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 operated poorly. Consumer took the vehicle to several places for the problem, but no one could find anything wrong. Consumer was told that Chevrolet had a recall on this problem, but could not find any problem of this nature. Sometimes windshield wipers work, and sometimes they won't work. Once they stop they may or may not begin to work again.
Intermittently windshield wipers stopped while in operation or will not operate at all during inclement weather. The manufacturer was notified. A recall had been issued for the vehicle the consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Problems with windshield wipers. The windshield wiper would stop in the middle of the windshield while being operated in the rain. This problem has been occurring for the past 2 years.
Consumer complained about a windshield wiper problem. A recall was issued on this make, model, and year. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
- Houston, TX, USA
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While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that windshield wipers needed to be replaced.
I have a 1998 Chevrolet S10 pick-up that the windshield wiper motor periodically stops. This can occur at any time when the wipers are on. I know there was a recall by Chevrolet on other models related to this failure. The wiper motor components used in the S-10 series resemble the same as what was used in other models that were under the recall notification. Could these be related" how can I find out if other owners are experiencing the same problems" the last date of the failure was 3/1/04. This sudden stoppage of the wiper motor could potentially cause accidents by obscuring the vision of the driver.
Intermittently windshield wiper quit working when in use. There is a windshield wiper motor recall 03V159000 for this issue. But this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN.
Trucks with a defective windshield wiper module that causes the wipers to stop working.GM has limited the recall of this defective part for vehicle up to 1997 even though the part is used in 1998 vehicles. 1998 Chevy S-10 the wipers stopped working. I called Chevy dealer where I was told that the defective part had been recalled for vehicles only upto 1997..due to this defective part. GM needs to modify this recall to include 1998.
Windshield wipers went out with warning. Sometimes windshield wipers won't come on. Mechanic says "there is a recall for the same windshield wiper motor", but it is on 1997, S10 models. Consumer believes his car is having the exact same problem.
Wipers motor not functioning properly. Wipers quit working suddenly & sometimes will not start at all. Wipers will speed up on their own Accord and don't shut off promptly.
1998 Chevy S-10 pickup. Windshield wipers only function intermittently, or sometimes not at all. If they do function, the intermittent feature does not work properly. The wipers often stop in the middle of the windshield. I have called a dealer regarding repair, was told that only 1996 and 1997 S-10S were included. I called Chevy customer service and they said the same thing. Dealer told me it was a circuit board in the windshield wiper motor and I could do it myself for about 100 dollars. GM should be fixing these on the 1998S before someone gets hurt.
Wipers are intermittent. Will turn on and sometimes nothing will happen. Other times the only function I can get to work is "mist". sometimes whan the switch is on intermittent the wipers will switch back and forth between low and intermittent.
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- Natick, MA, USA