Vehicle recall 03V159000 · April 28, 2003
Chevrolet C/K Pickups, GMC C/K Series and 11 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 03023.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V159000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2003
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03023
- Owner notification
- June 19, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,755,876
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Astro (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- Chevrolet Blazer (1996): 1996
- Chevrolet C/K Pickups (1994-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Chevrolet S10 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Chevrolet Sierra PU (1996): 1996
- Chevrolet Suburban (1994-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Chevrolet Tahoe (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
- GMC C/K Series (1994-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- GMC Jimmy (1996): 1996
- GMC Safari (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- GMC Suburban (1994-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- GMC Yukon (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
- Oldsmobile Bravada (1996): 1996
Has your Chevrolet been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chevrolet dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.