45 problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Intermittent windshield wiper failure.
Windshield wiper failure.
Gm would not honor recall for my 97 Blazer windsheild wipers do not always work recall number 03v159000.
I have problems with my windshield wipers intermittenly failing. They will work one moment then stop another moment. Sometimes just restarting the truck will get them going again, other times I have to get out of the truck and pull on them to get them moving again. Most recently the wiper failure occurred 3x during a trip to work in the rain, and I had to pull over each time to get the wipers restarted again by pulling on them. In a google search about this problem, I found there have been many others who have experienced this same problem. Some have said the failures are a result of bad(cold) solder joints on the pc board in the wiper motor that is causing the intermittent problem. Reflowing of the solder joints on the board has corrected the problem for many.
While driving home in the rain windshield wipers malfunctioned. Windshield wipers wouldn't come on sometimes when engaged, finally they stopped in mid stream. This occurred due to the defect described in recall 03v159000 but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Tech found that the wiper cover module was bad and needed to be replaced.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer is experiencing problems with windshield wipers. The was an intermittent issue.
The contact stated the windshield wipers would work intermittently, they would operate on high when the indicator said low, and they would not turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the windshield wiper motor. There have been no more incidences since the repair.
Wiper failure in cool weather , intermittent wiper mode does not work and wipers won't shut off for a period of time . Have also failed to operate at all along with cruise control failed at the same time on one occasion while raining.
Windshiel wipers failed to operate in rain.
Wiper motor fails to operate , or operates and stops for no reason. Recall was done for g. M. Sierras, silverados recently for same reason.
Windshield wipers have intermittently failed. When turned on a groaning noise was audible.
I understand that some of gm vehicles are being recalled or an extended warranty is being placed on them for defective windshield wipers. My wipers went out diuring a strong rain storm. I was on a dallas highway during rush hour traffic and could not pull over. It was very dangerous and scary to drive without my windshield wipers. I feel that my safety was jeaporized. I have since checked various websites for recall notices and am not finding it on my Blazer.
Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable obstructing the driver's view.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's view while driving under stormy weather .
Windshield wipers worked occasionally and now do not work at all. When turned on, I can hear the motor running but the wipers will not move. To get the motor to shut off I have to put it in the 'high' position.
Windshield wipers intermittently stopped working while driving in the rain. The manufacturer refused to repair the problem due to vehicle being a salvaged vehicle. The county considered the vehicle to be salvage. The dealer would not repair the windshield wipers.
Windshield wipers do not always work. You can still hear the motor working, but the wipers won't engage.
Wiper motor failure gm has recall 03v159000 but says I am not covered.
Consumer states that windshield wipers work intermittenly.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Vehicle checked by dealer who determined that the module was bad. The consumer was told that this was normal. The module was replaced on 8-07-02 and to date 2-25-2002, there has been no re-occurences.
Windshield wipers fail intermittently in wet weathe.
While traveling on highway in inclement weather windshield wipers will shut off without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.
Windshield wipers will intermittently stop working. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Cause is unknown. There is recall 98v150001thats describesc the same problem, but this vehicle was not affected by recall due to VIN. Please provide any further information.
1997 Blazer, wipers stop working in mid-operation. Very intermittant, always during a rain shower. Problem started approximately 2 years ago.
Windshield wipers will work intermittently or will sometimes not work at all. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. Consumer states that tapping on the windshield wiper motor box gently will usually get the wipers to work.
Windshield wipers do not work properly anymore. They will turn on, and will stop, then start to work, then stop, if I turn them off, they keep working (they are still on with the switch on the "off" position) and will stop at various places on the windshield, often in a "straight up" position, which blocks driver view. When turned on again to fix, they often stop in the same place. This can go on for several attempts to get them to stop (rest) in the proper place. Also, turning them on delay will not work anymore. They seem to work with no delay, or they will stop completely on their own. I see a recall for wipers for the same vehicle, previous years, is there any chance the 97 Blazer (I have a 2-dr. ) has the same problem? thank you.
While driving in rain windshield wipers stop working. Windshield wipers work intermittently. Also, windshield wiper circuit board gave out. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated circuit board was not under warranty because it was electrical.
Windshield wipers stop at mid swipe and won't start again. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer states that the wipers will not start when turned on. Consumer has almost wrecked the vehicle on several occasions. The manufacturer says that there is no problem.
While driving in a rain storm windshield wipers stopped operating. When the dealer was contacted to repair the problem, indicated several similar problems with this model and year.
While driving in a storm windshield wipers stopped working. Contacted dealer.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall has been issued on earlier vehicles; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
While driving in rain consumer tried to turn on windshield wipers and they would not work.
Night before it was raining and the next day windshield wipers would not work. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said entire wiper unit needed to be replaced.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer last repaired them on oct 18, 2000. Dealer said saulder joint was defective in wiper motor. The wiper malfunctioning is a factory defect and is a reoccuring problem affecting safety. The manufacturer should pay for the cost of repair.