Visibility Related Problems of the 1997 GMC C1500

Table 1 shows three common visibility related problems of the 1997 GMC C1500. The number one most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer switch (two problems).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of GMC C1500


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 1997 GMC C1500

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Previously identified safety defect as identified in NHTSA campaign id number 03v159000 and gm recall no. 03023 and is currently failing in my GMC and presented to fitzner GMC July 26,2006 and was denied repair under the recall by the service manager.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer Switch problem

Power steering assist tends to pull the wheel to the right or left with too much assist after barely turning the wheel one way or the other (has always done this since new). Windshield wipers have recently been acting up when activating the washer mechanism.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Automatic transmission slams into gear recently, changed fluid helped for a couple of months - windshield wiper motor works when it feels like it - fuel gauge has not worked since 1999 and other people I know have the same problems with their general motor trucks.   Read details...


Visibility related problems in other GMC C1500 model year vehicles:



C1500 Service Bulletins
C1500 Safety Recalls
C1500 Defect Investigations