GMC Chevy Power Folding Mirror Repair (2007+ & Up) motor replacement.

(Links BELOW) Here is how to repair a damaged GMC (2007 & Up) Power Folding Mirror Motor - OR just the mirror glass; OR just the shell. I recommend getting the upgraded rebuilt motor with the metal gears. ALSO- IF you are going this route - I HIGHLY recommend taking the whole thing apart BEFORE ordering parts to familiarize yourself & be sure the motor is WHAT you need. This was done on a GMC Denali 2011.
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Notes: GruvenParts sells a rebuilt motor for about $230. It has upgraded metal gears. They also sell an upgraded gear set - but the wiring is different for the metal gears grounding. So you have to be careful. Their rebuilt motor is plug & play.
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[@jason121450]

Much better than spending 1200.00 at the dealership. Sadly, we should not have to replace these cheap plastic gears on an 80K product !

[@richardstevenson1346]

I could not have replaced the mirror motor in my Escalade without this video. Got my GruvenParts motor today and took my about 45 mins to replace it. Such details! Thank You

[@TheRealWorld737]

Excellent! Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback.

[@davidgraham8386]

Awesome video….just did my 07 Escalade last night…there is nothing more satisfying when your wife looks at you like “this is beyond your skill set!” Then 2 hours later you give her that look like, “don’t you ever underestimate me again!”

[@TheRealWorld737]

That is friggin’ awesome David!! Love that!

[@MartinCalendar]

very helpful video - thanks - it took just under 1 hour which included cleaning the bug nests out of all the pieces.

[@nashvlbees]

Just finished replacing my mirror motor on my 2010 Silverado and couldn't have done it without your video! Took less than 45 minutes. Like you said, removing and replacing the mirror was the hardest part but removing the exterior cover made me nervous, too. Thought I was going to break it but everything turned out great! Thank you so much for the video!!

[@TheRealWorld737]

Great! Glad it helped. Thanks.

[@timothyegan9090]

Great video. My mirror got knocked off by the "tool booth arm" at a Pocono community entrance, Putting the mirror back on instead of buying and replacing the whole thing was a much easier and cheaper!! Very easy to follow your explanations and directions. Thanks

[@TheRealWorld737]

Glad it helped

[@TralfazConstruction]

I can't believe how involved this is. Thank you for laying it all out for everyone.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Great! Thank you

[@tjkeeling]

I did reach back to Gruven. They were great. They asked for a video and their response was yep, there is something wrong. I sent it back normal usps on a Saturday, Paul at Gruven fixed it and sent it back the same day. I had it in my hand the next Saturday and installed Sunday. So far so good. Great people to do business with.

[@TheRealWorld737]

That’s awesome!! Happy to hear it. Thanks

[@stanleyzeus]

Thank you for posting this. I just did this to my 2008 Tahoe, and because of your video it was fast and easy. Saved me a bunch of money too!

[@TheRealWorld737]

That’s Awesome!! Thank you for the feedback.

[@rogerrussell8465]

This video helped me out tremendously. Watched it a few times so I wouldn't forget how to put the mirror back together. Thanks.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Glad it helped!

[@tahoehookup]

Good info for beginners and learners!🔨

[@TheRealWorld737]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ConlySmith]

Hello, just wanted to Thank You for the video! I completed my Gruven driver mirror motor a couple of hours ago and everything worked out great! I did not have any issues with removing or reinstalling the mirror (I was stressed as well!)... I just followed your advice and lined it up from the backside of the mirror! Thank you again for your time and help! Thank You!

[@TheRealWorld737]

Glad it helped!

[@tinkeringeekkissimmeefl4495]

Wow, thanks so much for the video. Reduced my anxiety by 10 fold. Now I will attempt fixing my power mirror on my own.

[@amenamen8737]

I'm waiting for my Rebuilt mirror motor to come in the mail..... Great video👌

[@davidlewis93]

Thanks a ton for posting this. I just replaced the motor to my drivers side mirror using the metal geared parts from Gruven. Works great and your instructions were invaluable!

[@TheRealWorld737]

Thanks David. I love to hear when people have found my videos useful!

[@YTKhaos]

my passenger folding motor went out..decided im just going to do both for longevity..thanks for the video!

[@tonyt4126]

This is a very informative video. I appreciate you making it. I recently bought a 2011 Chev Avalanche (same mirrors) and both mirrors didn`t work. The original owner never used them.I sprayed almost a half can of WD 40 in both and gradually they worked. But then I also have a 2007 Avalanche passenger side mirror you can hear the gears grinding and the drivers side moves very slow. WD 40 didn`t fix those so will be following your video and change motors. Thanks again for your help.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Love it! Hope it can help many more. Thank you for your kind words.

[@tukufuzubar7023]

Good Job, great video too. I just bought the mirror from Amazon for $126.00 & swapped it.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Right on

[@RandyWing]

Great video, worked great on my 2012 Yukon Denali...

[@TheRealWorld737]

Great to hear!

[@JermaineSavoires]

Thank you for the demonstration. I like how you got very specific and in depth. I'm confident that I can perform this procedure ! I need to replace mine on my 2011 Escalade. I assume it should be the same or very close 👍🏿

[@TheRealWorld737]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HillCountryPrepper]

Great information. I have to do this repair to make my wife happy too.

[@Yourmom-ct8qw]

Thanks man appreciate the help I just finished fixing my power mirrors on my 2008 Chevy Silverado LTZ

[@TheRealWorld737]

Great! Thanks for the feedback.

[@drgphotostudiollc]

Great video!!! I feel confident to do this motor replacement now.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Go for it! Thank you

[@FLASHESZ]

I like your thinking sir. Keep the same mirror and features just swap out the motor with what sounds like a better more high quality motor. And to me sounds a lot more easier and faster than switching out the whole mirror.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Thank you

[@TS3958]

the polarity doesn't matter w/ the heat deal, the plugs are all keyed so you'll know what goes to what without pictures. it's v simple, however this is a great guide if you're trying something new! :)

[@mattnorman7183]

Great video, I truly thank you for your time and effort.

[@TheRealWorld737]

My pleasure!

[@enjoylife1215]

Great video. Was just what I needed to help me replace my 07 passenger Silverado 1500 motor in my mirror.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Glad to hear! Thanks for the feedback!

[@DJJunior192]

My motor moves really slow. Thanks to you I will replace it now. Thank you.

[@TheRealWorld737]

You’re welcome! Good luck :-)

[@bryanhuff8172]

Just finished. Video made it EZ. Very real world video thanks.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Glad to hear it! Thanks!

[@greatgandalf5233]

Thanks for your video...please use a pointer to ID what your talking a out. White stick or laser pointer. Also use a head lamp to illuminate your talking about. When making videos, more light is always better... 👌

[@TheRealWorld737]

Great tips! Thanks

[@windleknight1484]

Thanks for the video

[@bluemountains09]

You saved me about $500..thanks.

[@TheRealWorld737]

That’s Awesome! Thanks

[@ProdbyGrimeyred]

Excellent! Appreciate this video.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Glad it was helpful!

[@philm1686]

Thank you

[@TheRealWorld737]

You're welcome

[@thraultaylor3839]

Sweet, removal made easy and great install video to boot! Thanks man!!

[@TheRealWorld737]

Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback

[@r6443]

Great video. Thank you it made my job a lot easier.

[@TheRealWorld737]

That’s great! Your welcome. I appreciate your feedback.

[@Jacblack69]

Very good video, on my Escalade when I push the button down to fold the mirrors in the driver's side moves just a little bit, the passenger side dont move at all, so would I need to motors?

[@TheRealWorld737]

Yes, that’s exactly what ours did before we replaced motors.

[@cxh1225]

Thank you for this!

[@rayfrost2552]

Thanks just what was looking for.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Glad I could help

[@mrdeanv4414]

Great video and very informative...! I have a 07 Ext Escalade and the mirror on the drivers side will fold in and out and the adjustment on the right to left works however the adjustment on the up and does nothing... any ideas?

[@TheRealWorld737]

Those gears get stripped inside for the up and down unfortunately. OR - come loose. If you take it apart- you should be able to see what you need.

[@michaelcochran3715]

Thanks , very good video

[@tjkeeling]

PLEASE send back your cores. I need a motor and they're quoting 2mos due to core shortages. GREAT VIDEO

[@TheRealWorld737]

Thanks much! I guess the shortages are hitting everyone.

[@tonysmall9074]

I have a 2010 chevy avalanche. Can I assume all this same process/procedures apply to that also.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Not sure - but would assume so. Gotta be the same hardware

[@starheart8135]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks

[@TheRealWorld737]

You're welcome!

[@showmartinez3460]

QUESTION???? are the motors side specific or the motors are the same for both sides.

[@TheRealWorld737]

www.gruvenparts.com/gruvenparts-com-strengthened-spur-gear-for-2007-gm-trucks-folding-mirror-assembly/ check with these guys who supply the motors. There’s some other important details if you go that route.

[@showmartinez3460]

So im a little confused. So did you swap gears and motor or did you buy the 200 plus dollar motor woth upgraded spirs and gear from gruven

[@TheRealWorld737]

$200+. Doesn’t do any good to have a motor without a good gear. There’s a lot of information on their website about grounding - and what’s required.

[@hobbitcorner9811]

Great video, thanks for your help!

[@TheRealWorld737]

Glad it helped !! Thanks for the feedback

[@JoseMartinez-uq7rd]

Good video bro what about if you hear the passenger motor working but the mirror won’t fold in or out what could that be?

[@TheRealWorld737]

Just the plastic gears inside. Motor still works - but gears stripped.

[@HaulingStuff]

Thanks so much for this

[@TheRealWorld737]

You are so welcome!

[@juanmartinez-ed6bd]

Is the work done on the denali folding mirror motor similar on a 03 silverado extended cab ???

[@TheRealWorld737]

IDK

[@brandonsisk5718]

Can you buy a replacements mirror with the retractable motor in it? I bought a used 2007 Tahoe and the passenger side mirror was replaced with a after market mirror that doesn’t fold in and the driver side folded in for the first few months but now the motor has gone out. Do I have to replace the motor and the mirror on passenger side or is there a kit that comes with the motor already in mirror that I can just install? Any advice would be great!

[@TheRealWorld737]

Yes, check this one out: amzn.to/3wLy7Sr

[@hakimmalik3620]

Great video! Thorough.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Thanks!

[@eddielozada3694]

Great useful video! Thank you very much!!! I have a 2015 Silverado. I dont know where to find the replacement motor. Any hints?

[@TheRealWorld737]

Look in the description section of this video. I posted links to everything.

[@ivykeeling9919]

Thank you so much

[@TheRealWorld737]

You're most welcome

[@wadishafan2001]

Very nice i have same .

[@alejandroroal990]

Great video thanks. Do you think It can be done on a Cadillac SRX 2015?

[@TheRealWorld737]

Well, I haven't had one of those apart. However, GM does manufacture most of these things similarly with clips - etc. However, Gruvenparts - I am not sure about if the same upgraded motor would work. You could contact them.

[@alejandroroal990]

I will do that. thank you...

[@phataj2]

@@alejandroroal990 let us know what you find.

[@TitaniumZX]

Good info...thanks

[@TheRealWorld737]

You bet

[@lindapowell3941]

Awesome, how can I get the links for the parts and tools?

[@TheRealWorld737]

In the description

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

My 2012 GMC Acadia right side mirror just started to get a mind of its own. When put into reverse, it not longer tilts down, but goes up and out.. I think it’s the other mirror, any tips?

[@TheRealWorld737]

That’s a new one! Normally that’s a settings issue. But I am not aware of a reverse triggered position that would cause it to go outward and up.

[@stevedeutsche]

Just to make sure.. this is the motor to fold the mirrors.. right?? Not the mirror adjustment

[@TheRealWorld737]

Yes. I will add that after I did this video- I had problems with the actual motor for the glass/mirror part. Soooo….. different part.

[@carlclayton6991]

IS THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE THE SAME MOTOR ?

[@TheRealWorld737]

yes

[@deanthurman4916]

Now your wife will not put up with one being faster than the other one so guess what you get to do the other side

[@TheRealWorld737]

That's hilarious!!! LOL... We actually just traded it in. But the new car doesn't have power folding mirrors.. so. Ha!

[@chicitydrob627]

My car has an issue where I can hear the motor running, but the driver side mirror won't fold. Any suggestions? Great video by the way!

[@TheRealWorld737]

Yes- broken or stripped gear on motor. It’s easiest to just replace the whole motor.

[@bigcurt011]

I jus replaced my gear and it moves in butnit doesn't come back out what could be wrong?

[@TheRealWorld737]

I’d check voltage on the wires to the motor that they send voltage when you move the switch. If it’s only going one way then probably the switch. Otherwise- contact the seller of the motor to see if you got a bad one. Those switches do go out.

[@bigcurt011]

@@TheRealWorld737 i figured it out its two tabs that has to be bent back on the motor in order for the metal gears wont ground out

[@TheRealWorld737]

Excellent!! Thanks for the tip. You helped a lot of people who probably will encounter the same situation.

[@dougcastle1785]

Thank you! I been working on both mirrors for like 3 days wondering why there is a short every time I mount and could not figure out why and gave up at midnight yesterday. Gonna pop them back open and try this hopefully thy solves it🤞

[@drummerseahawkboy]

Still afraid to do this myself. Not very mechanically inclined lol..... Lets say I buy the 2 motors for each and replacement mirror for the driver side, how much do we think the GM dealer is gonna charge me for labor

[@TheRealWorld737]

You can do it.

[@dougcastle1785]

What do you mean if you changed the gears only you need different wiring because the motor you bought comes grounded?? I tried to replaced gears only but there seems to be a short were the mirrors won’t work when mounted but work while just hanging off the wires.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Straight from the Gruvenparts page that I have linked in the description.. "* You Cannot Just Install a Metal Gear Without Also Changing The Motor To The GruvenParts INTERNALLY GROUNDED MOTOR ! You Will Short Out the Body Control Module. All Of Our Kits Come With New Motors Which Are Internally Grounded and Work With Metal Gears - So Don't Just Replace the Gear, You Must Replace Both Gear AND Motor When Going to Metal !!! ** (Stock gears have plastic - replacement gears have metal. So, the wiring has to be different in the motor itself because GMC wired the motors with plastic internal parts. When you place a metal gear inside - then it grounds it the wrong way and creates a short. Gruvenparts has this on the ordering webpage - as I've copied and pasted above). See the link below: www.gruvenparts.com/gruvenparts-com-strengthened-spur-gear-for-2007-gm-trucks-folding-mirror-assembly/

[@Davesangel6948]

I have a 12 Acadia Denali I can’t seem to find the replacement motor can you help?

[@TheRealWorld737]

Here is the entire mirror assembly on Amazon that fits: amzn.to/3q1LVF9 Here is the Gruvenparts page that I mention in the video. According to them, this will work with your year Acadia. But you have to decide if you are willing to do the installation/modification and to what extent. If it's too difficult - then you probably should just buy a replacement mirror & get it painted to match: www.gruvenparts.com/gruvenparts-com-strengthened-spur-gear-for-2007-gm-trucks-folding-mirror-assembly/

[@Davesangel6948]

@@TheRealWorld737 I don’t need the entire assembly just the motor for it to open and close

[@TheRealWorld737]

Ok. Then Gruvenparts is your best bet. You can see in the video here the whole process. But please read all the information on Gruvenparts site. There are a lot of little details that you need to be aware of (grounding, core returns, delays, etc.).

[@Davesangel6948]

@@TheRealWorld737 I checked out the site and did read about that but I was still unsure which one I needed :/

[@coachmuse24]

On my Sierra my mirror won’t fold and where it is supposed to fold is very loose could this be the issue?

[@TheRealWorld737]

Yep. That’s how mine was too.

[@kendee1447]

Love it. Question do you have to change both or just one

[@TheRealWorld737]

Just one.

[@kendee1447]

@@TheRealWorld737 thank you. So I just want to be sure it's only one motor that operates both sides. I deeply appreciate this advice

[@TheRealWorld737]

NO. It is ONE motor per mirror. One motor cannot operate the mirror on the other side. If BOTH mirrors are floppy or not moving properly - then you have to change the motor in each mirror separately.

[@vicscalona6021]

awesome video

[@TheRealWorld737]

Thanks!

[@edc3179]

Don't see a motor at the link; just gears.

[@TheRealWorld737]

It’s there on the Gruvenparts link. Says gears + motor. Here it is again: www.gruvenparts.com/gruvenparts-com-strengthened-spur-gear-for-2007-gm-trucks-folding-mirror-assembly/

[@cocobolo1911]

👍

[@amenamen8737]

I installed my rebuilt mirror motor RHS/passenger side...but for some reason it works when it wants to..so I'm back to square one..But when it's working it moves very fast..would've been great if it worked every time I needed it to..😤

[@TheRealWorld737]

That sounds like the window switch control panel on your door is having problems. I had an older suburban that would do that.

[@amenamen8737]

@@TheRealWorld737 I sprayed electrical cleaner on the connection to the power mirrors, that didn't make any difference neither.

[@TheJerryalberte]

Will this work on 2008 suburban ltz

[@TheRealWorld737]

Yes

[@tjkeeling]

I replaced mine, but now it's making a squealing noise. Bought the motor from Gruver pts. 3-4 mos ago. Has anyone had this happen ??

[@TheRealWorld737]

Reach out to Gruvenparts ASAP. Mine didn’t do that - but I’d get the ball rolling and ask them about it.

[@Davesangel6948]

Driver side