Recall 03V-159
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1995 to 1997 Chevrolet Astro and 12 other models: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-159
- Reported
- April 28, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 1,755,876 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
The risk
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. 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-[removed], GMC at 1-[removed], or oldsmobile at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 03023.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Astro 1995 to 1997
- Chevrolet Blazer 1996
- Chevrolet C/K Pickups 1994 to 1997
- Chevrolet S10 1996 to 1997
- Chevrolet Sierra PU 1996
- Chevrolet Suburban 1994 to 1997
- Chevrolet Tahoe 1994 to 1996
- GMC C/K Series 1994 to 1997
- GMC Jimmy 1996
- GMC Safari 1995 to 1997
- GMC Suburban 1994 to 1997
- GMC Yukon 1994 to 1996
- Oldsmobile Bravada 1996