Cardone 40-185 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Cardone 40-185 Wiper Motor for GM Trucks

The Cardone 40-185 windshield wiper motor is a remanufactured OE-style replacement built for front wiper systems on select Chevrolet and GMC trucks. It is engineered and tested to match original equipment performance for dependable operation in wet weather.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for proper vehicle fit
• Tested against OE standards for core components, including the armature, field, bearing, parking switch, or pulse board
• Final functional testing performed on the vehicle application
• Motor bearings are re-impregnated or replaced as needed
• Output gear lubrication is applied for load capacity and service life
• Motor magnets are fully recharged for performance and reliability
• Weak solder points are reflowed to improve durability
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces energy and raw material use versus making a new part

Product Details

Cardone’s Windshield Wiper Motor line focuses on remanufactured OE replacement parts that restore factory-style operation. The 40-185 is built for front wiper applications on 1988-1990 Chevrolet C1500, C2500, C35, C3500, K1500, K2500, and K3500, as well as 1988-1990 GMC C1500, C2500, C3500, K1500, K2500, and K3500 with intermittent wipers and no washer pump on the motor. This part cross-references Chevrolet and GMC 22071769 for the same application.

Fits 1988-1990 Chevrolet C1500, front; Fits 1988-1990 Chevrolet C2500, front; Fits 1988-1990 Chevrolet C35, front; Fits 1988-1990 Chevrolet C3500, front; Fits 1988-1990 Chevrolet K1500, front; Fits 1988-1990 Chevrolet K2500, front; Fits 1988-1990 Chevrolet K3500, front; Fits 1988-1990 GMC C1500, front; Fits 1988-1990 GMC C2500, front; Fits 1988-1990 GMC C3500, front; Fits 1988-1990 GMC K1500, front; Fits 1988-1990 GMC K2500, front; Fits 1988-1990 GMC K3500, front.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Wipers that stop in the middle of the windshield
• Intermittent wiper operation that no longer cycles correctly
• Parking misalignment at the base of the windshield
• Slow, weak, or inconsistent wiper movement
• Failure of the front wiper motor on GM truck applications

Installation Notes and Tips

This unit includes a wiper motor and instruction sheet. It uses a blade terminal type, a grommet mounting type, and 3 mounting holes. It does not include a washer pump. If the vehicle has hidden park wipers, parking alignment may require crank arm adjustment on the motor shaft. If the motor does not operate after installation, check the washer pump and bench test both components before replacing either one. For moisture-sensitive systems, verify whether the vehicle uses a rain sensor mounted near the rearview mirror.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured wiper motor is re-engineered, built, and tested to match OE performance. Main components are checked against original equipment standards, and the finished unit is function-tested for vehicle operation before release.