This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Windshield wipers... recentley I have been having many problems with the wipers working. The other night I was in tionesta pa. Driving up a mountain in a bad rain storm...the wipers completely stopped and this time I could not get them to come back on. I hit my brakes just in time before I went down over the mountain. Since I can not drive this vehicle. It has been raining and the wipers now do not work. I checked on recalls and seen that my vehicle was on the list for windshield wiper defects. How do I get this problem resolved?
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. Vehicle description: Mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." The "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard. The consumer had the same problem as stated in the recall. The dealership replaced the wiper motor.
Consumer was told the vehicle was not included in the recall for defective windshield wiper motors. Even though the vehicle experienced the same problems.
Dealer replaced heater core due to leak and found sludge in cooling system (dex cool). Heater core replaced and system flushed 4 times. Heater core replaced again on 1/19/03, water pump replaced in 2/03. Radiator has large leak 5/22/03. Sludge visible in radiator and overflow bottle. Dealer/GM indicates problem with sludge build up caused by owner not maintaining system. Head gasket replaced in 2001 and windshield wiper circuit board in 2001 (bad solder joint) - GM indicated the windshield wiper problem not associated with VIN number. All costs out of pocket.
I've been told that Chevrolet Blazer 97 and newer have been recalled for bad wiper motors. I own a 96 Chevrolet Blazer and need to replace it also. This has been occurring off and on now for 6 months, I thought it was the fuse at first, swapped vehicles, etc... now I've been told that there was a recall on the 97's, however, I'll need to pay for my repair. Sounds like the same problem to me. I don't know why they aren't all recalled.
The windshield wipers on my 1996 Chevy Blazer stopped unexpectedly. I contacted two Chevy dealers about the problem. Each said the problem was common, but only 1997 Blazer are under recall. My 1996 Blazer has the same mechanism as the 1997 Blazer. I wrote to Chevrolet and was told only 1997's were under recall, which I already knew. I would like this defective equipment replaced. This can cause an accident.
The wipers stopped. The problem was with the plastic circuit board on the wiper motor. The dealer claimed that the vehicle was not in the scope of the original recall. The consumer had experienced the exact situation with another Chevrolet truck (1994). Scc
Consumer states vehicle experiences periodic failures of the windshield wipers, this has been intolerable in damp weather and after car washes, dealer has been unsuccessful in correcting the problem.
Windshield wiper motor will go out while driving. Dealer notified. The windshield wipers may or may not always turn on. They will go out while driving, then they may turn back on after a period of time.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, causing poor visibility. A recall has issued on similar vehicles; however, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been noticed.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. The wipers were not working at all. Consumer had to drive without working wipers. Consumer was informed that there is a recall for this defect but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN. Consumer wound up paying out of pocket for the repairs.
While driving and using window wipers they malfunctioned. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic has confirmed there was a recall 98V150001, however, this vehicle did not fall under recall due to VIN.
While driving and using windshield wipers they became inoperative, resulting in driver developing a blurry sight. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic stated there was recall. 98V150001; however, consumer's vehicle did not fall under recall due to VIN.
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