1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 42%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups, 42% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My windshield wipers have intermittently quit working.I have contacted the dealer about this problem and was informed that there was a recall on this problem for the same year model but mine was not included.however it has the same defect as the other 1997 models that has been recalled gmc needs to be aware of this and amend its recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10110077, filed 2005-02, 92,000 miles“Windshield wipers only work intermittently, a humming sound can be heard, but wipers won't move, then they will start working again. This has been happening for approx. 1 and a half years. I researched the problem and found that chevy was having a problem with the wiper motor solder joints at the circuit board, but the local dealership insists my truck isn't in that recall, however...I am having the same problem as the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10144808, filed 2005-12, 70,000 miles“Windshield wipers began to fail intermittently. During each failure, to date, I have pulled off the road and raised the hood. With the wiper in the on position, I rap sharply on the motor and the wipers begin to operate normally. This would indicate a short in the system.”
NHTSA complaint #10091320, filed 2004-09, 100,000 miles“I was returning home when it started raining. I tried to turn on my windshield wipers and they did not come on. The rain became very heavy and I was unable to see. I had no was to turn off or stop so I slowed down to about 10 MPH in a 45 MPH zone, so I could even stay on the road. When I finally had a chance to pull off the road I did. The wipers did not work at any speed, nor did the wiper wash mode work. After I made it home I checked the fuse for the wipers and it was okay. I turned the ignition switch on and the wipers worked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10233560, filed 2008-07, 98,000 miles“Recently had wipers fail during heavy storm while on freeway. Nearly caused crash. Condition is intermittent. Checked NHTSA website and found recall (03v159000) and documents showed entire production from my model was included. Took truck to penske chev. Of cerritos, ca. Asked them to check for recall applicability. They told me the truck was too old and my VIN number was not a good VIN . They called GM and got the same info, no record of VIN. I am the original owner (never received owner notifications) and showed them monroney label, original bill of sale and title with this VIN. …”
NHTSA complaint #10365824, filed 2010-11, 93,850 milesRelated recalls
- 03V159000Apr 28, 2003On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked…Covers: Chevrolet C/K Pickups 1994–1997, Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997 +10 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 34 | 44% |
| 1997 | 30 | 42% |
| 1996 | 6 | 27% |
| 1995 | 6 | 26% |
| 1994 | 34 | 65% |
| 1993 | 9 | 75% |
| 1992 | 2 | 29% |
| 1991 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
19 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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