Chevrolet Colorado wipers problems

Filed Sep 13, 2024 · Visibility · NC

Wipers works 95% of the time. However, they randomly will not work some times and the time varys from 10 minutes to 12+ hours before they start to work again. This issue has been present since I bought the truck in July 23 and I've taken it to the dealer a half a dozen times for this issue but in all cases except once the wipers started to work before the tech could diagnose the problem. The one time they were able to work on it while it was not working they determined the lighting control module had reported failures. They replaced the module but I again experienced another incident where the wipers stopped working for 12 hours - this occured during the weekend when the dealer was not open. Dealer keeps stating they cannot replace parts unless they can prove something is broken so every time I drop it off even with video proof they say they cannot replicate the issue and send me on my way. A TAC case has been opened with GM and am awaiting feedback. The first time this happened I was driving 70+MPH on a highway when a sudden storm hit. I went to turn wipers on and they did not come on. I had to roll down the window and stick my head out to see to exit the highway.

Filed Apr 22, 2024 · Electrical · SC

Truck started having electrical issue after finding a dead squirrel in the engine. Taken to dealership 9/2/2023 and was told the wiring harness needed replacement. Left the truck there for 2.5 months with no repair so we brought the truck home in December 2023 and asked them to call us when they got the part. Had a rainstorm the following day and the truck tried to start itself, wipers running, lights flashing, and smell of something burning. Disconnected the battery and had truck towed to Beach Chevrolet Dealership. Damage was worse than they originally thought and we still needed a new wiring harness. That particular wiring harness has been discontinued by GM and they are unable to find the part anywhere. The truck is still at the dealership and it will be 8 months on May 2, 2024. State Farm refuses to total the truck and we have no idea when our vehicle will be repaired. Have contacted GM customer Disservice repeatedly with no resolution in site. What recourse do we have?

Filed Jan 13, 2023 · Visibility · TX

Windshield Wipers In-Op. Driving In Heavy Traffic At Highway Speed. Down Poor Started And Windshield Wipers Failed To Operate Nearly Causing Accident.

Filed Jan 24, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 126,000 miles · AZ

During any type of moisture ie (fog, rain) vehicle goes into reduced engine power mode codes from the ECM p2122 and p2138 both relating to app. First time it happened was in rain storm in motion, app pedal was replaced with new oem part but the problem persists. I suspect water intrusion from wiper cowling affecting electric harness. This problem does not exist during dry season. After many hours of online research I have found that this is a widespread problem in chevrolet vehicles.

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Visibility · 39,000 miles · TX

I was driving in a heavy rain storm, on the highway, and the right windshield wiper just stopped. A few minutes later, the left wiper stopped working. I was able to move to the side of the road, since I couldn't see to drive, and I could hear the motor working, but the wipers were not moving.

Filed Jan 11, 2017 · Visibility · 45,000 miles · OK

My windshield wipers started working intermittently, working, not working, and only working on the high setting. This would happen while I was driving in the rain, almost forcing me to pull over. Finally, my wipers stopped working all together on all speeds accept for the highest speed. At the same time, my AC/heater fan stopped working on all speeds accept for the highest speed. I searched online to find out what the problem was, and I came across a lot of complaints on the same issue. It seems that these trucks have a defective brain that causes this potentially dangerous problem. I was quite surprised to find that this systemic problem has not already been recalled. That is why I decided to file this complaint. Thank you

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Visibility · 16,000 miles · MI

On wednesday february 24th I was driving home (north on I-75 in michigan) from work, the truck had 2-3 inches of snow on top of the truck and truck cap because it cannot be reached due to the height of the vehicle. Traffic was moving at ~ 10 miles per hour due to road conditions and my wipers were on (medium speed if I recall correctly), traffic stopped suddenly and all of the snow from the top of the truck immediately slid forward and covered the windshield. At this point the wipers were essentially buried/ jammed due to the amount of snow and the windshield was completely covered while I was on the expressway. Had the conditions been slightly better I could have been doing well over 10 miles an hour and the result would have absolutely been a collision which could have involved many vehicles. In the past wipers would always continue to move back and forth in a situation like this until the windshield was eventually cleared, my wipers would not even attempt to move, fortunately due to the low speed I was able to get to the shoulder of the expressway to clear the snow. I am very concerned to drive in bad weather now due to the risk of a collision as well as the potential risk of being on the side of the expressway in bad conditions clearing the windshield. Please investigate as the winshield wiper motor should not be protected at the cost of the vehicle and its occupants!

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 40,000 miles · KY

Traveling on a dark cold night when vehicle coded service engine ABS and traction control came on we had no headlights brakes lights no wipers no heat or air and unable to unlock doors. We were fortunate that we git off the side if road before any collison. We were unable to get anything to come back on for a few minutes. We actually had to shut off vehicle and restart that worked until we could get home. No one cm tell us what is wrong with the truck. Now it is not running and unable to drive it. Not very pleased with this truck. We bought it new in 2009. I feel that this is a problem gm should have to fix. I still can't find a recall for this vehicle.

Filed May 21, 2012 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly shifted from two wheel drive into four wheel drive, disrupting manner in which the vehicle would steer. The windshield wipers would also engage and disengage unexpectedly. The dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls or warranties addressing the failure. The contact was informed that the bcm needed to be reprogrammed and the two wheel drive switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would contact the dealer for more information. The contact also filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2012 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · PA

On saturday morning my truck would not start. I went to jump it, and with no keys in the ignition and not jumped yet the windshield wipers and interior light went on. This went on for over an hour. I replaced basically a new battery. The radio did not work and dash lights did not either. On tuesday, april 17 after I picked up my son from school, the car started to make a loud scrunch noise and started to stall off and on. When I pulled into my drive way and shut off the engine I smelled something burning. I went to open the door and it would not open. I tried to open the windows and they would not go down. It was smelling really bad like something was on fire. About 25 seconds later, with no key in the ignition the interior lights went on. I put the key in the ignition but did not start it and tried the windows again and my drivers side went down and I got my son out through the window. It had to be towed to the dealership. They said it was my alternator which is getting fixed. Reading all the complaints I agree, why has this not been recalled. It's around 50k miles and the electrical goes. Luckily me and my son got out.