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I cannot believe that these windshield wiper problems have not been recalled. This is a very serious and dangerous problem. As many complaints as there are it is unbelievable that Chevrolet is ignoring this very serious and costly defect.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. Dealer has been notified. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Windshield wipers working intermittently, problem can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under a manufacturer's recall due to VIN. Please feel free to provide any further details.
- Swiston, AR, USA
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Windshield wipers work intermittently, can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under a manufacturer's recall due to VIN.
My wife and I were coming home from dinner when we encounterd a storm with haevy rains. It seems as if the wind shield wipers don't want to work when its damp or raining heavy. I called detroit and they advised me to go to the dealer I bought the truck from.as they had already lied to me, I took it to my mechanic. He knew what the problem was before I got it out of my mouth real good. He said it was a defective wiper motor and that he had to replace a couple a week. Detroit said that they had no knowledge of the problem. The company that my exterminater works for had the same problem and the nurse that takes care of my mom-in-law had the same problem. All vehicles are GM products. Will someone have to die before they acknowledge the problem. Believe me its not fun driving home in the rain at night.E.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall H as been issued on similar makes and models; however this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the view of driver. A recall has been issued on earlier makes and models; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified.
Intermittently windshield wipers will not move across the windshield, but motor continues to buzz. Sometimes windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation.
Several time windshield wipers have failed to operate or stopped operating during rain storms. Repositioning the cable going to the wiper motor has solved this problem, but the dealer never admitted there was a problem.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the view of the driver. A recall has been issued on similar makes/models. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified, dealer fixed the problem at no charge.
Windshield wipers will work for about 20 minutes (15 miles) and then quit. I have gotten out and jiggled wires and got it to work again. Upon gut instinct and some knowledge of automible engines, I believe this to be a bad motor for the windshield wipers or a bad wire conection. I don't believe this could have been a fault of owner due to the fact that an owner can not cause a wire short and also feel it is a manufacturer problem for lack of test of windshield wiper motors.
Chevrolet has recalled 1995 S-10 trucks for a safety related problem caused by faulty circuit board in the windshield wiper moters. My 1997 S-10 has the identical circuit board in my wiper motor and is also operating intermittently. Why hasn't the company recalled 1997 trucks also when they both use identical wiper motors? any help you can providewould certainly be appreciated!
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- Arlington, TX, USA