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On 8/31/99 I tried to put on my windshield wipers in a heavy rain storm and they did not work. I waited for a while and they finally started. I brought the car to my mechanic after an inspection they said it was the windshield wiper motor. They pull up a recall from Chevy dated 9/98 for this same problem. I contact steve moore who look up my VIN number and said that even though this was the exact thing as the recall called for, my vehicle was not in that VIN batch. I find this hard to believe the exact same thing and they would do nothing about this. I have sent them a letter requesting a refund of the amount of repair and have had no response. What would have happen if I was with my 2 children it a heavy storm and these wipers just quit. I feel this is a real unjustice to anyone in my position. All I want is for them to pay for this repair. The recall number is 96043 - windshield wiper motor failures. Please contact me with any information. Thank you
On 8/31/99 I tried to put on my windshield wipers in a heavy rain storm and they did not work. I waited for a while and they finally started. I brought the car to my mechanic after an inspection they said it was the windshield wiper motor. They pull up a recall from Chevy dated 9/98 for this same problem. I contact steve moore who look up my VIN number and said that even though this was the exact thing as the recall called for, my vehicle was not in that VIN batch. I find this hard to believe the exact same thing and they would do nothing about this. I have sent them a letter requesting a refund of the amount of repair and have had no response. What would have happen if I was with my 2 children it a heavy storm and these wipers just quit. I feel this is a real unjustice to anyone in my position. All I want is for them to pay for this repair. The recall number is 96043 - windshield wiper motor failures. Please contact me with any information. Thank you
The windshied wipers fails to work properly. When in use, would be sometimey. Causes driver to have poor visibility. The ABS brakes would lock up when applied. Would feel like they're sticking. Causes extended stopping distance. Vehicle is also leaking fuel from rear end pump shaft. The engine would roar & feels like its racing. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have all problems dealt with.
Vehicle experienced failure of the engine due to contamination of the oil pan (metal found), consumer feels this failure is related to recall (98V-150), however refused recall repair for engine components in this specific recall. Mjs
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Sometimes the wipers will not come on at all. The dealer was contacted about this problem. The problem has not been corrected.
- Friendswood, TX, USA
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Windshield wiper recall component failed prior to recall notice damaging other parts as well, consumer would like reimbursement for damages. (98V-150). Mjs
Dealer refused to repair windshield wiper motor because it was not part of recall 98V-150, but experienced the same symptoms. Manufacturer also notified and offered consumer 50% off dealer's price for repairs. Consumer refused offer.
Rear windshield wiper when engaged will slow down and stop in the middle of window. You have to turn the switch to on and manually push the wiper arm to engage the motor to secure the wiper and to open the rear window.
EA97022; windshield wiper failure; sometimes the windshield wipers will come on and sometimes they will not. Other times they will work fine and for weeks at a time. Prolbem was reported to the dealer. Dealer could not correct free of charge because vehicle not included in recall # 98V150000 windshield wiper. The problem has not been corrected.
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- Lake Worth, FL, USA