How long should windshield wipers work?

Wiper blades should be replaced every six months to a year or as soon as you notice a difference in driving visibility. When wiper blades no longer make proper contact with the windshield surface, they can begin to squeak, chatter, skip, smear, or streak reducing driving visibility.

What size windshield wipers do I need for a 2004 Chevy Silverado?

22″
Note: 22″ Driver side wiper. 22″ Passenger side wiper.

How long do OEM windshield wipers last?

Many experts would recommend wiper blade replacement every 6–12 months. However, some wipers will not last that long. In fact, you’ll hear complaints of signs of smearing and streaking on the 3rd or 4th month from purchase, not even close to 6 months.

Are OEM wipers better than aftermarket?

OEM wiper blades are made from higher quality materials, and they fit better. That means they perform better than aftermarket wipers.

Can a low speed windshield wiper still work?

Use your multimeter to bridge between the low speed terminals on the switch and the wiper motor; with the switch moved to “Low” you should get at least a 10-volt reading. If you do, the wiring is fine; if you do not, the wiring has failed. Repeat the exercise with the intermediate speed.

Why are my windshield wipers not working on my Chevy truck?

Thankfully, the causes of most wiper problems can be at least narrowed down to a few, depending on what the wipers are doing, or not doing. Because Chevrolet has been manufacturing trucks since the early 1900s, not all Chevy trucks are constructed the same way.

What kind of motor does a windshield wiper use?

Windshield wipers are powered by a motor that receives 12-volt power through a switched wire. Complete failure of the wipers to work can be a complicated troubleshoot, but working with a motor that still runs on one speed is less challenging. Diagnosis can be time-consuming, but it is not complex and requires only one tool.

What to do if your windshield wipers don’t Park?

Wipers that do not park stop in the position they are in as soon as the wiper control switch is turned off, usually in the middle of the windshield. If the wipers fail to park, the parking lever switch behind the dashboard should be checked for proper adjustment. If no adjustment is necessary,…