windshirld wiper problems

please help when i turn my windshield wipers on they go crazy. sometimes they will go off the side of the window and other times they will come about half way up and then slam down

please help when i turn my windshield wipers on they go crazy. sometimes they will go off the side of the window and other times they will come about half way up and then slam down

What year and model Grand Prix?

97 3.8 liter v6 grand prix

97 3.8 liter v6 grand prix

The 97 GPs had a recall out on the wipers. You might check into it:


1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
Recall Notice

Campaign Number: 99V348000 Date: 1999-Dec-09


Component: Visual Systems: Windshield Wiper Linkage: Pivot: Drive Assembly

Defect Summary: Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly.

Consequence Summary: Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm and install a water deflector. On vehicles receiving a replacement crank arm and new water deflector, dealers will also apply additional sealing material to improve water deflection away from the crank arm assembly and will install a reinforcement to improve the performance of the wiper park mechanism.

is this for just the grand prix gt or is it for the regular ones to????????

is this for just the grand prix gt or is it for the regular ones to????????

All 1997 models.

pontiac has never had much luck with gears in their electric motors. pop up head lights, windows, and wipers alike