Cardone 42-1070 Window Motor - Front Left

Cardone 42-1070 Front Left Window Motor

Restore smooth power window operation with this remanufactured Cardone window motor for the front left door. Built as a direct-fit OE replacement, Cardone 42-1070 is engineered, renewed, and tested to deliver the speed, strength, and fit expected for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans.

Cardone’s Power Window Motor line focuses on OE-style replacement parts that match factory mounting and regulator requirements. This remanufactured unit is rebuilt from original equipment cores and validated for dependable operation in daily use.

Key Features

• Remanufactured OE replacement for a precise vehicle fit
• 100% tested on a simulated window fixture for speed and strength
• Internal components inspected, gauged, and renewed
• Magnets are recharged for efficient motor performance
• Gear included; regulator not included
• 2-wire design with 3 mounting holes and through-hole mounting
• Quiet operation supported by controlled lubrication during assembly

Detailed Description

Cardone 42-1070 is a remanufactured power window motor for the front left position on 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500, Express 2500, and Express 3500, as well as GMC Savana 1500, Savana 2500, and Savana 3500. It is built to match OE mounting and regulator interfaces, making it a practical choice when replacing a worn or failed driver-side front window motor. This part cross-references Chevrolet and GMC OE numbers such as 12377235 and 22154666 for the same application.

Each unit is disassembled, inspected, and rebuilt with renewed internal parts where needed. Bushings are gauged and re-oiled, bearings are replaced, armatures are electrically tested, and gears are inspected for wear before reuse or replacement. For vehicles with auto up/down operation, output signals and pulse counts are matched to the application, and the motor ships in the full-up position.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Front left window will not move up or down
• Slow or weak window travel
• Intermittent window motor operation
• Noisy or rough window movement from a worn motor
• Window stops before reaching the fully open or closed position

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible With 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500, front left; 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 2500, front left; 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500, front left; 1996-2002 GMC Savana 1500, front left; 1996-2002 GMC Savana 2500, front left; 1996-2002 GMC Savana 3500, front left.

Do not bench-test an express up/down motor before it is fully coupled to the regulator, as doing so can cancel the travel limits. If the motor is disturbed from its factory-set position, the travel limits must be reset using the correct vehicle-specific procedure. Also inspect the regulator, switch, wiring, tracks, and weather-strip if the original failure included binding, noise, or one-direction operation.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured window lift motors are tested for performance and built from original equipment cores to support long-term reliability. The remanufacturing process also reduces raw material and energy use compared with producing a new part.