NHTSA — Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer Problems

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Average Mileage:
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1997 Buick LeSabre windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1997 Buick LeSabre Owner Comments

problem #10

Mar 111997

LeSabre

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Windshield wipers have to work on high speed for a while before they can operate on normal speed. Vehicle been to dealer on four occasions, and problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Tamaqua, PA, USA

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problem #9

Feb 171999

LeSabre

  • miles
Windshield wipers fail and will not work on delay when turned on.

- Zachary, LA, USA

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problem #8

Sep 201999

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
Windshield wipers occsaionally fail to operate at low speed or single swipe mode due to wiper sticking on windshield and motor horsepower/torque insufficient to break "seal."

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

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problem #7

May 111998

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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Windshield wiper unit replaced due to failure.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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problem #6

Jun 241999

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
Windshield wipers do not work properly on high, obstucting view of the driver. The dealer has been notified.

- Ocala, FL, USA

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problem #5

Jun 061997

LeSabre

  • miles
Front headlight lenses take in water. They were replaced in June 1998; however, the new lenses also show signs of taking in water.

- Plano, TX, USA

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problem #4

Jun 101998

LeSabre

  • miles

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Windshield wipers will not operate in the wash/mist/delay or low speed mode until they are switched to high speed mode.after the windshield wipers ar eplaced in the high speed mode the other modes will operate correctly. Also, intermittent howling sound when brakes are used.

- Plano, TX, USA

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problem #3

Jun 231998

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When using the windshield wiper fluid the blades do not move, making it hard to see out ahead on the road. Dealer can't fix problem.

- South Hampton, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Jul 071997

LeSabre

  • miles
Every now and then when turning on the windshield wipers they do not come on. Reported to dealer in September of 97. Dealer not able to duplicate the problem. In March the circuit board was replaced, but the prolbem still continued. Vehicle taken to dealer again on May 8th. Dealer could not detect the problem with vehicle.

- Vicksburg, MS, USA

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problem #1

May 121997

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wiper system must be used on a regular basis otherwise when used certain features such as the 'delay' feature will not work.

- Northridge, CA, USA

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