Windshield Wiper/washer Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 1

Chevrolet Silverado owners have reported 42 problems related to windshield wiper/washer (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 01/18/2008

2007 Chevrolet Silverado. Wiper blades ice up during cold snowy weather, causing poor visibility and it is very difficult to remove the ice. Checked parts store and gm dealer for artic/winter blades and they are not available. Creates very dangerous conditions during snow.

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2 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/14/2006

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, while using the windshield wipers they had suddenly stopped and a buzzing sound was coming from the windshield wipers. After the buzzing sound had stopped the windshield wipers had began to work properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the probe central module needed to be replaced. The current mileage is 225,000 failure mileage was 89000. Bl updated 10/20/09 updated 10/22/09.

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3 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/02/2006

: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. The manufacturer was alerted however no inspection has been made.

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4 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 07/01/2005

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.

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5 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/01/2005

The windshield wipers worked intermittently. The consumer contacted the dealer and they contacted gm and filed a complaint on June 1, 2005.

6 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 05/31/2005

Contact states while driving vehicle the windshield wipers will stop working for approximately 5 minutes, then start back working. The vehicle has not been taken to a service dealer. This has happened about 5 or 6 times.

7 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 03/06/2005

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.

8 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 12/01/2004

The pressure line from the reservoir has a hole where the line passed near/behind the battery. It appears to have been burned or eaten away from touching battery. While driving through a storm the windshield washer had become inoperative. The consumer also discovered that when the washer was engaged, it would spray washer fluid all over the battery.

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9 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 11/02/2004

The windshield wipers would come on and go off while driving in inclement weather. The consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic to have the windshield wipers inspected and was told they needed to be replaced.

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10 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 08/25/2004

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.

11 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 02/15/2004

When driving the vehicle in the rain the windshield wipers failed. As a result the drive had to pull off the road. The owner has contacted the dealership but the problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.

12 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 09/17/2003

Dt: the windshield wipers stopped working without warning. The vehicle has not been taken to dealer.

13 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/16/2003

The windshield wipers were defective. They worked intermittently the consumer has made several calls to the manufacturer.

14 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/01/2003

While driving, using the windshield wiper(s), they had become inoperative without warning. The dealer had been contacted.

15 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 05/09/2003

While driving, the windshield wipers failed to operate.

16 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 02/17/2003

The windshield wipers failed.

17 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 02/15/2003

The windshield wipers failed.

18 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/01/2002

While driving in rain, windshield wipers quit working while in use.

19 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 05/07/2002

The consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem with the windshield wiper as stated in recall 98 v 150 001, but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to vehicle identification number. Ph.

20 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 04/01/2002

Windshield wipers intermittently failed to turn on when driving and starts to rain. Cannot see road when driving . Did not receive recall notification 98v150001. Gm must widen scope of recall to include this vehicle and others. Please command gm to include this vehicle under recall 98v150001. I am too poor to repair this dangerous safety defect myself what with all the other recent unanticipated repairs that I have had to make to this vehicle recently. Gm is liable for safety defect and by law must pay to remedy the situation. I love this truck. I have owned 6 chevy trucks all bought brand new from dealer. Gm and NHTSA please help. Mr.

21 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 01/30/2002

While driving in the rain the widshield wipers stop working and come on themselves after the unit seems to cool down. This happened to me twice in one day while driving and it almost caused me to wreck my vehicle. I would like to know if gm is doing a recall on a vehicle with the VIN # that mine has.

22 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 08/19/2001

Windshield wipers continually fail,have to open hood and wiggle wires or hit on module to restart them.

23 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 08/16/2001

Front windshield wipers would intermittently operate while the switch was in the off position or not operate at all. Dealer was notified and informed the consumer that this problem was not covered under a recall.

24 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 08/15/2001

While driving in rain windshield wipers will all of a sudden stop. Sometimes vehicle has to be pulled to side of the road until wipers want to start again. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further infomation.

25 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/12/2001

The vehicle experienced the problem as stated in recall 98 v 150 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

26 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Windshieild wipers come on and off intermittently without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem. Consumer is stating that the exact same problem was covered by a recall for vehicles manufactured through may 1996; his vehicle was manufactured in June of 1996.

27 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

Windshield wipers worked only intermittantly. There was a recall, but this vehicle was not affected. Ts.

28 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/12/2000

At any speed windshield wipers operate poorly. At times consumer had to get out of vehicle, go under the hood, and tap on the actual wiper motor. Manufacturer and dealer were aware of the problem. 1996 and 1997 vehicles of the same make/model were on recall.

29 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 08/21/1999

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

30 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 02/02/1999

On several occasions windshield wiper blades have stopped working in the middle of operaton. The dealer is not aware of the problem.

31 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 01/01/1998

Windshield wipers are working intermittently.

32 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Windshield wipers work intermittently, causing poor visibility. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further informaton.

33 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Intermittently, the windsheild wipers quit working in the middle of operation. The problem continue to get worse, now the windshield wipers do not come on at all. The dealer is aware of this problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further details.

34 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Windshield wipers turn on and off intermittently, causing poor visibility. The vehicle is not included in recall.

35 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Windshield wipers will stop working intermittently, causing poor visibility. Vehicle not included in the recall although it has the same defect.


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