2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer: windshield wiper failure

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Visibility · 117,000 miles · MI

Got into vehicle as it was parked. It had rained that day so after I turned the vehicle on, I turned the windshield wipers on by rotating the switch backwards towards me and releasing. Typically this will cause the wipers to turn on, complete one swipe up and down and then turn off. On this day, the wipers stayed on low speed. I tried turning the switch on and off and turning the vehicle off and on. After numerous attempts, I pulled the fuse. Two days later, I put the fuse back in. The wipers remain off unless I turn them on, then they will stay on and the cycle repeats. I noticed gm issued a recall (# 41051) that describes the problem I am experiencing. I called gm and was informed that my VIN was not involved with the recall 41051. I then did a google search and found multiple instances where vehicle owners experienced the same issues I experienced with the same make model and year of my vehicle and they were also told that their VIN did not qualify for recall 41051. I asked why my VIN did not qualify for recall 41051 and the representative was unable to provide that information. I also would like to note that recall 41051 states there are 581394 potential affected vehicles and the vehicle affected is the 2003 chevrolet trailblazer, no other years are listed. According to my research, gm sold only 261334 trailblazers in 2003. I want to know why my vehicle is experiencing the same problem as recalled vehicles but does not qualify for recall 41051. Something isn't adding up here.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Electrical · 166,765 miles · AL

About 1 year ago all dashboard instruments quit working, or all gauges quit working only thing that works is the speed odometer and when it gets cold it doesn't work. And the back window latch doesn't lock even with the key. And the rear wiper also quit working at the time that everything else quit.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Electrical · 167,750 miles · AZ

Stopped along interstate for gas last night. Started the vehicle after filling up and the instrument panel would not illuminate, the radio was dead, the A/C was blowing hot air on high fan (which I could not turn down or off), the interior lights were out and the brake lights / tail lights failed to illuminate. Restarted the vehicle 3 times with no change. Placed the vehicle in gear to move to a parking spot and everything started working again. Drove remaining 70 miles down the interstate w/o further issue. Drove vehicle to work and home today. Pulled into driveway, put vehicle in park and got out to open garage door. Got back in vehicle, put it in gear and ran into the same problem from last night. This vehicle's electrical system has been wacky from the day I purchased it brand new. A/c or heat goes out intermittently, instruments quit working, battery suddenly drains, windshield wipers come on by themselves (even after the recall work), cruise control disengages for no reason, headlights/taillights fail, etc. Service tech's willingly admit there is an issue with the electrical system, but gm will not acknowledge it nor issue a recall. I should have gotten rid of the [xxx] thing along time ago, but my wife loves it because of the room. I hope it doesn't wind up killing her one day. *tr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Visibility · 156,867 miles · NY

Upon starting the vehicle the windshield wipers started operating while the switch was in the off position. The wipers could not be shut off after numerous attempts of turning the switch to off and on positions. Upon contacting chevrolet recall number and referencing the federal safety agency recall number 04v046000, I was told that my vehicle was not covered under this recall. Confusion comes in that the vehicle recall specifies 2003 chevy trailblazer and makes no reference to specifics about VIN number that chevrolet makes the statement that vehicle is not covered for recall. Just does not pass the eye or smell test for common sense!!!!!

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · NY

Vehicles wiper motor does not turn off.this causes a distraction while driving. The only way to stop it is to pull over to the side of the road and pull the fuse. Dealer stated there was a recall for 2003 chevy trailblazers for the same problem but not for my vehicle because it didn't have the proper VIN number. Recall # 41051. Gm customer service member told me to notify the federal safety agency.

Filed Dec 27, 2011 · Visibility · 127,400 miles · AL

I have a 2003 chevy trailblazer lt. The wipers would not shut off after an afternoon shower. I had to pull the fuse in order for them to shut off. I have contacted the manufacture. They have refused to acknowledge that there is a recall for my vehicle. They are stating that there is no such recall for my VIN number. They also stated that there is no such recall for a 2003 trailblazer. My wish is that the federal safety agency would force chevy to acknowledge and fix the problem, or at least acknowledge the problem and say that they are not going to fix the problem. The idea that this is limited to some 2003 lts, but not others is rather odd to me. For the manf. To say that no such recall exist is rather odd to me. I do not know the exact purpose or legal reach of the federal safety agency. I would hope that they could/will force some sort of resolution for the large number of people that have had this same complaint, and the manf. Blantent refusal to acknowledge said issue.

Filed Dec 27, 2011 · Visibility · 127,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would activate without initiation and when they were activated, they could not be shut off. The dealer advised the contact to replace the windshield wiper motor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since there were no recalls for the failure. The current and the failure mileages were 127,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 150,000 miles · MI

I have bought many chevy vehicles but with all the problems im having with this truck im not sure I will purchase another. Last year my transmission was giving me problems and there was a recall on it and my truck was not covered under the recall also same was with the tail lights. This year I am having problems with my wipers during rain storm I went to turn them on and nothing. I couldnt see so I had to pull over until the rain had let up(2hrs later). I am just speechless when it comes to these "recalls". It seems that myself nor anyone I know ever falls on these lists, you would think with all the money we are paying to purchase these vehicles that someone would want to make sure they keeep our business.

Filed Jun 27, 2011 · Visibility · 106,700 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH with the windshield wipers on, he attempted to turn them off. The wipers would not turn off until the vehicle was shut off. Upon restarting the vehicle, the wipers were still on. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The failure mileage was 106,700.

Filed Jun 8, 2011 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · VA

When starting the vehicle, it periodically will not start, lose all power, key gets stuck in the ignition without ability to return ignition to off position. There is a sound (like a high voltage sound coming from a transformer) and eventually resets itself, until 2 days ago. It would not reset itself, resulting in it being towed to a repair center. They indicated it was the alternator and battery and after changing both, the service engine soon light came back on and the high voltage sound has returned. There are times the rear wiper will turn on without my touching anything and times where the RPM gage will get stuck.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · AR

Front headlights will not work, and are wires are burnt, air and heater will only blow on the floor setting even if put on a different setting, when you turn AC on the back windshield wiper comes on. When starting the car there is a loud clicking that sounds like it is coming from the dash. If stopped just for a few seconds while at a stop light or stop sign the temp will go from normal to 260! As long as you are going at least fast enough to push air through the grill it won't run hot, but if you are in town and traffic it will run hot and will not cool off unless you either stop and let it cool off or get to where you can go fast enough to push the air! The car will lock while it is running and in park. It will lock and the keyless remote will not open it. There have been times I have pushed brake in and the alarm system would go off. When stopping at a stop light or slowing down the car will try to die and at times had actually died for no reason. I believe there is a major electrical problem with the 2003 trailblazers and someone needs to do something about. This is not safe and should not be tolerated! I am worried that it is going to catch on fire with me or my children in it, and I should feel safe in a vehicle! This car is a hazard to not only me and my family but anyone that is on the road beside us, because it is eventually going to catch on fire and I just pray that no one is hurt or killed due to this neglect by chevrolet!!

Filed May 17, 2011 · Visibility · 115,000 miles · MI

Windshield wipers fail to turn off.