NHTSA Recall 03V159000: Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,755,876 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Chevrolet Astro.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V159000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03023 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Report received | April 28, 2003 |
| Owner notification | June 19, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V159000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Astro | 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 1996 |
| Chevrolet C/K Pickups | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Chevrolet S10 | 1996, 1997 |
| Chevrolet Sierra PU | 1996 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| GMC C/K Series | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| GMC Jimmy | 1996 |
| GMC Safari | 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| GMC Suburban | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| GMC Yukon | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Oldsmobile Bravada | 1996 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.