NHTSA Complaint #10360104 — 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10360104
Vehicle 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Component VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 54,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State PA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET K2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAUSE THEY WOULD FUNCTION PROPERLY ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR COSTS AS THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL RELATED TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS (COULD NOT FIND THE RECALL IN NHTSA DATABASE). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000. UPDATED 01/11/2011*LJ UPDATED 03/28/11

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