How to Replace a Windshield Wiper Transmission on Chevy Equinox Windshield Wiper Repair

[@nogripes]

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[@swiftcatboi4417]

Thanks so much for the video. I ordered the part and fixed it myself. Pretty cool for a 46 year old mom! I'm awfully proud of myself, but the thanks goes to you.

[@jimr8198]

Most other Chevrolets use the same transmission and they were all recalled except the Equinox. I just finished repairing my daughter's 2015 Equinox bushing. Got it locally at Autozone. I will be sending a note y=to NHTSA to request a recall. Hers failed during a moderate rainstorm last weekend 50 miles from home. This is a safety problem.

[@jjtrucker5950]

Whoever designed these and allowed them to be installed on production vehicles for the consumer market needs to man up and pay the piper.

[@marielemasters4222]

Hey, Mark: Many thanks for your "how to replace the windshield wiper transmission" video. I'm a 66 year old woman, and was able to fix my 2012 Equinox myself. I had a bit of trouble removing the wiper arms because I'm not very tall (5' 3") and couldn't grip them securely enough.....so, I had to use a safety step stool to give me a boost, and, Man, I sure did have to jiggle them a lot before they came loose. I applied some 3-in-1 oil to help. I think it did. It's a challenge for shorter people to reach across the hood. (It's worth mentioning for any other "vertically challenged" person. C; ) It is imperative that the wiper arms are in the park position before reassembling. Your recommendation in the hyperlink made it so easy to order the part from Amazon. Perfect fit. Thanks again, and Happy wrenching!

[@amedina_life]

I’ve just finished replacing the wiper transmission on my 2010 Chevy Equinox with this video as a guide. Just wanted to add that the extra plastic shielding is very likely just a disposable piece that comes with a new unit. I removed it as there are just two staples holding it in place. Thanks for your help! 😁👍🏽

[@JEBCREATE]

That "extra plastic" is a part of the design improvement called a "new water shield" by to GM, so removing it would likely be counterproductive.

[@moegrimm]

Thank you for the video. My girlfriend was told from her car mechanic that they would do this job for $485 I brought the part for $80 and $20 for a new wiper blade. So I did the job for $100 because of you video thank you.

[@Seeingtheworldthrualens]

Same here, brought the part replaced it myself….$100

[@jaredhaar5398]

man you just made me look like a hero! :) wife said wipers aren't working. she said "I can tell they are trying to but they aren't moving" after watching your video and seeing how the mechanism works and your explanation I knew right off the drive arm detached at the bushing. I snapped it back on for now but they work anyway... we'll see for how long... but thanks man, the weather here demands working wipers (like most places) and at least until I need to order parts I can limp it along. Great, informational video Mark!

[@timbonjovi]

Thanks for the video. We had a snow storm and i broke the wipers😢. I found your video and ordered the part. Going to install it myself and save $$$ THANK YOU

[@terrysellers7672]

This kept me from buying a new relay and wiper motor fuse only to find out it was this mechanical problem, not an electrical problem. It was easy to diagnose with the wipers just being pulled back and forth by hand without resistance. I bought the GM version because it came with the motor and I was concerned about my original motor may not fit the aftermarket transmission precisely. Thanks a lot.

[@matthew3353-t3o]

Thanks man, this just happened to me yesterday during a rain storm of course. My 2011 is out of the Special Coverage window so I am going to tackle this myself next weekend.

[@mikeprusak5108]

This video was a lifesaver, even picked up the extra clips, you were right, broke one. In and out in an hour. Much appreciated (2012 Equinox)

[@briandemarest6222]

Really helpful! Saved me hundreds! I wish I had seen your video and links before I purchased a transmission. I could have had a new motor for $15 more than what I paid and save me two hours trying to figure out why my wipers were going down instead of up (no instructions). One small tip, the wiper arms are marked with a D for driver side and P for the passenger.

[@billgailey3410]

great video. my wipers just failed on me two days ago, watched your video, ordered the part, and 45 mins total between uninstally and reinstalling, I have my wipers back

[@tongvangphoto7471]

are you help me about fuel motor andrelay do work

[@amedina_life]

I’ve just finished replacing the wiper transmission with this video as a guide. Just wanted to add that the extra plastic shielding is very likely just a disposable piece that comes with a new unit. I removed it as there are just two staples holding it in place. Thanks for your help!

[@JEBCREATE]

That "extra plastic" is a part of the design improvement called a "new water shield" by to GM, so removing it would likely be counterproductive.

[@paramedivmso4]

New wiper motor-$90/$60 Waiting for amazon to deliver it, while my wife is not able to driver her car if wipers are needed, which equals angry wife? :( Mechanic to install it- $150-300 (if mechanic is honest) Fixing it myself from your video in 20 minutes and regaining my wife's confidence- PRICELESS!!!! Great tutorial video with excellent camera angles. Just popped the bushing connection back together as the wiper motor was not broken, the arms just became detached. Thank you

[@necroknightmare]

I am watching this video because I know a girl who's boyfriend needs a new one and the place he went to wants to charge him 400 dollars for it and he wants her to float him the money, but this looks really easy. Thanks for the good tutorial, man.

[@fhill5265]

To all who have spent money on this fix, you can be reimbursed. GM has a special coverage adjustment for the wiper transmission static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10171252-9999.pdf for vehicles 2010 - 2012 and 2014 - 2017 for Equinox and Terrain

[@chrispark7933]

Nice dude. I was going to go the bushing route but seen another video and dude broke 2 bushings to replace one. That link is way cheaper than the $163 autozone charges for the same part. Now all I gotta do is figure this check engine light. Owned the car since August 2021 had all the o2 sensors replaced before leaving the lot. Really wished to get 2yrs outta this but not looking likely

[@michaelkuntz1923]

Very helpful. My driver's side arm came off on my 2012 Chevy Orlando. Not sure what the problem is yet, but the passenger side still works. This video helps to understand how to get in there to check it out, and hopefully a cheap (or free) fix! Thanks for the video.

[@jjtrucker5950]

Splines are probably stripped out.

[@tanezrouft]

Thanks for the video. Long story short, I saved 420$ of a ridiculous Firestone quote. I said 600 for wipers? I bet I can find how to do it on KZbin. The guy was not happy but I am! Thanks so much

[@lionsn11]

Thanks. Saved me 150.00

[@LoneWolfEntertainment83]

Thank you! You just saved me a lot of money by doing it myself!

[@ericbrown7588]

Thank you so much! Quick and painless job thanks to your video.

[@jamiekoch5434]

In the process of replacing my transmission arms for my wipers when I put the new ones on it's not working properly I don't know what I am doing wrong. The driver side and passenger side are coming in contact with each other and hitting each they are both going opposite ways instead of the same way

[@briangrasley4469]

Thanks for putting this video up. Really helped! Excellent detail!

[@gankoholicinc.7584]

Thanks for not showing the connection on the motor to transmission only reason I viewed this

[@MikeRohde]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@Mjake4848]

Thank You For All Your Help

[@ernestcousineau8997]

I you have this issue with our 2015, the 2013s were recalled. The NHTSA is looking into this problem. If you have this issue, please file a complaint to force GM to recall. I bought a new unit from Amazon for $70. If you have this issue, please file a complaint to force GM to recall.

[@ernestcousineau8997]

I've been working to do what I can to get this recalled. This really can create a very dangerous situation should the wipers fail (without any warning) in heavy traffic during poor weather conditions. Please please please, if anyone experiences this issue, take the time to file a report with the NHTSA! www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/?fbclid=IwAR12htQpsnElvmeKTs1K4OfxHCjIiQ3eQ8vcKHS10wqMIFgahKoQg_lCuSg

[@ernestcousineau8997]

This type of failure has no indicator that could offer the driver of it's impending demise, thus creating the potential of a dire situation. It would be like being blinded as a tractor trailer passes and not being able to clear the windshield.

[@ernestcousineau8997]

Same here, luckily she was almost at work and the weather cleared by by the time she drove home. GM doesn't understand the danger they're putting our families in.

[@JEBCREATE]

@@nogripes Yes, I wish these wipers would fail when it's dry and sunny instead of in the rain. Just luck I guess.

[@jlneon111]

I just did this today, the wiper actuator link had previously popped off where it meets the motor. Issue is, it's a side job and i never saw how the wipers function before hand. I noticed the wipers go down before going up and didn't know if that was normal. I ended up clocking the wiper arms up a lil so they weren't hitting the cowl. Just wanna know if that's normal on these?

[@mountainghost556]

To funny you just posted this, my girl friends suburban had the driver side wiper go out,you rock, life saver bro.

[@mountainghost556]

@@nogripes Thanks I will try that. Keep up the good work.

[@morethantheaveragejoe7949]

I did everything you did. They turn in the right directions, However when I attach the wiper arms and turn it on, they go the wrong way and blades slam into the cover. I've tried putting the blades in multiple locations, sometimes they will turn in the correct direction. Some how I can't get it started in the correct location. What am I missing? THANKS!!!

[@McCurdyOutdoors]

Would this work for a 2013 Chevy Captiva?

[@lukeedwards1317]

The wiper trans went out one day after I got the recall letter on my 2011 equinox

[@AlyssaFrancessca]

Great video thanks so much ❤️‍🔥

[@chadsheppard3576]

I tested mines out and I can hear the motor part still working, so I still have to get the whole thing or use the pieces as described?

[@chadsheppard3576]

2016 equinox

[@lonnelbenjamin]

I changed the transmission arm yesterday but kept the original motor but now the wipers go down for a second then wipe up fully but rest higher than before. Do you know why it does that?

[@lonnelbenjamin]

Mark Jenkins no I just unplugged the connector and unscrewed the wipers.

[@lonnelbenjamin]

Come to find out after a bunch a brainstorming: I tighten the 14mm bolt where the arm was in the wrong spot. I got it now.

[@lincolnbowling3375]

Hello Mark, does the wiper transmission itself come apart? 1987 Dodge D250 with 1 transmission missing the knurled knob that the wiper arm slides on. Someone told me the knurled knob screws in. Cannot find a replacement transmission through Dodge or Dorman. Looking to just screw in a replacement knurled knob. Transmission works fine just missing knurled piece. What do you think? Does anyone know if that piece screws in? Thanks!

[@faithl1663]

Is this the same as a windsheild wiper motor? I was told the motor on my 2010 cheby equinox is bad but i have no idea what im looking for!!

[@stopligh]

I just replaced my windshield wiper motor and transmission. The piece that connects the motor and transmission on mine is a bolt. I tried tightening it as much as u can. I test it an it works fine as soon as i get it put it together the bolt loosens and then i have to go through the whole process again. What am i doing wrong?

[@happiestwife4ever]

Did I miss you installing the bushing? Is it hard installing the bushing?

[@terrywaters6186]

I just got a letter from GM. They will extend the warranty for this repair for 10 years or 150k miles on my 2011 Equinox. GM will repair or reimburse if you paid to have it done.

[@jjtrucker5950]

So GM wont sell us the damaged nylon replacement part and makes you buy the whole transmission, Imagine that. It's a piss poor design with weak connectors that is destined to fail. Someone needs to be slapped sober.

[@xxnoskillzxx8817]

What do u do if one wiper goes one way and the other goes another

[@shiahsiegel4188]

I have this same problem. I installed a new linkage and the wipers are rotating towards each other

[@gristlevonraben]

thank you, great video

[@jodiaugustine392]

If after I do the initial test and it's successful, but then stops as soon as the wipers are back on, what did I do wrong?

[@brianparker2015]

Thanks for the links! Life saver! God bless KZbin LOL

[@smartin281]

My equinox has an issue where the drivers side wiper doesn't wipe for the full cycle when turned on and then it doesn't return to the full rest position when turned off. Could this be a linkage/transmission problem? The passenger side works fine.

[@smartin281]

I figured it out. Previous owner said it started happening after he turned the wipers on while frozen to the windshield. It wasn’t apparent at first glance, but I removed the wiper motor/transmission a second time and noticed that the bracket connecting the motor to the transmission was bent. Replaced with a part from the salvage yard and it works fine now.

[@adawggaming1024]

i have just the linkage wanting to take the old motor off but it dont seem like i can

[@MRose39]

I just replaced the transmission in my 2010 Chevy equinox with a dorman transmission, but when I put the arms back on and I did the process of letting it go back in the park position put the arms on and tighten them down. Both arms go up but the driver side doesn’t go all the way across the windshield. So i put it back in the park position again and loosen the bolt and push the arm up a little bit and that still did nothing. Also when I does go back down it almost seems like they smack off the plastic dash that they rest on. Any ideas on what could cause this because i feel stupid

[@briandemarest6222]

This is from the transmission attachment point to the motor. They're misaligned. Did you use the old motor? Either way, you have to deinstall and use a 14MM crescent wrench to loosen the transmission arm from the motor. RUN THE MOTOR WITH THE CAR TO ENSURE IT'S AT IT'S PROPER STARTING POINT. Reattach with the motor arm aligned parallel with the arms that attach one wiper to the other. Be sure when reattaching, you wedge something to keep the motor from turning. Run the wipers without the wiper arm on. It should go up an down and nothing else. Stop them with the wiper control, NOT by turning the car off. When you reinstall the wiper arm, don't move the attachment point because that moves the motor and will misalign the arm.

[@JM-sj4wj]

Thanks for the video. It helped a lot 😁

[@KH-km7ty]

Please file a complain with NHTSA if your wipers stopped working on your Chevy or GMC. This is dangerous and there needs to be a recall.

[@JEBCREATE]

Absolutely. Having to stop on a busy expressway in the pouring rain is very dangerous.

[@ernestcousineau8997]

Hi all. I found out that all these GMs, 2010-2017 were recalled in Canada. gm.oemdtc.com/6968/25300-03-safety-recall-front-wiper-transmission-corrosion-failure-canada-only-2010-2017-chevrolet-equinox-gmc-terrain. If this happens to you SUV, please take the time to file a complaint with the NHTSA! www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/

[@aaronmurray81]

So my wipers seem to be going down towards the engine first before going up. Thought the job was done...any ideas?

[@josephlawrence6873]

Mine does the same thing.

[@briandemarest6222]

This is from the transmission attachment point to the motor. They're misaligned. Did you use the old motor? Either way, you have to deinstall and use a 14MM crescent wrench to loosen the transmission arm from the motor. RUN THE MOTOR WITH THE CAR TO ENSURE IT'S AT IT'S PROPER STARTING POINT. Reattach with the motor arm aligned parallel with the arms that attach one wiper to the other. Be sure when reattaching, you wedge something to keep the motor from turning. Run the wipers without the wiper arm on. It should go up an down and nothing else. Stop them with the wiper control, NOT by turning the car off. When you reinstall the wiper arm, don't move the attachment point because that moves the motor and will misalign the arm.

[@drewr1552]

@@briandemarest6222 Thank you! This helped! I was getting pretty frustrated

[@briandemarest6222]

@@drewr1552 - Glad to help. Hit me up if you have any questions.

[@leejunior8850]

@@briandemarest6222 I bought the part, changed it and couldn't get it to work properly until I found your comment. Thanks for explaining that. Your comment should be pinned so it can be found easily. You're Awesome man!

[@lynpisces2000]

Good easy job!

[@g3n0jr]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@sean_johnny-458]

What happens when the wipers start opposite?!?

[@WhoisGr8ful]

I'm going to subscribe and like in faith if it helps I leave it if it doesn't I'll be bk ;)

[@sickboysikotic]

👍

[@MrBigmaxxx48]

good job

[@emilyschramm5743]

Can I get motor off you