2003 Chevrolet Silverado visibility problems

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 62,000 miles · MN · fire

Blower motor switch resistors, defective from factory. Resistors get so hot they melt and melt the end off the factory wiring harness. The wires and blower motor are suppose to be protected by a fuse but the fuse never blows. Replaced resistors in 2013 but it did not last 1 year and burned up again in 2014! Gm has known about this problem for many years but does not care if the wires over heat and cause a fire.

Filed Jun 6, 2012 · Engine, Visibility · MS · fire

My truck has been blowing hot air when on cool. When it started doing it, I noticed sparks coming from what appeared to be my AC unit. This is a safety hazard. I believe that my actuator blend doors need to be replaced but do not know for sure.

Filed Sep 16, 2011 · Tires, Visibility · 125,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. The contact noticed that the HVAC blower motor would not function on low settings and there were strong fumes emitting from the vents. There was voluntary recall for corrosion on the wiring connector and HVAC blower. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was over the mileage indicated in the voluntary recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2008 · Visibility · 48,000 miles · TX

Windshield wipers will not work at times. When they do start working, they will not go off unless fuse is pulled. This is a serious safety issue. Recall should be done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed May 15, 2008 · Visibility · 49,000 miles · TX

The windshield wipers will not turn off at times, causing me to pull over and remove the fuse for w/s wipers. Afterwards, as I continue driving and it starts raining again or I get splashed by another driver, my visibility is greatly diminished to a point to where safety is of "grave" concern. It is getting to the point to where it is happening too much.

Filed Oct 1, 2007 · Electrical, Visibility · 37,000 miles · NH

If it rains and wipers are used wipers will not turn off unless fuse is pulled. Water gets into wiper module and cause short circuit., which depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Filed Apr 9, 2006 · Visibility · 60,300 miles · CA

Windshield wiper failure when it rains a lot. According to the dealer I need to pay $190.00 plus tax. To replace a circuit board and cover. Which I think is a manufacturer responsibility. Parts dept clerk told me he was aware of the problem on older trucks. But thought the problem was fixed on the newer trucks.

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Acceleration, Body · MI

I have owned my 2003 silverado for just over 3 years. I have had several problems already: 1) the air conditioner would only blow out hot air-- has been fixed. 2)vibration noise in rear end around 30-40 MPH--?? Can't be fixed/duplicated. 3) speedometer quit working--replaced at my cost; warranty just expired, go figure; also had to go to court to fight speeding ticket! ( relative has same truck, same problem!) 4) windshield wipers will not shut off, I get to pay for this one too, after warranty. I had to pull the fuse out! Not very safe in crazy mi weather!! 5) also had tailgate cables replaced under recall. 6) back seat loop replaced due to recall. No wonder chevy is not doing well, who wants to spend over $30,000 for a piece of junk! Will not buy another.

Filed Feb 16, 2006 · Visibility · FL

Failure of the windshiled wiper control. Wipers began being difficult to turn on. Then once on, they couldn't be shut off.

Filed Aug 20, 2005 · Visibility · 83,000 miles · FL

Failure of windshield wipers intermittantly usually when it's raining very hard; resulting in total loss of visibility and near collision on several occasions. Gm knows they have a problem with circuit boards. This is surely a safety item.