Appreciate your post. I used it to replace my driver side window regulator today. I am as "un-mechanical" as one can get and I'm very slow and cautious. Using your video and constantly replaying it at each juncture I was able to perfectly and successfully replace the window regulator. Shop estimate was $500. It cost me to do it myself > $75 for the Amazon part, $6 for the 7 & 10 mm ratchet heads and 2 hours of my time. Learned a lot and it was very satisfying to do it myself .... not to mention the money saved! Thank you!

@sangkang6294

4 жыл бұрын

Amazon is out and it seems only place to get it is at the dealership for $160. As Chevy stopped manufacturing 1st gen Volt the rampant breaking down of the plastic clip has made these highly valued commodity.

I got the window back up and temporarily taped (with the help of my toddler on window switch duty. It should hold through the day (including school pickup) until hubby can get home and take a look. Thank you so much!!!

So this made the process super easy!!!! Thank you. I've never owned a hybrid before, so when someone tried to break into the window I anticipated spending about a thousand dollars getting it fixed. I spent $10 on a panel popping tool, and then $129 on the regulator.

Just finished my driver's side window... I was a little hesitant, but it works just as described. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. Not sure how much money you saved all of us together but I know it is a lot. I bought the part from Napa $111. I then called 3 places to get install quotes, the lowest was $140. so did it myself with your help. - THANK YOU!

Dealer quoted me $475 + tax.. got the parts from O'Reilly same day for $130. Just did this myself thanks to your video. I'm very mechanically inclined. Took me about 30 minutes once I got my bearings. Looking at the replacement part really helped orient me.

FYI, when looking for a replacement, please note that there were two different window regulator designs for the Volt. The change was made either for or during MY2014. The two different designs are not interchangeable as the plugs are different. Most sellers on eBay don't know that, so check your window regulator plugs and check the plugs in the auctions!

I am definitely not a "car guy." I watched your video and was able to replace the driver side window regulator assembly with ease. You made the steps simple to follow and explained everything clearly. DIY saved me over $200. If you're ever in Riverside, California - I definitely owe you a hearty lunch. Thank you for the education and money savings.

Just an update: Did this repair yesterday. In all with no mucking about, 45 minute repair. Thanks for posting and eliminating the guesswork.

My local Chevy dealer parts department had the part in stock, and I swapped it out in an hour. Easy job thanks to your video!

I just paid $550 for this job to be done parts included in Redding California at the Chevy dealership. Four days later my driver side goes down. I think I’m gonna give it a try. Thanks for the detailed explanation. Hopefully I can save 400

Thank you for the step by step. Bought a '15 Volt back in June and by Sept I was searching for repair videos and came across this. Had to go to Ebay due to the part being out of stock @ both Amazon and RockAuto. I did get a genuine GM part, so it all worked out.

Great Video JR!! Very helpful indeed. FYI.. the part number is 751-575. They sell them on eBay or just pick one up at your local OReilly's auto parts store. It's a real easy fix after viewing the video. Thanks JR!!

Thanks a bunch for your video! Because you made it look easy, I gave it a shot myself. Was a 90-minute job, but was still relatively easy. Thanks a bunch!

Awesome video, super easy to follow. Other than an issue where a piece broke off and my cable got wrapped around something and my window was getting caught halfway up, the entire process took less than an hour. $130. was the cheapest I could find the regulator after hours of searching, in case anyone's wondering, purchased from eBay.

5 years later and still a great video!! Mine took a crap

Thank you for your post. This morning i encounter this issue and was wondering how to do the work myself. Your video shows clearly the steps to follow, now the HOW is not excuse. :-) Thank you again for your contribution to the world.

Thanks for making the video. Was getting ready to tear into the door after the sickening crunch and raining unknown plastic pieces inside the door panel. Was a little sad watching the window disappear down into the door before I was able to stop the slide. Your video makes the process easier. Cheers 2015 Gen-1

Hilarious... I searched for Volt help, but been watching you for about a year now for my 944 help. You and I have great taste, lol!

Thanks for the video; probably one of the most comprehensive how-to's I've ever watched! I've changed my share of power window regulators in my 62 years. If you have any mechanical aptitude at all, this job's one step up from changing a tire! This was the first regulator of this type I'd changed, and it took me about a half hour. Having done it once, I could probably shave ten minutes off that. It's THAT EASY TO DO! If you're going to do this, get yourself a set of trim removal tools. They're cheap, they'll make removing the door easier, and won't scratch your paint. They'll also makes peeling that plastic cover under the door panel off! In my case, when I finished checking the window operation before putting the door on, I ended up with a Check Engine light. Not sure why. The Volt uses the OBDII for all manner of things not usually associated with a "Check Engine." For some reason, when I shut off the car without being in the driver seat it confused the computer. Said there was "No key found" and the door open dinger kept sounding. I sat in the seat, started the care again, at which point I saw the CEL, and shut it off. I erased the codes and restarted the car. The he light went out and stayed out. ...Just in case this happens to you... If you're reading this in and around January 2023, know that these window regulators are pure unobtainium. I couldn't find one anywhere except the dealer... for $240.00!!! UGGGHHH! ...Supply chain issues, supposedly... GO BRANDON!!!...

Very useful video, thank you so much for the help! I bought my replacement Dorman regulator (751-575) from Autozone but it came with a broken plastic piece that retained a tensioner spring near the motor. I was able to scavenge and modify the similar functioning piece from the broken regulator but to install it required taking almost the entire assembly apart and redoing the cabling from scratch which took several hours and was immensely challenging. If you find a similar broken piece, before removing the motor to fix it I would strongly recommend just returning and replacing the entire assembly!

Love the video. A closet look at the work your doing would be a great help. Having issues trying to see how you're doing it from your angle

Just finished the job in an hour, and the part was in stock at my local O'Reilly! Thanks!

Thanks for the Volt vids, I have a ‘15 with about 53k it’s been flawless. It’s my daily driver work car, it’s been perfect

Great video very precise. Honestly the most pain in the ass part was getting the lock threaded back through the trim lol. Thanks for this

You can now buy just the window regulator clips for a 2010 to 2016 chevy Cruze to fix your volt. You can also buy the motor or regulator separately. Thanks for the video.

Awesome post, I appreciate it! Got my 2013 Volt window fixed thanks to this video

Thanks for the great video. Hopefully they will revise the part so they are not so prone to break.

I had to change my window regulator a few months ago and started having a lot of problems. 1 the auto down stopped working just on driver side. 2 the auto lock again just on the driver's side door would not auto lock but sometimes it would. 3 took the motor out of my old regulator and that fixed everything.😉

Thanks for the overview. I had two things go sideways in an otherwise smooth copy of the video. The rear clamp on the orignial regulator was still attached to the window and I missed that when I removed the old one. When I installed the new one it ran up into the old clamp and that messed up its ability to go all the way to the top of its run. I removed the new regulator and plugged it into the power supply and the door into its power supply and ran it up and down its length and that reset it. I then reinstalled the new regulator inside the door and things worked with that aspect going forward. The second thing was minor, but when reattaching the door handle cable, there was flat tab on one side I couldn't see clearly in the dark even with my headlamp on and part of it snapped off. Everything seems to function ok testing the automatic and manual locks so it may not be an issue, but both things are little gotchas to watch out for.

Thanks for the video. Me and a buddy fixed mine in just under an hour.

Thank you. Very concise and easy to follow. Exactly what I found every step of the way

Paid $168.00 at the dealership after having a hard time finding the regulator at the parts store. Great video!

Thank you for posting this! Saved me some 💵!

. Thank you for taking the time to do this video..Very helpful ...

Thanks so much for this video! It helped tremendously and i was able to replace the regulator without issue!

1st gen was built SO nice with nice materials and quality build. The 2nd gen was a cheaped out Cruze

Really nice job on the process! Very helpful. Thanks

Dude thank you so much! This tutorial was extremely helpful!

Thank you for this post. Great quality!

Your video totally helped me. Thanks so much!

Hilarious. My window on my 2013 volt did literally the same thing -today-. And your video was posted today, ordered the part and will attempt this myself tomorrow.

@WatchJRGo

5 жыл бұрын

Take your time, you'll have no issues. 🍻

@theinternette

5 жыл бұрын

Easy. Took me 20 minutes, even as a amateur this was such a simple replacement, saved me $$.

@WatchJRGo

5 жыл бұрын

Took me 45 trying to record it all instead of just knocking it out 😂 Glad you got it done!

@infringinator

3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo if your plug is different because GM is cray cray what do you recommend chop off the plug end and use the old connector plug?

Thank you for the video. Just one point: They never came with that level of window tint, that door was apart at least once before (not necessarily previous regulator issues) to have the aftermarket tint installed. It does look like they did a great job of installing the tint, even has the edge far enough back to not get rubbed by the upper seal.

Great Volt Videos. THANKS

Great video. Helped fix my window and save some $$$.

Like others have said, great video, thanks for making it! I just replaced mine on my 2014 Volt, piece of cake. One thing I would suggest to anyone doing it, take some pictures of where that door cable connects into the inside door handle for reference when you put it back together. It's not complex, but it took me a couple of times to figure out just where that clip locks into place, my car sat for a couple of days while I waited for the part, I forgot. I used the Dorman 751-575 part on my car, everything was an exact match. $80 plus tax from Amazon, $10 for the tool to remove the plastic attachments to get the door off, had the 7mm and 10mm sockets. One of the easiest projects I have ever done. Thanks again!

@ajslug

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Really appreciate you letting me know what I needed before attempting blindly

@towerrunner496

2 жыл бұрын

@@ajslug my pleasure Sir!

@ajslug

2 жыл бұрын

@@towerrunner496 that was the easiest regulator I've ever replaced. Thanks again for the heads up.

Thank you for the video. I was able to do it easily thanks to you. One "pro amateur" tip 😂. There is no need to remove the door pull handle cable if you can work with the door panel next to you.

Thank you!! Wonderfully helpful video!

Super helpful! Thanks so much!

I found my regulator to be intact outside of the plastic clips and ordered more online for very cheap (under 15 dollars for the pair). If you go this route, note you may have to use a razor to shape the clip near where the wires fit in to make it look like the old clip and actually be able to connect the wires to both. This might sound confusing but if you find this comment and are in similar/same situation as me, leave a reply and I’ll get back to you within a day

Thank you, that was an excellent video and like others have said saved me a bundle of dough.

Thank you so much for the video! Saved us money and time :)

At the end make sure you adjust the window clamps or else when you roll down the window it might not go down all the way. The best thing to do is loosen the window clamp screws before installing. This will allow the window to drop in the clamp all the way on the first try. Then just roll the window up all the way and then tighten each of the two window clamp screws. I had to remove the panel and cover again to adjust the window clamp screws after I had assembled everything back. Kind of a pain but lesson learned. I originally had thought the window maybe was not supposed to go all the way down until I rolled down the other windows. It was up like a half inch in the back. Grrrr

Thanks for this! Btw if you have a 2015+ volt, your passenger side window regulator is a new version!

great video

Thanks this is a awesome video! 😊

Thanks man👍🏼

Great video! Saved me some $$$

Nice job. ❤

Thanks for the video. My passenger window went down the other day and now won't go back up. Not sure if it's a complete failure or something simple but now I know how to open up the door to check it out. Thanks.

@Tamarinera23

3 жыл бұрын

Did it end up being the window regulator? Mine just did the same, won't go up and has a lot of crunching sounds. Will open the door panel to see what it is before ordering parts. So, alas, will take two times around with this maneuver, but it's worth it to avoid paying mechanic's fees.

Your video helped me a bunch 2 years ago. Today the passenger side front window went out. Does everything work the same on the passenger side for replacement?

Took me 3 week. First week, ordered just the clips and took a week to arrive. The wires didn't work, took the motor out and the wires were messed up. Ordered replacement wires, took another week. The winding requires removal of the transmission wheel. Can't put the wheel back in due to snap out but not snap in, hammered it with a 2x4 between the plastic wheel and hammer, plastic transmission wheel broke off at the snap ring. Ordered the whole regulator assembly took another week. I'm sure some where some engineer thought I'm going to make this assembly as painful as I can. The window motor is screwed in with three screws, the transmission wheel doesn't have to be snap fitted to begin with but GM made it this way for no reason at all.

Great video...my first run at something like this and your video was incredibly helpful. As many others have said.....the monetary savings is HUGE. I called the Chevy dealership and was quoted $168 for the regulator, and $145 to install. In my next life I am opening a Chevy dealership! Pretty impressive margins to say the least! At any rate.....glad I stumbled onto your channel and have subscribed.....good stuff man! Ps....mind sharing where you purchased your regulator? They are all over the internet ranging from $50 to $80.....just curious if you have a pref. Appears not uncommon for these to go out. Thanks again

Great video! I was just wondering though, when I placed the panel back on the door, the lock wouldn’t go up and down anymore. Why is that happening? Please let me know how I can fix that. Thanks for video!

Awesome

Thank you for this. Also followed your affiliate link to buy the regulator.

Thanks, but as one who has R&R-ed lots of window regulators...you glossed over the typically tricky part, attaching the regulator to the glass support.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! This helped me a TON!!!! If you want to post your Venmo I would like to send you a tip.

Curious what breaks on the regulator? I have done Mercedes Honda's etc..... When the pwr window goes on other cars it's usually the nylon slider or metal rivets breaking on the regulator arm.... What tends to break on the volt window regulator set up? My friends 2014volt passenger side just went on him. I also have a 2018volt but nothing wrong yet on mine.

Amazing..but where is the best place to buy the regulator? And how much?

What was the part number? My driver volt window went out today! 😟

Thanks!

@WatchJRGo

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, hope you got yours fixed! 🤙

@TechProGabe

5 жыл бұрын

Watched the video, went outside and poped the new regulator right in. No problem.

@WatchJRGo

5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear 🍻

What brand and model of cordless drill are you using? Thx

The issue that I ran into when doing this was positioning the window brackets where I could access them like you showed. Unfortunately, before I could react the window regulator went on express mode and the cable wound around, kinked and ruined. How do you move the power window and avoid having this happen?

@WatchJRGo

5 жыл бұрын

I think just moving the switch to the first notch instead of the furthest one that activates express is the best way to do that. 🍻

Awesome video!!!! The front passenger window regulator just went out 2 hours ago, it's 110° outside, my luck! :( I called my local dealership and the estimate came out to $400+. I'm thinking of just doing it myself and wanted to ask you where do you recommend I order the the passenger side window regulator for my 2013 Chevy Volt.?

@mumbols

5 жыл бұрын

The dealer surprisingly has the best price for the regulator alone. I have a account with three different suppliers for my shop. Dealer I payed 38 dollars less from aftermarket. Haven't checked online might be difference on that part. To be honest if you are inclined in how to use tools I don't see what you couldn't do it. Much much more easier then most passenger cars.

Thank you for posting this! It confirmed my decision to trade in my car....

@WatchJRGo

5 жыл бұрын

Super easy to do if you need to fix it! 🍻

Does this happen a lot with the Chevy volt?? Firestone is charging my mom 450$ to fix a “broken window track” after the diagnostic test her check engine light came on

Gm and Ford esp fusion they are bad on those regulators. My 20 years old Toyota van still works and running so smooth

Great job. Does the Volt lose much charge when unused?

@theinternette

5 жыл бұрын

The volt uses some battery to maintain battery heating and cooling in climates, so it depends on where it's stored. Typically it's not a lot though.

@WatchJRGo

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what The Internette said, yes, but it's not crazy. 🤙

Dose window auto up and auto down work after replacing the window regulator ? On GM parts web site it states it requires programming for a 2012 Volt

@WatchJRGo

Жыл бұрын

Worked fine for me 🍻

@markcorona3148

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo thanks for the reply. I will order it and give it a shot.

While Tyler is hollering for the Wizard cause he's already broke something 🤣

The first time this happened, the dealership charged me $550 for them to fix it. It just broke on me again. Doing this instead.

@domingosantiago4813

4 жыл бұрын

I just left the dealership 20 mins ago and they just tried to do the same I got the part and we are going to attempt this in a min

Where did you order yours from?

Took me 29 min and $75 😎 My brother paid $500+ at the dealership, TOTAL ripoff, not to mention they had the car for about 3-4 days. Unfortunately this was before mine had broken so I couldn’t save him.

Please add the model years or "Gen 1" to your title thanks

Baby makin' music.

It would’ve been nice if the camera were right on top of the parts he’s working on.

Would be nice to get close-ups.

the fact this video had 20,000 views just shows how sorry GM build quality is. Meanwhile I'm looking for my socket wrench so I can change out my regulator cheap plastic why plastic knob why!!

These regulators are JUNK, Had to replace drivers side 2x already 115,000 miles 2014

Awesome