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 said windshield wipers were working intermittently. This has been an ongoing problem for six months. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer for diagnostics on the problem. She has not made any arrangements for repairs at this time.
The caller complained about a windshield wiper motor problem. It will work in light rain, but not in heavy rain. He had to pull off the road. There was a recall on other vehicles, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer said it was a blanket recall and the time has run out on it.
Windshield wiper motor failure wipers work intermittently and some times not at all.I took my vehicle to a repair shop they informed there had been recalls on this condition involving several GM vehicles including mine. When I took my vehicle to a GM repair shop they told me my vehicle was not included in the recall because it was the 4WD model and not the 2wd model I'm shocked that the same year same model but not 4WD is included. I would really like to know why my vehicle is excluded ? when it has the exact conditions of the others recalled.
We have a 1997 GMC Sonoma with a votrec 4.3 X. over 2 years ago, we started getting misfires. We tried everything we could think of, to no avail. In the past month I've put over $500 alone. I have been looking it up on-line, and have realized, I'm not the only one with this issue. There has even been a recall in California, but only there. GM told me they have different gas out there. Another major safety issue has been the wiper motor failure, that had a recall. GM told me my VIN # was not on the list, but I battle my wipers at least once a month. I have to yank the blades half way up the window before they grab and start to work. One more problem that I now know I am not alone on is the issue with dex-cool. We have flushed and refilled the system at least three times, only to have it gunk-up again. Please help me and all the other customers who got trapped with junk vehicles. We have had too many other failures to count!
Vehicle has a faulty windshield wiper motor. Product recall notification was sent from General Motors to the consumer, but the dealership failed to reimburse the consumer for repairs made for the above mentioned defect.
- St Louis, MO, USA
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Windshield wipers stop intermittently without warning. Latest incident was in heavy snow and visibility was lost. This is a very dangerous situation. The 1996 S-10 and Sonoma were recalled for this very same problem but no recall on the 1997. This needs to be addressed before someone is injured in an accident.
Windshield washer/wipers randomly do not work. Dearler says they can't fix a random problem. Appears to be the same problem as stated in the 1996 recall #98V150001.
Consumer states was unable to keep windshield wipers working, consumer was also notified there was a recall, however was informed by dealer there was a recall, however recall was not applicable to consumer because of the VIN number mechanic stated the windshield wipers work intermediately resulting in the motor to malfunction.
Windshield wiper motor fails to operate some times when I turn it on. And then after a few minutes, its working again. I can't depend on the wipers to work when I need them. First incident occurred at about 75,000 miles. My local GM service center tells me there is some electrical module causing the problem and wants $150 to fix.
The 1996 Chevrolet S-10, was recalled for the windshield wiper motor, and the description of problem explains mine perfectly. When I tried to turn them on, they would come on and go off for no reason. Finally, they just quit working. It's extremely dangerous to drive with no wipers in the rain.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Wiring has to be jiggled before operation continues. Problem was reported to the dealership. Problem has not been corrected.
While driving on highway at approximately 65mph windshield wipers just stopped, no warning. Contacted dealer, and was told that windshield wiper failure was due to a short in the pulse board located in the windshield wiper motor.
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- Aurora, CO, USA