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Chevrolet TrailBlazer Ice Build-up in Front Door Hinge Area

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#1 of 3 ICE BUILD UP -FRONT DOOR HINGE AREA 2007 TRAILBLAZER by leaffan Apr 08, 2008 (9:23 am)
I have had ice extensive build up around the hinges of the front doors of my 2007 Trailblazer . Water from top of vehicle and windshield (snow melt ,freezing rain)drains thru this area and in winter freezes causing ice to build up . Affects door opening and has damaged door when door opened . GM confirms drainage designed to go thru this area , that they don't have a fix to solve problem and that any damage resulting from this would not be covered by warranty. Has anyone else living in areas with long cold winters experienced this problem Replies to this message: gtkocian (Apr 11, 2008 5:56 am) tpilkons (Mar 10, 2009 4:05 am)
#2 of 3 Re: ICE BUILD UP -FRONT DOOR HINGE AREA 2007 TRAILBLAZER [leaffan] by gtkocian Apr 11, 2008 (5:56 am)
Replying to: leaffan (Apr 08, 2008 9:23 am) I have a similar problem with my 2006 trailblazer with the rear door. Water/ice gets under the rear spoiler forcing it up and they won't cover it under warranty. GM wouldn't acknowledge directly that it's a design flaw (Me: "Its a design flaw and should be covered." GM:"No it's not a design flaw" Me:"So it's supposed to get water back there and separate from the vehicle." GM:"No it's not" Me:"Then it's a design flaw" and round and round we went.) So I am still fighting with them to cover it, as I am not paying to fix their screw ups. Needless to say I was doing research on this when I ran across your post and decided to let you know that you are not alone with this. I know I am never going to buy another GM vehicle.
#3 of 3 Re: ICE BUILD UP -FRONT DOOR HINGE AREA 2007 TRAILBLAZER [leaffan] by tpilkons Mar 10, 2009 (4:05 am)
Replying to: leaffan (Apr 08, 2008 9:23 am) I have the same problem on my 2006 HHR, the dealer did not have a solution. Inside the door jam there is a piece of felt looking material, I feel this material is the source of the build up. I have tried spraying WD40 in this area, but that did not help.

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