Wiper Motor

[jerry d]

I have a 1997 Tahoe, two different times in the past week, when I turn my wipers on they wont work, I just hear a grind or growl kind of noise. My rear wiper works fine, its just the front. Is the motor going bad, or could it be a loose wire, or something else? Thanks

[Wingnut]

I believe that the '97 was covered in a recall. You should just call your local dealer and they'll tell you.

 

It's a circuit board in the wiper motor that goes bad. Some solder comes loose. Sometimes you can fix it yourself, sometimes not. Pretty easy fix though.

[jerry d]

I believe that the '97 was covered in a recall. You should just call your local dealer and they'll tell you.

 

It's a circuit board in the wiper motor that goes bad. Some solder comes loose. Sometimes you can fix it yourself, sometimes not. Pretty easy fix though.

 

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I will call the dealer today, but I dont hold much hope that they will want to fix it.

[Wingnut]

They shouldn't care. If it's a recall (and I'm about 99% sure it is), it won't cost them a dime. IIRC, GM pays for it, not the dealer.

 

I wouldn't actually call them, I'd show up at the dealer...They're less likely to tell you no if you're in their face.

[97chevy350]

I had the same problem with my 97, they would work sometimes and sometimes you could just hear it tryin, and sometimes it would go if you helped it. I am the second owner and im guessing it never made it in for the recall. Its a quick job i think it took me about 25-30 mins, the motor (reman) is about 60 bucks at advance. My uncle is havin the same prob with his 95, looks like ill be puttin another one in here soon.

[sonjaab]

JERRY.........Don't bother asking the dealer about a recall..........

 

Call the Chevy 800 number and have your VIN# handy. They

will tell you if your vehicle is involved in the recall and give

you a campaign #......................geo