1997 Chevrolet Astro Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility:windshield wiper/washer ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 360 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro overview page.
What owners report
“WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMENTENTLY ,THEY COME ON SOMETIMES WHEN NEEDED AND OTHER TIMES NOT AT ALL.”NHTSA complaint 848173 — filed 09/21/1999
“WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP INTERMITENTLY - AT RANDOM POINTS - MANUALLY MOVING THE WIPER BLADE MAKES THEM RESTART. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AT HIGHWAY…”NHTSA complaint 711559 — filed 09/19/1999
“THE WIPERS HAVE INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. YOU WILL TURN THEM ON WITH NO RESULTS. TURNING IT ON A COUPLE MORE TIMES IN QUICK SESSION WILL PROVE…”NHTSA complaint 709676 — filed 08/06/1999
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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Astro have visibility:windshield wiper/washer problems?
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro: 21 of 360 complaints on file (5.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Astro have in total?
360 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility:windshield wiper/washer category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
