# 2012 Chevrolet Traverse - Power window self-opening

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-power-window-self-opening/175399>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet\
**Created:** [February 23, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-power-window-self-opening/175399 "2021-02-23T20:06:24Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![WilliamFBaum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/90db22/32.png) [@WilliamFBaum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamFBaum)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-power-window-self-opening/175399/1 "2021-02-23T20:06:25Z")

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power window goes down on its own

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**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-power-window-self-opening/175399/2 "2021-02-23T20:41:21Z")

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Did you have to pay extra for that feature ❓

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**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-power-window-self-opening/175399/3 "2021-02-23T22:03:54Z")

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And now for a halfway constructive response. If you park it outside it’s possible water got in the door and shorted the window controller. It’s been known to happen with other GM vehicles.

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**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-power-window-self-opening/175399/4 "2021-02-25T14:50:49Z")

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Maybe it’s a hint that it’s time for a new air freshener? 🙂

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**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-power-window-self-opening/175399/5 "2021-02-25T15:31:07Z")

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Is this happening when you are not in the vehicle? If so, check your pockets/purse and make sure nothing’s pressing on the unlock button. Some cars have a feature that lowers the windows when you long-press the unlock button, for ventilation on a hot day.