Well long story short, my sunroof is broke. I had it open and must have hit a bump the right way and broke the cheap, plastic frame inside of it or something to that effect because when I open it, it doesn't close properly anymore. Luckily, I got it closed and haven't opened it since but the rear right corner of it sticks up and I have a feeling that the plastic track or something in that unit is the cause. Anyone know where I can find a replacement online? I've checked a few places but not many of them are really that great and few even have the sunroof components.

 

i assume your out of warranty?
gmpartscheap.com may have stuff.

 

Ive never actually heard of the sunroof breaking before, you sure that there isnt something in the track or have you checked to see if maybe something came off? Investigate before you go buying a sunroof assembly...they aint cheap.

 

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Yeah it's a bitch but my cousin and I were in there looking all around at it to see what the hell was messed up and I found on the passenger side track there's a plastic piece that seems to have broken and slides back and fourth, which looks like it could get in the way. I imagine I could just krazy glue it in its proper place but replacing the plastic framing piece might just be a more proper fix that won't break again. It's cheap plastic in there really so I guess if you hit it the right way or something (I do live in NYC so the roads are like mined with potholes and crap that are often unavoidable unless you slalom while you drive) it'll just break.

 

have you found a replacement yet? mine broke as well and having a hard time finding any.

 

I really haven't looked to be honest. Money is an issue at the moment but I think I'll wind up buying the frame online even though that's $200+

 

Mine is doing the same thing to the T. Even the same side of the sunroof. I find this

http://www.partswebsite.com/gmpartsc...127&type=parts

 

Well that's helpful! Not a bad price for the whole frame. You had it open and when you went to close it didn't work either huh? Cheap plastic! If only we could get those ******** to recall it or something we could get it for free .

 

I have the subframe bars and mine popped out while pulling into my driveway. I loosened the screws and slid the track back in and reinserted the glass. That frame isn't the best and I can see where it can be broken real easily. Good thing is, it's real simple to fix or replace.

 

Sorry I didn't read everything, just up to krazy glue, lol

If you are going to be doing plastic repairs, please go buy a nice 2-part epoxy. They can be found anywhere for $5-$10 (Autozone, Meijers, Ace hardware, etc. etc.) They come in a split tube/dispenser so it automatically measures the resin and hardener for you. In the garage Krazy glue is only good for fixing a cut on your finger, lol.

Plastic repairs are sketchy at best. Things that can help though, are sanding the areas first to give you a better chance for good adhesion, and even using thin strips of plastic to reinforce, and help bridge the area that are reconnecting with the rest of in-tact piece.

If you already knew about epoxies, than my bad, I'll delete the post, lol. But I cannot even count the # of times I have had to "repair/create" something and epoxy has bailed me out.

They make all kinds from quick set to industrial strength, clear to gray/black. Typically the longer the set time the stronger the bond you will eventually have.

hope that helps

 

No reason to delete a legitimate information post. Good post. I'm less inclined to do it only because I think I would rather replace the whole thing, even though its 10x+ more the cost because then I have more piece of mind but it's a possibilities. Plastic is a pita overall!

 

Thank you, and I agree entirely. Without seeing what actually broke, it's hard to say how much structural integrity was lost. Better safe than sorry.

 

Mine broke exactly the same way. GM has GOT to issue a recall on this if everyone is having the same problem. I was doing like 75mph down the freeway and I guess the wind caught it right, and now the driver's side plastic piece is broke. What a shitty design. I have extended warranty but I'm too lazy to go to the dealership right now.