Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe

I own a 1997 chevy Tahoe 4wd, and I'm having trouble with the windshield wipers. They seem to not work when they are most needed, heavy rain or snow. I believe this is a safety issue. I have contact my local dealer about any recalls, I was told that many of the gm products have this problem but my Tahoe is not covered under the recall.

Windshield wiper motor- intermittent failure. There was a recall of this for this defect but certain VIN's were not recalled. More vehicles were effected then manufacturer admits. This is a dangerous situation, mine failed during a heavy downpour in heavy traffic with ped's, luckily no injuries!.

1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact found recall 03v159000, but based on the age and mileage of the vehicle, the manufacturer was not willing to cover it any longer. The problem has been happening since approximately September 5, 2005. The windshield wipers were working intermittently. There has not been anything done to correct this problem yet.

1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. Windshield wipers work intermittently. Can hear the motor humming when I turn on the wipers, but they will not come on. The windshield wipers may come on for a minute then they quit working. This just became a problem with this vehicle this summer. Did not contacted he dealership or manufacturer. Had not had any accidents due to the windshield wipers not working. Updated 11/4/2005 - the consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told that the recall on the wiper circuit board had expired August 2004. The consumer feels that the manufacturer should have provided partial reimbursement.

The contact complained about windshield wiper/washer motor problem. The windshield wipers worked intermittently or not at all. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the problem. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer approximately 2 years ago, and it stated there was a problem with the windshield wiper/washer motor for this type of vehicle. At the time of the letter if she was having problems with vehicle she needed to bring it to dealer for service.

We have a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe that is esperiencing windshield wiper failure as described in the recall 03v159000. We contacted russ darrow Chevrolet in madison WI, and was told that because of the milage on the vehicle which is 125,000 that it is not covered under the recall. I didn't realize that recalls by manufactorers were limited by mileage. Especially when we are experiencing a visiability problem in rain and snow. They offered to fix it for between $50. 00 and $500. 00. Could you please let me know what is right in this recall.

Consumer received a recall letter on windshield wiper problem. The recall stated, if consumer was not experiencing a problem he did not have to take the vehicle to the dealer. Consumer was currently having the same problem as mentioned in the recall. However, dealer and the manufacturer refused to honor recall because the deadline date was February 2004.

Consumer stated that windshield wipers were not working properly while driving at 65 mph in the rain.

Failure of the windshield wiper motor which results in decreased visibility during rainy conditions-recall of 1997 suburban, but not the 1997 Tahoe-same unit used in both vehicles NHTSA campaign id# 03v159000.

Intermittently while driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home.

Windshield wipers work intermittently or not at all. Called dealership but was told that recall had expired. Why is there an expiration date on a part that is only used periodically (when it rains) and why is there an expiration date on a part that deals with safety? also, according to odi site, the recall was on 94-96 Tahoes. It seems to still exist on the 97's according to all of the complaints.

Front windshield wipers work intermittently or become inoperative during inclement conditions. The dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall.

The window washing/wiping function on the turn indicator will only work some of the time. When I can get the wipers turned on, they won't shut off & they instead go another 5-10 times. When it doesn't work I can hear the motor groaning as if it is trying to function. (winter is here!! and so is the rain!).

While driving the windshield wipers would turn on and off. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Nlm.

Windshield wipers will intermittently work. Contacted dealer.

While driving in the rain windshield wipers would quit working without warning, causing driver's vision to be obscured. Would need to stop vehicle, get out, and jiggle wiper motor or wires to get them going again. Visibility was very poor in heavy rain. Taking vehicle to dealer to check out wiper motor & wires.

Windshield wipers would only work intermittently. Manufacturer / dealer are notified and nothing could be done at this time.

Consumer complained about a windshield wiper motor problem. Windshield wipers worked intermittently. When it rained windshield wipers did not work. When windshield wipers functioned and the driver turned them off they kept going on.