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DvKillar · 03-23-2018, 09:40 AM

Coming up on my first full year with my 2015 and I need to replace my wiper blades... again!

First set ripped at 5k miles and were most likely factory ones that were 2 years old. ok. I can see that.

The set I replaced them with were Bosch Icons (or something like that), kinda pricey, but one of them just ripped only 10 months later!

Both did a fantastic job while intact so doesn't seem quality related.

Do these cars just have super heavy springs in the blade arms that just wears out the rubber blades faster?

Also, OK had a super mild winter as far as ice and snow goes, so wasn't related to that.

thanks!

Dragonman · 03-23-2018, 09:44 AM

I still have the stock blades on from 2015.

Low Saturn · 03-23-2018, 10:49 AM

Not sure what brand blades are on my Camaro. I bought my Camaro in December of 2013. Not sure if they were ever changed before that, but I haven't changed them since buying the car.

Rock-It Man · 03-23-2018, 10:56 AM

I kept the original blades at least 5 years, and replaced them with OEM blades from the dealer.

Were yours OEM? The streamlined ones?

One year life is typical for cars that are parked outside; mine's garaged so out of the sun.

ChibiBlackSheep · 03-23-2018, 10:58 AM

I've been having issues with Bosch Icons lately. They were my go-to replacements for the longest time, but they've been tearing at the bottoms (left end) of the blades on a few different vehicles that I've had the replacements for.

Now for the Camaro, I've just stuck to stock replacements and they've been awesome. Get a good 2 years out of each set before they streak even after cleaning. DD car that gets hit with all of the elements, so I'm happy with 2 years.

Welker2 · 03-23-2018, 11:04 AM

I live in an extremely arid climate where we get very little rain and still have the original blades on my 2013. Just so happens we've had some rain yesterday and I had to go out; they are still working great.

DvKillar · 03-23-2018, 11:08 AM

I guess I just pulled the short straw!

Do I need to get OEM's from dealer? Parts stores and Amazon don't have "GM" brand blades. What is the cost of the OE's ?

Deputy347k9 · 03-23-2018, 11:14 AM

2014 with only one replacement and that was last year with new OEM blades. The old ones had not ripped but they squeaked! Problem is with the NC summers being so hot I try to keep the girl inside when not in use.

DvKillar · 03-23-2018, 11:20 AM

I feel stupid asking, but the OEM should be AC\Delco brand, right?

ChibiBlackSheep · 03-23-2018, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DvKillar

I guess I just pulled the short straw!

Do I need to get OEM's from dealer? Parts stores and Amazon don't have "GM" brand blades. What is the cost of the OE's ?

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DvKillar · 03-23-2018, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

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ChibiBlackSheep · 03-23-2018, 11:45 AM

Luckily I just had to go into my order history for it

denboy1 · 03-23-2018, 11:47 AM

I haven't changed mine yet in the 2014 but my experience with kid cars is that the expensive blades work better but don't last as long. Cheapo Autozone wipers seem to last forever.

redcoats1976 · 03-23-2018, 11:56 AM

saw a set on ebay yesterday for 25 bucks.i think they were OE replacement too.almost bought them but my originals (also 2015)seem fine.

03-23-2018, 09:40 AM	#1
DvKillar Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2017 Location: MWC, OK Posts: 815	Wiper blade life Coming up on my first full year with my 2015 and I need to replace my wiper blades... again! First set ripped at 5k miles and were most likely factory ones that were 2 years old. ok. I can see that. The set I replaced them with were Bosch Icons (or something like that), kinda pricey, but one of them just ripped only 10 months later! Both did a fantastic job while intact so doesn't seem quality related. Do these cars just have super heavy springs in the blade arms that just wears out the rubber blades faster? Also, OK had a super mild winter as far as ice and snow goes, so wasn't related to that. thanks!

03-23-2018, 09:44 AM	#2
Dragonman Drives: 2015 1LT OBE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: KY Posts: 509 View My Garage	I still have the stock blades on from 2015. __________________ _______-2015 1LT JUSTICE----------------------------------1997 B12-___________

03-23-2018, 10:49 AM	#3
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	Not sure what brand blades are on my Camaro. I bought my Camaro in December of 2013. Not sure if they were ever changed before that, but I haven't changed them since buying the car. __________________

03-23-2018, 10:58 AM	#5
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	I've been having issues with Bosch Icons lately. They were my go-to replacements for the longest time, but they've been tearing at the bottoms (left end) of the blades on a few different vehicles that I've had the replacements for. Now for the Camaro, I've just stuck to stock replacements and they've been awesome. Get a good 2 years out of each set before they streak even after cleaning. DD car that gets hit with all of the elements, so I'm happy with 2 years. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

03-23-2018, 11:04 AM	#6
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	I live in an extremely arid climate where we get very little rain and still have the original blades on my 2013. Just so happens we've had some rain yesterday and I had to go out; they are still working great. __________________

03-23-2018, 10:56 AM	#4
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	I kept the original blades at least 5 years, and replaced them with OEM blades from the dealer. Were yours OEM? The streamlined ones? One year life is typical for cars that are parked outside; mine's garaged so out of the sun.

03-23-2018, 11:08 AM	#7
DvKillar Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2017 Location: MWC, OK Posts: 815	I guess I just pulled the short straw! Do I need to get OEM's from dealer? Parts stores and Amazon don't have "GM" brand blades. What is the cost of the OE's ?

03-23-2018, 11:14 AM	#8
Deputy347k9 Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 1,328	2014 with only one replacement and that was last year with new OEM blades. The old ones had not ripped but they squeaked! Problem is with the NC summers being so hot I try to keep the girl inside when not in use. __________________

03-23-2018, 11:20 AM	#9
DvKillar Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2017 Location: MWC, OK Posts: 815	I feel stupid asking, but the OEM should be AC\Delco brand, right?

03-23-2018, 11:45 AM	#12
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	Luckily I just had to go into my order history for it __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

03-23-2018, 11:47 AM	#13
denboy1 Drives: 2014 2ss Convertible Join Date: May 2017 Location: Chelsea, MI Posts: 58 View My Garage	I haven't changed mine yet in the 2014 but my experience with kid cars is that the expensive blades work better but don't last as long. Cheapo Autozone wipers seem to last forever.

03-23-2018, 11:56 AM	#14
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	saw a set on ebay yesterday for 25 bucks.i think they were OE replacement too.almost bought them but my originals (also 2015)seem fine.