General Waterleak Diagnostic Guide

Water may be entering from the top of the strut tower into the driver side and or passenger side floor. Pull the carpeting back and check for water entering the vehicle.

Insufficient body sealer may be the cause.

Reseal the strut tower. Use 3M™ Ultrapro Autoboby Sealant Clear or equivalent.

Water may be entering through the seams in the floor pan on the driver side and/or passenger side.

Insufficient body sealer may be the cause.

Remove the carpet and reseal the sheet metal seam.

Water may be entering through the liftgate weatherstrip (between a gap in the sheet metal at the bottom).

Insufficient body sealer may be the cause.

Remove the weatherstrip and reseal the sheet metal.

Water may be entering between the liftgate and the weatherstrip.

The liftgate may not be tight enough to the weatherstrip.

Adjust the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Adjustment in SI.

Water may be entering through a gap in the sealer at the rear D-pillar (roof to body).

Insufficient body sealer may be the cause.

Remove the roof rack and inspect for any voids in the sealant. Refer to Luggage Carrier Replacement Equinox or Torrent in SI. Use 3M™ Ultrapro Autoboby Sealant Clear or equivalent.

Water in spare tire compartment. Water may be entering through a gap in the sealer behind the rear fascia (left or right side) .

Insufficient body sealer may be the cause.

Remove the rear fascia and reseal the sheet metal seam. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement in SI.

Water in the rear compartment. Water may be entering through a gap in the sheet metal behind the tail lamps.

Insufficient body sealer may be the cause.

Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement in SI and reseal the sheet metal seam.

Important: IF A MILDEW ODOR IS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE, REFER TO PIT4535.

Purchase the Body Seam Sealer locally.