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 10/01/1993 to 09/30/1994 | 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 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 531009 | 02/01/1995 | 39307 | Windows stick in the full up position. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 69000 | 45 | 10/10/2001 |
| Lack of heat (to defrost windshield, restricting visiblity), low coolant light coming on, all the result of a faulty valve which also causes the car to register that it's overheating. engine light coming on due to a faulty sensor. emergency blinkers are broken. grinding noise coming from front passenger wheel well. *ak | |||
| 3 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Fraudulent repairs done by gmt automotive in schaumburg, il have made the vehicle inoperable and a safety hazard. complaint has been filed with the better business bureau and the attorney general with no results. i cannot afford a lawyer because i spent $2,500.00 trying to fix a car that had nothing wrong with until gmt automotive performed a routine oil change. i have a file with all necessary paperwork to back up my statements. is there anything you can do to help me? i've already lost my car due to gmt automotive's fraudulent behavior. i just want my money back so i can buy a new car.*ak | |||
| 08/20/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Help my car is falling apart and the dealer wants huge sums to fix these problems some of which i believe are defects. $500 for a defroster switch-ouch, power locks failed, alternator failed, consumes 1 qt of oil every 800 miles, stalls at start in am. can i get help from gm on these items ? your help is appreciated | |||
| 4 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| Heater core failed. | |||
| 12/15/1994 | 5 | ||
| Heater failed, causing cold air to be blown out of rear vents. | |||
| 01/24/1995 | |||
| If temp. outside is below 40 degrees, the defogger and air conditioner will not function. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 3 | 03/11/1998 | |
| At first fan, heater, air conditioner failure, was told that it was the fan switch. second failure, the switch was burned out and a short in the wiring harness was found and repaired. third failure, dealer said wiring harness needed replacing because it more than just an isolated problem. he disconnected the switch completely and informed me that there would be no blower. initially, the blower did not work now the blower works but the interior light does not come on when doors are opened but can be turned on manually. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 03/20/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| When heater is turned on antifreeze vapors were spreading throughout vehicle. heater core was replaced.*ak consumer states that from breathing the vapors, he had trouble breathing and had a horrible chest cold. *slc | |||
| 10/22/1999 | 3 | 10/01/1996 | |
| While i was driving i had a smell then my windsheild started fogging over.i took my vehicle to the dealer ship to be check out.the dealership told me that my heater core was leaking coolant.i okayed the repair of ($461.21) for the first repair.then not even two thousand miles later same problem happen again so i took my vehicle back to the dealer they told me the heater core was defective and they replaced it second time at (90722).now for third time for the same probelm again the heater core is leaking coolant again.this seems to me that this is starting to be a ongoing problem.i'm really concern about this is there a solution to this concern.i don't want to start going to the dealer every two to three tousand miles to have a heater core replace. i'm very dissappointed in the quailty of this vehicle now.please assist me in getting this concern resolved right way.before there is anyother problems.note my heater core leaking coolant now and having to add coolant to my reservior every day.thank you ann harrell. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 5 | 04/03/1995 | |
| Heater core has been replaced five times in a one year period. when the core fails, it sprays a mist over the windshield. the windshield is fogged over so quickly making it difficult to see. also concerned about the effects of inhaling antifreeze. the leak starts slowly, not sure how long passengers are exposed. | |||
| 10/03/1998 | 11/16/1994 | ||
| Heater core failed, causing the windshield to fog up instantly, limiting visibility severely. during first incident driver was traveling on rt 17 and was able to pull over to the side of the road safely. at second incident the driver was driving to work and was lucky enough to have tissues so he/she and clear the windshield. and the most current incident happened while going up a steep hill. | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Heater core leaked, causing windshield to fog. | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 02/26/1996 | |||
| While driving vehicle at very low speed, rear window on passenger side exploded. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 08/02/2000 | 1 | 03/04/1996 | |
| Window motor failed and was replaced. *slc | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Motor that moves window up and down is not working. consumer has had to replace motor twice already, but problem still occurs.*ak | |||
| 08/02/2000 | 1 | 03/04/1996 | |
| Window motor failed and was replaced. *slc | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Horn would blow on its own. informed by mechanic the air bag had a short which caused the horn to blow. there was no warning light regarding the air bag defect. also, the driver side window has an intermittent electrical problem causing window to be inoperable. dealer disconnected the air bag to keep horn form blowing, and gm offered to pay for half of the repairs needed to correct the problem. *ak *ml | |||
| 11/22/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1994 | |
| This car has been a source of continual problems since purchase. i have had door locks break, 2 power window motors go, transmission line leaks, and a rust problem on inside corners of the rear doors, that chevrolet (the corp). refused to fix. it has been a lemon in my mind. | |||
| 07/10/1997 | 1 | ||
| Passenger side window switch failed. | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Electric windows not functioning. *dsh | |||
| 11/03/1994 | 3 | ||
| Driver's power window motor burned out. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1995 | |
| One cover fell first and then the other. no safety defect mentioned. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Side view mirrors have many blind spots. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 85000 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers may work while driving in the rain, and sometimes they will not work. *ak | |||
| 70000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that windshield wipers stopped functioning. cause unkwown. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 10/22/1999 | 3 | 10/01/1996 | |
| While i was driving i had a smell then my windsheild started fogging over.i took my vehicle to the dealer ship to be check out.the dealership told me that my heater core was leaking coolant.i okayed the repair of ($461.21) for the first repair.then not even two thousand miles later same problem happen again so i took my vehicle back to the dealer they told me the heater core was defective and they replaced it second time at (90722).now for third time for the same probelm again the heater core is leaking coolant again.this seems to me that this is starting to be a ongoing problem.i'm really concern about this is there a solution to this concern.i don't want to start going to the dealer every two to three tousand miles to have a heater core replace. i'm very dissappointed in the quailty of this vehicle now.please assist me in getting this concern resolved right way.before there is anyother problems.note my heater core leaking coolant now and having to add coolant to my reservior every day.thank you ann harrell. *ak | |||
| While driving 40 to 45mph vehicle hit a deer and windshield shattered into small pieces, all over the consumer. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1997 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle hit head-on. air bags did not deploy. side window shattered. vehicle towed. after repairs, vehicle pulls to right/transmission does not work properly/ door locks go up & down when driving and braking is very hard. *ak | |||
| 2 | 06/22/1995 | ||
| Windshield moulding failed twice. | |||
| 1 | 06/22/1995 | ||
| Windshield failed. | |||
| 06/06/1997 | 1 | 01/15/1995 | |
| The sliding door glass window shattered. | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Upon making a stop the brake pedal became very difficult to depress, causing extended stopping distance and loss of brake effectivness. in addition, the location and the design of the horn makes it difficult in an emergency to locate and depress the horn. also, due to the shape of the windshield there is a strong reflection of the front section which is very bad during certain daylight conditions. *ak | |||
| 11/05/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Driver has difficulty seeing through slanted windshield. | |||
| 08/07/1996 | 1 | ||
| Difficulty seeing through windshield due to glare. | |||
| 07/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| While vehicle was parked, ignition was off, doors locked, both air bags deployed and messed up dashbroad and windshield was busted.*ak | |||
| There are (2) cracks extending across windshield affecting drivers vision at eye level. owner states dashboard/moulding is causing it to warp. *ak | |||
| 06/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| Dashboard reflecting shadow onto windshield constantly with dull surface or cloudy day w/no change in condition. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 05/15/2008 | 41718 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet lumina. the contact stated that his windshield wipers work intermittently. the manufacturer informed him that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 97v017000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). the contact will have the dealer replace the washer wiper switch. the failure mileage was 41,718 and current mileage was 42,000. | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 100000 | 6 | 01/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that on many occasions the windshield wipers would malfunction. on one occasion, the windshield wipers malfunctioned while driving in the evening during a rain storm. recalls were found on nhtsa website that matched the symptoms that the vehicle was experiencing. the dealers and the manufacturer were contacted and determined that the vehicle's vin number was not included in the recalls. the vehicle has not been serviced. | |||
| 05/21/2004 | 70000 | 20 | 05/11/1996 |
| While driving during rainy weather, the front windshield wipers failed to work. *ak the wipers failed many times before the problem was remedied. in one particular incident, the consumer were caught in a rain storm. *sc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The windshield wipers were intermittent for about 2 1/2 months. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently during use. dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.*ak | |||
| 1 | 10/01/2002 | ||
| The windshield wipers failed intermittently. a recall was issued (recall #97v017000) for this model year but the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin. the consumer called the manufacturer who stated that not all 1995's were recall because they didn't want the dealers to be overwhelmed with the wiper repairs. they also indicated that more vins would be released. *ak *cb *nlm | |||
| 06/02/1996 | |||
| Windshield wipers are not working properly. windshield wipers will intermittently stop working. contacted dealer, and dealer stated that this vehicle was not part of recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| When driving in wet conditions windshield wipers work sporadically. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| Windshield wiper sworks only intermittently. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/28/1999 | ||
| When driving and windshield wipers are needed windshield wipers work intermittently, and are currently inoperable. also, recall 97v017000/ manufacturer's recall 97003 for same type of problems, vehicle identifcation number not included. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wirers are not working properly, most of the time when it is raining wipers stop, they have to be restarted by hand. *et | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or not at all. this causes poor visibility and could lead to a crash. dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not coveredunder recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1999 | 2 | 09/01/1995 | |
| I have a file number with general motors #99583618, my questionnaire with nhtsa id dated 2/14/200. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 20 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Recall 97v017000/washer/wiper switch: vehicle experiencing intermittent operation of windshield wipers. vehicle been to mechanic for repair, but problem still exists. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/15/1999 | |||
| Recall 97v017 000: windshield wiper/washer: operating windshield wipers in severe weather situation driver's visibility could be affected which may result in increa sed risk of a vehicle crash. dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not part of recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| On-going / intermittent problem with windshield wipers stop working during operation or intermittently not operating at all. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 10/01/1994 | ||
| Problem started as wipers stopping when using the right turn signal. slowly became worse ; they stopped working when using the left turn signal. we had to wiggle the lever to get them to work. as of 10/09/99 they stopped working at all. | |||
| Windshield wipers become intermittently inoperable when making a left turn. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| I understand that there is a recall on this but flecther jones tells me that my van is not part of this recall. the wipers use to work if you pushed on it to get it started. now it will not even come on. my wife was caught in a strom cause the wipers would not work. | |||
| 11/05/1998 | |||
| Windshield washer would not work unless consumer turns on left blinker. consumer contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 02/03/1998 | |||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1998 | 2 | 06/01/1998 | |
| My windshield wipers keep shorting out. some times they work and sometimes they don't. the bracket to hold the front seat broke and had to be replaced. the handles on the passenger door broke and needed to be replaced and now the sliding door is doing the same. the brake light keeps coming on and the antilock brakes make a grinding noise when applied. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wipers are inoperative unless consumer turns on left turn signal or when steering wheel is tilted upwards position, otherwise wipers do not work. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/04/1995 | ||
| Windshield wipers fail intermittently causing poor visibility, unable to rectify failure. | |||
| 09/09/1998 | |||
| In the middle of operation the windshield wipers stop working. sometimes the wipers will not come on for 3-4 hours after they stop working. the next day the wipers will come on without any kind of problem. chevrolet is aware of the problem. the problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/22/1995 | ||
| Windshield washer line failed. | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 5 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wiper problems. | |||
| 08/02/1997 | |||
| Visual system; windshield wipers can only be activated during usage of left signal. if signal is turned to the off position wipers become inoperative. *ak | |||
| 02/07/1997 | 1 | ||
| Faulty windshield wiper equipment resulted into a crash. | |||
| 10/08/1996 | |||
| Service bulletin; upon usage of windshield wipers during rainy weather they became inoperative. wiper reactivated by using left turn signal. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Design of windshield, causes poor visibility. *sd | |||
| 03/08/1996 | |||
| Windshield wiper; purchased a new vehicle due to bad windshield wiper, the consumer could not see the road. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 01/09/1999 | 0 | ||
| When turning on the windshield wipers plastic pieces come flying out, and pieces of rubber were on top of windshield, impairing the vision of the driver. tried to turn off the windshield wipers, and they would not turn off. had to shut down the engine in order for windshield wipers to stop. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 82000 | 10 | 01/10/2003 |
| I began having problems with my windshield wipers only working sporadically, and when discussing with a friend, i discovered there might be a recall regarding my vehicle. when i went online to search if i was covered, i discovered multiple gm recalls that covered the problem i was having, and online it seemed as though my van qualified. when i phoned a dealer with my vin #, i was told i was not covered under the recall. i believe that my vehicle is experiencing the same problem covered by the recall of thousands of other gm vehicles. *nm | |||
| 10/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers come on and off in inclement weather without prior warning and intermittently. *ak | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving in the rain windshield wipers would work intermittently. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. vehicle has been checked by dealer several times, who would not repair because could not duplicate the problem. currently, windshield wipers have completely failed and vehicle is no longer covered by warranty. | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| Windshield wipers on vehicle will freeze up and not work, but problem is an intermittent problem. contacted dealer ,and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
| 06/09/2000 | |||
| 97v017000: washer/wiper switch: windshield washers/wipers work intermittently. dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. provide further details.*ak | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| Windshield wipers will only work if one swipe across and will stop in the way of viewing which will cause an accident and was going to have it fixed and was told it would cost approximately $2000 and was due to the fact the we had a defective wiper motor. *ak | |||
| 02/04/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers have intermittent operation. dealer will not honor recall 97v017. *ak | |||
| While driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wipers malfunctioned due to a defective pulse modulator. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/20/1999 | |||
| While driving windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of a storm. windshield wipers will not work at all unless the left turn signal is on.please provide any futher information. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 0 | ||
| When turning on the windshield wipers they just work for a few minutes then stop while wipers still on. consumer said dealer and manufacturer were contacted. *ak | |||
| 08/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear window wiper motor belt failed. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 08/11/2005 | 118000 | 1 | 07/30/2005 |
| Dt: 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.*ak updated 12/27/2005. the turn signal switch was defective. the brake lights failed intermittently. the wipers failed intermittently. *nm | |||
| 11/12/2003 | 04/16/2003 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 02/12/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| 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. *tt | |||
| 01/23/2002 | |||
| Windshield wiper/washer switch intermittently malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| Windshield wiper /washer switch come on intermittently and without prior warning. dealkership is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/28/1997 | ||
| 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. *slc | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| 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.. *ak | |||
| 06/21/2000 | |||
| 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.*ak | |||
| 06/16/2000 | 10/01/1994 | ||
| 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. *ak *ml | |||
| 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 .*ak.et. | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| Prior to ownership the windshield wiper/washer switch was replaced, however failed. mjs | |||
| 12/12/1998 | 8 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 02/19/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wiper switch failed. | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Wiper switch failed. | |||
| 02/28/1999 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Windshield wiper switch failed- totally inop in freezing rain. vehilce previously repiared after recall. this is second switch failure. | |||
| 02/07/1997 | |||
| Faulty windshield wiper equipment, causing poor visibility during a rain storm, resulted in a minor crash, last month received a recall notice (97v-017). *ak | |||
| Recall 97v017000. vehicle was serviced for recall and problem still exists. dealer refuses to serve recall over. *ak | |||