Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the windshield wipers and washers failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contact and confirmed that remedy repairs were performed under the federal safety agency campaign id number:03v159000(visibility:windshield wiper/washer) prior to the failure. The vheicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 99,200.
1997 Chevrolet Suburban visibility problems
37 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 108,000.
- owner complaints
- 37
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 108,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor14
- Windshield wiper/washer14
- Windshield2
- Rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
- Rearview mirrors/devices1
- Rear window wiper/washer: motor1
- Rear window wiper/washer1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Suburban visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 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, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
- Risk
- If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 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 03V093000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v‑150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
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What 1997 Chevrolet Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Windshield wiper failure on rainy interstate highway. 1997 chevrolet suburban.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the delay feature on the windshield wipers worked sporadically. She received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) and gm recall number 03023 in february of 2002. The recall work was performed; however, the failure still persists. The contact wanted to notify the federal safety agency, before notifying the dealer and manufacturer. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage was 220,000 and failure mileage was 219,990.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet suburban. While driving at an unknown speed in the rain, the windshield wipers would not activate. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer and they stated that her vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). A complaint with the manufacturer was filed. The current mileage was 130,000 and failure mileage was 125,000.
1997 cheverolet c1500 suburban intermittent wiper motor failure to work properly. Causes lack of visibility during inclement weather conditions or during windshield cleaning operations. Wipers will cease to work continuous and problem is sporadic.
Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 03v159000 concerning the windshield wipers. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact was having the vehicle repaired at her own expense.
Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 03v159000 concerning the windshield wiper/washer motor. This vehicle experienced the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. No repairs were done .
Dt: consumer received a recall on side mirror switch ,and had repair work done. But, felt there were still hot wires on driver's side. This may be a fire hazard. Contacted dealer and manufacturer about it, and they would not remedy this problem.
The federal safety agency complaint # 03v159000 - chevrolet has recalled certian vehicles with an intermittent windshiel wiper problem. My 1997 2wd suburban is not ncluded. 1996 all suburbans are and 1997 4wd suburbans are. I have the same symptoms as the 1996 and 1997 4wd.
Windshield wipers work intermittently and occasionally fail. Dangerous during rainstorms. This 1997 suburban VIN# [xxx] does not show up on recall the federal safety agency campaign # 03v159000. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban visibility
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet Suburban visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 108,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban visibility?
Yes, 2 recalls: 03V159000, 03V093000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most visibility complaints are 1994 (168 complaints), 1995 (50 complaints) and 1998 (48 complaints).
Other 1997 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Steering 105Brakes 96Transmission 47Fuel system 46Electrical 42Tires 27Engine 21Suspension 19Airbags 8Seat belts 6Locks 5Body 4Seats 4Acceleration 3Lights 2Wheels 1
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