1997 Chevrolet Silverado Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 14%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado, 14% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at night on a rural highway, it began to downpour. I turned my windshield wipers on, and nothing happened. I became frantic and tried to pull over, without even seeing where I was going. Upon internet research, and this website, I am now aware of a recall effecting certain batches of my model. The recall info is as follows: NHTSA campaign id number : 03v159000 I've called the dealership service department who then told me they could do nothing for me unless it was in writing from GM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131100, filed 2005-08, 36,000 miles“While driving the windshield wipers will work intermittently. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer and contacted the manufacturer, and was informed that there was a special policy for this defect which expired in february, 2004. Owner purchased the vehicle in may, 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10115326, filed 2005-03, 116,000 miles“Consumer complained that windshield wipers were working intermittently during inclement weather. Currently, the windshield wipers failed to operate in any condition. The edealer was notified. The ealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10091566, filed 2004-10, 19,700 miles“Consumer stated tailgate cables corroded. Consumer was very concerned that they will fail. The consumer stated that both tailgate cables failed. The vehicle has experienced brake failure and windshield wiper motor failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10102028, filed 2005-01, 156,800 miles“Recall 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor. Windshield wipers worked intermittently during inclement conditions. Dealer was contacted. Dealer informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10097586, filed 2004-10, 85,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 44 | 3% |
| 1998 | 45 | 16% |
| 1997 | 38 | 14% |
| 1996 | 74 | 40% |
| 1995 | 148 | 56% |
| 1994 | 128 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 33% |
| 1992 | 13 | 33% |
| 1991 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado
62 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology