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Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Failure occurred during heavy rain/hail storm. Has also failed in light rain. Contacted manufacturer who states that vehicle is not on recall list. I asked if I could further report this problem. I was told no, that vehicle was not on recall list and that was all they could do for me. I have contacted parts dept so that I could replace wiper motor circuit board and cover myself. I was advised by parts dept that part number for my vehicle was the same as for the vehicles that were recalled. Note when I inquired of team how much the repair would be I was informed $170. The part is appx $50 it appears that to replace the part all you have to do is remove the cover and swap out the part.looks to me that it should not take more than a few mintues. I haven't done it yet so I may be wrong.
Windshield wipers do not work regularly due to windshield wiper motor malfunctioning. There is a recall on this make/model but, this vehicle not included due to VIN although having same defect.
I've experienced the same problems with the windshield wipers as the vehicles that were recalled. However, my VIN# was such that I had to pay for the repairs. I don't understand why so many S-10 owners have had the same problem, yet an additional recall has not been issued. I guess it will take a class action suit before GM will fix the problem.
- Jennings, LA, USA
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Recall 99 V 193 000/ABS: ABS system engages intermittently and causes extended stopping distance. Also, recall 98 V 150 001/windshield wipers: Windshield wipers work intermittently. This can result in inoperative wipers, thus, reducing driver's visibilty, and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Windshield wipers will fail intermittently, causing poor visibility. Consumer was told that vehicle was not included in recall 98V150001 due to VIN although it had the same defect. Dealer told consumer that defect was due to wiper motor overheating, and a new designed circuit board would need to be installed, dealer paid for parts, however consumer paid for labor.
Windshield wipers work intermittently when raining. When its dry they work fine. Recall 98V150001 deals with same issue. Took vehicle to dealer, and he said that windshield wiper motor circuit board needed replacement.
Checked with my dealer after my wipers began working intermittently, and I read about the recall but was told my VIN # was not one of the affected units. Purchased a new module from the dealer on 9/10/00 and replaced the module myself and wipers have worked fine since. Noticeable wear on the electrical contacts on the old module.
Windshield wiper circiut board replaced by recall in 1998, now, windshield wipers only work on high speed and will suddenly stop when used on slow speed or interminttent posistion.
If it is raining windshield wipers will not work. If consumer turned on windshield wipers, they will not work. Consumer went to dealership on two different occasions.
Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with washer/wiper working intermittently and sometimes not at all. Dealer/ manufacturer notifed, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under manufacturer's recall.
This is exactly the same failure as tsb #98043, which, however, excludes this vehicle by several thousand VIN numbers: Intermittent function of the wipers, presumably due to some kind of short (it only happens when it rains!). my repair guy tells me that.
Windshield wipers intermittently fail during operation, causing poor visibility. Vehicle has same defect as recall 98V150001, but this vehicle is not included due to VIN.
Windshield wipers will quit working during operation intermittently, causing poor visibility. Vehicle is not included in recall#98V15001 due to VIN although has the same defect.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 98V150001/ manufacturer's recall 98043 concerning windshield wiper motor circuit board. Dealer stated parts were not available.
The truck was taken to the dealership after seeing the campaign #98V150001 and having the windshield wipers failing to operate numerous times--the dealership replaced the module which they stated was the same part in the recall but did not replace it for free since my truck was not under "recall status" I called GM directly with the # the dealership provided and GM would not authorize any payment or remedy to help fix my truck. Please help me look into this matter!!! thanks.
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- Lexington, NC, USA