Cardone 82-145 Window Motor - Front Left or Front Right

Cardone Power Window Motor 82-145

Restore smooth window operation with the Cardone Power Window Motor 82-145. This new window lift motor is engineered for front left and front right applications on select Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Chevrolet Astro, and GMC Safari models. Built with stronger motor gears and precise lubrication, it is designed for quiet operation and dependable performance.

Key Features

• New window lift motor for front left and front right locations
• Stronger, less brittle gear material helps reduce premature wear, stripping, and breakage
• Precisely lubricated assembly supports quiet operation and long service life
• Load tested for verified performance before release
• Magnets are engineered to deliver torque for extreme weather and worn window lift systems
• Meets or exceeds O.E.M. performance expectations
• Guaranteed fit and function
• Gear included; regulator not included

Product Details

Cardone’s Power Window Motor line builds on decades of remanufacturing and engineering experience, with a focus on improving the original design where wear commonly occurs. Part number 82-145 uses a reinforced gear design and controlled lubrication to help maintain consistent window movement in demanding daily use. It is a direct replacement style solution for vehicles that need a dependable front door window motor, including 1993-2002 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird, plus select Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari applications.

This part cross-references GMC 22049766 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Slow or weak power window movement
• Window motor noise during operation
• Intermittent window response from worn internal gears
• Window failure caused by stripped or broken motor gear teeth
• Poor performance in cold, hot, or high-load conditions

Installation Notes

Fits 1993-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, front right and front left. Fits 1993-2002 Pontiac Firebird, front right and front left. Fits 1985-1995 Chevrolet Astro, front right and front left. Fits 1996-1998 Chevrolet Astro, front right and front left. Fits 1999-2001 Chevrolet Astro, front right and front left. Fits 1985-1995 GMC Safari, front right and front left. Fits 1996-1998 GMC Safari, front right and front left. Fits 1999-2001 GMC Safari, front right and front left. Fits 2002 GMC Safari, front right and front left.

Mounting hole quantity is 9, and the motor mounts with rivets. Verify the existing window regulator and gear tooth count before installation, since this unit includes the gear but does not include the regulator. Follow the included instruction sheet and confirm the window glass is properly supported during service.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone new window lift motor is load tested to confirm performance and assembled with the correct lubricant amount for consistent operation. The reinforced gear design and torque-focused magnet setup are intended to help the motor withstand demanding conditions while maintaining OE-style fit and function.