R1T Driver door gap / flexing at highway speeds

[cff1349]

Just got my R1T in December. Traded in my 3rd gen Taco.

Noticing at highway speeds (70-75mph), the driver door frame near the top is flexing. The gap between the door and the cabin increases and decreases considerably (where my finger is pointing to in the picture). Tried to capture a video but difficult to see with the phone shaking. It almost feels like if the wind is trying to pry open the door, and the door is flexing because of it.

Is this normal/expected behavior? The winds were pretty calm for northern Colorado (6-10 mph).

Never saw that on my Tacoma at similar speeds. I also drive 2023 Silverado 1500 for traveling to work sites driving in similar conditions - never observed this behavior.

When I slowed down to 50mph, the door stopped flexing and the gap also stopped changing.

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[R1Thor]

Not normal--I can see what you're seeing in your video.

Open a ticket and attach that video. Ideally you just need a latch adjustment.

 

[cff1349]

Thanks. Got the appointment scheduled at Denver service center this Friday. Noticing the same issue driving at slow speeds ~ 25-35mph, when the wind is ~ 19-20 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph today.

 

[cff1349]

Issue resolved. Door misalignment was causing it to catch wind and flex. Customer

 

[Jprime84]

Any ideas how they make adjustments like this? They fixed a similar issue on my passenger door that was bad. Now I notice the same issue but far less severe on my drivers door. Would be nice if I could DIY it.

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