GLC Class (X253) Produced 2016-2022

Rear Window Leak

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Sep 8, 2016 | 11:17 PM
  #1  
samplin's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Mercedes Benz 2016 GLC 300
Rear Window Leak

Every time I go through a local self serve car wash I would get a small water leak on the inside of the rear hatch window..
Told the SA that it was just a small leak and could he take care of it on our next service.
The leak got a little more annoying and called SA to make an appointmet for the leak. He said thay had to look into it and would get back to me.. That never happened. Stopped by dealership (Only 2 miles from home). Askd him again..... Shop Forman came out and said our GLC has been through their car was and has never leaked. We had a little heated discussion about Big Blowers in the self-service wash and that they are too strong.
Bottom line.. Dealer took the car in to inspect the area around the window and called me back saying that there was some sort of recall on the CLC for the rear window leaking..
Anyone else have this problem...Knowing that most members wash their own steed.

Joe
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 08:48 AM
  #2  
larrypmyers's Avatar
Super Member
Veteran: Air Force
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 812
Likes: 86
From: Springboro, OH
16 GLC 19 Volvo XC40 06Corvette Z06
My GLC has been through the car wash probably half a dozen times...no leak anywhere.

First post I've seen addressing this squawk.
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 09:22 AM
  #3  
Teckno's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,040
Likes: 161
From: Melbourne, Australia
2016 GLC 250d AMG pack, 2017 GLC Coupe 250d AMG pack , 2002 BMW 330Ci convertible, 2021 BMX X1 sD20i
I've just had paint treated so no more auto car washes for me, or the local one with 15 chaps running around washing them like clockwork.
I've purchased a foam attachment for my Kartcher and a mini blower to air dry, think it goes to 270kph ? Of wind !
So it will be interesting to see if any water ingress from hand blower.
Thanks for the info.
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 03:02 PM
  #4  
samplin's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Mercedes Benz 2016 GLC 300
Please explaine "Kartcher and a mini blower"

Joe
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 06:37 PM
  #5  
ec_nova's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 142
Likes: 31
From: Orlando, FL
E300, C63
there is no "recall" about the rear window on a GLC. there IS, however, a bulletin about the tailgate brake lamps cracking allowing water to either fill the lamp, or on rare occasions drip into the rear of the vehicle. The remedy is to replace the lamp assembly(ies). Seeing as these are lower than the window, there is no way you would see this water on the rear window. Also as a side note, there is no such thing as a FWD GLC, so you may want to change your signature.

Last edited by ec_nova; Sep 9, 2016 at 06:45 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 08:05 PM
  #6  
Teckno's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,040
Likes: 161
From: Melbourne, Australia
2016 GLC 250d AMG pack, 2017 GLC Coupe 250d AMG pack , 2002 BMW 330Ci convertible, 2021 BMX X1 sD20i
Originally Posted by samplin
Please explaine "Kartcher and a mini blower"

Joe
Hi, Kartcher is a high pressure water unit, plug into PowerPoint , like Gerni brand, they have removable nozzles for cleaning car, 4x4, pavements, etc usually output 1700psi. The mini hand blower is like Makita battery or power plug version, some cheaper brands like "Rok". It's like a shrunken garden blower /vac with a soft rubber nozzle on the end, so not to scratch duco. Carpenters use them onsite for quick clean ups, light easy to use and minimal risk of damage, as do some car detailer's. Have a look at Auto Alchemy on Facebook, he uses them as well as a foaming attachment when cleaning cars that have duco treatment to avoid duco swirls.
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2016 | 12:18 AM
  #7  
samplin's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Mercedes Benz 2016 GLC 300
Thanks for the quick reply on the blower..
Joe
Reply
Old May 17, 2019 | 01:40 PM
  #8  
meon99's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
E350
Originally Posted by samplin
Every time I go through a local self serve car wash I would get a small water leak on the inside of the rear hatch window..
Told the SA that it was just a small leak and could he take care of it on our next service.
The leak got a little more annoying and called SA to make an appointmet for the leak. He said thay had to look into it and would get back to me.. That never happened. Stopped by dealership (Only 2 miles from home). Askd him again..... Shop Forman came out and said our GLC has been through their car was and has never leaked. We had a little heated discussion about Big Blowers in the self-service wash and that they are too strong.
Bottom line.. Dealer took the car in to inspect the area around the window and called me back saying that there was some sort of recall on the CLC for the rear window leaking..
Anyone else have this problem...Knowing that most members wash their own steed.

Joe
i have the same issue. was it fixed under manufacture warranty?
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 17, 2019 | 04:05 PM
  #9  
samplin's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Mercedes Benz 2016 GLC 300
Yes.. Car was only 6 months old
Reply
Old May 17, 2019 | 04:27 PM
  #10  
meon99's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
E350
Originally Posted by samplin
Yes.. Car was only 6 months old
So it is a recall ? The dealer already known ?
I need to take my car to the dealer tomorrow then.
thanks for your infor.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:18 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE