Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

18 problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2005

The contact owned a 1997 Chevrolet, Silverado 3500. He stated that there were NHTSA recalls 03v159000 and 03v210000, but this vehicle was not included in the recalls due to VIN. On July 30, 2005 while in a rain storm windshield wipers quit 4 times. Also, this happened again on July 31,2005.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2005

My 1997 Chevrolet Silverado p/u has a problum with the wipers they work some of the time and some of the time they do not work at all. Your web site says there is a recall for this problum (03v15900 your recall #) and when I contacted gm about it I was told by chris lamar that there was and to take to my local Chevrolet dealer for repair and then was told was not going to happen . Contacted gm once again and mr. L amar said it did not cover my truck but in the first conversation with him he said that all gm full size p/u were recalled for the 97 model year from start of production to the end of production. When I spoke to his supervisor she said that because the truck was not purchased from a Chevrolet dealer that they would not nor ever would repair this truck under any now or future recalls. This is a low mileage truck and I am the secound owner.

3 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2005

Windshield wiper motor doesnt work correctly when it is raining.

4 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2004

Windshield wipers intermittently operate. The cause of this problem is undetermined.

5 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2004

Consumer stated windshield wipers failed intermittently.

6 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2004

Intermittently while driving 20 mph in inclement weather windshield wiper failed, causing poor driver visibility. Vehicle wass taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the problem.

7 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2004

Vehicle's windshield wipers stopped working. While driving in a severe rain storm, the windshield wipers stopped working. After arriving home the consumer researched the vehicle's recalls a found that there was one for the wiper motor (recall # 02054) in gm vehicles manufactured from 1994-1999. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who indicated that he vehicle was not included because it was manufactured at a different plant.

8 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2004

While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed to work intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

9 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2004

The consumer stated that windshield wipers worked when they wanted to. The consumer is concerned that the condition may cause an accident.

10 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2003

The windshield wipers work when they want to work. Sometimes the obstruct the drivers view. The dealer stated no recall. Please provide further information.

11 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2003

Front windshield wipers worked intermittently. Caused poor visibility during inclement weather, which could lead to a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified.

12 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2003

Windshield wipers worked intermittently during inclement conditions. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN.

13 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2000

At 34298 miles windshield wipers commenced to work intermittently, resulting in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. Please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.

14 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

Wind shield wiper fails to work works when it wants too there is a recall for them but my truck isn't on the list 1997 chevy NHTSA#03v159000 it funny that mine is doing what they recalled them for but I'm not covered just wondering why.

15 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 05/05/1997

Windshield wipers will run sometimes/go slow/run fast, and they always run on high. Consumer states it's hard to see, and may be dangerous.

16 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Windshield wipers quit working. Recall 03159000 was issued on windshield wiper motor. However, this vehicle was not involved in recall due to VIN.

17 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. There is a recall on earlier makes and models; however, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. The dealer has been notified.

18 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Windshield wipers do not operate in the intermittent mode, often do not cease when placing the switch to the 'off' position right away and do not return to the standby position.



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