Windshield wipers stopped working after being intermitent.
1996 Chevrolet Astro visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers not operable. Dealership was aware of problem.
Abs light is on, and when brakes are applied stopping distance is not normal. Dealer has been contacted.*ak consumer has had numerous repairs on vehicle, differential was overhauled, windshield wipers work intermittenly, fule injection system was repaired, ignition switch cylinder was replaced, as well as alternator, the entire ABS system has been rebuilt, consumer states rattle sound from front of engine drivebelt was replaced as well as tensioner, also fule/air filter was replaced. Automatic transmission was replaced. Front and rear shocks were replaced.
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Sometimes windshield wipers work fine/some times windshield wipers will go fast, even on intermittent basis, and some times they don't work at all.*ak there was a recall on wipers mulfunctions during the previous year and the consumer believes that this problem is the same as the 95 models. The A/C hose assembly failed twice and was repaired, but it failed again.
Wiper control module failed, consumer states some astro vans have recalls regarding this same type of failure.
Windshield wipers become inoperative intermittently. This happened during a heavy downpour and I almost crashed. Apparently there was a recall for a gmc sonoma for similar symptoms.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions due to cracks in solder joints. *ak because of bad design of electrical cable connection to the circuit board, there were frequent failures of windshield wipers.
While using windshield wipers they will quit working. No sign that windshield motor is working. *ak replaced pulse wiper board.
Windshield wipers fail to actuate, stop actuating during intermittent mode, or do not actuate unless toggled on/off several times.
When driving in rainy weather conditions windsheild wipers become inoperable, cause unknown.
Windshield wipers work intermittently.
Wipers often quit and won't start back many times during a rainstorm.
We also own a 1995 s10 pickup and we had the same problem with the windshield wipers. It was corrected with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v150001.
Windshield wiper washer intermittently would stop working during operation or not operate at all. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers would stop working during operation. Dealer notified. Provide further details.
Wiper would not turn on because of wiper control module failure. Yh
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the view of the driver. A recall has been issued on various makes and models. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Mamufacturer has been notified.
Erratic operation of the windshield wiper motor. Sometimes windshield wipers come on, and sometimes they don't. They will work on high speed for a little while. The dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wiper will work intermittently, causing poor visibility . Dealer replaced circuit and modules .
Windshield wipers would not work properly when in use. Would work intermittently on different mode settings. Sometimes stopped on their own & then restared on their own. This caused the driver to have poor visibility during rain.
Windshield wipers work intermittently during rain storms, they will just shut down in the middle of operation. Dealer has been contacted.
When the windshield wipers are activated during a rain storm they work sometimes. But when it is not raining they work fine. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Currently have not been working for weeks. Dealer says they are not on recall.
Wipers have quit operating approx six times over past 2 months--no cause found. Pc board removed and reinstalled, wipers then operate normally for a few days.
The windshield wipers would cut off in the middle of performance. This would happen intermittently. Dealer replaced module.
A vehicle with 45,000 miles should not have a wiper motor failure.
Windshield wipers are inoperative. Dealer contacted, and was aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Windshield wiper switch will only turn on the wipers in the fast mode & sometimes will operate in the delay mode after after a short time
Windshield wipers are working intermittently.
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