While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed. Recall 03v159000 was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 visibility complaints
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Massive sudden failure of windshield wiper system due to cracked solder joints on the wiper motor controller circuit board. Dealer refused to correct the dangerous situation at no charge. Chevrolet customer assistance center documented their denial of responsibility to repair the situation in my case file number 1-218373806, filed by latosha culpepper on 5/18/2004.
1997 silverado z71 windshield wipers will stop & start on own.
When driving in the rain windshield wipers failed, causing the driver to pull off the road.
The radiator's coolant system failed, resulting in fluid accumulation in the transmission on two occasions. Was fixed twice, causing a tow by the dealer on the second time. The transmission continued to shift hard from first to second, had another dealer look at it, said it was "junk." notified gm, they did nothing because the first dealer didn't report the problem. Had to pay for a transmission overhaul at 70,000 miles... Very expensive! The fuel indicator has also failed. The fuel pump has failed and had to be replaced. The door handles have fallen off. The windshield wipers have failed several times, but is over the 70,000 mile limit of replacement. Also had to replace the master cylinder. Hmmm... Maybe the dealer was right about being junk without a warranty. So sad that we spent thousands of dollars for products like this.
Windshield wipers run intermittently, at various speeds, and do not shut off when the switch is moved to the off position. I have written to gm and been to the dealer about this problem. My vehicle is not covered due to a VIN cutoff in the recall program, even though it is the same defect and part as in the vehicles covered in the recall. This is unacceptable.. [xxx]. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The consumer stated the windshield wipers were inoperative. Dealer notified. *ak wipers were intermittent. The wipers had been recalled up to 96' and should have been referenced to the this vehicle as well (97'). *scc
While traveling in inclement weather windshield wipers will come on and off intermittently.
Windshield wiper motor will not work on occasion. Nearly wrecked last weekend when it stopped working in a hard rain.
The windshield wipers failed intermittently while driving which made it difficult for the driver to see. The dealer was notified.
I own a 1997 chevrolet c1500 pickup and a 1998 gmc yukon in which both vehicles are having problems with the windshield washer/wiper motors. The windshield wipers never work when I need them to. On several occasions my husband and I have had to pull off the road when it rains due to no visibility. It is extremely dangerous and I don't agree with the gm inspector who said it was not a safety issue. It is a potentially fatal defect in their product and I don't think I should be held responsible for fixing it. There have been recalls for earlier model vehicles, but mine were not included. Something should be done about this.
Windshield wipers fail to work properly, I received a letter shortly after noticing the problem I was having with the wipers and the letter stated that this problem could be fixed if I take the vehicle to a chevrolet dealership "only if it was under 70,000 miles. Well I am around 72, and they are just now doing this. What 97' vehicle would not be around that kind of mileage by now. This is ridiculous and it should still be fixed under chevrolet.
While driving in wet weather, vehicles' windshield wipers either hesitates to work or quit working, or don't work at all. This results in driver having poor visibility, which almost caused an accident. The dealership indicated that they have to replace the wiper module, and also this is a very common problem with this make/model vehicle. Please provide more details. Ts
The windshield wipers fail intermittently, sometimes while driving in the rain. Mr *nlm
Consumer states that the windshield wipers on the vehicle are not working properly. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Nlm
My wipers worked fine on low it started raining hard I put them on high they went 1/3 up and stopped.this happend going 75mph in the dark on a busy 4 lane they came on about 45 sec. Later.I also drive a 97 k2500 at work and it did the same thing there must be many more. Nlm
The federal safety agency no. 98v150 covers till may 1996 my truck was manf. Aug 1996 same problems, wipers will not work intermittent and quit while driving the other day @ 70 MPH in heavy rains.
Consumer states vehicle is equipped with 2 side view mirrors, both mirrors blow toward the vehicle when traveling at highway speeds.
Windshield wipers will intermittently stop working. Tsb bulletin 98043 deals with this problem. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Windshield wipers will intermittently fail to operate when switched on regardless of speed or mode. This problem has gotten worse in the last week or two, and I am getting ready to take the truck to a trusted non-dealer repair facility to have the problem fixed. Is this problem common with gm products (esp. Chevy trucks) of that age? It is a safety-related issue. The date cited above is only the most recent of several failures.
Windshield wipers will intermittently stop working, but once consumer gets out and taps on motor wipers will come back on.
Windshield wipers stopped mid-cycle; motor stops working; will not restart immediately.
Windshield wipers just stop working after they are turned on, and sometimes they don't come on at all. *ak
Transmission went out on consumer while they were driving.*ak bearing splintered, causing metal pieces into transmission oil, the reaction carrier, overrunning clutch, clutch support, over clutch race, and torque converter all failed. Left rear door panel bad, rattle in side door, rear side door repaired, right side doors trim panels become loose, door panles replaced, side door panel rattles. Vehicle having electrical problems, rear tail lights not at same height, left window switch replaced, doors locked with keys in vehicle, interior lights come on while driving, battery failed five times, antitheft light on radio causing it not to work. Air conditioner was blowing hot air and vent would not adjust from side to side. Windows kept getting stuck. Air bag light illuminated. Power steering was noisy, dealer repaired power steering, power steering became noisy again. Rear shoes were replaced. Service engine soon light illuminated.
The steering causes the truck to swerve out of driving lane. The fuel pump shut off in the middle of the hwy. With no warning. The windshield wiper motor would work intermitantly when ever it felt like, this same wiper motor is used on gmc trucks and has been recalled why hasn't it be rcalled on chevrolet trucks, it's the exact same part #. Engine cooling lines leaked at oil cooler, dealer banner chevrolet changed oil pan gasket , rear oil crank seal and then oil pan gasket again to no avail, brought to bryan chevrolet which is another dealer and they fixed the leak turned out to be o ring on oil cooler housing.
When it rains the windshield wipers don't work. Nlm
While driving down the road at 55mph started to rain and windshield wipers didn't work. Contacted dealer.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently, and sometimes the windshield wipers don't work at all.
When it's raining and the windshield wipers are on it is impossible to see ahead. The wipers are not clearing the windshield good enough to see out. Dealerr has not seen.
Brake rotors warped and pads failed causing vibration and pulling when applying brakes.
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