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Kleeeb · 02-21-2014, 08:08 AM

I was looking at how filthy my car was this morning when I woke up and I noticed my drivers side door isn't flush with the rear fender area part, but the passenger side is. I took pictures but I'm not quite sure how well you can tell.

Drivers side.

Passenger side.

So my question. Is this normal?

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Wizard1183 · 02-21-2014, 08:13 AM

It needs adjusting. That's all. The hinges connected to the door need to be unscrewed and then asjust the door tighten. Repeat until it's correct. Or bring to dealer.

1LE801 · 02-21-2014, 08:13 AM

Hell no! I'd take it back and have them do something about it. My gaps are 100% spot on on my 14

PalmerGA · 02-21-2014, 08:16 AM

Good gosh - no way that's normal... on either side. Are you sure that driver's door just isn't closed all the way? Passenger's door looks sucked in at the bottom. Hope it's just adjustment.

Kleeeb · 02-21-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Good gosh - no way that's normal... on either side. Are you sure that driver's door just isn't closed all the way? Passenger's door looks sucked in at the bottom. Hope it's just adjustment.

Yes the door is closed all the way. Ive has the car for 3 months and I think it's been that way since I got it but I never paid much attention to it. I noticed the passenger side looks like that too... When I go get my oil changed soon I will get it checked out I suppose. Will they charge me for something like that?

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Splat · 02-21-2014, 08:26 AM

I say, take it back to the dealer.

TxBandit911 · 02-21-2014, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Kleeeb

When I go get my oil changed soon I will get it checked out I suppose. Will they charge me for something like that?

Bumper to bumper warranty for what is it, 36k miles? I wouldn't give them a dollar to fix something like that on a 3 month old car...

40years · 02-21-2014, 09:14 AM

I find it very hard to believe that something that bad got out of the factory. I would question whether the dealership did something to it, like a repair that you were not informed about.

PalmerGA · 02-21-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 40years

I find it very hard to believe that something that bad got out of the factory. I would question whether the dealership did something to it, like a repair that you were not informed about.

Ditto.

OP - How could not have noticed that and thought something was wrong? Maybe the adjustment bolts weren't properly tightened at the factory and driving it for a while has caused them to vibrate loose.

Kleeeb · 02-21-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Ditto.

OP - How could not have noticed that and thought something was wrong? Maybe the adjustment bolts weren't properly tightened at the factory and driving it for a while has caused them to vibrate loose.

Sounds plausible. It's not so noticeable from side on, only when I get down to eye level looking at it from an angle like the picture. Hence the reason why I would not notice it before. I'm pretty sure there wasn't any damage or repairs because there were 8 miles on it when I got it. It's quite a large gap to be normal, that's why I questioned it. The door shuts fine, and window indexes properly. The seal is created, too. There is some wind noise (whistling), but I thought that always came from the windshield because it seems to be far up front. Could this be the probable reason for the noise? I don't see how my cars door could be that far out of adjustment and still seal and index correctly?

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Wizard1183 · 02-21-2014, 10:04 AM

I agree, my thoughts were something got repaired for them to be out of whack like that. But it's purely an adjustment issue. The top of door needs to go in while bottom needs to come out.

The pics seem to show the end near qrtr panel? If that's the case how's it look at the front fender? It's good there? If so the latch mechanism may be the problem? Take in

MrFrost · 02-21-2014, 10:12 AM

Would take it back to the dealer. Myself , I would be worried about it sealing properly. Had a Dodge Durango that had a door like that and it did not seal properly which in turn caused water damage when it rained, it seeped in at the top of the door into the headliner, didn't notice it till it turned a different color.

I heard the wind noise too on the Durango, I thought it was a flexing issue with the body at first, then the water damage because of the door

Kleeeb · 02-21-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MrFrost

Would take it back to the dealer. Myself , I would be worried about it sealing properly. Had a Dodge Durango that had a door like that and it did not seal properly which in turn caused water damage when it rained, it seeped in at the top of the door into the headliner, didn't notice it till it turned a different color.

I heard the wind noise too on the Durango, I thought it was a flexing issue with the body at first, then the water damage because of the door

Well the window indexes and seems to seal properly. It rained yesterday and I didn't notice anything. I have noticed before that when I wash my car, water gets into the door sill, so when I open my door there is some right there, but I never thought anything of it because it never was getting into the car itself. I may have to go get it checked out tomorrow. And since I have 3100 miles on my car, its the perfect time for an oil change while I am there.

Destructo09 · 02-21-2014, 11:12 AM

Yep, i'd take it to the dealer and get them to fix it, i'd also just ask if it was in an accident, although depending on your laws they might not have to disclose if it was below a certain value.

02-21-2014, 08:08 AM	#1
Kleeeb Drives: 2014 Red Hot 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,801	Door alignment? Problem or no? I was looking at how filthy my car was this morning when I woke up and I noticed my drivers side door isn't flush with the rear fender area part, but the passenger side is. I took pictures but I'm not quite sure how well you can tell. Drivers side. Passenger side. So my question. Is this normal? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Last edited by Kleeeb; 02-21-2014 at 11:01 AM.

02-21-2014, 08:13 AM	#2
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,232	It needs adjusting. That's all. The hinges connected to the door need to be unscrewed and then asjust the door tighten. Repeat until it's correct. Or bring to dealer. __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

02-21-2014, 08:16 AM	#4
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Good gosh - no way that's normal... on either side. Are you sure that driver's door just isn't closed all the way? Passenger's door looks sucked in at the bottom. Hope it's just adjustment. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

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Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	I say, take it back to the dealer. __________________ 2012 1SS Camaro LS3 Inferno Orange Mods: LSA Supercharger, 2.55 Pulley, Custom Boost Cam, ARH LTH 1 7/8, HFC, 3' Magnaflow Exhaust, JLT CAI, Elite CC V2, BO White Stage 2 TB, GM 3.91 Gears, DSS CF Driveshaft, BMR Bushing Kit.... . Tuned by JTM Motorsports 540 Hp 550Tq on 9PSI Axles, Monster Clutch, Hotchkis TVS Track Pack kit.......For 2018.

02-21-2014, 09:14 AM	#8
40years Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Hyper Blue Met. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,593	I find it very hard to believe that something that bad got out of the factory. I would question whether the dealership did something to it, like a repair that you were not informed about. __________________ proud member "club elite" # 89

02-21-2014, 08:13 AM	#3
1LE801 "Lohla" Drives: 2016 1SS A8 :"Lohla" Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 711 View My Garage	Hell no! I'd take it back and have them do something about it. My gaps are 100% spot on on my 14

02-21-2014, 10:04 AM	#11
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,232	I agree, my thoughts were something got repaired for them to be out of whack like that. But it's purely an adjustment issue. The top of door needs to go in while bottom needs to come out. The pics seem to show the end near qrtr panel? If that's the case how's it look at the front fender? It's good there? If so the latch mechanism may be the problem? Take in __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

02-21-2014, 10:12 AM	#12
MrFrost Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 - "Mabel" Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: East Texas - Hawkins Posts: 353	Would take it back to the dealer. Myself , I would be worried about it sealing properly. Had a Dodge Durango that had a door like that and it did not seal properly which in turn caused water damage when it rained, it seeped in at the top of the door into the headliner, didn't notice it till it turned a different color. I heard the wind noise too on the Durango, I thought it was a flexing issue with the body at first, then the water damage because of the door Last edited by MrFrost; 02-21-2014 at 10:14 AM. Reason: add txt

02-21-2014, 11:12 AM	#14
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	Yep, i'd take it to the dealer and get them to fix it, i'd also just ask if it was in an accident, although depending on your laws they might not have to disclose if it was below a certain value.