Whenever windshield wipers on continuously for more than a few minutes the linkage "falls apart or pops off" leaving only the drivers side wiper working.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado: windshield wiper failure
8 of the 710 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
The windshield wipers would come on and go off while driving in inclement weather. The consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic to have the windshield wipers inspected and was told they needed to be replaced.
Windshied wipers, stopped working ---then could get them on only on high. Gm dealer and gm replaced chip/mtr gm paid for part,dealer charged 180.00. Now I hear re-calls on 1999 and up on same thing.. I have 2002 silverado since 2002 not in re-call ,figured you should be aware,, problem still exist .
While driving the front windshield wipers failed without warning. The dealer diagnosed that snow build up under the wiper arms caused the linkage to "pop" off. *nlm scc
The windshield wipers failed.
The right windshield wiper malfunctioned.
The windshield wipers failed.*jb
The windshield wipers became inoperable . A recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle is not include due the VIN#. Dealer has been notified.provide further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Visibility: windshield
- Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror
- Outside rearview mirror housings come loose from base
- Windrush around windshield
- Power window motor now available separately from the power window regulatory assembly
- Bulletin 04-08-64-003, front door power window motor assemblies - warranty repair information
- Windshield reveal molding flutering
- Rear quarter glass service replacement kits may have deformed sealing striped when initially removed from...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado?
8 of 710 owner complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado (1%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
ABS 117Brake failure 83Knocking 23No deployment 22Harsh shifting 21Grinding brakes 14Transmission failure 14Seat belt 12Headlights 11Stalling 11Steering noise 11Tire blowout 11Check engine light 8Jerking 8Loss of power 6Spongy pedal 6Pulling 6
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