19 problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving at speeds of 65 mph in rainy weather, the windshield wipers would not function when turned on. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer but the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The windshield wipers would operate sporadically for approximately 400 miles and then became completely inoperable. The dealer stated a 50% probability that the failure was caused by the windshield wiper motor controller circuit board. The dealer never made the repairs. The contact felt that this vehicle should be included in recall # 03v159000. The current and failure mileage were 38,000. Ak the consumer stated that the car was repaired on 03/02/07 and also states dealer has possession of the old part. Updated 05/22/07.
Windshield wipers occasionally would stop working or not work at all resulting in loss of visibility in inclement weather. Dealer in local area stated problem was not covered by any recalls (gm truck/SUV windshield wiper recall specifically asked about, but apparently only covers vehicles up through 1996). Corrected problem by replacing wiper motor circuit board and cover myself using recall documentation and procedures applicable to 1996 Tahoe.
Windshield wipers work intermittently if at all, I understand there was a recall for this in the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoes and other vehicles, I understand that it only covered certain manufacturing plants, I am flabbergasted that if this is a problem in all the vehicles why they will not fix this problem for consumers. It is a very big safety concern.
The windshield wipers came on and off intermittently while driving in inclement weather. The wipers would stop in any position. The consumer would tap the circuit board and the wipers would work again. A new circuit board was purchased and the problem was remedied. The consumer would like to know how many has gm replaced. Gm suggested that there was a recall but the mileage was too high and they would not replace the part.
I have a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe that has windshield wipers that do not work. This began about 3 years ago. At first the wipers worked intermittently and are now at the point where they do not work at all. I own a 1997 Chevrolet ck 3500 pick-up that also experienced this problem and this vehicle has had the windshield wipers repaired as the VIN for the pick-up was on the recall list. According to recall #03v159000, year model 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles are also affected and are the ones eligible for repair. It seems very apparent that the same circuit board that was used in 1996 vehicles has also been used in 1997 vehicles as I own a 1997 and it had this problem, as stated above. I am requesting that this vehicle also be eligible for the recall #03v159000 and therefore have the windshield wipers replaced.
The consumer was having the same problem as recall#03v159000 regarding the windshield wiper. The dealership would not repair free of charge, because the VIN was not included.
Windshield wipers stop running intermittingly.
While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers came on and off on their own. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that recall expired on February 29, 2004.
The windshield wipers suddenly stopped working, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
Consumer stated on 3 separate occasions the windshield wipers stopped working, the dealer replaced the circuit board which was cracked at the solder joints, there was a recall regarding wiper issue, however consumer was informed that vehicle was not included due to the VIN. Ts.
Interminttenly windshield wipers became inoperable obstructing the drivers view. A recall has been called on similar makes and models like 1996, using the same part. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
While driving at night on the interstate, in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped working. Consumer was able to pull over, and after windshield wipers switch was turned on and off numerous times, they started again. Dealer replaced windshield wiper mechanism.
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Intermittently windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. After turning windshield wiper switch on and off several times, the wipers finally came back on. Truck was taken to the dealership. Problem was not corrected. Please provide any further information.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently.
Windshield wipers work periodically, they stop a lot, causing impaired vision when it rains.
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe windshield wipers failed. Customer states that they would work sporadically for about 400 miles then become completely inoperable. The consumer believed his vehicle should have been included in NHTSA recall 03v159000.
Windshield wipers fail at times, have to move wiper arm to start.