4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,605 miles

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problem #20

May 132010

Tahoe

  • 120,000 miles
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.

- Oshkosh, WI, USA

problem #19

Nov 092007

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
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

- South Orleans, MA, USA

problem #18

Nov 302004

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Atascadero, CA, USA

problem #17

Mar 022007

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles
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

- South Orleans, MA, USA

problem #16

Oct 202006

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Marysville, WA, USA

problem #15

Oct 192005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 146,000 miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently if at all, I understand there was a recall for this in the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 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.

- West Richland, WA, USA

problem #14

Mar 292005

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Mount Sterling, OH, USA

problem #13

Oct 062004

Tahoe

  • Automatic transmission
  • 143,000 miles
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.

- White Bluff, TN, USA

problem #12

Oct 012004

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,150 miles
Windshield wipers stop running intermittingly.

- Wooddale , IL, USA

problem #11

Mar 022004

Tahoe

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,950 miles
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.

- West Islip, NY, USA

problem #10

Jan 022003

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • miles
The windshield wipers suddenly stopped working, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

- Stuarts Draft, VA, USA

problem #9

Nov 012002

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Fairfield, CT, USA

problem #8

Jul 152002

Tahoe

  • miles
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.

- Bunn, NC, USA

problem #7

Jul 112002

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
Windshield wipers fail at times, have to move wiper arm to start.

- Palm Desert, CA, USA

problem #6

Dec 222001

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #5

Jul 081999

Tahoe 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle would not start due to delco battery failure, which resulted from the battery leaking acid and in securely installed. The windshield washer failed due to the reservior and connection lines damaged by the leaking battery acid.

- Gresham, OR, USA

problem #4

Nov 111999

Tahoe

  • miles
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.

- St Cloud, FL, USA

problem #3

Apr 022000

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Taylors, SC, USA

problem #2

Sep 151999

Tahoe

  • miles
Windshield wipers are working intermittently.

- Davidsonville, MD, USA

problem #1

Feb 161999

Tahoe

  • miles
Windshield wipers work periodically, they stop a lot, causing impaired vision when it rains.

- Rockledge, FL, USA