Six problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at night on a rural highway, it began to downpour. I turned my windshield wipers on, and nothing happened. I became frantic and tried to pull over, without even seeing where I was going. Upon internet research, and this website, I am now aware of a recall effecting certain batches of my model. The recall info is as follows: NHTSA campaign id number : 03v159000 I've called the dealership service department who then told me they could do nothing for me unless it was in writing from gm. I called gm, however they can not and will not assist me in any way other than telling me that my wiper motor failure is "coincidence" and just happens to fall into the same category of the recall.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently. The consumer contacted the dealer and they contacted gm and filed a complaint on June 1, 2005.
The front windshield wipers work intermittently or become inoperative during inclement weather conditions. The dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that his vehicle was not covered under a recall.
Consumer complained that windshield wipers were working intermittently during inclement weather. Currently, the windshield wipers failed to operate in any condition. The edealer was notified. The ealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.
The windshield wipers were defective. They worked intermittently the consumer has made several calls to the manufacturer.
While driving in rain, windshield wipers quit working while in use.