Cardone 40-1047 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Remanufactured Wiper Motor for GM Vans

Restore dependable windshield wiping performance with this remanufactured CARDONE windshield wiper motor. Built for direct-bolt installation and re-engineered to match O.E. operation, it is a practical replacement for front wiper motor service on Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans.

Compatible With 2003-2007 Chevrolet Express 1500, front; 2003-2007 Chevrolet Express 2500, front; 2003-2007 Chevrolet Express 3500, front; 2003-2007 GMC Savana 1500, front; 2003-2007 GMC Savana 2500, front; 2003-2007 GMC Savana 3500, front.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for proper vehicle fit
• Re-engineered and tested to match O.E. performance
• Main components tested or gauged to O.E. standards, including armature, field, bearing, parking switch, or pulse board
• Motor bearings re-impregnated or replaced as needed
• Output gear lubricated for load capacity and service life
• Motor magnets fully recharged for reliable operation
• Weak solder points reflowed to improve durability
• Direct bolt mounting with 3 mounting holes
• Blade and pin terminals
• Washer pump not included

Product Line Details

CARDONE’s Windshield Wiper Motor line traces back to the company’s first remanufactured product offering in 1970. This part number, 40-1047, reflects that remanufacturing focus with an OE-style replacement built for consistent operation on the vehicle.

What This Wiper Motor Helps Fix

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow, erratic, or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers that stop mid-sweep
• Poor parking position at the base of the windshield
• Noise or drag from a worn motor assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Before replacement, bench test the wiper motor and washer pump. Some systems will not operate if the washer pump is defective, so a failed washer pump can be mistaken for a bad motor. If the vehicle does not use hidden wiper blades, parking misalignment is often corrected by adjusting the crank arm position on the motor shaft. Refer to a vehicle-specific service manual for the hidden-park reset procedure when applicable.

For moisture-sensitive systems, a rain sensor mounted inside the windshield near the rearview mirror sends input to the control module, which adjusts motor speed based on rainfall accumulation.

Quality Assurance

Each CARDONE remanufactured wiper motor is tested against O.E. standards and then function-tested on the vehicle. The remanufacturing process also reduces energy and raw material use compared with producing a new part, supporting an earth-friendly repair approach.

This part cross-references Chevrolet and GMC OE number 88958135 for the same application.