Rear window wiper motor does not work properly. Either it won't start or will not stop unless you disconnect the main battery.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer visibility complaints
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My windshield wipers on my 1996 chevy blazer failed intermittently. Some days, they will not start up, other days they stop while I am driving and other days they work fine. I contacted gm but they told me that there was a recall, but my vehicle already had the replacement part installed. I felt that this is a major safety problem that could lead to accidents or fatalities.
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all. Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard. The consumer had the same problem as stated in the recall. The dealership replaced the wiper motor. *ts
The rear windshield wipers worked intermittently.*ak *cb
While driving, the windshield wipers worked intermittently. Dealer notified.*ak *ts
The windshield wipers failed intermittently while driving which caused poor visibility. The consumer heard of a recall but was never personally notified of one. (recall # 98v150001). *scc
Consumer was told the vehicle was not included in the recall for defective windshield wiper motors. Even though the vehicle experienced the same problems. *mr *tt
Windshield wiper motor experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, but this vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN.
My rear windshield wiper stopped functioning. The dealer informed me that it was the result of a burned out motor.
Dealer replaced heater core due to leak and found sludge in cooling system (dex cool). Heater core replaced and system flushed 4 times. Heater core replaced again on 1/19/03, water pump replaced in 2/03. Radiator has large leak 5/22/03. Sludge visible in radiator and overflow bottle. Dealer/gm indicates problem with sludge build up caused by owner not maintaining system. Head gasket replaced in 2001 and windshield wiper circuit board in 2001 (bad solder joint) - gm indicated the windshield wiper problem not associated with VIN number. All costs out of pocket.
Transmission fluid leaking, causing to leak on exhaust and cause it to smoke. Oily substance smeared on back windshield. Had that fixed and it is still happening.
While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers failed intermittently. (especially in the rain) *nlm
I've been told that chevrolet blazer 97 and newer have been recalled for bad wiper motors. I own a 96 chevrolet blazer and need to replace it also. This has been occurring off and on now for 6 months, I thought it was the fuse at first, swapped vehicles, etc... Now I've been told that there was a recall on the 97's, however, I'll need to pay for my repair. Sounds like the same problem to me. I don't know why they aren't all recalled.
Windshield wipers front & rear failed, water pump quit, drive shaft broke, ball joints right front broke, heater quit, air conditioner quit. Drivers side rear view mirror fell off, steering problems, brake problems, universal joints worn out, cracked front rotors,etc.
The windshield wipers failed intermittently. A recall was issued but the consumers vehicle was not included due to VIN. *nlm the dealer didn't honor recall#98v150001. Scc
The windshield wipers on my 1996 chevy blazer stopped unexpectedly. I contacted two chevy dealers about the problem. Each said the problem was common, but only 1997 blazers are under recall. My 1996 blazer has the same mechanism as the 1997 blazer. I wrote to chevrolet and was told only 1997's were under recall, which I already knew. I would like this defective equipment replaced. This can cause an accident.
The vehicle wipers failed intermittently. One occasion the wipers stopped working while it was raining. The dealer has been contacted.
The windshield wipers failed.
After having problems with the windshield wipers since the purchase of our 1996 blazer in 8/2002, they completely quit working during a rainstorm while traveling on friday feb 16. There is a recall for a similar problem with blazers but after calling a local dealer I was told it did not apply to our veicle. The windshield wipers now instead of working intermitantly do not work at all and make a buzzing noise.
Consumer stated vehicle's windshield wipers come on intermittently. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
I tried to get my extended warranty to fix the issue, but refused to cover it. I told them that it was a safety issue, they disagreed. I did not know that the federal safety agency existed, other wise you would of heard from me a long time ago. I read an article in the paper which stated problems with recalls and the vehicles involved and thats when I saw that my car wasn't the only chevrolet vehicle with the same problem. I called the dealership to see if it had anymore recalls to it and they told me no. My blazer has had prior recall for a harnest of some sort!!!! This is a big safety issue to me. Everytime it rains I have to pull over to ensure the safety of my family. Wipers don't seem to work at all now, and neither does the waterpump that squirts the water to clean the windshild. This happend after approx. 90 days after I purchased the vehicle.
Front windshield wipers failed to operate sometimes.
While driving in rain windshield whpers stopped working, unable to see, almost causing an accident.dealer contacted.
Windshield wiper motor will go out while driving. Dealer notified. *ak the windshield wipers may or may not always turn on. They will go out while driving, then they may turn back on after a period of time.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, causing poor visibility. A recall has issued on similar vehicles; however, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been noticed. Please provide further information.
02/17/00 (36417 miles)--cooling system flushed per tsb #99-06-02-012 and heater core replaced. 6/15/00 (39128 miles)--cooling system flushed per tsb. 11/15/00 (42626 miles)--cooling system flushed per tsb. 6/2/02 (60,715 miles)--radiator and heater core replacement and cooling system flush required.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak the wipers were not working at all. Consumer had to drive without working wipers. Consumer was informed that there is a recall for this defect but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN. Consumer wound up paying out of pocket for the repairs.
Windshield wipers will work intermittently with no warning. Cause unknown dealer notified.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Windshield wipers stop while driving in rain. Cause is unknown. Dealer has been contacted. *ak there is a recall, 98v150001, regarding the same problems consumer is having, but vehicle is not affected because of VIN.
While driving and using window wipers they malfunctioned. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic has confirmed there was a recall 98v150001, however, this vehicle did not fall under recall due to VIN.
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