Wiper Chatter Repair

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2004 Saturn Ion 3, 2004 Saturn Ion 2, and 2004 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the windshield wipers chatter and/or wipe unevenly. Several items may contribute to this condition. To completely repair this condition, ALL of the items listed should be tested and repaired as necessary.

Clean the windshield glass. Refer to Windshield Glass Cleaning .
Clean the wiper blade elements. Refer to Blade Element Cleaning .
Perform the wiper arm tip pressure test. Refer to Wiper Arm Tip Pressure Check .
Inspect the wiper blade element set. Refer to Wiper Blade Element Check .