Windshield wipers cut off when raining creating a hazard. They intermittently cut off and on. This problem exist with my sister's 1995 chevrolet astro too.
1995 Chevrolet Astro visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers began failing in the summer of 1997 and finely progressed to the point where they would never come on. I love my astro and it has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned, but I would have sold it if I lived in seattle, wa. My only saving grace is that I live where it seldom rains hard. 1995 trucks and/or suburbans had recalls for intermitent wipers due to defective or inproper solder connections, which would cause connector failure to the motor. Since, astros were not included in the recalls, dealers (I.e. More than one) told me that they would only do the repairs at my expense. I know my problem is a poor solder connection because I can push in on the wires at the "pin" connector, leading to the motor, and the wiper motor will begin running. The biggest hazard is that the connection fails during operation. Poor connections like these are also fire hazards, (p. S. I'm a firefighter and most non-accident related vehicle fires I have been on are due to electrical malfunction). Also, 65 MPH in traffic, in the rain, is not the time to jump out and start pushing on connectors to make my wipers work. With all of the families riding in astros, I can't believe there hasn't been any recall for this serious safety defect. I understand that noone has been killed yet, but just because astros are not the choice of vehicles of attorneys and the well off, doesn't mean they should be ignored. Proaction in this matter should and must be taken. There are 40 complaints for the same problem on this web site. It is a safe statistical bet to mulitply that (40) by a conservative number of 100 and you could be looking at 4000+ astros driving without reliable windshield wipers. I believe that in quite a few states functioning wipers are required to pass annual safety inspections. (who paid for those repairs?) waiting for another "firestone" is wrong and negligent.
Windshield wipers would stop working intermittently. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. This reduces driver visibility and increases risk of a vehicle crash. *ak
Windshield wipers stopped working during a downpour almost resulting in a collision. From the people I talked to at the parts department gmc knows this problem is there and hasnt done anything to fix it.
Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently. Dealership is aware of the problem.
I see the same three problems reported on the astro...windshield wipers not working, torsion bar breaking, and air conditioning not working. When is chevrolet going to address these problems?
Windshield wiper does not turn on.
Repeated intermittent failure of wipers, sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. Why not covered by chevy recall #98043 (like 1995 s-10 trucks with same problem).
Windshield wipers would work when ever they wanted. After numerous attempts of troubleshooting the problem, found circuit board in wiper motor bad. Replaced wiper motor and no problem since. Still took several months to finally find problem and driving in the rain was very exciting.
I have reviewed numerous complaints on the same problem.windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation, and sometimes windshield wipers do not come on at all. The problem is intermittent, causing wipers to fail at high speeds on heavily trafficked roads, during the rain. This has placed my family at risk as it appears to have done to many others. If you cannot see the pattern here, please contact me and I will be glad to give you a list of the odi id numbers, such as 861175, 719100, 853252, 847447, 847065.
Windshield wipers work sporadically. Sometimes they operate when turned on; sometimes they do not operate. Sometimes they begin to operate several minutes after being turned on. Sometimes they stop operating when in use (sometimes in hazardous conditions).
Wipers will start running with switch off / when turned on in wet weather they will stop on their own or when turned to intermitent setting they will stop in the middle of the arc it was reported to dealer while vehicle under warranty were told they were replaced then 1 year later they did the same thing again, now they are doing it again problem only happens in wet weather conditions.
Vehicle transports 5 children and handicapped wife-- if wiper motor goes out during travel at high rate of speed an accident will occur/ we have just gotten lucky. 2 auto places said that part is on recall from chevrolet but can't find any definate information or recall number to complain to chevrolet. My kids range from 16-4 and I would hate for an accident to cause their lives if it can be avoided. Is their a recall on this part? What is the recall number? Thank you.
Wipers fail durning rain or periods of high humidity
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of the driver. Wiper motor /blades and arms have been replaced.
Whenever driving in rain & windshield wipers were in use,they would stop working without prior notice. This caused a hazard with driver's visibility. Have not been to dealer for repairs.
Windshield wipers quit at will. Sometimes they will come back on by jiggling some wires under the hood. During a rain storm when needed, they really don't come on. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Sometimes windshield wipers come on, and sometimes they do not. Sometimes, if wiring harness is moved operation will continue. Dealer was notfied about the problem. Owner has been informed that van was not included in recall due to VIN , and would not be serviced free of charge. Problem has not been corrected.
Consumer has had multiple problems with vehicle. Brakes have been replaced 4 times & the dealer couldn't remedy the situation or give an explanation as to why. Also, windshield wipers didn't work when it was raining, and vehicle would shake at 50mph.
Windshiel wipers intermittently quit working, just like my 1996 blazer and 1997 k3500. This is a serious problem involving what appears to be all of gm's vehicles where the wipers quit working at critical times or may not begin working when needed. Please help consumers today.
Windshield wipers work intermittently.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation, and sometimes windshield wipers do not come on at all. Problem was reported to dealership, but problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
While driving in rainy weather conditions windsheild wipers become inoperable, if the wiring on the motor is maneuvered the wipers become operational. Please give any further details.
When windshield wipers are needed they are inoperative, causing poor driver visibility which could cause a crash. The federal safety agency recall 98v150000/ manufacturer's recall 98043/ windshield wiper motor failure does not include this vehicle due to VIN. Also, consumer claims that same part, number 12463017, is being used on the astro. *ak
Windshield wipers are failing intermitently in the rain.
Ongoing / intermittent problem with windshield wipers failing to operate properly. Whenever switch is turned on, wipers may or may not work . Dealer / manufacturer notified and informed vehicle was not under recall due to VIN.
The windshield wipers have worked intermittently since march 1997, at which time we took it to selman chevrolet and were told that the warranty time had elapsed and we would have to pay the $80 - $100 for repair. The cost has prohibited us from repairing them. Now we hear that there is a recall on the same part for windshield wipers in blazers, suburbans, etc. We feel that the part should be replaced for astrovan owners also. Please help us to get this taken care of in a timely manner. Thank you and thanks for having people available for us west coast people. That was very helpful to be able to talk to a real person that late in the day.
Rear wiper motor functions intermittently. Opening and closing the rear hatch temporarily fixes the problem. It has done this since the vehicle was purchased but dealers have refused to replace the wiper motor because the motor worked when inspected by a technican. Not a safety hazard but a nuisance.
The windshield wiper motor has not completely failed but on a number of occasions has seized while in operation nearly causing accidents. Dealer refused to replace wiper motor while under warranty because it had not completely failed and worked when inspected by the technician.
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