Windshield wipers stop working when they want to. This has been happening for approx. 7 years. There was a recall on the 1996 model but gm would not cover my 1997 model, said if I pay to replace circuit board and send to them they may or may not pay but was not included in recall although is just as hazardous as year earlier model. This is a very serious situation as wipers will just stop in any position at will then next time I turn them on they may work or not.
1997 Chevrolet C Series visibility problems
12 complaints (55% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 62,000.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 55%
- typical mileage
- 62,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor7
- Windshield wiper/washer4
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet C Series visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Chevrolet C Series visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Chevrolet C Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Windshield wipers work intermittently or not at all and vehicle (1997 chevrolet pickup) is not included and recall 03023. Parts are being replaced.
Consumer winsheild wipers would stop and buzz at times on the 1997 chevrolet cheyenne. *ts the module was replaced and the consumer has not experienced any more problems.
Dt: the contact states that the windshield wiper motor on his vehicle was supposed to be covered under warranty. The manufacturer explained that the wipers would not be replaced until they failed. The windshield wiper motor would work intermittently. The problem with the motor was that it burnt like a mother board for the motor and it burnt all the copper tips and the plastic off of the wiring. Also the seat belts would lock and then while driving the seat belt will come unlocked. The seat belts failed intermittently also. The contact owns a 1997 chevy cheyenne. The contact has had three sets of brakes and there is only like 67843 miles on the vehicle. *nm several components relating to the brake system were replaced. The original equipment tires (goodyear wrangler rts) were the wrong size and had to be replaced.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently, making it difficult to see the road during inclement weather. Consumer contacted manufacturer.
Intermittently the windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing poor visibility while driving in rainy or snowy weather. Dealer had not been contacted, and the cause of the failure had not yet been determined.
Front seat belts intermittently unlocked from the belt buckle. Also, front windshield wipers failed intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problems.
Fuel injection system was repaired by the dealer after the vehicle lost pressure. Currently, windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak the transmission was slipping because the motor was not functioning properly, the fuel injectors were the main cause for all of there parts to malfunction and break down, the ABS brakes were activating on dry pavement at slower speeds, the steering wheel off center and vehicle pulled to the left and would intermittently clunk and found loose pitman arm, the vehicle would skip and shake, and the catalytic converter gave insufficient efficiency. *sc the fuel injection was repaired. The service dealer refused to repair anything dealing with the engine. The consumer stated that the windshield wiper motor has not yet been corrected.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.
Windshield wiper motor failed in the rain. *ak *sc
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet C Series visibility
Does the 1997 Chevrolet C Series have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Chevrolet C Series, 55% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet C Series visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 62,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet C Series visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1997 Chevrolet C Series problems
Brakes 4Fuel system 4Steering 3Electrical 2Seat belts 2Suspension 2Transmission 2Acceleration 1Body 1Engine 1Tires 1
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