Windshield Washer Pump Replacement - Buick Enclave, Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia - How to

Did you vehicle stop spraying windshield washer fluid? I will show you how to troubleshoot, diagnose, and replace a washer fluid pump. This works for either the windshield washer or the rear window washer. The procedure will be similar for any 2008-2017 GM SUV built on the Lambda platform which includes the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet (Chevy) Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook.
Here is the washer pump that you need:
Windshield washer pump: amzn.to/44iGsMh
Rear window washer pump: amzn.to/3JZESH1
You will also need:
Torx bits:amzn.to/3XPlMJv
Sockets set: amzn.to/3NNY3oi
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[@NateFixesIt]

Here is the washer pump that you need:
Windshield washer pump: amzn.to/44iGsMh
Rear window washer pump: amzn.to/3JZESH1
You will also need:
Torx bits:amzn.to/3XPlMJv
Sockets set: amzn.to/3NNY3oi

[@brandtman05..]

Excellent video, clear and to the point

[@NateFixesIt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@keithmanning2466]

Very good presentation, detailed

[@NateFixesIt]

Glad you liked it!

[@darrenkampen8911]

I appreciate that you let me know both pumps operate on the same fuse. I'm working on an Acadia but I assume thry are the same.

[@NateFixesIt]

Acadia should be the same.

[@ronhyer1956]

Awesome Nate! Just what I hoped you’d teach me. Success in all you do!

[@NateFixesIt]

Glad that I could help, thanks for watching!

[@heatheranderson4948]

If it is making noise on both front and rear, are the pumps fine? My rear works but front doesn't. I can hear the motor when trying the front though. Fuse is good and fluid is at max level. Thanks!

[@NateFixesIt]

Sounds like the pump is fine. I suppose that there could be a problem with the pump and it would still make noise, but I think the more likely cause is a blockage in a line, a disconnected line, or something else wrong between the pump and the spray outlet. I would try tracing the line to look for problems. Was there any work done on the car recently? Something may have been unintentionally interfered with during that.

[@Frank19184]

Traverse has seperate fuses for the front and rear..

[@nathanweiderspahn9535]

Good to know, what model year Traverse?

[@Frank19184]

2017

[@mikewazowski5900]

The replacement pump did not solve my issue. What elese can I try?

[@NateFixesIt]

I assume that you refilled the fluid level. Did you check the fuse? Is one pump not working or are both not working? I would also check that the lines from the pump to the spray nozzle are intact, they can come detached or cracked.

[@mikewazowski5900]

@@NateFixesIt Only the rear is working. It is not leaking any fluid anywhere, so I assume I am not getting power to the pump. If that is the case, what else is there to check for? I am pretty sure both pumps are on the same fuse?

[@NateFixesIt]

@@mikewazowski5900​​⁠ if rear is working, you have enough fluid and I think you’re right that they are on the same breaker. The next thing I would check is to see if you are getting power to the pump. Can you have someone turn on the rear wiper while you listen for the pump, then do the same and see if it is pumping and not spraying (blocked or broken line) or not pumping at all. If not pumping at all, I would use a multimeter to check for 12v DC on the wire harness to the pump while someone is turning on the wiper. If you get 12v, there may be an issue with the new pump, if you don’t, sounds like a bad wire or switch.