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Tara Martin · 09-20-2013, 11:42 AM

I have a '13 1LE 1SS RS that has 9k miles. I've had no problems at all with the car until it rained the other day and I used the wipers. It's pretty arid down here, so I haven't needed to use the wipers much for the ten months that I've owned the car.

The other day it rained heavily on my way to work. So hard that I clicked it up to the fast wiper speed for the first time ever. To my surprise, the washer started spraying solution onto my windshield! I thought perhaps it was a fluke, so I tried it again after the rain, and it does it every time you use the high speed setting on the wipers.

I couldn't find this issue using search, but has anyone seen this before? I imagine that something in the switch mechanism is crossed up somehow. I just hate to lose the car at the dealership! Do they provide a loaner typically at the dealership? This is my DD and I have to get to work!

Thanks for any help!

Tara

nyrfan · 09-20-2013, 01:09 PM

If they need to keep your car, they will provide you a loaner.

Tara Martin · 09-20-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

If they need to keep your car, they will provide you a loaner.

Thanks!

its a syn · 09-20-2013, 06:54 PM

Hope they give you a Camaro for a loaner.

DwRed1LTV6 · 09-20-2013, 07:00 PM

Hope it only takes one day to correct the problem
Good luck Tara ~ ! ! ! !
gonna check my wipers and see if it does it
on my car. . .

DJ_BigC · 09-21-2013, 08:44 AM

I have seen this many many times on the Traverse/Acadia/Enclave models, 99% of the time, the vehicle required replacement of the windshield washer/wiper switch lever assembly. The odd one required a BCM and programming. No big deal, it's under warranty and it will get fixed. Make sure to inspect the interior and under hood area of the vehicle once it repaired to make sure all components were reinstalled properly and none are damaged.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-21-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tara Martin

I have a '13 1LE 1SS RS that has 9k miles. I've had no problems at all with the car until it rained the other day and I used the wipers. It's pretty arid down here, so I haven't needed to use the wipers much for the ten months that I've owned the car.

The other day it rained heavily on my way to work. So hard that I clicked it up to the fast wiper speed for the first time ever. To my surprise, the washer started spraying solution onto my windshield! I thought perhaps it was a fluke, so I tried it again after the rain, and it does it every time you use the high speed setting on the wipers.

I couldn't find this issue using search, but has anyone seen this before? I imagine that something in the switch mechanism is crossed up somehow. I just hate to lose the car at the dealership! Do they provide a loaner typically at the dealership? This is my DD and I have to get to work!

Thanks for any help!

Tara

Hello Tara,

Sincere apologies to hear about your windshield wiper concern. As stated, if you are within warranty (which it seems you are) then the dealer will typically provide a loaner vehicle if the vehicle needs to remain the dealer throughout the diagnosis. If you'd like me to open a case for you, feel free to send me a private message.

Kindly,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Tara Martin · 09-23-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Hello Tara,

Sincere apologies to hear about your windshield wiper concern. As stated, if you are within warranty (which it seems you are) then the dealer will typically provide a loaner vehicle if the vehicle needs to remain the dealer throughout the diagnosis. If you'd like me to open a case for you, feel free to send me a private message.

Kindly,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Thanks William R., I'm not sure yet when I'll have time, but it'll get there.

Tara

mp51998 · 09-23-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ_BigC

Make sure to inspect the interior and under hood area of the vehicle once it repaired to make sure all components were reinstalled properly and none are damaged.

Especially if you go to Auto Nation, aka Champion. When they replaced my HUD I had to go back three times due to finding bolts on the floor or them actually falling on my feet while driving. Plus they do not clean the interior after the install. In fact I would consider using the other local dealer. I did not have good luck with them tho with the wife's car.. We' re kinda SOL with dealers.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-23-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tara Martin

Thanks William R., I'm not sure yet when I'll have time, but it'll get there.

Tara

Sure thing!

Keep me updated Tara.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

09-20-2013, 11:42 AM	#1
Tara Martin Loves Camaros Drives: Red '79 Z28, '24 Blk A10 ZL-1 Vert Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 1,626 View My Garage	Windshield washer issue I have a '13 1LE 1SS RS that has 9k miles. I've had no problems at all with the car until it rained the other day and I used the wipers. It's pretty arid down here, so I haven't needed to use the wipers much for the ten months that I've owned the car. The other day it rained heavily on my way to work. So hard that I clicked it up to the fast wiper speed for the first time ever. To my surprise, the washer started spraying solution onto my windshield! I thought perhaps it was a fluke, so I tried it again after the rain, and it does it every time you use the high speed setting on the wipers. I couldn't find this issue using search, but has anyone seen this before? I imagine that something in the switch mechanism is crossed up somehow. I just hate to lose the car at the dealership! Do they provide a loaner typically at the dealership? This is my DD and I have to get to work! Thanks for any help! Tara __________________ Old and new, sharing space!

09-20-2013, 01:09 PM	#2
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09-20-2013, 06:54 PM	#4
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09-20-2013, 07:00 PM	#5
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,720	Hope it only takes one day to correct the problem Good luck Tara ~ ! ! ! ! gonna check my wipers and see if it does it on my car. . . __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

09-21-2013, 08:44 AM	#6
DJ_BigC Rockin' Steady Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Timmins Posts: 216	I have seen this many many times on the Traverse/Acadia/Enclave models, 99% of the time, the vehicle required replacement of the windshield washer/wiper switch lever assembly. The odd one required a BCM and programming. No big deal, it's under warranty and it will get fixed. Make sure to inspect the interior and under hood area of the vehicle once it repaired to make sure all components were reinstalled properly and none are damaged. __________________ Eric Carrier, proud GM Technician for over 10yrs. 2010 Camaro 2SS Black, L99, SLP headers, GMPP axle back, complete JRE tune, 22" Boss 337's, Nitto Invos 5% tint, Eforce Supercharger w. 3" pulley, ADM FPCM, ID850's, JRE fuel rail mod, Eforce CAI, Moroso catch can, spark plug insulators.