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Wiper Blades - Chattering and Poor Wipeability

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GMC NUMBER: 91-8D-39

GROUP: 8D Windshield Wiper/Washer System

DATE: December, 1990

CORPORATE
NUMBER: 031066
SUBJECT: CHATTERING WIPER BLADES OR BLADE WIPEABILITY

MODELS: 1991 AND PRIOR YEARS, LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS
CONDITION:
Chattering and poor wipeability comments may be due to the windshield glass and/or wiper blades becoming contaminated by insect residue, dirt, road grime, carwax etc.

CORRECTION:

1. Clean the windshield glass with GM # 1050011 (Bon Ami) glass cleaner or equivalent.
Important

The glass is clean when rinse water does not "bead-up", but "sheets" across the entire glass surface. Multiple cleanings may be required to remove all contaminants.

2. Clean the wiper blades by using a cloth that has been saturated with full strength washer solution and wipe vigorously. Rinse the blades with water after cleaning.