Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 62 problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
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Windshield wipers work intermittently, or stop working during operation. Dealer contacted.
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While driving windshield wiper motor keeps going out. This could cause an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
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Windshield wipers would stop suddenly. I would have to get off the road shut car off, then ait 5-10 minutes before wipers will work again.
Windshield wipers quit working during a strong storm on I-75. Luckily I was able to get over to the right lane and pull off the road. . . A buzzing noise was coming from a black motor casing, so I tapped it and the wipers began to work again. This has happen on numerous occasions. The car is dangerous to drive in the rain.
Malfunction of windshield wipers during use in rainy weather. Windshield wipers stopped working.
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The windshield wipers worked intermittently, at times when consumer went to turn the wipers off, they remained on.
Whenever windshield wipers are in use they would work intermittently. This causes visibility to very poor. Had contacted dealership for help, and was not able to provide it due to a lack of parts for windshield wipers.
Windshield wipers work intermittenly when turned on. There has been a recall # 98v150001 issued but this vehicle was not a part of recall due to VIN.
Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. This problem can result in inoperative windshield wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. They replaced the wiper module assembly.
This vehicle is experiencing indentical problems as in recall# 8704 98v150000. Windshield wipers intermittently operate, reducing driver's visibilty, and increasing risk of crash. Manufacturer has advised consumer that this vehicle was not part of recall issused, and will not cover expense for repair. The manufacturer was willing to cover part cost for circuit board inside the wiper motor but dealer wants the consumer to pay for labor.
98v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: vehicle wipers work intermittently; problem can result in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under manufacturer's recall due to VIN.
Recall 98v150001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
When its raining and windshield wipers are turned on, they will stop unexpectedly in the down position.
Recall 98v150. 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers intermittently would stop working during operation. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under. Recall due to VIN.
Was driving in the rain & using windshield wipers, when they suddenly stopped working. Later, they came back on & then stopped altogether. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic failed to look at wipers. Indicated no recall on vehicle. Took vehicle to private mechanic & was informed a problem with the solder joint in wiper & it was replaced.
Windshield wipers work intermittently, they come on/off.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently.
Windshield wiper worked intermittently. The dealer replaced the wiper pulse board and said it was doing the same thing the pulse boards did that were recalled. But the recall was for cars 94 to 5-96, my car was made in 8-96 and was not under the recall. I spoke with Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 claim # 990317773 and was told due to the age and milage of my car they would not cover it. This car is newer than the cars they recalled and has the same problem. Additional recalls need to be made on this part.
Wiper motor circuit board/wiper delay module.
While operating continuously for an hour or more in heavy rain, the wipers stopped.
Consumer is experiencing the same problem as the described in recall for the windshield wipers. But this vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN. Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer states while driving in the rain the windshield wiper inadvertently cuts off, causing low visibility. Ts.
Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently during usage.
Windshield wipers intermittently failed during operation, causing poor visibility. There was recall 98 v15001; but, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The windshield wiper motor was repaired before the consumer had accident.
Vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, but it's model year and VIN number was not included.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, causing poor visibility. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.