Nine problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The problem is something to do with the windshield wiper motor or something. At first they would stop just anywhere, and I would have to get out and move them back and forth to start them again, then when I would turn them off, they wouldn't turn off. This happened again and again, them going out at assorted times. Finally, now they make a grinding sound but will not come on at all.
Windshield wipers quit working while driving in a rain storm. Windshield wipers stuck in the up right position. This reduced driver's visibility, almost resulting in an accident. Consumer pulled of the road and waited until the rain stopped. The relay switch or mechanism is mounted on the firewall broke due to the heat, which caused the failure.
Windshield wipers failed in middle of downpour. Had to pull onto shoulder of road. Have not had them inspected yet.
Windshield wipers failed to operate.
Turned windshield wipers on during heavy rain as I was driving down interstate . Windshield wipers stopped working in middle of windshield. My driving was impaired,so I pulled over to side of road. I then moved the wipers with my hand. They started to work,but stopped again. This also happens to my other vehicle.
Intermittently when the windshield wipers were engaged they malfunctioned. Windshield wipersz will either not work, quit working while engaged, or engage in the faster speed. Dealership replaced the circuit board,the wiper motor, and the tap washer.
Windshield wiper failure (intermittent).
Intermittent windsheild wipers work sporadically.
Vehicle windshield wipers became inoperative while driving in the rain. The dealer informed the consumer there was a recall on the 1994-1997 models.