1994 Chevrolet Astro visibility problems

Filed Jan 14, 2010 · Visibility · 130,000 miles · OH

I have a 1996 chevy astro van. During a heavy rain,with the wipers on high the wipers stopped working.

Filed Oct 6, 2005 · Visibility · 74,000 miles · NC

Dt: the consumer complained about intermittent windshield wiper problem on 1994 chevrolet astro. Windshield functions failed. The windshield wipers were cutting off while driving. The consumer contacted the dealer, and they did not have any recalls on consumer's vehicle. The consumer contacted gm, and they referred the consumer to the federal safety agency. This has been happening for around six months. The windshield wipers would not come on immediately when turned on. The windshield wipers had a delay reaction when the switch was turned on. The consumer was having the windshield wipers fixed today.*ak

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · MS

Dt: contact states while driving while raining the windshield wipers will stop working. Contact states if lifting the hood and moving the motor they will start working again. If the vehicle goes over a bump in the road, the windshield wipers will stop working again. There is a recall on this model of vehicle, but consumer's specific vehicle does not fall under the recall due to VIN. The vehicle has not been to a service dealer, but consumer has contacted the manufacturer. The wipers fail ed to operate each time when raining, and need to be used.*ak

Filed Jun 28, 2005 · Visibility · UT

Dt: consumer received a recall letter for windshield wiper motor for 1995 chevorlet pickup. He also owns a 1994 chevrolet astro which actually has the problem that the recall mentions but that particular vehicle is not covered. Has been having the problem over a year. Consumer contacted the service dealer, and was told to tap it to keep it working. Consumer feels the recall should be expanded to cover this problem.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Visibility · 105,000 miles · NJ

Recall 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor. Front windshield wipers stopped operating while driving in inclement conditions. Dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN.

Filed Sep 9, 2004 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · TX

Windshield wipers were defective. Consumer must turn the windshield wipers on and off many times to activate them.

Filed Aug 6, 2004 · Visibility · OH

Consumer had the same the problem as mentioned in the federal safety agency recall 03v159000 concerning windshield wipers becoming inoperable and resulting in poor visibility. Dealership indicated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed May 27, 2004 · Brakes, Fuel system · 141,700 miles · KY

I was going around a sharp curve heading toward oncoming traffic when the steering would not correct. I went at no fault of mine up behind a mailbox headed straight toward a huge tree at which time god almighty had a hand on me no doubt, and veered barely to the left of tree, mailbox I damaged with mirror went up an embankment crossed ladies driveway, went upon another embankment and back down into ditch. The tie rod came completely off.

Filed Mar 1, 2004 · Visibility · 150,000 miles · OH

Windshield wipers become inoperable, and result in poor visibility. Dealer indicated windshield wipers were not recalled.

Filed Feb 20, 2004 · Visibility · 117,923 miles · MN

My windshield wipers worked only when they felt like it. Took in to a chevrolet dealer and they had to replace the module. Cost me $125.71.