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pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

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So this is an older topic but in my search on the internet seems to be a fairly common problem that maybe GM needs to do a recall on?  I have a 2016 GMC Sierra and just noticed today that my washers don't work.  Fuse is OK and I don't hear the pump run when I turn it on.  So looking like I need to replace the pump.  I don't think I have ever had to replace a windshield washer pump on a car in my life let a lone a 3 year old vehicle with 30,000 miles.  Unfortunately my warranty was up in May due to time.  So I get to fix it myself.  Seems like a cheap enough part and maybe that's the problem but it that many are breaking I would think GM would take a closer look.  Either way, does anyone have instructions on how to replace this?  Looks like I get to tear some stuff apart to access it.  Thanks.

I did this to my 2016 almost a year ago. The pump sits below the water reservoir tank. You’ll need to remove the driver side headlight. The pump I used actually came from @Tinkering Fox (Thanks again!).

It was a simple fix. I’m guessing if you run these pumps without fluid for a long time, they will fail.

Good luck!




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Yeah, I hate dealing with the dealership also. They are just a pain, last time they left grease & grim all over the truck, changed my oil without my asking, I had just changed it the day befo

davester
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A part failing after 5 years is not a "fit-n-finish" issue.  And dropping the brand because of it, well, you probably will run out of brands to buy from relatively soon...

newdude
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Dealer. My 2015 early build HD had a dead pump at 687 miles. If you are under warranty, you yourself should never have to mess with it. Its their job to fix it and GM's responsibility to pay for it

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Truston Gunter

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I have a 2015 LTZ Z71 with 41,100 miles and noticed no washer fluid on my way to work. Reservoir is full so I assume pump as well. Can't say I've ever had this issue with any other vehicle. Of course warranty is expired so thanks GM for making sub par trucks!!! I should have kept my '99 Silverado. Seems like that was the last time they made the "most dependable, longest lasting trucks on the road". 

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John Knisley New Member

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2016 Silverado - I hope people are still seeing this thread lol.  I replaced my washer pump (twice in two days to rule out a defective replacement), checked the fuse. and blown though the hose to make sure it isn't clogged.  I checked for voltage at the washer pump connector and it's good too. I still don't get anything when I try to spray the windshield.  Is there another fuse/relay/other electrical item to check?  Thanks in advance!

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davester Senior Enthusiast

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3 hours ago, John Knisley said:

2016 Silverado - I hope people are still seeing this thread lol.  I replaced my washer pump (twice in two days to rule out a defective replacement), checked the fuse. and blown though the hose to make sure it isn't clogged.  I checked for voltage at the washer pump connector and it's good too. I still don't get anything when I try to spray the windshield.  Is there another fuse/relay/other electrical item to check?  Thanks in advance!

You have 12V on one pin, do you have gnd on the other?

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Joe032307 New Member

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Went to use mine on the highway, didnt work then smoke started pouring out from under the hood.  I happened to be headed for an oil change and my mechanic put fire out but it was caused by the windshield washer pump! It did not even trip the fuse just caught fire burned out pump and wiring harness. Very scary cannot believe this happened on, of all things a windshielld washer pump. Its not like its really used that much, people dont ride around using it every bloody second and for it to not only fail but catch fire, come on GM! Step up!

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madkins New Member

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I have a 2016 GMC Sierra and my washer pump has went out also.  It is full of fluid and the motor will not run?  Why isn't this a recall or covered under warranty?  My truck is a 2016 and has 35,000 miles on it.. 

davester Senior Enthusiast

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26 minutes ago, madkins said:

I have a 2016 GMC Sierra and my washer pump has went out also.  It is full of fluid and the motor will not run?  Why isn't this a recall or covered under warranty?  My truck is a 2016 and has 35,000 miles on it.. 

It is covered under the trucks warranty if your truck is still under the warranty period/mileage.

 

It doesn't appear to even remotely come close to qualifying for a recall, neither for frequency nor safety.

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Pyrofitr1368 New Member

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Just adding to the pile. I have a 2016 1500 ltz 56K and my washer pump just stopped working as well. Is it just me or are there a lot of fit-n-finish issues with Chevy Trucks now? I saw earlier in the post a gentleman wanted to get his '99 back because Chevy isn't producing the same level of reliability. Got to be honest with all the little issues I've had to fix and poor performance from a 5.3...Ford will be my next truck. Yep, I said it, but unless Chevy ups the game why would I buy another Chevy car or truck? 

davester Senior Enthusiast

davester

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A part failing after 5 years is not a "fit-n-finish" issue.  And dropping the brand because of it, well, you probably will run out of brands to buy from relatively soon...

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JimCost2014 Senior Enthusiast

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Good luck with the Ford, maybe they will let you install the "chips" needed yourself, rather than the dealer doing it for you.

 

Should be a pretty reliable rig🤔 Report back when you hit 56000 trouble free miles....

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MikeBMW Senior Enthusiast

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Interesting, I'm a bit past B00BS (80085), 80222 now - had to update my drive safe and save app - and, so far, all has been trouble free.
Still, fingers crossed!  🤞

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Srode1 Enthusiast

Srode1

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Old thread but the pump on our 2015 with 110,000 miles just stopped too.  Looking at Youtubes it looks like most people are removing the 2ndary battery tray and some of the fasteners on the DS inner fender well to get the tank out and replace the pump.  I see someone said on a 2016 you can go through the headlight opening, is that to get to the pump without pulling the tank? Whats the best way to get to it? 

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