Consumer has received a recall letter for windshield wipers for another vehicle. Yet this vehicle has the same windshield wiper defect as the other vehicle and is not involved in the recall. Dealer has been contacted.
1995 Chevrolet Astro visibility complaints
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Vehicle not included in recall for intermittent wiper failure due to VIN.
The windshield wipers on my van fail to operate about 50% of the time. I was told that this is a common problem with the astro and that it was recalled in vans with certain VIN numbers. I do not understand why my windshield wiper motor has not been recalled. I never know when my wipers will work or not, which is extremely frustrating. Many times I've had to remain in my van until the rain stopped before I could drive home. Now, my vehicle is due for inspection, and because of my defective wipers, I am not able to pass inspection. I would appreciate it if you would look into this matter. I will have to spend an outrageous amount of money to replace a defective wiper motor which should be replaced by the chevrolet company. Thank you.
Windshield wipers will turn on and off intermittently, causing poor visibility.replaced motor.
Intermittently the windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, affecting visibility and may result in an accident. There is a recall for the chevrolet truck pickups, but not for astro vans. But both have the same part # for the motor. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers donot actuate when switch is turned on. The wiper problem is an intermittent problem, sometimes tehy will work. Fuel pump failure did not allow vehicle to start. Fuel pump was replaced by dealer service shop, and problem was fixed. Subject vehicle isa light duty, low mileage vehicle.
When using the windshield wipers the wipers work intermittently, causing consumer to pull over to the side of the road. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Windshield wipers will turn on and off intermittently, causing poor visibility.
Circuit board performing improperly causing the windshield wipers to fail intermittently.
Ongoing/ intermittent problem with windshield wipers failing to work properly. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be done due to warranty running out. Seeking hntsa for help in this matter.
Due to the defective windshield wiper circuit board, the windshield wipers malfunctioned which may cause visual difficulty and could result in an accident.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Sometimes they will not come on, and if they do, they will stop soon after. Sometimes when they're turned off they keep going. Also if they are on, they will function at the highest speed. Dlr has not seen. *ak
Have had numerous intermittent failures of the wiper system. Reported the first incident to the dealer while the vehicle was under warranty. They found no faults with the vehicle. The wipers have been operating intermittently all thru the vehicles life. It did not happen very often at first, but as the vehicle has gotten older it occured more frequently. It finally quit working altogether today 1feb99. Being an ase certified technician, I made a diagnosis of the vehicle myself. I discovered that the circuit board inside the wiper motor was at fault. I could lightly tap the circuit board and the wipers would resume operation. When I called my local dealer to check on the part I learned that this item has a particularly high failure rate. They actually had 63 of them in stock. The parts person stated that they sell like hotcakes. I really feel that it is to late for my van as I have no choice but to purchase the circuit board at a jobber cost of 28 dollars. Normally I would not be over concerned about problems of this nature, except it almost caused my wife and son to have an accident. I personally think that the problems that gm has with their truck wiper motors extends into other gm body styles as well.
Windshield wipers do not work when it's raining. Would have to stop vehicle & get out & lift hood to shake or bang on the wiper motor to get the wipers to move. Possibly caused by bad solder connections in the motor. A very intermittent problem. *ak
Windshield wipers are working intermittently, causing consumer to have visibility problems when driving in the rain.
Oct-nov-98, consumer exprienced windshield wiper control panel failure. There is a recall through gm for this problem, consumer's vehicle is not included. *ak
While driving in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers stopped working for no reason. Took to dealer & informed a problem with module & had to be replaced.
Consumer has been experiencing problem with windshield wipers. Windshield wipers work intermittently. Recall on component however vehicle not included in the recall. The manufacturer has been contacted. *ak.et
Windshield wipers became inoperative, failed while it was pouring rain, causing poor visibility,dealer replaced circuit board module.
When using the windshield wipers the wipers stop in the middle of operating. Driver has to press wiper motor under hood before wipers continue operation. The motor has been replaced by dealership at owner's expense. *ak
Sometimes the windshield wiper blades do not come on. Also, windshield wiper motor cuts off when already in operation. Owner has replaced the part.
Intermittently when turning on the windshield wipers they do not come on. The dealer has replaced delay module which is same part number used in recall # 98v‑043. Consumer feels this van should have been included in the recall.
While driving the vehicle the windshield wipers sometimes work and sometimes do not work, but they may come on while driving. When raining, the wipers will occasionally come on. Dealer is not aware of the problem.
While driving the passenger's side window exploded. Manufacturer has been notified.
Windshield wipers fail intermittently.
Windshield wipers: when driving in the rain, turned on wipers, most of the time they will come on for a few minutes and without any warning they will just stop. Have taken in three times and nothing has been done.
Windshield wipers: driving along windshield wipers just shut off, causing poor visibility.
Sliding door has been adjusted 4 times, but still rattles as if the latch is not pulling it closed tight.
On the passenger's side under the dash, there is no protection, consumer had daughter's bag got sucked into the ventilation . Please describe .
Front run channel fell off retainer, causing drivers window to make clunking sound when rolled down.
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