Rear window leak

[theblet]

Do not waste your time with the weather strip.
Just order the new style break light, like 36 bucks or so.

I’d tape over it until it comes in too.

 

[kapinallinen2]

Yes.

 

[theblet]

What’s the part number for the new improved brake light?

 

[Jack.]

Yeah do we know the part number?

Edit: so I think it's 68298380AG , but just need to confirm this works for the digital rear view brake lights

 

[TheWaterman83]

I did the weatherstrip for the 3rd brake light and it hasn't leaked since. Take your pick: $14 or so for the weatherstrip and 30 min of your time or $36 for the new brake light and 10-15 min of your time?

At the time the light wasn't available. If its a hassle with your digital rearview just DIY it. The only really important steps are to make sure you clean the old adhesive off the light well and when you tighten the light back in, gently push with your hands as you tighten the screws so you don't crack the light.

 

[kapinallinen2]

Yeah do we know the part number?

Edit: so I think it's 68298380AG , but just need to confirm this works for the digital rear view brake lights

That is the regular light. 68298380AH is the one with the improved gasket, $28.56 + shipping.
68551077AB should be the one with the camera. Double check with your VIN before ordering.

 

[theblet]

That is the regular light.
68551077AB should be the one with the camera. Double check with your VIN before ordering.

What about the upgraded version without the camera?

 

[kapinallinen2]

What about the upgraded version without the camera?

I just edited my post.

 

[theblet]

I just edited my post.

Thank you sir

 

[kapinallinen2]

What about the upgraded version without the camera?

 

[Jack.]

That is the regular light. 68298380AH is the one with the improved gasket, $28.56 + shipping.
68551077AB should be the one with the camera. Double check with your VIN before ordering.

The AB is the whole light housing, I did look into it last night, it seem I may have to to with the silicone

 

[kapinallinen2]

The AB is the whole light housing, I did look into it last night, it seem I may have to to with the silicone

That "a.ss`y" is pretty expensive.
Got censored for a dirty word...

 

[6of36]

The AB is the whole light housing, I did look into it last night, it seem I may have to to with the silicone

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[Kaldir1934]

So I bought my truck April of 2022, and with in the first 30 days, the rear window leaked. So I brought it back and had it fully replaced free of charge because of that 30 day window. Welp, had some heavy rain today, and once again the rear window is leaking. I'll have to take the rear brake light out, and see if that's where it's leaking from. I'm hoping it is because that's an easier fix. So far I don't see any crack in the window plastic on the inside.

Very annoying though.

 

[Cbty2050]

TSB released today for rear glass extended warranty and also 3rd brake lights have extended warranty coverage on them.

 

[Scram1500]

TSB released today for rear glass extended warranty and also 3rd brake lights have extended warranty coverage on them.

10 years on the light and 8 the rear glass, very good news

 

[jloops]

I think they’re off on the dates it only covers vehicles built in late 2020 or beforehand?

 

[Geneva Dave]

So I have a 2020 Laramie and the rear window started leaking. I could see the cracks in the plastic on the inside on each side of the sliding window. The local dealership on the east side of Orlando charged me $120 to identify where the leak was coming from and then caulked/glued the third brake light and said I needed to have the window replaced. Now I can't remove the third brake light. They have an auto glass company that they needed to schedule with and it would be $1500. Well, 3 weeks later and a couple of calls/texts later, nothing. I reached out to another dealership an hour away and they gave me the name of the auto glass company they use because this is such a common problem. They installed an aftermarket rear window that does not use plastic because they said the OEM version would crack and leak again. The cost to me was $850 plus tax. I am very happy with the new window. I will never go back to my local dealership for anything.

 

[Cbty2050]

I think they’re off on the dates it only covers vehicles built in late 2020 or beforehand?

Built on and before Sept 30 2020. 19-20 model years and some 21.

 

[theblet]

TSB released today for rear glass extended warranty and also 3rd brake lights have extended warranty coverage on them.

This is awesome. Finally!