Chevrolet Avalanche wipers problems

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Visibility · 141,000 miles · WI

My 2008 avalanche ltz was parked on the street during a snow storm, after I started it I turned the wiper switch to delay to clear the small amount of snow on the windshield. The wipers moved form park to approximately 1/3 of full travel and stopped. I cleared the windshield with a brush and drove home (1 mile) with some difficulty. I started to troubleshoot the problem, and came to what I thought was a solution, multi-function switch was bad. Replaced switch, sill no wiper movement. Checked the plug at the motor for power (again), power at the plugs hot terminal was 11.8v, turned switch to on (slow speed) and no power to any other pin, now I am stumped. Guess I have to call the dealer.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Engine · 83,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet avalanche. While driving approximately 50 MPH with the windshield wipers activated, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle regained power within less than a minute. The contact stated that the failure recurred an additional two times; however, the windshield wipers were not activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2017 · Visibility · 46,500 miles · FL

The wipers started going slow then stopped blocking view. Checking online everyone seems to believe the wiper systems transmission points are failing. This is very dangerous when it's raining and you lose your wipers.

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Visibility · 1,500 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. While driving approximately 20 MPH during rainy weather, the rain sensitive wipers responded at a slow rate. The windshield had a lot of water on it because of the slow response of the wipers; the wipers did not function with snow. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that there was nothing wrong. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500 and the current mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 23,965 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns 2004 chevrolet avalanche. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the rpms increased. The contact had difficulty switching gears and the vehicle lost power. The windshield wipers would not shut off unless the contact restarted the vehicle. The transmission and the water pump failed completely. The driver side door handle broke and the contact cannot get out of the vehicle unless she climbs over the passenger seat. The speedometer only displayed 10 and 20 MPH whenever it was cold outside. The failure mileage was 23,965 and the current mileage was 97,323.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · TN

2008 chevrolet avalanche. Windshield washer and wiper occasionally comes on and washes the windshield 3 times. There is no way to stop it. The wiper is completely off during the 3 wash cycles. May go a month between incidents. The consumer has not received a response regarding his complaint. Updated 03/22/10

Filed Jan 6, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

In apr 2009 I took my 2007 chevy avalanche in for servicing. The "check engine" light was on and I had recall #0848 performed. This recall was to install a wire harness (heated washer fluid module shortcircuit). The catalytic converter and an 02 sensor was replaced. Approximately aug/sept I had an odor in the vehicle (smelled like dirty feet or the interior carpet was wet for some time, without proper ventilation to dry. However, I thought that was odd as I was unable to locate any leaks inside the cab of the vehicle.) on or about oct 2nd, I was driving on the freeway and the "check engine" light came on and a message to turn off the engine which I did. After being towed to the dealership, I was told the engine had lost oil pressure and a sensor was replaced. Immediately after the work was performed the smell went away but that same evening I was driving and the windshield wipers started going, fluid spraying, while in the off position. I had to turn the vehicle off to get it to stop. I immediately notified the dealer, since this has happened 2 or 3 times. The end of dec I took my vehicle in to the dealership for the intermittent wiper/fluid problem and I thought the transmission was slipping. They couldn't find an issue with the transmission and their diagnosis for the wiper unit was that the module was bad and needed to be replaced. They referred to bulletin #4298, dated 02/26/07, and part #1910885. It is my belief that all the failed sensors/parts are related to the recall and I am hoping the investigation to the recall is still open/on-going. Fyi: within the first year of purchasing the vehicle my battery needed to be replaced after being inspected at the dealership. If I remember correctly there were several occasions I was unable to start the vehicle. There should be records on file at the dealership pertaining to this issue. Lastly, I do have the part that was replaced as a result of the oil pressure sensor.

Filed Feb 27, 2007 · Body, Electrical · MD

Here's about my disappointment with my 2004 avalanche which I purchased on july 28, 2004 with 137 miles on the odometer. I purchased the value guard gm protection plan. Of course, the vehicle was great for the first 37,990 miles. My first problem came on 10/31/06, only 2 years 3 months after purchase date. My tailgate handle broke while opening it handle replacement was $568. To my surprise and apparently also to the representative from the dealership the existing spoiler had to be torn off and replaced with a new one to access the handle. That was an additional $186 plus labor. I question the designers of the tailgate assembly. Why would anyone design parts that would have to be destroyed in order to service another part? In fact, why would any part that would normally be used frequently by a regular trucker break so easily? Of course, neither the warranty nor the gm protection plan covered this. The next problem occurred on 12/27/06 at 41,901 miles, my windshield wipers wouldn't shutoff. Into the dealership we went and $334 later a wiper board was replaced. No warranty again covered this problem. I no sooner got home and had to return on 12/28/06 at 41,944 miles. Now my dashboard light service 4 wheel drive was on. This time I was told the transfer case encoder shorted out and $779 later it was fixed. I might have used the 4-wheel drive 8-10 times at the most. At that time, I'd owned this vehicle for 29 months, that's pretty sad!! Today with the latest episode, I tried to lower my front passenger side window and it wouldn't work. The other 3 windows work fine. I waited and tried again later still no luck. I hear a clicking sound but no action.this probably means another visit to the dealer.

Filed Apr 22, 2006 · Visibility · 38,420 miles · TN

1)windshield wipers will not turn off, and only work on 2 speeds. No variable. 2) I am unable to use wipers. From reading I need to take out fuse, and 3) have the circuit board replaced. Seems to occur frequently enough to be posted on several forums.

Filed Jan 3, 2006 · Acceleration, Visibility · 44,000 miles · SC

Dt: the contact had two problems with vehicle. The first one affected the speedometer giving false readings. Regardless of the speed, the speedometer reads 120 MPH. When the vehicle is in park, or completely stopped,the speedometer reads 90 MPH. The second problem deals the windshield wipers not turning off intermittently. When this happens she pulls the fuse to get the windshield wipers to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but repairs have not been made.