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: windshield wiper failure
34 of the 414 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 99,880
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
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 .
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)
While driving in the rain the windshield wipers would come on and off on their own. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. Driver informed the mechanic that recall 03v159000 for the windshield wiper motor was issued. Mechanic claimed that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor failure. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall, and mechanic stated that recall repairs had been performed previously. However, the owner of the vehicle had never taken the vehicle to any dealer for recall repairs.
The windshield wiper motor failed and the windshield wipers quit working while engaged. The manufacturer is charging the consumer for the windshield wiper motor recall 03v159000 because their records indicated that the recall was closed out in 98. This recall was issued in 2003. The dealership inspected the vehicle and verified that the defect recall part was never replaced and replaced it. *jb.. This work was completed in 1998.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban?
34 of 414 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban (8%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
ABS 27Fuel pump 24Pulling 20Brake failure 17Power steering loss 16Stalling 16Jerking 14Tire blowout 14Grinding brakes 11Loss of power 11Transmission failure 11Overheating 10Fire or smoke 7Harsh shifting 7Slipping 5
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