1998 Cadillac Deville: windshield wiper failure

5 of the 237 complaints about the 1998 Cadillac Deville describe windshield wiper failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Windshield wiper failure by model year

2002
2
2000
1
1999
3
1998
5
1997
3
1995
1
1994
3
1992
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Visibility · 30,705 miles · OH

Consumer states that while driving and no warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. *ak consumer stated this failure occurred over a half of dozen times. He also had the same problems with his astro van, and fleetwood trailer.

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Lights · FL

Consumer was driving at approximately 70 MPH ,heard loud noise when left front headlamp cover assembly came loose and flew off, hitting the left side view mirror, bounced over, cracking windshield and striking windshield wiper. Consumer went to dealer, and was told it was common problem. Also, spoke to other consumers who had same defect. *ak

Filed Jun 6, 2000 · Suspension, Visibility · MD

Car makes more noise now than when repair attempted. Windshield wipers not functioning again but not reported to dealer. Yet

Filed Dec 28, 1999 · Visibility · FL

Windshield wipers constantly chatter,dealer says live with it. Tried new blades, inserts etc many times , no help. To this date they still chatter when it is raining. Car is under warranty to 6 yrs and 60000 miles. No satisfaction fron dealer. No response from manyfacturer when complaint was filed months ago.

Filed May 15, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · MD

1. Gear shift had too much play when going from park to drive (dealer-no problem found) 2. Rear rotors replaced because dealer found them warped at 2221 miles 3. Running rough and rotten smell (dealer found no problem) 4. Wipers went out on 2/26/99, dealer had to order part so drove til 3/2/99 without wipers. Upon returning to dealer entire dashboard had gone out. They kept the car until 3/5, again went to dealer on 3/26 for wipers not working, still had to order more parts, returned on 4/6 to get replaced again. So I was from 2/26/99 to 4/6/99 without windshield wipers. 5. Complained of noise when turning right, they found no problem, I also complained of rough ride, they replace bushings and lubed bar - felt better for a day, but rough ride returned after that. I feel they have had my car more than I have. I currently have 5225 miles on a 13 month old cadillac, thus is outragious. Thank you.