Seven problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1997 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Windshield wipers fail and will not work on delay when turned on.
Windshield wiper unit replaced due to failure.
Every now and then when turning on the windshield wipers they do not come on. Reported to dealer in September of 97. Dealer not able to duplicate the problem. In March the circuit board was replaced, but the prolbem still continued. Vehicle taken to dealer again on may 8th. Dealer could not detect the problem with vehicle.
Windshield wipers have to work on high speed for a while before they can operate on normal speed. Vehicle been to dealer on four occasions, and problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
Windshield wipers do not work properly on high, obstucting view of the driver. The dealer has been notified.
When using the windshield wiper fluid the blades do not move, making it hard to see out ahead on the road. Dealer can't fix problem.
Windshield wiper system must be used on a regular basis otherwise when used certain features such as the 'delay' feature will not work.