anyone know where this is coming from and why? i figure it has to do with the AC but i want to know how to make it stop. it's not much water, just enough to be noticed right under the passenger side dash.

 

does it smell at all, it could very well be condensation. Has it been humid lately?

 

Arkansas is always humid, so yes, but it doesn't smell.

 

Ill tell you exactly where its coming from. Cabin air filter. Water is dripping down your windshield, getting under the weather stripping, dripping in through the cab air filter and out the bottom of your blower motor.

 

any solutions?

 

Yikes. Sorry to hear such an annoying problem. That would get on my nerves.

 

Mine does that as well when i run the A/C full blast. I just ignore it because it's not on my side LOL

 

wasnt there a recall for this? like 2-3 years ago i thought? not postive though

 

Yeah youll have to either buy that new piece of weather stripping OR do what I did. Youre gonna have to silicone the weather stripping to the windshield. Go rub your fingers on the bottom of the blower motor and see if thats where its coming from, id be willing to bet....

 

it's not really that bad, but it's worth the asking. as far as recalls go, i haven't heard, mine is an 07 so they hadn't had much time to get one out yet i don't think. this thread may also help some others out, so i posted it.

 

straight from GM



#05-01-38-016B: Water Leaking on Front Passenger Side Floor of Vehicle, Water Blowing Out of Vents (Seal Heater Core Cover) - (Aug 16, 2006)


Subject: Water Leaking on Front Passenger Side Floor of Vehicle, Water Blowing Out of Vents (Seal Heater Core Cover)


Models: 2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

2006 Chevrolet HHR

2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)




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This bulletin is being revised to provide the part number of the screw that is required for the Cobalt and Pursuit models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-01-38-016A (Section 01 -- HVAC).


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Built Prior to the Following VIN Breakpoints: Model
VIN Breakpoint

Cobalt/Pursuit
67661747

HHR
6S551004


Condition
Some customers may comment on water leaking on the front passenger side floor of the vehicle. This leak would occur under high ambient temperatures and high humidity situations when the customer has the air conditioning on high. Leaks will appear to be coming from the HVAC module where the heater core cover and lower case come together. Also, some customers may comment on water droplets blowing out of the vents when the A/C is on high.

Cause
This condition may be due to water condensing in the HVAC case that adheres to the upper surface in the tongue and groove area of the lower case and then leaking out.

Correction
Install the foam gasket between the heater core cover and the lower HVAC case at the location of the leak using the procedure listed below.

Remove the right side insulator/closeout panel retainers and the panel, if equipped.



Remove the 5 screws (1) (HHR) or break the 4 welds (2) (Cobalt/Pursuit) from the heater core cover at the specified locations.



Carefully pry apart the heater core cover and the lower HVAC case to achieve a 12.7 mm (0.5 in) gap.






Install the foam gasket, P/N 15878211, using a flat rigid tool (feeler gauge shown) into the sump area (1) of the heater core cover.
Reassemble the case using the 5 screws that were removed (HHR) or with new screws (Cobalt/Pursuit), P/N 11609829. For Cobalt/Pursuit, add an additional screw (2) at rear of sump area.
Install the right side insulator/closeout panel and retainers, if equipped.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
Qty

15878211
Gasket, Heater & A/C Evaporator Module Drain Tube
1

11609829 (Cobalt/Pursuit Only)
Screw
5


Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time

D9714*
HVAC Case -- Reseal
0.5 hr

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thanks

 

do u have a sunroof?

 

yes, but what would that have to do with a water leak under my dash?

 

my 08 had this as well. dealer siliconed the weather striping to the windshield and vac'd the carpet. hasnt been a problem since.