1998 Chevrolet Blazer visibility problems

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Visibility · 140,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers failed without warning. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder of the road where the windshield wipers could be activated after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2015 · Visibility · 180,000 miles · FL

The wipers will not work. The wiper motor seems to have an issue. It gets real hot when connected. And I had just bought this vehicle on 11/19/2015

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Visibility · 180,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. While driving 60 MPH, the windshield wiper blades stopped working without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The windshield wipers were previously repaired by the dealer on two occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Visibility · 145,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to work intermittently and the front passenger window failed to go up. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2009 · Visibility · 130,000 miles · PA

Intermittent windshield wiper. Fault due to faulty circuit board which fixed problem. Gm was aware of defect but refused to guarantee repair on this make and model since they only covered up to year prior to 1998.

Filed Jun 29, 2009 · Brakes, Visibility · 100,000 miles · KS

First noticed excessive activation of ABS under normal driving conditions on icy pavement. Now intermittent activation of ABS under normal driving conditions on dry pavement & on wet but not standing water pavement. Faulty ABS activation is occurring several times a week. Have not corrected problem. Intermittent failure of windshield wipers. Occurs occasionally. They will not work at all & then will start working at some point later. Have not corrected the problem.

Filed Apr 16, 2009 · Visibility · IL

The windshield wipers continually fail. Sometimes they stop in the middle of the cycle, other times they do not turn on at all. This has happened dozens of times, often when I am driving on the interstate in the middle of heavy traffic.

Filed Mar 20, 2009 · Visibility · 25,000 miles · WA

The windshield wipers quit working without notice. We purchased this vehicle new in 1998 it only has 80,000 miles. The wipers have been doing this since 2003. When wipers quit working we are unable to see the roadway and this presents a safety hazard. I have read about others having the same problem. I have not had this repair done because I should not have to pay for a defect that chevrolet knows about. If this defect should cause an accident I will acquire an attorney and file suite against chevrolet for failure to repair said defect.

Filed Jan 4, 2009 · Electrical, Seat belts · 50,000 miles · IN · 2 injuries

Wipers don't work then work won't shut off for a long time, usually shut off during a downpour, cruise control quit working, flashers sound erratic won't shut off unless brake is pressed, passenger side seat adjustment handle broke off, I have cut my leg numerous times as well as others. Passenger side seat belt won't lock just pulls out. Drivers side seat recline broke off only used that about 5 times. Now one of the rear hatch shocks broke off the bracket that holds the shock in place cracked off, hatch door is really heavy. The right flasher flashes real fast even though it still works. I will never ever buy a chevy blazer again or anything even close this vehicle has been nothing but a pain in my butt for 10 years. I absolutely hate it!! It's becoming a hazard to drive because of the wipers acting sporadic all the time and with winter coming early it's scary. I hope something is done about this soon. I been reading about other peoples problems and their exactly like mine. Somebody said something about a multifunction board to repair it. Yeah their 200.00 dollars and have to take apart the steering column. I shouldn't have to pay one penny for all my repairs that I need.. Shame on gm.

Filed Oct 17, 2008 · Visibility · TN

Wipers failed to work.