Chevrolet Tahoe wipers problems

Filed Oct 25, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · MD

Description of the safety problem On XXX, shortly after starting the vehicle and beginning to drive, I attempted to apply the brakes and discovered that they had essentially frozen up and were not functioning properly. At the same time the vehicle displayed the following warnings: Service ESC, ABS warning light, brake system warning light, "Trailer Brakes Disabled – Service Required," traction/stability control warning, and check engine light. I shut the vehicle off and restarted it. After the restart the brakes appeared to function normally again and most warning indicators disappeared. However, the check engine light remains illuminated, and I have noticed a slight hesitation when starting the vehicle. I have photographs of the warnings taken at approximately 21,029 miles. Relevant history This vehicle was purchased new. The original 6.2L engine suffered a catastrophic failure at approximately 18,685 miles while traveling at highway speed and was replaced under warranty. None of the current problems existed before that engine replacement. Since the replacement, the vehicle has experienced multiple electrical failures, including windshield wipers becoming inoperative while driving in rain, intermittent loss of electrical power and starting problems, steering-related and collision-system warnings, and tire-pressure warning discrepancies. During a recent dealership visit to Ourisman Chevrolet (service advisor [XXX]) for multiple electrical malfunctions, I was told the problem was simply that the battery needed to be charged. The problems have continued, culminating in the XXX braking malfunction. Request I am reporting this as a potential safety defect affecting the braking, stability control, and electrical systems of this vehicle, and I request that the federal safety agency record and review this complaint. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the "No Key Detected" message displayed. The key fob battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted, stranding the contact and child on the road. The contact disconnected and reconnected the vehicle battery to resolve the failure, based on a parent's experience with the identical failure in a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. Prior to the failure, the front windshield wipers activated independently after starting the vehicle, and the infotainment screen went blank while coming to a stop. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2026 · Visibility · NY

This is the 2nd time this has happened while traveling on a 5 hour road trip in the rain at night. The front windshield wipers just stop working. The first time it happened was a year ago, 2025. We had to replace the wiper motor. It just happened again 10/11/2026 in a heavy rain storm in the dark. NO warning lights or indicators.

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · Visibility · FL

Tahoe was purchased new in November 2024. Vehicle currently has around 37,000 miles and has been regularly serviced by GM dealers. On Sept. 9, 2026, was driving in moderate rain and wipers just stopped working. After stopping at a nearby gas station for about 5 minutes or so, the wipers again began working. I am currently having intermittent wiper failure. Sometimes they are really slow even on the “high” setting. Something is wrong with them and fuse was checked and is good. This creates a very dangerous situation that could cause serious injury or death if the wipers (on a new $80,000 vehicle) suddenly stop while driving in rain. This is a serious danger to public safety and GM needs to issue a recall for a fix. Research online indicates GM is aware of the issue under TSB PIE0774, but is not offering resolution to vehicle owners. As well, online research shows a class action lawsuit is pending. the federal safety agency needs to take prompt action and direct GM to correct the matter for public safety.

Filed Jun 16, 2026 · Visibility · WA

Following a GM-initiated over-the-air (OTA) software update on May 18, 2026, my vehicle's windshield wipers became permanently inoperable — stuck in the "on" position with no ability to turn them off. This is not a gradual mechanical failure or wear-and-tear issue. The malfunction began immediately and directly as a result of a software update pushed by General Motors. Because the wipers cannot be controlled, I have been forced to remove the wiper fuse to make the vehicle driveable. This means I am currently operating a vehicle without functional windshield wipers — a federally mandated safety system. I want to be clear: this unsafe condition was caused entirely by a GM software update, not by any action or negligence on my part.

Filed May 26, 2026 · Visibility · IL

Wind shield wipers stopped working while it was raining.

Filed Apr 4, 2026 · Electrical · GA

Driving down the freeway and it began raining. The wipers worked and then they just stopped working and it was pouring in the rain. I had to pull over because I couldn’t see. This has happened two other times. In having my vehicle inspected it showed no problem with the switch or wiper motor. The infotainment system also frequently locks up and restarts even after the recall was fixed.

Filed Mar 9, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CO

Major electrical issues causing problems with the wipers, cruise control, break lights, sensor issues and much more

Filed Jan 14, 2026 · Visibility · MI

For the third time, my windshield wipers quit working in the middle of a rain/snow storm. Have taken the vehicle into GM service under warranty twice, the first time they updated the software but that repair only lasted a few months. Second time they replaced the windshield sensor, that lasted a few months. Now today, driving home in the snow my wipers quit working altogether. The sprayer worked, the rear wiper on the same handle works, but nothing else I could do gets the wipers to work. This is a big safety concern as it has happened all while driving in I climate weather.

Filed Jan 4, 2026 · Electrical, Visibility · CA

This is the date I first took the vehicle to a dealership. The Transmission has performed poorly and the wiper would not work at all and it was not a fuse problem. Transmission finally failed and had to be replaced (6/25) but car is in a dealership for the 3rd time for windshield wipers. They do not work so car is dangerous. You leave home with no rain and then there is rain and wipers sometimes worked, most of the times they did not. On 6/25 they would not address the issue as wipers worked in High speed (but only on high speed). 3 months later they did not work at all. It did not rain in LA so not concerned, but now it is. This is a serious system design flaw. The replaced complete wiper blade system, but The relays on the bottom of the fuse box control the wiper blades. I have the Z71 off-road package as I drive off-road and in snow conditions. This car was designed poorly as this is a 4x4 vehicle and moister should not effect the electrical system nor a safety device like the windshield wipers. This is a potential recall issue to properly fix the problem. Sadly the majority of vehicle owns just drive on the highway, but others have reported windshield wiper failures.