Cardone 85-190 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Cardone 85-190 Wiper Motor Overview

Cardone 85-190 is a new windshield wiper motor for front applications on a wide range of GM compact and utility vehicles. It is built for vehicles without intermittent wipers and washer pump integration, including Chevrolet S10, S10 Blazer, Cavalier, and GMC Jimmy applications.

Cardone’s Windshield Wiper Motor line focuses on durability and consistent operation. This unit uses stronger gear material than the original design, precise lubrication, and load testing to help deliver quiet performance and dependable wiping in demanding weather.

Key Features

• New wiper motor, not remanufactured
• Stronger gear material helps resist wear, stripping, and breakage
• Precisely lubricated for quiet operation and long service life
• Load tested for reliable performance
• Torque output is engineered to handle extreme weather and worn linkage components
• Eyelet and grommet mounting type with blade terminals
• Washer pump not included

Detailed Product Description

The Cardone 85-190 windshield wiper motor is engineered as an improved replacement for front wiper systems on vehicles such as the Chevrolet S10, GMC Sonoma, Pontiac Sunbird, and Oldsmobile Bravada. It is designed for applications without intermittent wipers and without a washer pump on the motor assembly. The motor gears use a tougher, less brittle material to reduce premature failure, while the assembled lubricant and load testing support smooth, consistent operation. This part cross-references GMC 22062915 for the same application.

Compatible With 1982-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, front; 1982-1984 Chevrolet S10, front; 1983-1984 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, front; 1985-1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, front; 1985-1993 Chevrolet S10, front; 1984-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, front; 1985-1989 Chevrolet Astro, front; 1992-1994 GMC Jimmy, front; 1991-1993 GMC Sonoma, front; 1985-1991 GMC S15 Jimmy, front; 1984-1990 GMC S15, front; 1985-1989 GMC Safari, front; 1986-1994 Pontiac Sunbird, front; 1987-1991 Pontiac Tempest, front; 1985-1988 Pontiac Fiero, front.

What It Can Help Fix

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers stopping mid-sweep
• Parking misalignment at the windshield edge
• Noise caused by worn motor gears or dry internal components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify that the vehicle uses a front wiper motor without intermittent wipers and without a washer pump before ordering. If the wipers do not park correctly, inspect the crank arm position on the motor shaft and reset it according to the vehicle service procedure. If the motor does not operate after installation, bench test the wiper motor and washer pump together, since a defective washer pump can prevent operation on some systems. For moisture-sensitive systems, confirm whether the vehicle uses a rain sensor mounted inside the windshield near the rearview mirror.

Quality Assurance

Cardone designs this new wiper motor using reverse-engineering experience from remanufacturing programs and applies stronger internal gear material, precise lubrication, and load testing to support dependable operation. E-waste: Yes.