Windshield wipers sometimes dont work.
1998 Chevrolet Blazer visibility complaints
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While driving at any speed windshield wipers work intermittently. Recall on 1994-1997 vehicles of the same make and model was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
Windshield wiper motor fails. Wipers work intermittently or not at all in the rain. My son's 1996 blazer had the same problem and he received a recall. I called the chevrolet customer assistance center and was told that they have not had any notification from ntmvs on 1998 blazers yet. I think this recall should be extended to 1998 blazers. This is very serious.
While driving in a rain storm at 50 MPH windshield wipers failed without warning. Consumer had to pull to the side of the road and shut the truck off to reset module. Then, restarted the truck again and wipers began to work. Dealer stated wiper module needed to be replaced.*ak
When driving the vehicle in the rain windshield wipers worked intermittently.
Temperature changes to celcius when raining (replaced outside sensor), rear axel noise (not found), binding in front end (not found), shifting concern (not found), coolent missing (pressure tested,no leaks), loud noise when starting (replace starter), left mirror vibrates (replace mirror).
Wipers do not work at times, turn signal switch not working, engine idles rough, loud sound during acceleration, front end loose.
Windshield wipers work sometimes, then other times will not work. I've read on message boards that there was a recall for the wiper control board in the wiper motor for 1997 blazers, but not for 1998.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the windshield wiper motor. Windshield wipers will stop working intermittently. Dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not on recall and they could not do any thing for the consumer unless the consumer would pay for it.*ak gm customer service stated they wouldn't repair the vehicle because similar pulse boards were on recall which prevented them from fixing this one. *ph
Bad solder in wiper motor module in 1997 and are recalled I own a 98 has the same problem and are not recalled( 98 chevy blazer).
1998 chevy blazer - windshield wipers randomly stop working. Making driving in the rain practically impossible. After doing some research on the internet I understand that there is a recall for blazers built between 1994 and 1996 that had the same exact wiper problem. However, the 1998 blazer was never included in this recall. This problem has happened several times - sometimes it corrects itself within a few minutes other times it stops working for days at a time.
Windshield wiper motor experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03v159000; but, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
While driving in rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed to work properly. This was an intermittent problem. Called dealership, and mechanic indicated that problem could not be corrected because of a lack of recall.*ak the windshield wipers would not turn off when they were switched to off position or would not engage.*ts
Complaint 1: hood latch problem!!! This is the same problem gm vehicles have been having for at least 25 years!!!!! The hood will not release unless you pull the release lever and pound on the hood. You would think they would borrow or use fords system of better parts!!!!-----complaint 2: the door panels have a weak area where the knee comes into contact with it on turns, mine cracked real bad!!! Complaint 3: main complaint:--the heater core started leaking and fogged my windshield up so bad I had to pull over to the side of the road. Could have caused a bad accident!!! I was in heavy traffic on hwy. 69 at mcalester ok. And had to pull off and wound up cutting the hoses and splicing to keep from running into heater core, this was on labor day 2003. I need to know if this is a problem the carmaker will correct for me for free. I know that heater cores should last at least 10 years if not more. This caused me a lot of problems!!!! I checked into a new heater core at 2 auto parts stores, auto-zone and o'reilley's and they both said it was unavailable .????? Please help me with this. Thank you, reggie holland.
Windshield wiper motor fails intermittently.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently while driving at any speed. Chevrolet issued a recall for this vehicle, but the consumer's vehicle was not involved. Consumer eventually fixed the problem, and notified the dealer and the manufacturer.
Windshield wipers do not work or do not work properly when needed. Often when I turn on the windshield wipers they cycle part way through and then stop in the middle of the windshield, repeated attempts to turn the wipers on and off does not fix the problem. I understand previous model years with the same problem have already been recalled. The chevy parts guy told me all the windshield wiper modulers through the year 2000 were going bad and he routinly keeps 20 or more in stock because they all use the same part. Why have the other years not been recalled if it is the same part as the ones being recalled on older models and they are going bad as well?
Consumer stated while traveling in rainy conditions, the windshield wipers stopped working. The dealer stated the wiper motor needed to be replaced. *ph there was a recall but it did not involve the 1998 blazer. The consumer had to pull to the side of the road. *scc
Windshield washer/wiper and intermittent failed.
Once again my wipers failed to work during a down pour of rain. I had to pull to the side of the road to avoid an accident. My wipers work intermittently or not at all sometimes. Earlier models of this vehicle were recalled for this very same problem. Why hasn't this model been recalled?
Wipers quit when raining or snowing /part that remedies problem is same part for recall 1995-1997 this is not covered. Vin shows 1998, but manufactured in 1997. Deaths will occur if this is not fixed. The problem is growing and I hope that no one dies to force a recall.
The windshield wipers do not work properly. Sometimes they will just stop working for long periods of time, and other times will work properly. I researched this and found that 1995 through 1997 blazers were recalled for the same problem, but the 1998 was not included (see nhsta campaign id# 98v150001, recall date july 1, 1998) this is a real hazard in heavy rain.
The consumer stated the windshield wipers worked intermittently. Dealer had been contacted. *ak *ph
Air bag warning light a first came on periodically but now stays on continuously. Dealer said vehicle was out of warranty and would cost me for repairs on a safety item. Windshield wipers now operate on their own. On, off setting, sometimes they operate. On different run settings they stop completely or vary speeds. Both are very serious safety hazards and should be recalled immediately. If an accident occurs by the windshield function or if someone is seriously injured because the airbags fail to deploy, there will be a serious lawsuit on someone's hands.
Windshield wipers fail to turn on when needed. Wipers often stop working while switch is in proper "on" position for operation during rain - very dangerous. Wipers fail to shut off when switched into correct "off" position. Wipers adjust their own intermittent speed.
1998 chevy blazer - windshield wipers work sporadically. Will sometimes stop working while on, and will sometimes not turn on when needed. They seem to give problems when it is raining, and usually work fine if tried when it is not raining. May be a wiring moisture problem? Problem is not just one occurence... Is continuous.
While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers worked intermittently.*ak. The wipers changed from intermittent to full without changing wiper control. *ph
The consumer stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently, which resulted in poor visibility in inclement weather. *ak the symptoms were the same as the recall on the 96-97 blazers. *scc
Windshield wipers were inoperable, obstructing the driver's views. Dealer stated there was not recall on this vehicle. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle was not included due to the VIN.
My windshield wipers will cut off by it self. This has left me trying to find an exit on the freeway in heavy rain when I cannot see out the windshield. At times they will not come on and I must lift the hood and move wires around. Gm has. *ak recalled up to 1997 but not 1998. My local dealer tells me there have been many complaints about the 1998. This is very dangerous.
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