2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: windshield wiper failure

Filed Feb 16, 2012 · Visibility · 135,000 miles · NC

Wipers started malfunctioning and would not change speed. Soon after, they would not turn off at all. I had to pull the fuse to stop them, and have had to stop and replace the fuse in the rain. This is very dangerous.

Filed May 1, 2010 · Visibility · 89,000 miles · KY

1. Rain 2. Wiper motor, whenever I use the wipers, wiper arm sticks and wont return to normal position, and sometimes goes all the to the left and hangs up on side of truck, causing me to have to push the arm back onto windshield and then push it down to its home position. 3. I will have to replace the wiper motor.

Filed Jul 9, 2008 · Visibility · 43,202 miles · VA

Windshield wipers stay on and won't turn off, you can turn them on high, but not off or intermittent. Fuse had to be pulled to get them to cut off, but when fuse was replaced, wipers stayed on still. This is a potential safety hazard due to the fact that driving with fuse pulled any rainfall could hinder driving. Until vehicle is stopped and fuse is replaced.

Filed Jul 20, 2007 · Visibility · 77,700 miles · IA

Wipers blades will not turn off after I turned them on. They did turn off one time after the vehicle sat for 2 days but the next time it rained and I turned them on, they would not turn off.

Filed Feb 21, 2007 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · LA

Speedometer sticks at various readings and is rarely accurate. I have already received one ticket ($140). I am concerned about the safety factors involved with this problem and think gm should be forced to do a recall. Also today, my windshield wipers would not turn off. (had to pull the fuse) I have researched this on the internet and have found that numerous complaints have been issued about both of these problems. Something should be done about this. I have documented all of this and kept copies of all complaints and emails. Just to have something to fall back on when my wipers go out and I get into an accident. Something must be done. I can assure you that my next truck won't be "made in america" I contacted dealer and they assured me they could repair it for under 1000.00 wow, what a bargain considering it should be a recall. Thanks for letting me vent.

Filed Sep 24, 2006 · Visibility · 56,000 miles · OH

Wipers won't shut off. Motor cover with controller module only available at dealer for $100+. Definitely a manufacturer defect. Truck has 55000 miles.

Filed Sep 20, 2006 · Visibility · 36,700 miles · OH

While driving home during a rain storm my windshield wipers started to malfunction. I had them on an intermittent speed and they all of sudden went to high. Once I was home. I attempted to turn my wipers off and they only went to low. I am unable to turn my wipers off I had to remove the fuse. If I need my wipers I must put the fuse back in. I am working now to determine if it is the multiple function switch that has gone bad. Upon looking up data about my vehicle on line I found trucks dating back to the mid 90's with the same issue.

Filed May 26, 2006 · Visibility · 54,500 miles · NH

Windshield wipers won't turn off or change speed once turned on. Only operate in normal or high speed. Had to pull fuse to turn them off. Will be checking with dealer to investigate solution.

Filed Apr 5, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 40,000 miles · NY

My complaint is the braking system on my 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 extended cab, 4x4 truck. The brakes have always felt spongy. After complaining about the "low" brake pedal, my dealer advised that I needed to have my rear rotors repaired & the rear brake shoes replaced., so I had the work done. One week later, I again complained that now when I'm stopped at a traffic light, the brake pedal would go even lower. The braking system was checked out, the master cylinder was checked, & I was told everything was ok, there were no leaks. I was also told that this was the biggest complaint about this truck. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. In the first few months of owning the vehicle, the wiper blade was defective, thus scratching the windshield. I had to complain to get the windshield replaced & the wiper repaired. Also withing the first few months after purchasing, the 4x4 switch had to be replaced. The truck would not shift out of 4 wheel drive low. Another complaint that the dealer was notified within the first year of ownership was the wind noise due to a faulty door gasket on the driver's side. This was not replaced, only temporarily fixed, which only corrected the problem for a short while. Recently, the engine light came on, the o2 oxygen sensor had to be replaced. Within a month, the engine light came on again, this time it is a stuck open valve solonoid dealing with the emmission system of which I was given an estimate of 364.00 to reapair, this would not be covered under the extended warranty of the vehicle. This vehicle is only 2 years old, & I'm tired of having to take the time to get it to the dealer's for repairs.