1997 Chevrolet Tahoe: windshield wiper failure

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.

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · PA

The windshield wipers intermittently fail on my 1997 chev tahoe. Also, have experienced temporary power loss of electrical components. Observable affected components are the windshield wipers, all dashboard lights, head lamps and interior lights, accompanied by buzzing sounds. Has occurred more than once. Has caused near accidents during rainy weather and in poorly lit roadways.

Filed Oct 19, 2005 · Visibility · 146,000 miles · WA

Windshield wipers work intermittently if at all, I understand there was a recall for this in the 1997 chevrolet tahoes and other vehicles, I understand that it only covered certain manufacturing plants, I am flabbergasted that if this is a problem in all the vehicles why they will not fix this problem for consumers. It is a very big safety concern.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Visibility · OH

Dt: 1997 chevrolet tahoe. The contact found recall 03v159000, but based on the age and mileage of the vehicle, the manufacturer was not willing to cover it any longer. The problem has been happening since approximately september 5, 2005. The windshield wipers were working intermittently. There has not been anything done to correct this problem yet.