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The contact's mother owns a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe. The windshield wipers were not operating normally. They were repaired in 2001. Recall 03V159000 component: Visibility:windshield wiper/washer is related to the failure. The dealer confirmed that the VIN is not related to the recall. The dealer also wrote on the invoice that the windshield wipers are working temporarily and can fail at anytime. The corporate office of GM was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147956 and current mileage was 148114. Updated 01/08/09 the consumer stated the problems started when the vehicle would not start. It was determined the problem was the fuel pump. The headlights were not coming on. The consumer requested that the headlight switch be looked at. The vehicle began to shake and stall and white smoke emitted from the muffler. The check engine light also illuminated. Updated 01/09/09.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it will hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified
NHTSA recall 98 V 150 001/ manufacturer's recalll 98043 concerning windshield wiper wiring: Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer was having problems with windshield wiper circuit board, causing it to switch on/off automatically while driving. Consumer states that vehicle is not included in recall 98V150001.
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
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When driving in rain windshield wipers would work intermittently. Would need to stop vehicle and jerk on arm to restart windshield wipers to work. This is causing poor visibility of the roads. Have contacted dealership, informed consumer no recalls on vehicle.
Computer chip failed, and vehicle willnot start at all. Dealership replaced computer chip, and noted that windshield wipers will not work. Consumer stated that the alternator, fuel pump, fuel filter, daytime running lamps, airconditioner, and computer brain were all replaced.
Purchase from local independent auto dealer(off lease at wholesale auction). Very dangerous windshield wiper problem in rain at high speeds. Don't know if NHTSA campaigns 98V150001,98V150000,96057000 have been done. Rear left passenger power window working intermitently. Low thunking or pop noise when pulling off on passenger side concerns me. May be A/C related or possible steering component.
Windshield wipers would work intermittently when in use. Would stop while in use. This would cause the driver to have poor visibility & hazardous driving. Taking vehicle to dealer to check.
Windshield wipers fail to work properly. When being used would stop sometimes. This causes driver to have poor visibility. Work intermittently. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check motor.
The windshield wipers have worked intermittently for at least the past 6 months. NHTSA campaign I.D. number 98V150000 was identified and the vehicle was taken to a Chevrolet dealer for recall. The dealer said that the VIN was not listed on their recall. I contacted Chevrolet and they indicated the same. This is a safety problem that we will correct at our expense versus a recall.
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- Jacksonville, FL, USA