15 problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My windshield wipers quit working during a rainstorm.
The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 03v159000 concerning the windshield wipers. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact was having the vehicle repaired at her own expense.
The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 03v159000 concerning the windshield wiper/washer motor. This vehicle experienced the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. No repairs were done .
Windshield wipers work intermittently and occasionally fail. Dangerous during rainstorms. This 1997 Suburban VIN# 1gngk16f7vj326221 does not show up on recall NHTSA campaign # 03v159000.
Nhtsa complaint # 03v159000 - Chevrolet has recalled certian vehicles with an intermittent windshiel wiper problem. My 1997 2wd Suburban is not ncluded. 1996 all Suburbans are and 1997 4wd Suburbans are. I have the same symptoms as the 1996 and 1997 4wd.
While driving in the rain the windshield wipers would come on and off on their own. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. Driver informed the mechanic that recall 03v159000 for the windshield wiper motor was issued. Mechanic claimed that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Nhtsa recall campaign 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor failure. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall, and mechanic stated that recall repairs had been performed previously. However, the owner of the vehicle had never taken the vehicle to any dealer for recall repairs.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off intermittently on their on. Dealer was aware this was an intermittent problem.
Nhtsa recall 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor. After having the windshield wiper motor circuit board and cover replaced the windshield wipers failed.
While driving in a rain storm the windshield wiper motor failed without warning.
Windshield wipers come on and off by themselves while driving in inclement weather. This problem is intermittent, and the dealer is aware of the problem.
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Consumer states that the wiper works intermittently, this condition can causes poor visibility. A recall has been issued on simular makes & modles, however this vehicle is not included due to the VIN#. Feel free to provide any further information.
Windshield wipers would not work when turned on in rain storm. Has to stop on hwy. After a few minutes they worked for several hours. Next time started vehicle wiper and washers would not work. Checked again a few miles later and both worked. This happened several time during a three day trip.
Windshield wipers work intermittently, they come on/off.