I have a 1996 chevy astro van. During a heavy rain,with the wipers on high the wipers stopped working.
1994 Chevrolet Astro: windshield wiper failure
82 of the 328 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Astro describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 82
- of this car's complaints
- 25%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
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
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
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.
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.
Windshield wipers were defective. Consumer must turn the windshield wipers on and off many times to activate them.
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.
Windshield wipers become inoperable, and result in poor visibility. Dealer indicated windshield wipers were not recalled.
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.
Windshield wipers come on and go off inadvertently. Also, the door latches did not operate consistently.*ak *jb
The windshield wipers stopped working intermittently during a rain storm. Sometimes the wipers did not work at all. *nlm *sc
Failure of windshield wiper motor circuit board connector due to faulty design, I.e. Insufficient support of soldered wires, leading to fatigue crack of solder joints, then failure of motor operation. Two of two other owners of early 90's astros I spoke to had had the same complaint, and one of those had heard of others.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Astro wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1994 Chevrolet Astro?
82 of 328 owner complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Astro (25%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Chevrolet Astro?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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