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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. There was an NHTSA recall, # 98V150001, regarding the visibility: Windshield wiper/washer. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
The windshield wiper motor on my 1998 Chevy Blazer is showing the same defects as the recalled wiper motor on the 1996 and 1997 models. The intermittent sometimes does not work and causes the wipers to get stuck or not work at all. This is a very serious safty issue.
Consumer stated while traveling in rainy conditions, the windshield wipers stopped working. The dealer stated the wiper motor needed to be replaced. There was a recall but it did not involve the 1998 Blazer. The consumer had to pull to the side of the road.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models. However this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
NHTSA 03-V-159-000 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. The consumer's had the same problem, however the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vehicle identification number.
While driving and with no warning, the windshield wipers would work intermittently, and sometimes not at all. The dealer was notified. The consumer would move the wipers to get them to start again. Scc
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