While driving the windshield wipers will work intermittently. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer and contacted the manufacturer, and was informed that there was a special policy for this defect which expired in february, 2004. Owner purchased the vehicle in may, 2004.
1997 Chevrolet Silverado visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers intermittently operate. The cause of this problem is undetermined.
The front windshield wipers work intermittently or become inoperative during inclement weather conditions. The dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that his vehicle was not covered under a recall.
Consumer stated tailgate cables corroded. Consumer was very concerned that they will fail. *ak the consumer stated that both tailgate cables failed. The vehicle has experienced brake failure and windshield wiper motor failure.
The windshield wipers were defective. They worked intermittently the consumer has made several calls to the manufacturer.
Intermittently while driving 20 MPH in inclement weather windshield wiper failed, causing poor driver visibility. Vehicle wass taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently during inclement conditions. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN.
Consumer stated windshield wipers failed intermittently.
Recall 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor. Windshield wipers worked intermittently during inclement conditions. Dealer was contacted. Dealer informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN.
Consumer complained that windshield wipers were working intermittently during inclement weather. Currently, the windshield wipers failed to operate in any condition. The edealer was notified. The ealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. *ak
Front windshield wipers worked intermittently. Caused poor visibility during inclement weather, which could lead to a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified.
Vehicle's windshield wipers stopped working.*mr while driving in a severe rain storm, the windshield wipers stopped working. After arriving home the consumer researched the vehicle's recalls a found that there was one for the wiper motor (recall # 02054) in gm vehicles manufactured from 1994-1999. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who indicated that he vehicle was not included because it was manufactured at a different plant.
While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed to work intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed to work. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The consumer stated that windshield wipers worked when they wanted to. The consumer is concerned that the condition may cause an accident.
Windshield wipers quit working. Recall 03159000 was issued on windshield wiper motor. However, this vehicle was not involved in recall due to VIN.
The passenger pushed the button for the window to roll up and stuck his head out, and without warning, the window closed and caught his head in the window. Driver hit the button four times, then it released. The passenger was blue in the face, and had to be revived by cpr, and transported by ambulance to hospital.
The windshield wipers work when they want to work. Sometimes the obstruct the drivers view. The dealer stated no recall. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers stop and start working .
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the windshield wiper come on and off without prior warning intermittenly. The dealership is aware problem. Mr consumer states windshield wipers quit during a rainstorm and had to set on the side of the road. Consumer did not leave until the next day after the storm passed.ph 09-dec-2002
While driving in rain, windshield wipers quit working while in use.*ak
At 34298 miles windshield wipers commenced to work intermittently, resulting in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. Please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. There is a recall on earlier makes and models; however, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. The dealer has been notified.
Windshield wipers will run sometimes/go slow/run fast, and they always run on high. Consumer states it's hard to see, and may be dangerous.
Windshield wipers do not operate in the intermittent mode, often do not cease when placing the switch to the 'off' position right away and do not return to the standby position.
Exterior mirrors loosen from the housing area which causes the mirrors to move around and vibrate while traveling at 40 MPH or more. Also, causes poor visibility. Dealer notified. Replacements of the same type had the same problem. Owner asked dealer to replaced mirrors with a different type. *ak
Side rear view mirrors shake to the point where the view is obstructed when driving at highway speeds. Dealer has replaced the mirrors twice. Problem is still present.
Windshield wiper control failed.
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