Cardone 85-1003 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Windshield Wiper Motor for Astro and Safari

Restore dependable windshield wiping with this new Cardone windshield wiper motor, part number 85-1003. It is built for direct-bolt installation on select Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari front applications, with engineering focused on quiet operation, consistent torque, and long-term durability.

Cardone’s Windshield Wiper Motor line is developed from decades of remanufacturing and reverse-engineering experience, then improved as a new replacement design. For Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari owners, that means a wiper motor built with stronger internal gears and careful load testing for reliable operation in demanding weather.

Key Features

• Direct-bolt mounting with 3 mounting holes for a straightforward replacement
• New motor design with stronger, less brittle gears to reduce premature wear, stripping, and breakage
• Precisely measured lubricant for quiet operation and extended service life
• Load tested for dependable performance before installation
• Magnets engineered to deliver torque for extreme weather and worn linkage compensation
• Blade terminal connection
• Washer pump not included

Detailed Description

This Cardone 85-1003 windshield wiper motor is a new replacement part for front wiper systems on 1994-2005 Chevrolet Astro and 1994-2005 GMC Safari models. It is designed to replace the original motor with a unit that uses upgraded gear material and controlled lubrication to support smooth, quiet wiping action. If you need a windshield wiper motor for a Chevrolet Astro or GMC Safari front wiper system, this part number 85-1003 is built for that application.

This part cross-references Chevrolet and GMC OE numbers 12494840 and 15746784 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers stopping in the middle of the windshield
• Parking misalignment caused by crank arm position
• Noise or wear related to aging motor gears

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1994-2005 Chevrolet Astro, front. Fits 1994-2005 GMC Safari, front. This wiper motor does not include the washer pump. If the vehicle uses a hidden park system, follow the vehicle-specific reset procedure and adjust the crank arm angle on the motor shaft if the wipers do not park at the bottom of the windshield. If the original motor failed after washer pump issues, bench test the wiper motor and washer pump before replacing either component.

Quality Assurance

Cardone builds this new wiper motor using improved gear material, controlled lubrication, and load testing to support reliable operation in harsh weather conditions. Part number 85-1003 is engineered as a durable replacement for select Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari front wiper systems.