Windshield wipers failed in the rain, making it difficult to see the road. Vehicle was taken for check up, and found that there was a recall 03v159000 for the 1997 year, make, and model. *ak. Circuit board on windshield wiper failed-same part and probably w/recalled vehicles. New one cost $54.00. Why was recall not extended to all vehicles with this defective circuit board.
1998 Chevrolet Astro visibility complaints
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While driving windshield wipers came on and off on their own. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.
While driving in a rain storm windshield wipers failed intermittently.
I own a 1998 chevrolet astro and the windshield wipers are not working properly. I have checked on the internet to see if there is any recall on this issue and found out that there is not. I have contacted a local chevrolet dealer and they told me that there is no recall for this issue. They also told me that it would cost about $140 to fix this issue. However, there is the recall for the same issue for the 1995 to 1997 models. Think the 1998 model should also be recalled by the manufacturer since the issue is obviously the same as the other model and I am sure that I am not the only one who has the same issue with the 1998 model.
Windshield wipers failed intermittently. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.
Passenger front power window failed. Driver side front power window intermittent.
The windshield wipers failed intermittently which caused poor visibility while driving in inclement weather. Please add any additional information.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently while in use. There was a recall #03v159000 w on the make/model and year, however the vehicle identification number was not included. *ak *sc
While driving at any speed windshield wipers only worked intermittently. When the windshield wipers were turned off, the blades stopped in the middle of the windshield. Also, washer fluid did not eject like intended. There was a problem with the electric windows moving up or down on demand. There were times when the windows got stuck in the up position or in the down positions.
The windshield wipers fail to work intermittantly, and create an ovious dangerous risk of life, limb, and/or property!! From the "little" amount of research I've done, (20 min.), this is a known problem and it's a shame it might take a death or a lawsuit to make things right!!!!!!!!!! Who knows?, maybe it already has!
Wiper control intermittent during wet weather, wipers on and stay on when switch placed to off. Washer motor inoperable. Combination switch replaced with no help. Reference recall for 1997 models.
When driving in the rain windshield wipers worked intermittently. This sometimes forced the driver to pull off the road.
The vehicle's windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 159 000. The vehicle was not included in the recall because the vehicle identification number and model year were outside the remedy scope. *nlm *ts
First, the driver side power window works only sometimes. Second, the windshield wipers work only part of the time. It may take 5-10 minutes to come on and then might only swipe 2-3 times. Lastly, rough shifting in transmission.
Windshield wipers work intermittently while driving. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified of the problem, but will not help the consumer.
While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers worked intermittently. Dealer had been contacted. *ak *scc
Intermittently, the windshield wipers were inoperable, obstructing the driver's views. A recall had been issued on similar makes and models, however, the vehicle was not included due to the VIN. *ak *scc
Windshield wipers stop working without warning. *mr when the wipers would stop, manual movement would successfully activate them. The service manager suggested that the controller circuit board seemed to be the cause.
Consumer stated had problem with recall #03-v-159-000 concerning windshield wipers. Dealer would not repair because VIN was not included.
Bad windshield wiper motor circuit board failure, same as ones recalled by gm, but why did recall stop at 1997? This 1998 van has same problem! Does someone have to get killed first for them to fix it!
3 main complaints: 1. Wipers work sometimes- will cut on and not off, will not work at all, or will work only at high wiper speed- dealer said that this was covered by a recall but when I picked up the van after the dealer fixed it (replaced circuit board) I was told that recall did not include 98 astro. 2. Paint on hood of van suddenly started to crack- has only occurred on hood 3. Front end problems- causing tires to wear out sooner than expected, loud popping/clunking noise from front end, dealer says that problem is with idler arms and ball joints.
While driving windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer notified.
Wipers intermittent on when raining. Wipers will stay on steady when intermittent is selected, washer inoperative.
Windshield wiper motor works intermittently. Wipers work sometimes, sometimes not. Had to replace wiper motor and pulse module. 1997 model astros have a recall for them. It looks like 1998 astros need the same recall.
Consumer stated that they have the same problem as recall#98v150001 windshield wiper. The dealer will not repair because VIN# was not included. *nd the consumer has been stranded several times when the wipers failed. The consumer doesn't feel safe on the shoulder of the highway during a rainstorm.
The windshield wiper would come on and off intermittently.
Switch on dash board for rear air conditioner fan control was over heating in the high speed position. I tried to turn it off and could not and it was hot to the touch. I knew how to remove the switch while my wife was driving. The switch was over heating and partially melted the connector and destroyed the switch. I believe that if I did not disconnect the switch the possibility of a fire was there.
While using windshield wipers they would work intermittently. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers work intermittently or stop during operation. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. It was probably bad solder joints. *ak the circuit board was replaced.
There is apparently an ongoing problem with gm/chevrolet windshield wiper motor circuit board failure. The wipers have an intermittent problem that has left us several times in pouring rain only to have the wipers fail. There is an alldata recall notice# 98v15001 regarding chevy pickups and light trucks, but my local dealer refuses to deal with this for less than $200 of my money, and thats with an extended, so-called "gold coverage" warranty. What can I do?
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