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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2003 Chevrolet Silverado: windshield wiper failure
10 of the 695 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 48,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 26 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
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.
Failure of the windshiled wiper control. Wipers began being difficult to turn on. Then once on, they couldn't be shut off.
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.
When windshield wiper motor gets wet from rain or washing the car, wipers seem to short out and turns on by itself, will not turn off until dry.
Windsheild wiper variable speed control does not work properly. Wipers will not turn off once turned on, thus ruining the wipers in light drizzle/foggy conditions. Intermittant settings do not work at all, wipers only work in normal and high mode.
Under warranty, rear driver's spring sags 3/4 inch and more. Just out of warranty, (40,000) speedometer fails to read accurately, intermittent problem. Rear vew mirror display shows backward "f" for seventies, can not isolate temp from compus. Windshield wipers will not shut off when it rains or car is washed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Visibility: windshield
- Front HVAC blower inoperative
- Unwanted operation of rear windows
- Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror
- Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative
- Service vme - outside rearview mirror vibration
- Service vme - switching mirrors from power folding to power extending
- HVAC blower motor inoperative or stays running
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." some of these vehicles lack a continuous urethane bonding bead between the body surface and the windshield.
- Risk
- In vehicles with this condition, the windshield may not be retained in accordance with the safety standard during a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove, reseal, and reinstall the windshield. Owner notification began on january 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 03V018000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado?
10 of 695 owner complaints about the 2003 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 2003 Chevrolet Silverado?
There is 1 recall and 26 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado
Brake failure 86ABS 27Harsh shifting 25Grinding brakes 18Steering noise 17Knocking 12No deployment 11Slipping 11Stalling 11Check engine light 9Premature wear 9Spongy pedal 9Fire or smoke 8Airbag light 7Ball joint 7Jerking 7Loss of power 7Power steering loss 7Tire blowout 7Fuel pump 6Fuel gauge 5Headlights 5Overheating 5Pulling 5
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