1997 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 130,000 miles · MI

The power window on the driver's side of the vehicle will stop working all of a sudden. It is not all of the time, but sometimes, when I have the window down, and I push the power switch to close or open the window it will not work. This could lead to a very serious problem, if for some reason I am unable to open the door and then the window will not go down. We live in michigan and you recently recalled vehicles because of a problem with the master power window switch causing fires in the driver's side door, which ended up melting and/or burning the door. There must be corrosion of the wiring in my vehicle that is causing the problem with my window. I know that your recall was not for the same year as my vehicle, but it sounds like the exact same problem and I don't want to end up having my car door catch on fire, especially if me or my family are in it, or if it is parked in our garage it could burn our entire house down. When we purchased this vehicle from the dealership it was brand new, and there have been no other owners.

Filed Jul 4, 2011 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · CA

Visibility. 1997 tahoe wiper motor pulse board. Numerous failures. Tsb issued. Recall on similar vehicles. Should have been included in recall range in lieu of tsb. Dangerous due to inoperation. Can cause crash with resulting death(s).

Filed May 14, 2010 · Visibility · 120,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet tahoe. While driving at speeds of 65 MPH in rainy weather, the windshield wipers would not function when turned on. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer but the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2007 · Visibility · MA

1997 chevrolet tahoe windshield wipers failed. Customer states that they would work sporadically for about 400 miles then become completely inoperable. *kb the consumer believed his vehicle should have been included in the federal safety agency recall 03v159000

Filed Oct 30, 2007 · Visibility · CA

I have a 1997 chevrolet tahoe that has windshield wipers that do not work. This began about 3 years ago. At first the wipers worked intermittently and are now at the point where they do not work at all. I own a 1997 chevrolet ck 3500 pick-up that also experienced this problem and this vehicle has had the windshield wipers repaired as the VIN for the pick-up was on the recall list. According to recall #03v159000, year model 1996 chevrolet tahoe vehicles are also affected and are the ones eligible for repair. It seems very apparent that the same circuit board that was used in 1996 vehicles has also been used in 1997 vehicles as I own a 1997 and it had this problem, as stated above. I am requesting that this vehicle also be eligible for the recall #03v159000 and therefore have the windshield wipers replaced.

Filed Mar 23, 2007 · Visibility · 38,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet tahoe. The windshield wipers would operate sporadically for approximately 400 miles and then became completely inoperable. The dealer stated a 50% probability that the failure was caused by the windshield wiper motor controller circuit board. The dealer never made the repairs. The contact felt that this vehicle should be included in recall # 03v159000. The current and failure mileage were 38,000.ak the consumer stated that the car was repaired on 03/02/07 and also states dealer has possession of the old part. Updated 05/22/07

Filed Oct 26, 2006 · Visibility · WA

Windshield wipers occasionally would stop working or not work at all resulting in loss of visibility in inclement weather. Dealer in local area stated problem was not covered by any recalls (gm truck/SUV windshield wiper recall specifically asked about, but apparently only covers vehicles up through 1996). Corrected problem by replacing wiper motor circuit board and cover myself using recall documentation and procedures applicable to 1996 tahoe.

Filed Mar 8, 2006 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · IL

I own a 1997 chevy tahoe 4wd, and I'm having trouble with the windshield wipers. They seem to not work when they are most needed, heavy rain or snow. I believe this is a safety issue. I have contact my local dealer about any recalls, I was told that many of the gm products have this problem but my tahoe is not covered under the recall.

Filed Dec 7, 2005 · Visibility · 84,600 miles · CA

Windshield wiper motor- intermittent failure. There was a recall of this for this defect but certain VIN's were not recalled. More vehicles were effected then manufacturer admits. This is a dangerous situation, mine failed during a heavy downpour in heavy traffic with ped's, luckily no injuries!

Filed Nov 14, 2005 · Visibility · 116,000 miles · MN

Dt: the contact complained about windshield wiper/washer motor problem. The windshield wipers worked intermittently or not at all. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the problem. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer approximately 2 years ago, and it stated there was a problem with the windshield wiper/washer motor for this type of vehicle. At the time of the letter if she was having problems with vehicle she needed to bring it to dealer for service.