Five problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Windshield wipers don't stay in proper postion. Manufacturer will replace entire unit at consumer's cost of $400. Unit will be warrantied up to 90 days. The windshield wiper malfunctioning was indentical to that described in sb 97005 for the same model and year.
The windshield wipers do not park closed and stay open on the glass, the front struts have also worn out and need to be replaced at 61,000 miles.
This part has been recalled. Gm notice c97005. The recall fixed was completed in April 1999. The wipers failed again and I took the vehicle to the dealership for replacement. I was told they only fix a recall issue once. I then called chevy assistance and was told the same thing. This repair ws in excess of $300. If not fixed the wipers are in my direct driving vision so I had the dealership make the repair. As stated in the report this is the 5th or 6th time this defect has been repaired. Additionally, I thought recalls are to fix the problem, looks like a bandaid until the vehcile is out of warranty.
Windshield wiper arm parks in the up-right position when wiper is turned off.
Windshield wiper freezes.