Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Minivans, Pickup Trucks, And Sport Utility Vehicles With Certain Model-Engine Combinations, The Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail Due To Cracked Solder Joints On The Controller Circuit Board. The Windshield Wipers Could Work Intermittently Or Not At All.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
C/K PICKUPS
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
03V159000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Effect Of Defect
If This Were To Occur During Bad Weather, Driver Visibility Would Be Reduced, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Wiper Motor Circuit Board And Cover. Owner Notification Began On June 19, 2003. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-222-1020, GMC At 1-800-462-8782, Or Oldsmobile At 1-800-442-6537.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19960501
End Of Manufacture
19970731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1755876
Date Owners Notified
20030619
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20030428
Make Campaign Number
3023