2001 Chevrolet Silverado: windshield wiper failure

Filed May 25, 2004 · Visibility · TX

A complaint odi#10000512 on windshield wipers on a 2001 silverado. Had the same thing happen to me but I live in texas, there was no snow, and I was just turning them on to clean the windshield, yet the right wiper failed

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · 300 miles · WI

While driving at any speed the vehicle drifted to the left and right. The owner made contact with the dealer multiple times, however the problem still existed. *nlm the vehicle pulled to the right and left while in motion. The right wiper did not clean the windshield. There was a rattle noise which had come from the dash area on the left side while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer found four missing bolts under the steering. Due to the vehicle going to the left, the front calipers were removed, to check movement, the rear drums for dragging, binding, adjust and reassemble. *scc

Filed Jan 4, 2003 · Visibility · 3,498 miles · NH

My 2001 chevrolet pickup truck has 3500 miles on it, and in the two snow storms this winter(it has only been in two snow driving situations) both times the passenger side windshield wiper linkage became disconnected below the wiper rotating output shaft. After the first snow storm I brought it to the dealer who simply reconnected everything and commented: we have had about 45 similar cases just this morning. He commented that the wipers are not designed to be used in such heavy snow. The snow built up under the wiper arm, putting stress on the internal linkage below the sheet metal, and caused the linkage to pop apart. He suggested that I not drive in such heavy snowfall, or that I keep the linkage clear of snow buildup. I pointed out the obvious safety concern for pulling over every ten minutes to clear away snow from under the wiper and all he could respond to that was: "ford has the same problem as chevrolet on these wiper linkages coming apart". The second storm was last night. I carefully removed all snow from the hood, from around the wipers, from on top of the roof (so snow could not slide off it onto the wipers) and after 15 minutes of driving, the passenger wiper failed with a loud mechanical noise. I stopped and measured the snow thickness on the hood at less than one inch. I happen to have a digital camera with me and took several pictures of the depth of the snow in the dark with a flash attachment. I consider this to be a safety defect and one which the federal safety agency should investigate on behalf of all chevrolet pickup owners. As a mechanical engineer I find this kind of failure to be inexcusable and have never experienced it in any of the forty plus vehicles I have owned in the past. I am 52 years old. Yes, I will return to the dealer, and am unhappy that probably they simply will hook the linkage back up and it probably will fail again during the next snowstorm. Note: you need to update your website to allow us to put in the year 2003. Ts

Filed Sep 26, 2002 · Visibility · TN

Consumer noticed intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the driver's view, a recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle is not include due to the VIN#. Dealer has been notified. Provide further information.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Fuel system · NY

While driving fuel injectorsline broke, causing diesel fuel to spray out enough to make driver behind consumer to turn on windshield wipers. Dealer replaced injector line.