Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V017000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1993 to 06/30/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 349331 | 03/06/1997 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/11/1997 | 02/26/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. if this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. notes: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, buick at 1-800-521-7300, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 531018 | 06/01/1995 | 45820 | Unknown | 04/25/1996 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| PE96011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/08/1996 | 06/18/1996 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA96010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/18/1996 | 02/19/1997 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURES | 97V017000 | |
| Alleged loss of windshield wipers | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 124000 | ||
| The windishield wipers completely stopped working on my 1994 pontiac grand prix. there is a safety recall for a faulty windshield wiper switch for the year, make and model of my car but the dealer says my vin is not covered under the safety recall. according to the repair manual for my vehicle, it is the wiper switch which is faulty. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 02/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| The defroster does not clear the entire windsheild during snowy/icy weather. tt tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 01/24/1995 | 2 | ||
| Glue is dripping out of the windshield mold. tt | |||
| 11/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Window molding glue melted. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 2 | 08/08/1998 | ||
| The right window and left window failed a year apart. yh | |||
| 07/31/1996 | 1 | ||
| After repair of right front and back window motors, the left front window panel screw will not stay in panel. | |||
| 05/10/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| None | |||
| 07/19/1995 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Power windows failed. | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| Engine oli leak. also, alternator/rear struts/idle speed control motor/battery and driver's side power window failed. | |||
| Right side (both front and back window motor stopped going up and down. | |||
| 05/01/1997 | |||
| Turn signal/horn and power windows and locks failed. | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Windshield wiper failed, impairs visibility, also automatic windows failed. *ak | |||
| 12/09/1994 | |||
| Drivers side window come off track. this is the sixth replacement. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 3 | 09/01/2004 | |
| My dad works for gm. my parents bought this car brand new in 1994, immediately, there was a manufacturing defect in the windshield that caused visual problems. the windshield was replaced by the dealership at no charge. later, the windshield cracked from bottom left across to the right. it was replaced again for no charge. my parents were actually told it may crack again. i now own the car and have had it for 2 years. the windshield started cracking again from the lower left corner for no particular reason . the cracks have grown over the last 2 years, but i can still see fine because of my height, it isn't obstructing. my problem is, i got pulled over and was told i have to either have the windshield replaced, get rid of the car ( which it still runs well), or pay a fine. i don't think i should be responsible for something that is clearly a manufacturer defect. *jb | |||
| 02/08/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2094 | |
| Windshield cracked from left to right across bottom 3rd, on cold day when defroster was turned on. have observed the same type of crack in at least three other vehicles in my area, made by pontiac (grand prix same make, model and year, bonneville). vehicles with heads-up displays. cost to replace windshield is over $600.*ak | |||
| 07/31/1996 | 1 | ||
| After repair of right front and back window motors, the left front window panel screw will not stay in panel. | |||
| 2 | 12/01/1993 | ||
| 1) vehicle consumes oil w/no indicator to identify. several dealers in area can't detect consumption. 2) speed control engages w/no activation of switch. tt vehicle has rough idle. turn signals do not turn off sometimes and they make loud noises, possible wiring problems. rack and pinion sticks. brake dust flowing from wheels and makes them rusty. vehicle leaks when it rains. windows were replaced and still not very functional. involved in an accident, air bag did not deploy. abs light illuminated, battery illumnated, replaced alternator. dashboard is separating. muffler is rusting. fuel gauge does not work properly, vehicle experiences sudden acceleration. *slc | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Windshield/window posts too wide, causing blind spots/poor visibility. *aw | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 06/17/2009 | 83000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1994 pontiac grand prix. the windshield wipers do not operate at the highest speed. she called the dealership who advised her that she would have to pay a diagnostic fee of $94.00 per hour. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the current mileage was 84,115. the failure mileage was approximately 83,000. | |||
| 03/14/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| White smoke and odor came from windshield wiper/cruise control/ignition switch area of the steering column. cruise control and turn indicators acted eraticly. i stopped vehicle and shut off engine. then restarted vehicle and proceded to dealership. smoke came and went during trip. a steering column fire would be very dangerous in a moving vehicle, especially on a freeway. | |||
| 1 | 08/08/1998 | ||
| The wipers failed. yh | |||
| 09/17/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Mcnamara pontiac serviced the car on 01/9/98 due to brakes pulsating.at this time they replaced the wiper switch.by september of the following year the part failed while my wife was coming from work in a severe thunderstorm.luckily she was able to get to the side of the road without any incident.we noticed that if we put the left turn signal on,the wipers will work.after speaking with the service rep at the dealer he stated that they could not make the repair under the recall because our vehicle vin happened to not be on the list .we were quoted approx. $500.00 to make a repair which i feel should be covered under this recall.i don't understand that the part that was replaced in 1998 failed so quickley....this is the second time i've sent a letter to this agency.so far no response..thank you for your time. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers come on and then cut off while driving. the only way to keep them on is to keep the left turn signal on. recall was performed in 1997. dealer will not repair under the recall again. *ak | |||
| 05/22/1998 | 20 | ||
| Intermittently the windshield wipers will manfunction. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified. a recall is on these vehicle. the manufacturer told the owner that vehicle is not included under that recall. *ak | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Windshield wipers only work when turn signal is engaged. | |||
| 1 | 02/22/1994 | ||
| Windshield wipers failed before/after recall repair. | |||
| 1 | |||
| A shorted wire caused the wipers to fail. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wiper switch failed prior to the recall. | |||
| The windshield wipers became inoperative while driving in severe inclement rainy weather, impairing visibility. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 5 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Passenger side windshield wiper fails intermittently. | |||
| 07/15/1994 | |||
| Alleged of loss windshield wipers. please describe.*ak | |||
| 04/15/1996 | |||
| While driving rainy/snowy day, turned on windshield wipers, they worked few minutes, suddenly stopped working without warning, impaired driver's vision.*ak | |||
| 08/15/1996 | |||
| Electrical short in the right hand turn signal, in bad weather condition electrical short in the turn signal causing windshield wiper failure.*ak | |||
| 08/21/1996 | |||
| Windshield wiper failed, please describe. *ak | |||
| 08/05/1996 | |||
| Windshield wiper failure. wipers work only when,the left turn signal is on.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Windshield wiper failed, impairs visibility, also automatic windows failed. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers/turn signals inoperative, due to short in steering column wiring. | |||
| While driving in rain experienced windshield wiper failure, when wiper abruptly discontinued working. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1996 | |||
| Windshield wipers stop without warning, remain stopped for few minutes, starts back up, repeats. *ak | |||
| 12/31/1995 | |||
| Windshield wipers will only work when left hand turn signal is on. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 07/13/1996 | |||
| The windsheild wipers do not operate.please describe. *ak | |||
| Vehicle's windshield wipers are inoperative.ea96-010. *ak | |||
| While driving, in rain, experienced windshield wiper failure, when switched on found to be inoperative. *ak | |||
| While driving, experienced windshield wiper failure, when switched on wipers, they failed to operate until incorporated use of left signal. *ak | |||
| 04/04/1996 | |||
| Windshield wipers failed while driving during a rain storm. 8ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| Pe96-011; windshield wipers failed completely while in rain storm. replaced part called wiper pivot switch. please describe details. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 05/15/1997 | 1 | 11/07/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to vin. *ak dealer was not notified only pontiac motor company was notified. *yh | |||
| 05/07/1997 | |||
| In reference 97v017, the vehicle was serviced for this recall but the vehicle windshield wipers are intermittently working which can cause an accident if the wiper is not working. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | |||
| Ea96-010 active, windsheild motor failed when making a left turn. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 05/23/2006 | 1 | ||
| Intermittent and then complete failure of the windshield wipers. for a while, they would operate intermittent;y if the turn-signal stalk was wiggled or held in a non standard position. in spite of an existing recall on the vehicle, nhtsa campaign id number : 97v017000, gm refuses to fix their faulty product. *jb | |||
| 02/15/2005 | 4 | 07/19/1998 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1994 grand prix. nhtsa recall 97v017000 was issued concerning windshield wiper/washer switch wiring. this could cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently, and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. if this were to occur in a severe weather situation driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. the wipers will either quit all together or work intermittently. he has had problem four times over the last six months. *ak | |||
| 02/05/2001 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers are inoperable, causing poor driver visibility. windshield wipers only work when left hand turn signal is being used. also, recall number 97v017000, manufacturer has yet to send a recall notice to consumer. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the view of the driver. vehicle has been repaired under under a recall. however, the problem still exists. manufacturer has been notified. recall 97v017000. *ak | |||
| 02/23/1999 | |||
| Received recall #97v01700. contacted dealer. took vehicle to dealer. was informed vehicle not under recall. contacted manufacturer & informed vehicle was recalled & consumer should go to different dealer. at other dealer, consumer was informed vehicle already repaired. contacted manufacturer & told there was a problem & had invoice showing not repaired. windshield wipers have failed due to inconsistencies on dealers part. owner wants problem resolved. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers stopped performing during a rainstorm. dealer said windshield wiper switch needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 04/21/1999 | 2 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Wiper switch was recalled in 1997 due to defect and was replaced - now switch has gone bad again - wipers work intermittenly and could result in inoperative wipers. i believe the newly designed switch which replaced the old one is also defective- please look into - also brake switch is faulty - possible electrical problems - why are switches defecting???? | |||
| 03/11/1996 | 2 | 03/01/1994 | |
| There has been smoke and fumes emitting from the steering column six different times. i have had two turn signals switches replaced and a third one is going bad and two winfshield wiper switches. there was a recall for the wiper switch which went bad also. i have expressed the concern over this being a fire hazard and am worried. i am now writing to gm explaining my concerns. *ak | |||
| 05/12/1998 | |||
| Windshield wiper's are working intremittently and sometimes they won't go all the way down, and get stuck in the middle of the windshield due broken windshield wiper switch. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Consumer received a mfr. recall notice concerning windshield wiper/washer switch in june 98, which he took to the dealer and was informed that everything appeared fine. later on, in december 98, switch went bad and consumer took vehicle back, dealer refused to repair . owner had switch replaced at repair shop at own expense. *ak *ml | |||
| 11/10/1998 | |||
| Recall 97v017000; while driving in rain windshield wiper/washer went up and stopped. fiddled with the switch they started. turning on signals they will stop again. currently, they will only operate with the left signal, dealer contacted and vehicle does not comply to the recall. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper/washer switch recall work not complete due to lack of parts. | |||
| There is an electrical short in the windshield wiper switch after it has been serviced for a recall on it. *ak | |||
| When turning on switch to engage windshield wipers they don't respond. this occurs intermittently. please describe details, ea96-010. *ak | |||
| When using the windshield wiper have to switch it on high for the wiper to work , the abs anti-lock brake had to be replaced . please describe .*ak | |||
| 04/26/1996 | |||
| Windshield wiper switch does not work. the left turn signal switch, activated the wipers.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| Windsheild wiper failure, failure of the switch. *ak | |||
| 04/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Windshield wiper switch failed to work unless turn signals are on. (1st of 4 vehicles). *skd | |||
| 04/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Windshield wiper switch failed to work unless turn signal is on. (2nd of 4 vehicles) *skd | |||
| 04/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Windshield wiper switch failed to work unless turn signal is on. (3rd of 4 vehicles) *skd | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper switch failed to work unless turn signal is on. (4th of 4 vehicles) *skd | |||