Chattering wipers

lrymal · January 24, 2014

I realize the wiper blade topic has been talked about before, but it usually gets buried in complaints about the lights.

Today, we had our first snow and the present temperature is shy under freezing--30 degrees. My wiper blades cannot work with the snow and the freezing temperatures. As the blade wipes, the rubber lays to its side against the glass and freezes at that position. As the wipe continues, the rubber stays at that position, its side sliding across the glass--chattering/shuddering. There is no squeegee effect at all. The chatter is worse than that of any vehicle I have had and at 65 years of age, I have had many.

I think this really is my only complaint about the truck. If anyone has a solution........... For the most part, I didn't have this with my 2011 GMC.

GMC-AT · January 24, 2014

Dealer replaced my wiper blades the 2nd day I had the truck. No freezing temps or anything.. they just would chatter and skip across the windshield. Take it to the dealer.. they should replace them for free..

gmc1 · January 24, 2014

That's funny you posted this. I'm near Austin and had the same problem this evening (also in Sierra). I stopped and got a new set from Oreilies which was fun because they were like $38.. Have not put them on yet, hoping it was just the cold temps effecting them so I can return these cause I'm broke. Haven't made my first payment and it's already costing me $

pm26 · January 24, 2014

Here are some problems with wiper blades. Avoid getting wax containing car wash soap on the windshield because if wax builds up, it will cause the blades to skitter across. The solution if to wipe down the windshield and the wiper blades with 70% rubbing alcohol, which removes wax. Wiper blades get dry and brittle as they get older, but thisobviously cannot be the problem with new trucks. It seems to me that GM is experimenting with cheap junk and used some shady supplier for these blades. Get them replaced.

Retired Bob · January 24, 2014

I had my new truck for 2 days and wanted to show it off so I drove about 25 miles to my son's house. There was a light drizzle on the trip to his house and on the trip home. The wipers chattered terrible both going to his house and on the return trip - couldn't leave the wipers ON or OFF. I had new factory (Anco brand?) blades installed by the dealer and have noticed much improvement - not perfect, but better. I may try the 70% rubbing alcohol trick.

MotoMedic · January 24, 2014

The solution if to wipe down the windshield and the wiper blades with 70% rubbing alcohol....

+1

Every time I wash my truck, I clean the wipers with alcohol pads and it keeps them working like new.

thewhitestallion · January 24, 2014

my wipers would only chatter when I first turned them on but then they were fine after the initial start. however today in Houston we had a lot of ice everywhere and I was driving and my wipers no skip and hop and make all sorts of noise and my windshield was defrosted before I ever turned them on.

also my HID's no longer work either not sure if it's due to the ice or something else happened.

GMCustomerService · January 24, 2014

Hi lrymal,

I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing this problem with your windshield wipers. I understand your concern and would like to look further into this. If you would like my assistance, please private message me your full name, VIN, current mileage, phone number, and preferred dealership. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Kristen A.

GM Customer Care

Sooperdave · January 24, 2014

I usually wiper the rubber down really good with a damp rag from time to time. That can help with the chattering. Possible something is on windshield.. make sure it's clean too. Freezing temps and the rubber don't mix well so the rubber can be somewhat deformed for a bit. And last resort, If nothing seems to work, yeah take it in for warranty.

Impatience II · January 24, 2014

My truck is three weeks old. Truck has never been washed. Wipers chatter like a m ef er. I guess they will get replaced when it goes in for the recall next Friday.

maximasz1 · January 31, 2014

I am having more of a problem with them freezing, than chattering. The chattering seems be more a result of a dirty, salt-infested state of NJ. But the Freezing up seems to be caused by the solid plastic scoop they changed to, that doesnt allow the snow to melt from engine heat.

GasHog369 · February 1, 2014

I had the same problem. I found it more to be a problem with the arms themselves... The rubber has to sit perfect to a 90 degree angle to the windshield. if it slants at all it will be quiet in one direction and chatter on return. Take a adjustable wrench and twist the arm back to correct position.

I also just replaced the cheap factory wipers with Bosch Icon 22 OE. BEST WIPER EVER.

Chevy use to use the Bosch Icons.. Im guessing they cut that good thing because of the $ and put this crap on our expensive trucks.

Advance auto has the Icons for $10 off on a pair right now. You wont be sorry.

Stay away from Trico. They are as bad as the factory.

Yooper1 · February 3, 2014

YUP...same thing with my 2014 Silverado LTZ-Z71. Most expensive truck I have ever owned -by choice. I was excited when I picked it up from the dealer. Shocked right out of the gate.....first light rain we had my wipers were very LOUD and noisy. Went right back to the dealer and they took wipers off another new truck and swapped with mine. Made no difference-still noisy in steady or light rain. VERY ANNOYING.

Went on a hunting trip with a friend in his new Ford pickup. I could not help but notice how "quiet" his wipers performed. Terrible for the price you pay and now I have to put up with this!!