Windshield Wipers Park in Up Position (Replace Windshield Wiper Motor Bracket)

This bulletin is being revised to make a correction to the Parts Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-08-43-003 (Section 08-Body and Accessories).

Some customers may comment that the windshield wipers park in the outwipe ( vertical ) position.

This condition may be caused by a bent park tab on the windshield wiper motor bracket.

To correct this condition, replace the wiper motor bracket. It will be necessary to transfer the following parts listed below to the new bracket.

1. Remove the windshield wiper motor drive system module. Refer to Wiper Drive System Module Replacement (SI Document ID #818798) .
2. Remove the windshield wiper transmission from the windshield wiper motor bracket. Refer to Wiper Transmission Replacement (SI Document ID #818797) .
3. Remove the wiper motor crank arm from the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Wiper Motor Crank Arm Replacement (SI Document ID #818984).
4. Remove the windshield wiper motor from the bracket. Refer to Wiper Motor Replacement (SI Document ID #818796).
5. Install the windshield wiper motor to the new bracket. Refer to Wiper Motor Replacement (SI Document ID #818796).
6. Install the wiper motor crank arm to the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Wiper Motor Crank Arm Replacement (SI Document ID #818984).
7. Install the windshield wiper transmission to the windshield wiper motor bracket. Refer to Wiper Transmission Replacement (SI Document ID #818797).
8. Install the windshield wiper motor drive system module. Refer to Wiper Drive System Module Replacement (SI Document ID #818798).

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: