I know that this was asked before, but it was a while ago...

Does anyone know if any company (Anco, Triton, etc...) has come out with a wiper blade or wiper blade refil for the 07 Tahoe??

I haven't yet priced them out with the dealer but I can pretty much assume and guarantee that they won't be the same $5 that Walmart sells them for.

 

I asked the same question several months ago and got no response. Still haven't found any.

There are several aftermarket blades that have the same or similar design but all have the standard style attachment methods. Not sure this design is even refillable. I'm wondering if one could replace the arm with the old style so you could use normal blades and refills. I really miss being able to put winter blades on. [sm=imsmilin.gif]

Also wonder why the change in the first place. Does Chevy really need cash so bad that they need to get into the wiper business.[] [:'(]

 

I had to buy mine at the dealer. I checked everywhere for it and that is the only place I could find it.

 

Some dealers will cover the blades under warranty if you have a bad set.

Get use to seeing this design of wipers, they are a easier to manufacture and perform better at highway speeds and offer slightly improved aerodynamics.

And yes; GM needs your money..........all of it.

 

How do you change them out anyway? I've always wondered but never had time to look into it.

 

Squeeze both tabs and rotate the blade away from the arm to remove.

 

Is there no way to replace/refil the blade while keeping the same arm?? This sounds a bit pricey as I replace my blades at least 3-4 times a year...

Is there an 'official' method that GM recommends to clean and maintain the private-label blades??

 

Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when you clean the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged.


Tip
For a larger scale buildup on the windshield, use a non-abrasive cleaner such as Bon-Ami* (www.faultless.com) cleanser with a wet sponge, being sure to use plenty of water to avoid scratching the glass. Flush the surface and body panels completely.

The wiper blade/arm comes as an assembly, we are seeing many people change blades that are perfectly good but have a build-up of dirt.
A set of these blades should last a minimum of 6 months provided that you do not damage them (see below):

Avoiding Wiper Damage The following are major contributors to wiper damage. Some of these you can control and others are environmental concerns. [align=left] • Extremely dusty areas (such as driving on dirt roads) may cause the wipers rubber edge to wear quickly and unevenly.
[/align] [align=left] • Sand and salt used on roads for increasing winter traction and ice control will cause the wiper blades to wear quicker. Areas with significant snowfall require more frequent blade replacements.
[/align] [align=left] • Heat and time may cause the rubber blades to take a "permanent set" resulting in the rubber not flexing and turning over uniformly. This condition may result in streaking and/or unwiped areas.
[/align] [align=left] • Rubber blades are easily cut or torn when using ice scrapers. Likewise pulling blades up off a frozen windshield can tear the rubber. Exercise caution when clearing ice and snow.
[/align] [align=left] • Using your wipers to "wear through" frost and ice, instead of allowing the defrosters to melt the ice, can dull, nick or tear the rubber blades.
[/align] [align=left] • Banging wipers on the glass to remove ice and snow may cause the blade to bend, dislodging the rubber and causing potential scratching of the windshield.
[/align] [align=left] • Ice can form in the pin joints of the wipers, which can cause streaking and unwiped areas. To remove ice from pin joints, compress the blade and rubber edge with your hand to loosen the frozen joints.[/align]

 

You wouldn't happen to know the dealer/list price on a set of arm/blades, would you?? I always keep a spare set in the event of a problem (or worse).

I guess when I go to have my Nav programmed up, I'll buy a set of blades.

 

The flat blade wipers are manufactured by Valeo.
I'm telling you this so you don't get too upset when I tell you what they cost (this company is screwing GM).

About $20 each, now I'm going off of memory but I know I'm close.