1996 Chevrolet Blazer: windshield wiper failure

Filed Feb 20, 2008 · Brakes, Lights · MO

There are several different issues with this truck: 1. The wheels are making a squeaking noise while driving; replaced brakes, rotors, had tires rotated, balanced and new alignment done with no help 2. Brakes go to floor while braking..this just started 3. Back windshield wiper makes a loud noise and doesn't work...ever! 4. Seat control gets stuck and won't move 5. No reverse light(s) and cannot figure out issue 6. Final and biggest issue is that all the lights (including headlights) flicker both while driving and idling) I have had the alternator tested and replaced as well as the battery..still happening I bought this truck december 8, 2007 used from a local dealer. I purchased a small warranty but one that won't cover anything mentioned above. If there are any recalls will someone please contact me!

Filed Mar 1, 2007 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · AZ

Gm has a safety recall on my 1996 blazer that they will not honor for me. They have indicated the recall was a long time ago and my car is 10 years old. I had the exact problem for the last 5-6 years or more, but never received a notice, and never got it fixed. I was aware of the problem and took measures and limited my driving when it might be a problem. I felt comfortable with the problem as low risk when I drive. Now I am selling the car as is. I feel there could be a safety hazard if someone else is driving that is not as aware and cautious as I am. The recall is the windshield washer motor is intermittent. Sometimes the wipers won't work. This has been scary in a down pour and when a passing car splashed a muddy wave on the windshield while I was driving in traffic. I have been using rain-x or driving my wifes car when it is raining. I have had the car in to the dealer a couple of times after the recall and even had them look at it once. They never notified me of the recall. This is a gm recognized safety issue that they should correct (at least once) regardless how old my car is. A the original owner, I should have the right to one free repair, and can cash it in anytime. Please let me know if you can help me. Otherwise will notify whoever I sell the car to, and hope they don't have an accident.

Filed Aug 17, 2006 · Visibility · 197,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers did not work. The windshield wipers worked intermittently prior to the incident. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v159000, regarding the visibility: windshield wiper/washer. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Mar 14, 2006 · Visibility · MT

Have 96 blazer with intermittent windshield wipers----dealer refused to repair and said that there is a 70,000 mile limit.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Brakes, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · OK

The ABS light illuminated and there was a smell of gas. The manufacturer has been contacted and there was a recall on these items and they have been repaired per the manufacturer. *jb the windshield wiper motor was intermittent, the hatchback light was intermittent and the internal light was intermittent. Recall# 03v159000 and 96v234000.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · IL

Recall no.#98v150001, windshield wiper wiring: the consumer took the vehicle in for a recall repair. Less than two weeks have past and the recalled work needs to be redone.

Filed Mar 31, 2004 · Visibility · OH

Windshield wipers... Recentley I have been having many problems with the wipers working. The other night I was in tionesta pa. Driving up a mountain in a bad rain storm...the wipers completely stopped and this time I could not get them to come back on. I hit my brakes just in time before I went down over the mountain. Since I can not drive this vehicle. It has been raining and the wipers now do not work. I checked on recalls and seen that my vehicle was on the list for windshield wiper defects. How do I get this problem resolved?

Filed Dec 22, 2003 · Visibility · NE

Good morning, I am writing in regards to the issue outlined below. I have cut and pasted the email I received from general motors in regards to my inquiry about intermittent wipers on our 1996 s-10 blazer. As I emailed back to general motors, our vehicle has over 70,000 miles (exclusion of special policy 02054); however, I a few concerns: 1) general motors replaced a defective part with another defective part. 2) general motors is using the age/mileage of a vehicle to avoid replacing a defective item that is a major safety issue - causing reduced visibility. I would appreciate your clarification on this issue. Thank you for your assistance! Best regards, charles beck email from general motors: thank you for contacting the chevrolet customer assistance center. We appreciate your owning a 1996 blazer and we apologize for your dissatisfaction and frustration over the repairs that have been needed on the windshield wipers. Your blazer was included in the recall for the windshield wipers that was issued in 1998. This repair was completed on your vehicle in december of 1998. Now it appears that your blazer may be included in special policy #02054, which covers wiper failure due to a cracked circuit board: some customers of 1996-1997 chevrolet blazer, s10 pickup vehicles not involved in recall 98043 may experience a windshield wiper failure due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. This special policy covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles (112,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership, or for those vehicles currently outside of this coverage, until february 29, 2004. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. We have created a computer file, 1-172249532, to notate your concerns.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Visibility · 95,000 miles · WI

Rear window wiper motor does not work properly. Either it won't start or will not stop unless you disconnect the main battery.

Filed Oct 2, 2003 · Visibility · MI

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.

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Visibility · MD

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

Filed Jul 18, 2003 · Visibility · MA

The rear windshield wipers worked intermittently.*ak *cb