Chevy Equinox Windshield Wiper Linkage Repair

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5 жыл бұрын

2015 Chevy Equinox Windshield Wiper linkage Wiper linkage bushing replacement and repair how too.

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@TwitchingHour 3 жыл бұрын

I just did this on my 2012 Equinox and have to tell you this video was a great help. I was able to pull the old one and install the new one in about 30 minutes. Appreciate your clear directions.

@Skippinagain 6 ай бұрын

About to do this with my 2012 Equinox , darn it

@celebritybuzz5515 3 жыл бұрын

Im a woman and used this video ty so much! The mechanics tried changing $400! I didn’t even need parts just cleaned it out and put it back together

@troseberry91585 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your video because I got a recall notice for our 2015 Equinox for this same issue. We haven't had this issue, but after seeing your video and some others, I'll definitely be looking into the fix/replacement.

@mmmmaxheadroom7350 Жыл бұрын

Watched you and fixed it in no time. I just bought the whole assembly motor and all for 100 bones.

@tonyafiala1043 Жыл бұрын

You are my KZfaq University Hero! I don't think I would have even tried this if I didn't see your video. My "timing" on blades was a bit off but eventually I got it. Keep posting--for I, too have a POS Equinox... Thank you so much...!

@dmiller531 3 жыл бұрын

This helped so much. We have a 2015. I took your advice and bought the whole assembly.

@cmmings5 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for the video. I used the 7/8th socket with a 5/8th socket, along with a c clamp used for calipers. no grease needed, so far its held together!

@3tertius3 4 жыл бұрын

There is a recall on the 2013 Chevy Equinox for this windshield wiper issue. They haven't yet expanding it to other model years. But I had the same issue with my 2015. I've replaced the wiper transmission 2, with the Dorman model, and its always that same bushing. Always fails in the rain too. As if when the motor is turning that final small arm gets in a bad position and has some resistance, then it all breaks. Thanks for the video.

@kylewellman1756 Жыл бұрын

I own a 09 Torent. Not quite the same as an Equinox but close enough. Your tips were helpful in my repair, thanks for posting. 🙂

@stevereynolds5219 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I just had to do this on a 2014 Nox. Pain in the ass but your video really helped me out, bud.

@Shawn_313 4 жыл бұрын

I just drilled a hole straight through the bushing from top to bottom, Popped a cotter pin through, And was good to go. Don't know how long it will last, but traded it in a year after the repair and was still holding.

@laceyurdiales6888 3 жыл бұрын

Still holding?

@Shawn_313 3 жыл бұрын

@@laceyurdiales6888 it lasted a year and I traded it in, At that point it was still holding. I did the same fix on a friend's Pontiac G6 also, And that's been holding the past 6-7 months or so now.

@gristlevonraben Жыл бұрын

I will try this too!

@dfegan 4 жыл бұрын

My last bushing replacement lasted six months.....saw a video where someone suggested thermoplastic. Another suggested zip ties to keep it in place. Almost opted for the entire transmission but haven't got there yet.......

@jholcombe9753 3 жыл бұрын

Just changed the connectors on my 2011 GMC Terrain following your instructions in this video. Worked PERFECTLY, especially the 5/8 and 7/8 field hack. Saved me a bunch of money. Thank you for making this video!

@mbrchowaniec4168 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u this video helped me alot... just for the end when u talk about it going backwards I seemed to have that happen but It was the placement of the arms...

@e.r.franco4305 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip man Good video I found out too it's a little easier if you heat it up with a heat gun you can push it on by hand worked out for me I broke the first two.lol

@ThePitStudio Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video! Just did my 2014 nox. Easy to follow video!

@wesleyadams5433 2 жыл бұрын

Don't buy a 2011 Equinox either. Replaced engine, transmission and am about to replace the wiper/transmission assembly too. Thanks for the vid.

@johnbaker8941 Жыл бұрын

My wife bought sane car. Your the man in the boat with us

@AllanLeonardJr 2 жыл бұрын

Dag bro, I just finished watching another one of your videos about this from about a year prior; sorry to see that you are in the same boat and definitely sorry to see that it stopped during your conclusion demonstration 🤦🏾‍♂️ I have the same problem so I was rooting for it to work this time. Welp, time for me to go out there and see what I can figure out about mine. Thanks for the walk-thru (again).

@northcackalackylife6175 2 жыл бұрын

Did you catch my permanent fix vid? Also there was a recall from what I hear so dealership may do it for free.

@AllanLeonardJr 2 жыл бұрын

@@northcackalackylife6175 I might’ve 🤔… a few days ago I took it to an automotive shop down the street but they said they couldn’t find the part anywhere and told me to take it to the dealership. I’ll hit them up about the recall, thanks!

@thisisnottherealbenfrankli1040 3 жыл бұрын

this just happened to my 2012 Chevy Equinox, I’m going to try this fix tomorrow and see what happens, hopefully it works.

@WayDubKYC 4 жыл бұрын

Me and you are riding in the same boat man. I've had to work on my wife's several times. It never seems to hold up. New line of SUV's.. Chevrolet POS Series.

@BrentFerree 4 жыл бұрын

2014 purchased new has the same issue at 132K miles, bought the ac delco replacement online for $67 shipped including motor. smh, mechanic wanted over $400 to replace it, I am with you- and also done with Chevy due to their poor engineering

@ellenkoellner4011 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I need to check the hose on my 2016 equinox as the fluid doesn't spray but yet the bottle empties and the motor runs. Was glad to watch your video but I need to know how to remove the four tabs at the beginning. I don't want to break them! Do you have to squeeze when you pull them up or just go for it? Please let me know if you get a chance, thanks!

@kalebcarter6048 3 жыл бұрын

You saved me 60$. Respect

@captainobvious9233 Жыл бұрын

Just had the same problem. Though I just Mickey Moused it for now - using thick rubber bands to keep it from popping out. I'll deal with actually replacing it in the spring.

@jimdavis9206 3 жыл бұрын

I found that Dorman 49455 bushings fit very well.

@judyosinski7693 3 жыл бұрын

i will try this part no. thank you were did you purchase from

@stoveguy2133 3 жыл бұрын

My wipers do not go home and do not go full travel. They seem quiet. What controls home/park position and full travel position?

@deshonlong7 2 жыл бұрын

How do u keep the blades from goin the opposite directions

@Ajen1959 3 жыл бұрын

lots a help! thanx for the info!

@joederose5200 Жыл бұрын

They finally issued a recall for this problem!

@lewgarrickthe3rd549 Жыл бұрын

I'm too late, but there is actually a recall for these on 2014-2015 Equniox and GMC. They will replace the entire assembly free of charge.

@dredaylarue 2 жыл бұрын

My rodeo I had the same issue after a while it just kept popping off again And those little plastic things were hard to get in

@fhill5265 3 жыл бұрын

To all who have spent money on this fix, you can be reimbursed. GM has a special coverage adjustment for the wiper transmission static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10171252-9999.pdf for vehicles 2010 - 2012 and 2014 - 2017 for Equinox and Terrain

@byrdvt 2 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE THE REAL MVP!!

@jorgemarin9496 Жыл бұрын

Gracias mi ayudo mucho 😊

@jjtrucker5950 2 жыл бұрын

My 1978 daily driver doesn't have any wiper issues.

@Ted__Moon 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having a hard time popping the tabs. And easy methods to get them off. Thanks

@timcampbell1927 Жыл бұрын

There is A recall on 2014 and 2015 Equinox for this very reason, you get A free repair.

@munchball5825 4 жыл бұрын

Why buy new linkage if it has the same plastic pieces... I just read a guy said he drilled a hole through the nipple and used a cotter pin. I'm in the same boat as you but am considering the drilling method because the plastic will probably keep stripping.

@scottbingham6799 27 күн бұрын

Where in the hell were you able to find the wiper linkage bushings I've been looking for the wiper transmission bushing everywhere and cannot find it. Can you please tell me where you found them

@josephkrehel9813 4 ай бұрын

Hey put the nylon bushings in boiling water for a few minutes makes pushing them in easier

@Marlowe227PackOpenings 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!!!

@mistylingle8612 3 жыл бұрын

Same boat....2014 chevy equinox... after 125k it has been one problem after the other.

@andrewm1346 4 жыл бұрын

I had a fleet of HHRs I could drill them out and nut and bolt. 2015 No room for nut and bolt. I like the idea of the Delco replacement. Gonna try other sizes to see first.

@northcackalackylife6175 4 жыл бұрын

Andrew M check my other video. I drilled and tapped ball joint and used a bolt. Been working ever since.

@kennethdurbin3385 Жыл бұрын

Broke 2 packs trying to get 1 on. Gave up after a few hours.

@mlmanville8174 4 жыл бұрын

Is it a different issue when one side (passenger) is still working fine & other (driver) is not? So far I've only gone as far as popping off the black plastic cap off the non-functional one to see if maybe bolt was still moving but the arm was just slipping (it was not moving)

@northcackalackylife6175 3 жыл бұрын

ML Manville I’m not sure on that. If the linkage is broken they both quit working. Might be stripped at the end of the wiper where it connects.

@bripro68 3 жыл бұрын

Way late but yes it’s still the linkage when one spindle moves but not the other.

@LOS_Tomahawk 3 жыл бұрын

Or a 2014 Equinox. I replaced the bushings 5 times before buying the linkage.

@richardehrne4181 4 жыл бұрын

I tried this and had the problem you mentioned of them going opposite directions how do I get them back to turning the same way

@northcackalackylife6175 4 жыл бұрын

Richard Ehrne It’s hard to explain, just have to play around with it. When you put it back together the arms on the transmission assembly must have moved. You can snap turn the motor by hand and watch the screws that the wipers attach to turn. If they are turning in opposite directions it’s wrong.

@ericafrenk6747 Жыл бұрын

This is happening to me now., there is a huge amount of ppl and a way for them to replace it all.

@thepizzaboy5393 Жыл бұрын

Did it blow up yet?

@russellkamback1918 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@EasyGeezy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mine busted for the 2nd time they made these cars like shit, I just bought the whole linkage

@raulrb10 2 жыл бұрын

i just fix mine with jv weld and wire, i hope they last a couple of months

@user-ve3dp2ji5v 6 ай бұрын

What well they chged at a shop to do this?

@northcackalackylife6175 6 ай бұрын

No idea

@northcackalackylife6175 6 ай бұрын

But there is a recall on some years

@eddiemelz5706 3 жыл бұрын

Even my wife’s terrain dose the same shit unbelievable

@shadbunnell3464 Жыл бұрын

www.cars.com/research/chevrolet-equinox-2014/recalls/

@dumplingsboi3906 Жыл бұрын

Was that glue or grease ?

@northcackalackylife6175 Жыл бұрын

Grease

@Skippinagain 6 ай бұрын

Bro , that sucks , I have a 2012 about to change the bushings out right now , I see I’m gonna be taken for a ride on this lol did you end up buying a whole new linkage ? 😊

@northcackalackylife6175 6 ай бұрын

No, see my other video on permanent fix. Also there was a recall by GM

@ironbeard9217 3 жыл бұрын

I'm greatful for this video but the part number I have is #49455 . I have a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox LT.

@juanlop8974 2 жыл бұрын

This are very good suvs i love them sale them like hot cakes. Just give them a little love and care

@fluoridaman2332 Жыл бұрын

Duly noted

@clintonbirdsr.8598 Жыл бұрын

You dont need to put grease, thats why it pops off. it goesin dry

@666Demonshaker 6 ай бұрын

Soaking the new plastic piece in boiling water for 3 min. will make it go in without breaking

@ivansuarez5179 5 ай бұрын

The company sent a recall letter for the windhield wiper failure , they will fix free

@duckroomreadalouds8880 2 жыл бұрын

Dorman 49449 bushings are for Nissan products, probably why they have popped off for the 10th time

@footballfan7771 3 жыл бұрын

Rock auto had the complete assembly for 29

@70stunes71 2 жыл бұрын

Blow these fucking cars up and turn em into the insurance company.

@northcackalackylife6175 4 жыл бұрын

Check out my latest video of what I think will be a permanent or at least long term fix. It’s a little bit of a rig job but cost and difficulty is relatively low.

@mmmmaxheadroom7350 Жыл бұрын

Also the is a recall for 2014 and 2015 equinox. Make gm pay for their defect.

@rontam06 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered a new one Fam 😩 from all the compliments I've seen replacing bushings isn't worth it cuz they break so easily. I have 2012 Terrain I've been waiting for these things to break since I've seen the recall but not on mine only 2013- 2015 are recalled! Of course they broke on the worst day possible biblical rain at least they 🛑 while I was pulling into work. Easy enough to fix diy but poor design by GM. Rubbish ass Suv!!!

@charlespelletier9621 3 ай бұрын

You do know Chevrolet and GM have a recall on this problem. They will fix it for free.

@northcackalackylife6175 2 ай бұрын

Yes I’ve made that comment here I think. When I made the video there wasn’t a recall yet.

@simonsilva5040 2 жыл бұрын

Don't ever buy a 2012 either same problem also when it came out of the dealer it had bad rings using oil like crazy . It took a whole year for the dealer to get an okay from general motors to overhaul the engine. And the worst part it was my daughter's car and I talked her into buying it. piece of crap 😠

@charleshaubert3970 4 жыл бұрын

Just had to replace the while assemble i have a 2014 and it's nothing but a peice of crap will never buy another chevy or ford again

@im100percentg 3 жыл бұрын

This is the line for you?

@ericafrenk6747 Жыл бұрын

Same BS with the 2016 equinox., that’s what the hell I get for buying a car cuz I thought the name was cool.

@jjtrucker5950 2 жыл бұрын

GM is the piece of crap , they should have never allowed this design to leave the factory, and won't even allow you to purchase the correct replacement bushings.

@richardhaughey532 3 жыл бұрын

There your problem dorman parts there junk. Just replace the whole think for about $50.oo bucks

@alyssacoyle4845 3 жыл бұрын

It’s $130 over here. No after market parts for this

@johnm1055 4 жыл бұрын

Those dorman bushings youre buying, are the wrong ones!! Thats why they kept popping off!

@johnm1055 4 жыл бұрын

Dorman doesnt make them at all for this vehicle!! You buy a new wiper transmission without the motor. Or go to the junkyard, but you dont know how long it will last. The part number he is using is for a damn Nissan or something!!!

@northcackalackylife6175 3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure you’re wrong on that but I don’t have time to verify. It was an exact match to the one I took off. I’ll take your word for it but I don’t think a different bushing would do any good it’s just a sorry piece of crap from the start

@johnm1055 3 жыл бұрын

Well being a FULL-TIME mechanic YOU are wrong! You provided the wrong part number to everyone here!! The DORMAN CATALOG i have here beside me says its for NISSAN VEHICLES!! www.dormanproducts.com/p-7639-49449.aspx?origin=keyword. This is from online. And this IS WHY your bushings popped off 10 TIMES!!!! Im not trying to be an ass. I want you to learn from YOUR mistake!! Ive made plenty myself. Just because something "looks" IDENTICAL doesnt mean it will fit.

@johnm1055 3 жыл бұрын

Ive been using these dorman bushings FOR SEVERAL YEARS and they have never popped back off and NEVER came back to my shop!!! You must use them for THE CORRECT VEHICLE!!

@Bob-ib6im 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnm1055 So what is the right part number? That would be helpful if you could add that information.