Chevrolet Silverado 3500 wipers problems

Filed Apr 14, 2026 · Driver assistance, Visibility · MN

On April 13, 2026, I experienced two safety-related malfunctions while driving my 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LTZ on a two-lane highway in light rain. At approximately 6:24:05 PM, the windshield wipers stopped in the upright position for about 2–3 seconds while the vehicle was in motion, causing a temporary loss of forward visibility. At approximately 6:26:56 PM, while traveling around 65 MPH, the forward collision/adaptive cruise system falsely detected a vehicle in my lane when none was present and applied sudden, hard braking without driver input. This caused a noticeable forward pitch of the vehicle. At approximately 6:27:13 PM, the system again indicated a vehicle ahead when there was none. Road conditions were wet, and this unexpected braking created a risk of loss of control or a rear-end collision. The systems involved include the windshield wipers and forward collision/adaptive cruise control. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. There were no warning lamps prior to these incidents. The only indication was a false vehicle detection displayed on the instrument cluster and heads-up display. These issues have not yet been reproduced by the dealer, as they were just reported to both the dealership and GM. The vehicle has only been inspected by the dealership to date. The truck also has ongoing issues, including frequent audio cutting out (6+ service visits, unresolved) and intermittent failure of the camera system to activate, which has been previously documented and not corrected. Dashcam footage is available for both incidents and can be provided for review. These issues appear intermittent and without warning, making them difficult to anticipate or mitigate during normal driving. The unexpected nature of both the wiper malfunction and unintended braking increases the overall safety risk, especially in adverse weather and highway conditions.

Filed Mar 7, 2025 · Electrical, Visibility · 5,100 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the instrument panel was inoperable. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to function properly while attempting to activate the windshield wiper. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuse block had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,100.

Filed Apr 17, 2024 · Visibility · WI

Wiper totally quits working when using it. May start again and may not. So far dealer has not fully solved problem

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Visibility · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 3500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers malfunctioned. The motor for the wipers was replaced three times and the circuit board underneath the hood was replaced once. The vehicle was taken to blade chevrolet & rvs (1100 freeway dr, mt vernon, wa 98273, (360) 424-3231) where they initially replaced the motor and then replaced the circuit board for the wipers. The additional repairs were made by the contact. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the wiper failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *tt updated 11/28/18

Filed Jan 10, 2008 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · OR

Windshield wiper intermittent switch failure (2nd time since bought truck new in 2002). When switch to intermittent, wipers come on and stay on.

Filed Dec 11, 2007 · Visibility · 150,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet c3500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently or not at all on low speeds. As of december 11, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer). The contact felt that his vehicle should be included in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 205,000. Updated 03-04-08

Filed Mar 6, 2007 · Fuel system, Visibility · 66,000 miles · KS

The wiper motor will stop and start without warning during rain or snow. There is a recall on wiper motors for either 1997 or 1996 and older chevy trucks, but not the 1998's. If you check the wiper motors in each year you'll find they are the same one. Creates a vision hazard while driving.

Filed Jun 5, 2005 · Visibility · 51,105 miles · UT

Windshield wipers quit working during rainstorm. The problem isintermittent so you never know when it is going to happen. The wipers may or may not work when you turn them on.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Visibility · NH

Dt: contact states that there was a previous recall on his vehicle, and the dealership told him that the recall did not include his vehicle. Then he called the manufacturer, they told him his vehicle did qualify but his vehicle had more than 70000 miles, and they wouldn't replace it. The federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000. The contact is having the same problem with his vehicle as this recall states: on certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all. The contact had the part replaced today. *ak this failure occurred on numerous occasions. Sometimes the wipers would only work on high speed.

Filed Feb 28, 2005 · Visibility · 72,000 miles · FL

Driving on interstate while raining. Windshield wiper failure, could not see, had to stop and wait for rain to stop. Took vehicle to dealer to fix.