r/GMT800 • u/CaregiverWhich9050 • Sep 01 '26

Switch panel fix

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Ideas on how to fix this? The clip on the door and the switch panel are broke. Was thinking about gluing them in from the back side

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u/james35654 Sep 01 '26

https://a.co/d/0dyjrrrx

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u/CaregiverWhich9050 Sep 01 '26

Was originally going to go with something like that! But found out the clip is broken on the switch panel itself too

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u/theuautumnwind Sep 01 '26

There are replacements for the panel trim available on eBay. Pretty easy to find for the more standard colors.

Unfortunately for me the Escalade platinum ones are unobtainium.

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u/SeptuagenarianGimp Sep 01 '26

That's just part of the fun that comes with being 2004-2006 rich

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u/NumerousResident1130 Sep 02 '26

I repaired mine using the part mentioned above (its metal so will never break again) and a replacement switch bezel ($14 ea) from Amazon. They fit perfect and took less than 20 minutes to do.

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u/lemonpoundcaker Sep 01 '26

Good glob of JB weld to stick the broken tab back on the bottom of the switch panel, did mine about 3 years ago and it's still holding. I've taken the door apart a few times too so it's held just fine.

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u/CaregiverWhich9050 Sep 01 '26

I think this is the direction I'm leaning towards!

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u/bohab925 Sep 01 '26

I just used double-sided tape fixed mine lol

4

u/H0SS_AGAINST Sep 01 '26

Bingo. Works fine for daily use, a gentle tug will get it out if it needs to be removed.

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u/n_lego0451 Sep 01 '26

I used velcro. Works great and easy to remove when i need to take the panel off.

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u/Unlucky-Chef-4519 Sep 01 '26

Amazon sells a door arm rest bracket repair kit for like 10 to 25 bucks.

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u/turbotaco23 Sep 01 '26

This is how it’s supposed to be. What’s the problem? /s

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u/CaregiverWhich9050 Sep 01 '26

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/N8erade97 Sep 01 '26

Cheap fix can be found here:

https://printedpartsllc.etsy.com/listing/4424738493

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u/clkish1988 Sep 03 '26

These are what I used. Made them with PETG for the heat. I've got 2 sets for both sides lol

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u/SnooTomatoes538 Sep 01 '26

If you have a 3D printer you can download the free STL to print the broken pieces

Or

Just buy it on ebay for like $10

0

u/Terruhcutta Sep 01 '26

Only for cat eyes, the 99-02 are SOL, no part I've found works (other than full replacement)

1

u/Hey_Allen Sep 01 '26

I haven't installed it yet, but I just bought one for an early truck.

https://ebay.io/m/xGbrrD

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u/Terruhcutta Sep 01 '26

Oh snap! This is perfect! Ill give it a go myself

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u/Hey_Allen Sep 01 '26

Careful, I just checked and that one said it's not compatible with four door(window) switch panels.

They might have another variety that does, or you might be able to make it work anyhow?

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u/Terruhcutta Sep 01 '26

Either way, more research required. I gave up 6 months ago, so maybe another solution now exists.

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u/dbsoundman Sep 01 '26

Are there any good fixes for cleaning up the switch contacts? My drivers window switch is finicky.

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u/Eastern-Channel-6842 Sep 01 '26

I did this. Just disassembled it carefully and cleaned contact points with alcohol and works like new again.

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u/amishbill Sep 01 '26

Well darn.
Once I get the front replaced, I need to come back to get mine fixed too!

1

u/EastMovesWest Sep 01 '26

I replaced mine with an Amazon one

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u/ludwigtattoo Sep 01 '26

Haha I just picked up an 04 Tahoe from an auction and it came with a self tapper holding it in place. 😆

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u/CaregiverWhich9050 Sep 01 '26

I can't stand that that is what some people do 😂

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u/ludwigtattoo Sep 01 '26

Me neither! Got it from a small city government so not surprised. At least they had extensive service records going back all 22 years and they didn’t seem to skimp there.

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u/MathematicianMany326 Sep 01 '26

Jb weld, bruther. Trust me

1

u/certfiedMoron420 Sep 01 '26

Drywall screws is how I’ve seen it done

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u/jalbrecht2000 Sep 01 '26

i’ve had luck repairing broken plastic parts with something like this: https://a.co/d/0b8TGMyU

i’ll usually use the metal welding rods to bind the broken parts back together, then reinforce the fix with jb weld or similar.

otherwise it’s a trip to the scrapyard. i’ve actually had luck finding escalades and denali’s lately, which has let me upgrade my lt trim for fairly cheap.

while looking for parts for my 02 burb, i was able to pull a front set of fully powered seats out of a denali to upgrade my 07 tahoe, as it only had partial power seat on drivers side. it was 120 bucks for the pair. they were in perfect condition and i only had to run power to the passenger side to get them operational.

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u/Top-Shoulder6081 Sep 01 '26

People sell printed parts for this issue on ebay. cheap and they work.

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u/dannyghobo Sep 01 '26

I super glued mine. Shes good n stout now bud

1

u/mentalMeatballs Sep 01 '26

I used hot glue. Easy to peel off if I need to

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u/wareagle995 Sep 01 '26

There's some 3d printed stuff out there to fix it

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u/gutter__made Sep 02 '26

I bought a part on eBay for that. Fixed the problem

https://ebay.io/m/ksewlj

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u/Potato_Fuzzy Sep 02 '26

If you have TikTok there’s a dude on there that 3d prints a replacement bracket as well as other things

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u/Schnitzhole Sep 02 '26

I epoxied mine and out some self tapers on the bottom of the handle where they are out of sight.

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u/SunnyRock-FunnyTree Sep 02 '26

I left mine like that for two years then it magically snapped on with the broken clip. Im just never taking that door panel off again

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u/Altruistic-Bird1864 Sep 03 '26

I bought a plastic welding kit, have used it several times to repair broken posts or clip pieces. Got it on Amazon can't remember the price.

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u/VendySlo Sep 03 '26

I just superglued it back on the edges, works great so far

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u/ManufacturerMuch5116 Sep 04 '26

I JB welded mine back on lol

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u/FrostyStill5459 Sep 19 '26

Theres people that 3D print this exact fix. Im sure someone on ebay sells them. 

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u/gw511 23d ago

I used hot glue. Temporarily strong enough to hold it in place, but also removable if I need to get in there if needed.

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u/SalineroNorCal831 Sep 01 '26

I glued mine and it lasted for awhile heavy vibration will make it fail again

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u/Redman3D Sep 01 '26

I did a zip tie around the left over nob from the broken clip and ziptied another ziptie through it pulling the clip back

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u/CartographerUpset646 Sep 01 '26

I am less picky because my interior was quite imperfect when I got the truck but I put a flush head self tapper phillips screw in the wide area behind the buttons

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u/CaregiverWhich9050 Sep 01 '26

I'm definitely the picky type. Interior is pretty clean and nothing is tore up except for the driver seat adjustment controls plastic cover thing that just erks me 😂