2000 Chevy Z-71 Front window passenger leak....please help

mepstein · 12-28-2005, 04:11 PM

Need some help...

I have had two windshield replacements over the last 2 years. Since my last replacement, after heavy rain or snow I have a sizeable amount of water on the passenger floor. Does anyone think this is just a bad windshield replacement or is a drain clogged?

Beside this, I love this truck!!!!

Itstali25 · 12-29-2005, 01:31 AM

so your positive its coming from the windshield??? sorry prolly stupid question, just strange, if it is, then i would say they didn't seal it properly when they installed it, welcome to the forum by the way

mepstein · 12-29-2005, 04:39 AM

Thanks for the welcome. It is nice to know as many people love their chevy as much as I do.

Im not sure it is coming from the windshield. All I know is that it was leaking before the windshield install and it is after....what is a good way to isolate the issue to a certain point of entry?

Thanks for your help!

shopratles · 12-29-2005, 08:08 AM

I had a K5 Blazer (1991) several years ago and the drain plug for the AC evaporator became plugged. It leaked inside on the passenger front floor board. To isolate your leak, I would get my trusty garden hose out and start with running water down the cowl (grill area between the hood and windshield) area first. If nothing appears after a few minutes, let dry and start hosing down the windshield. If still nothing I would start looking under the dash (e.g. the evaporator coil).

Good luck.

speadphreak · 12-29-2005, 07:42 PM

I agree with shopratles keep the water off the windshield at first just soak the grill area below the wipers stay away from the windshield seal soak it for like 5 10 minutes if you dont get any water start on the winshield lower corners first then the lowermiddle then work your way up the sides just do one area at a time then check inside the truck this should help you pinpoint your problem this info comes from my buddy who owns a windshield glass shop.

DodgeChick · 12-29-2005, 07:56 PM

Ive known two different cars that leaked water into the passenger floor when it rained. Neither was caused by the windshield.
If it was doing it before your windshield fix...its most likely something else.
I agree with the guys about runing a hose on the car....probably easiest way to find out where the waters getting in.

vanhal · 01-22-2006, 07:43 AM

i have a 98 and had water on the floor after a rain ,........ and i did find where it was comming from it was the roof edge seal where the 2 doors meet i moved the 3rd. door latch in some and adjusted pass.door and no more leaks ( the water was working it way down between the door frame edge and weather stripping )..............pete

72'CaminoKid · 01-22-2006, 10:58 AM

you could also use a soapy, yet watery substance, and put it in the general are, and look for bubbling action

12-28-2005, 04:11 PM	#1
mepstein Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2	2000 Chevy Z-71 Front window passenger leak....please help Need some help... I have had two windshield replacements over the last 2 years. Since my last replacement, after heavy rain or snow I have a sizeable amount of water on the passenger floor. Does anyone think this is just a bad windshield replacement or is a drain clogged? Beside this, I love this truck!!!!

12-29-2005, 01:31 AM	#2
Itstali25 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern Missouri Posts: 708	so your positive its coming from the windshield??? sorry prolly stupid question, just strange, if it is, then i would say they didn't seal it properly when they installed it, welcome to the forum by the way __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/644045 Trucks are just cars when they grow up!!! If your gunna get a truck....Get a TRUCK!!

12-29-2005, 04:39 AM	#3
mepstein Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2	2000 z71 Thanks for the welcome. It is nice to know as many people love their chevy as much as I do. Im not sure it is coming from the windshield. All I know is that it was leaking before the windshield install and it is after....what is a good way to isolate the issue to a certain point of entry? Thanks for your help!

12-29-2005, 07:56 PM	#6
DodgeChick Senior Member++ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 850	Ive known two different cars that leaked water into the passenger floor when it rained. Neither was caused by the windshield. If it was doing it before your windshield fix...its most likely something else. I agree with the guys about runing a hose on the car....probably easiest way to find out where the waters getting in. __________________ 2002 Patriot Blue Ram 1500 4x4 in the process of some mods ***Voted Best Truck on HGS*** Silly boys!! Trucks are for girls!!! "Grab Life By The Horns"

01-22-2006, 07:43 AM	#7
vanhal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 102	water leak i have a 98 and had water on the floor after a rain ,........ and i did find where it was comming from it was the roof edge seal where the 2 doors meet i moved the 3rd. door latch in some and adjusted pass.door and no more leaks ( the water was working it way down between the door frame edge and weather stripping )..............pete __________________ I am gm all the way ....... black 98 Z71 3 door short box 5.7

12-29-2005, 08:08 AM	#4
shopratles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 172	I had a K5 Blazer (1991) several years ago and the drain plug for the AC evaporator became plugged. It leaked inside on the passenger front floor board. To isolate your leak, I would get my trusty garden hose out and start with running water down the cowl (grill area between the hood and windshield) area first. If nothing appears after a few minutes, let dry and start hosing down the windshield. If still nothing I would start looking under the dash (e.g. the evaporator coil). Good luck.

12-29-2005, 07:42 PM	#5
speadphreak Full Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NW PA Posts: 37	I agree with shopratles keep the water off the windshield at first just soak the grill area below the wipers stay away from the windshield seal soak it for like 5 10 minutes if you dont get any water start on the winshield lower corners first then the lowermiddle then work your way up the sides just do one area at a time then check inside the truck this should help you pinpoint your problem this info comes from my buddy who owns a windshield glass shop.

01-22-2006, 10:58 AM	#8
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,329	you could also use a soapy, yet watery substance, and put it in the general are, and look for bubbling action __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

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