Cardone 40-1059 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Remanufactured OE-Style Wiper Motor

The Cardone 40-1059 windshield wiper motor is a remanufactured replacement built to match original equipment performance. It is a direct bolt, front wiper motor for select Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Pontiac G4, Pontiac Pursuit, and Saturn Ion applications.

Cardone’s Windshield Wiper Motor line focuses on OE fit and function, with remanufacturing steps that restore critical wear components for dependable operation. This part number, 40-1059, is built for drivers who need a front wiper motor replacement that follows the factory mounting and electrical layout.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for a precise vehicle fit
• Direct bolt mounting with 3 mounting holes
• Blade terminal connection
• Output gear lubrication applied for load capacity and service life
• Motor magnets recharged for performance and reliability
• Weak solder points reflowed during remanufacturing
• Main components tested against O.E. standards before final function testing
• Package includes the wiper motor and instruction sheet
• Washer pump not included
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces raw material and energy use versus new-part production

Product Details

Cardone 40-1059 is a remanufactured windshield wiper motor engineered for front applications on 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, 2005-2006 Pontiac G4, and 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit. It is built to restore wiper motor operation with OE-style mounting, terminal type, and internal component restoration. This part cross-references Saturn 22664679 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow or inconsistent wiper motor movement
• Wipers stopping mid-windshield
• Poor parking position at the base of the windshield
• Electrical or mechanical wear inside the original motor assembly

Installation Notes

• Fits 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, front
• Fits 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, front
• Fits 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, front
• Fits 2005-2006 Pontiac G4, front
• Fits 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit, front
• Confirm washer pump compatibility before installation; some vehicles will not operate the motor if the washer pump is defective
• If the wipers do not park correctly, inspect crank arm position and reset as needed using the vehicle service procedure
• Bench test the wiper motor and washer pump before replacing either component
• For moisture-sensitive systems, verify the rain sensor and control module operation before diagnosis

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured wiper motor is re-engineered and tested to match O.E. performance. Main components are checked against original equipment standards, bearings are serviced or replaced as needed, and the final assembly is function-tested before release.