaking. No window leak or cracks to date.

Where was your leak coming from?

 

[Rammit]

You didn't by chance forget to put a k behind the 44 did you?

Yes I did sorry about that. Typing on an I phone always results in some typo. 44k miles.

 

[mikeru82]

31k miles on my '19. Back window replaced about a year ago. I now have 3 cracks and leaking again. Smfh.

C'mon man, this thread is for folks who don't have the rear window issue.

 

[dlrsavannah]

Don't jinx us . I don't think anyone is bragging though... I asked them about it. I like hearing about the higher mileage trucks that have never leaked, it gives me hope.

Couldn’t help myself, haha...

 

[2019REBEL]

2019 Rebel 20K no leaks

 

[Rsorrell2]

Early 2020 build and no leaks here yet

 

[DennisY]

The idea for this thread was thrown out by another member in a different thread. I thought it would nice to hear from those who have NOT had any leaks from the rear window assembly. The leaking window has become such a dark stain on such a great truck I think we need to hear from those who have had no problems. Also, if you have not had any leaks, throw in the year and mileage please.

I'll start. 2020 Rebel - 6300 miles. Third brake light leak (just a drop) but no actual window leaks..... yet.

Thank you!

No leaks here. 2019 Limited. No leaks on the sunroof either. And no brake light leaks. No leaks anywhere actually. Not sure what prompted this post.

 

[wallyuwl]

Not sure what prompted this post.

Many forum members having leaks from third brake light or due to cracked rear window surround.

 

[GARebel19]

2019 with 13k miles and no leaks or cracks. I do have what looks like stress marks in the plastic frame where others have had cracks. I really expected mine to crack by now. I also use my slider all the time and take the truck off road. If it does crack/leak I hope it does so before my warranty expires.

 

[ChryslerVette]

2019 Bighorn, 1500 crew, sliding rear glass 12,500 miles, Plenty of car washes and rainy days---- No Leaks!

 

[hoopmanut]

2020 Laramie, 5000 miles/ No leaks at all.

 

[NorthStar]

Despite never having a leak in 33 years of owning Rams, I can tell you the highest confidence I ever had of a no-leak rear window was on my 1988 D150 1/2 ton and my 1990 D350 1 ton SRW as both had solid rear windows with the chunky rubber gasket and a gun rack to hold my 30-06 and 12 gauge. I miss the days when it was simpler (no sliding rear glass) and you didn't have to worry about some A$$ stealing your hunting weapons.

 

[Otisporkchop]

No leaks on my 2020 Laramie, I live in Florida I am wondering if this is a cold weather problem. People who live in the northern states. Constant freezing and warming that’s causing the metal to expand and shrink.