Windshield wipers only work when they want to. On going problem since I bought van. Chevy says no recall was issued and it's not their problem. I have replaced the motor and still have the same problem. I can not drive if it is raining due to wipers may work but they could stop working again at any time. Also wiper fluid does not work when wipers do not work. I can not tell you how many failures due to it happens everytime it rains/snows/sleets. Meaning they may work or may not but if they do work they always stop.

- Pacific, MO, USA

The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 97V017000 concerning windshield wiper/washer switch power feed wire. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. Updated 12/27/2005. The turn signal switch was defective. The brake lights failed intermittently. The wipers failed intermittently.

- Topsfield , MA, USA

Ref: NHTSA recall no. 97V017000 some of these vehicles have a strained or separated windshield washer/wiper switch wire. This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. This has occurred twice during operation of my vehicle while driving on interstate highways and needing the wipers during a sudden rain storm. Five minutes later the wipers would be working again. I have contacted both the dealer I bought the new car from, and Chevrolet (1-800-222-1020) and neither knew anything about this type of problem.

- Oberlin, OH, USA

Windshield wiper switch board defect. Vehicles windshield wiper has stop working. There is a recall on Lumina but not this VIN #. seems to be the same problem as other switch problems.

- Gardena, CA, USA

Front windshield wiper intermittent operation.

- Valley Center, CA, USA

Visibility: Windshield wipers, fail to work when you need them to work, damp weather, rainy weather, they are getting worse failing to work when your driving in bad weather, working when they want too!!! this happened right after I purchased the lumina van, new,24 miles on it, took it back to the dealer, they said they couldnt fine anything wrong because they were working then ( the wipers ) 8 years later I still have the same problem.

- Oxford, NJ, USA

Consumer received recall notice, 97V017, in regards to windshield wiper switch. Dealer claimed switch had been previously replaced therefore no service was needed. The vehicle was an early production and no one had replaced the switch. However, the wiper switch failed a week later caused by a wire that had frayed and consumer had to pay recall repairs.

- Marcy, NY, USA

Windshield wiper /washer switch come on intermittently and without prior warning. Dealkership is aware of problem.

- Homer, MI, USA

Windshield wiper/washer switch intermittently malfunctioned.

- Homer, MI, USA

The windshield wiper will only operate once in a while, there was a recall 97V017, however the dealer is telling the consumer that this vehicle is not included in the recall.

- Hayward, CA, USA

Recall 97V-017 95 Chevrolet Lumina not honored or acknowledged by either Chevrolet (GM) manufacturing or a local dealer. Windshield washer.wiper switch is inoperable; dealer's service dept. Requires customer payment to replace pivot and pulse/dimmer switch, but this problem should be fixed "at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time on - recall 97V-017".. see NHTSA item number SB051272; service bulletin #97003..

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

Recall 97V017000/washer/wiper switch: Dealer refused to honor recall notice because it is a salvaged title vehicle. Asking NHTSA to share some light on this matter.

- Merid1an, MS, USA

Windshield wiper switch malfunctioned, causing windshield wipers to work intermittently which resulted in visibility problems. Recall 97V017000 deals with the same problem problem. However, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Consumer took vehicle into dealer in September 1997 for recall 97V017000 repairs. Dealer stated redesigned part was already installed. But, in November 1999, windshield wipers quit working..et.

- Trenton, NJ, USA

Prior to ownership the windshield wiper/washer switch was replaced, however failed. Mjs

- East Clari, OH, USA

When switch is turned on, windshield wipers would not work properly. Would have to jiggle switch & then wipers would move. Wipers do turn off/on by themselves. Recall 97V017000.

- Bonner Springs, KS, USA

Windshield wiper switch failed.

- Pinnacle, NC, USA

Wiper switch failed.

- Rockford, IL, USA

Windshield wiper switch failed- totally inop in freezing rain. Vehilce previously repiared after recall. This is second switch failure.

- Howell, MI, USA

Intermittently the windshield wipers lock up. Dealer has been notified.

- Medina, OH, USA