Windshield wipers work intermittently. Cause is unknown. There is recall 98v150001thats describesc the same problem, but this vehicle was not affected by recall due to VIN. Please provide any further information.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer visibility complaints
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Intermittently windshield wipers will fail ,not moving even through, motor is running. Owner has had to sit on side of the road for twenty minutes until wipers started moving again. Please describe details.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Vehicle checked by dealer who determined that the module was bad. *ak the consumer was told that this was normal. The module was replaced on 8-07-02 and to date 2-25-2002, there has been no re-occurences.
Windshield wipers will intermittently stop working. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
Windshield wipers stop at mid swipe and won't start again. Dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer states that the wipers will not start when turned on. Consumer has almost wrecked the vehicle on several occasions. The manufacturer says that there is no problem.
I just saw this in the newspaper - I was not notified by the dealer about the previous recall. No safety defect listed.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. The problem has existed for a month. The wipers work awhile, but once turned off they may not come back on. Dealer was informed. *ak
Windshield wipers work intermittently.*ak
Windshield wipers working intermittently while in use or will not turn on. Dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer adds when wipers are activated the motor can be heard, but the wipers work with excessive effort. Wiper delay module was replaced. Consumer's husband who has same year is experiencing the same problem.
Windshield wipers stop intermittently when being used. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.*ak the dealer looked at the vehicle and said the wiper malfunctioned due to switch failure.
Windshield wipers will work intermittently or will sometimes not work at all. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. *ak consumer states that tapping on the windshield wiper motor box gently will usually get the wipers to work.
While traveling on highway in inclement weather windshield wipers will shut off without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.
Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer, for recall repairs on heater core. Dealer found out that heater core was rusted/ had clogged radiator, and had to be replaced. Please provide more information.
Windshield wiper works only intermittently, dealer could not find a problem.
While using windshield wipers and without any indication windshield wipers would stop working. Consumer would have to get out vehicle and touch module. Please provide further information.
Consumer stated that window wipers stopped working while driving in the rain.
This is a reoccuring problem. I literally need to get out of the trck and pull up on the blades in order for them to function - or constantly turn the knob on and off, until the wipers "catch". There has been instances while driving and the wipers functioning that they literally stop in the upright position. I know there has been a recall on the 1996 models - however the 1997 was not included. I know I am not the only person experiencing this problem!
Windshield wipers do not work properly anymore. They will turn on, and will stop, then start to work, then stop, if I turn them off, they keep working (they are still on with the switch on the "off" position) and will stop at various places on the windshield, often in a "straight up" position, which blocks driver view. When turned on again to fix, they often stop in the same place. This can go on for several attempts to get them to stop (rest) in the proper place. Also, turning them on delay will not work anymore. They seem to work with no delay, or they will stop completely on their own. I see a recall for wipers for the same vehicle, previous years, is there any chance the 97 blazer (I have a 2-dr.) has the same problem? Thank you.
I was outside of the parked vehicle and I pressed on the button (key hole) to open the back glass (window) and it burst in my face glass shattered everywhere for no reason. Nothing was touching the glass at all. I have two others who wittnessed this and gm is declining my request to replace it. I feel this had to be a defect in the glass I didnt do anything to cause this to happen other than pressed on the button to open the window.
While driving in rain windshield wipers stop working. Windshield wipers work intermittently. Also, windshield wiper circuit board gave out. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated circuit board was not under warranty because it was electrical.
The transmission had to be replaced before warranty was out.
The windshield wipers have stopped working several different times while it has been raining. This has almost caused me to wreck!! I feel this is a manufacturer's defect as my brother owns a chevrolet sanoma & has the same problem. He replaced the motor & has continued to have problems. This is getting to be very costly. The manufacturer should cover it. How can I contact chevrolet as well?
While driving in a rain storm windshield wipers stopped operating. When the dealer was contacted to repair the problem, indicated several similar problems with this model and year.
While driving in a storm windshield wipers stopped working. Contacted dealer.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall has been issued on similar makes and model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer has been notified.
Brakes squeak, idler arm not attached properly causing rattling and pulling while driving, windshield wipers stop working intermittently during use causing problems seeing outside, rear defrost does not work, fuel gauge gives incorrect readings and bobs back and forth, dex coolant turned to sludge causing blockages in heating core, engine block, and radiator
While driving in rain consumer tried to turn on windshield wipers and they would not work.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall has been issued on earlier vehicles; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Windshield wipers will stop working while in use. Consumer stated that he had to shake windshield wipers while driving to get them to continue working. *ak the wiper problem was recalled for 1996 model, but the problem still exists in 1997 model.
The latch for the rear windshield is fastened only to the rubber gasket aroud the window, never to the glass as there is no residue as if it ever had been. Finally the rubber broke and the hatch flew open. The hatch will no longer stay closed on its own. I have seen other blazers with the same "defect". I have been told by several bodyshops that it should have been bonded at the factory and they cannot fix this.
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