1998 blazer windshield wipers sporatically working, stopping, not stopping, no control over speed. Very hazardous when driving in the rain and all of a sudden the wipers stop in the upright position and will not come back on.
1998 Chevrolet Blazer visibility complaints
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Have had problems with windshield wiper motor failures similar to others listed. When turning wipers on in any delay setting or continuous slow, the wipers would quit at random times. Sometimes moving switch to continuous high would get wipers to work again. Sometimes not. Also wipers, when turned off would go to bottom of swipe and come back up 1 inch. I have since taken out the relay circuit board and resoldered connectors to the wiring harness and fixed a partially burned out circuit. Wipers work fine after.
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified.
Consumer states windshield wipers are inoperative. Dealer notified.
Consumer stated the windshield wipers failed intermittently when in operation. The problem caused reduced visibility when driving in inclement weather.
The windshield wipers work intermittently. They will just stop working for long periods of time, and other times will work properly. 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). Chevrolet told me to get it fixed and if it becomes a recall item, I will be reimbursed.
The seat back, transfer case, and windshield wiper motor all failed. *ak *cb the parking brake was adjusted, the air condition blew warm air, and the oil cooler lines were replaced.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models. However this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
I have a 1998 4x4 chevrolet blazer. I bought the vehicle in august of 2002. Since then, the windshield wipers have quit off and on. If the quit, I have to tape the wiring harness where they plug in. It appears that the harness begins to sag after time and pulls the plugs out.
There was a recall on our 1995 s-10 truck and our 1998 chevrolet blazier has the exact same part and is also defective also. The windshield wipers on our 1998 blazier donot work some times they won't work other times and sometimes they won't shut off. Our gas pedal sticks when you try to take off.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently, and resulted in poor visibility when driving during inclement weather. Related recall 98v150001, but the vehicle was not included due to the vehicle identification number. *ak this occurred everytime the wipers were on. The consumer had to jiggle the connection or tap on the motor. *scc
At night during a pouring rainstorm my windshield wipers stopped working on a narrow two lane road. Think this won't quicken your pulse? Repair was $166.00 and my mechanic says this is a frequent repair in his shop. I see plenty of compaints for this same problem in the 1998 model. This is a real safety issue and a recall should be issued.
98 chevy blazer; windsheild wipers stopped working in the middle of a severe rain storm. In the vehicle were my wife, my three year old son and myself.
The federal safety agency 03-v-159-000 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. The consumer's had the same problem, however the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vehicle identification number. *ak *ts
Two things: 1. Consistant knocking noise in front end. Had it fixed while under warranty, but it continued at a later date. 2. Windshield wiper motor malfunction. Windshield wipers at times will not turn off making driving in snow or rain dangerous.
I am the owner of a 1998 chevy blazer. My wipers have ceased to function and there is a large recall on gm vehicles 1994-1997. My vehicle was manufactured in oct. 1997 and so was the wiper box. The recall was for 1.77 million trucks. I think it should also include the early 1998 (technically they are 1997) vehicle. My VIN # is [xxx]. With gm/chevy knowing the enormity of this problem, it is no fair that I should have to pay 125.00 to correct their defect in their product. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The windshield wipers fail or work at random. Extremely dangerous in rainy driving conditions.
Windshield wiper motor failed intermittently while in use. Which resulted in poor visibility. *ak when operated on medium and high speeds the consumer was able to re-start by shutting the wipers down. The last time the incident occurred during a heavy rain storm. The dealer said there was nothing they could do. *scc
While driving the windshield wipers stopped mid sweep during a rain storm. This has occurred on several occasions. The dealer was notified twice. A recall was issued related to this failure but only for the 1997 blazer's not the 1999 balzer's. * ph *cb
Windshield wiper motor on my 1998 chevrolet blazer operates interrmitently, at times. Has not been much of a problem until yesterday on the way home in a down pour. The wipers just stopped. Began working again a few minutes later, after I was able to exit the freeway.
While traveling on the highway without prior warning, the windshield wiper stopped and failed to restart. *ak *ts
Consumer states while using windshield driver had difficulty seeing in the rain.
The windshield wipers have been intermittent for about six months. Yesterday, 7/1/2003, the wipers did not operate at all
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle in the rain the windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealer notified.
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle in the rain windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealer notified.
Windshield wipier do not come on sometimes and at others will not turn off, also will go from itermittent to full speed without being selected. Front seat recliner handles both have broken off, left side twice.
While traveling on the highway windshield wipers will come on and off intermittently.
Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer states there is a crack in the motor board.
My 98 blazer's windshield wipers have a mind of their own. They come on by themselves, go off when they want to. On intermittent, they do whatever speed they feel like doing, and can shut themselves off at anytime (it doesn't matter if they were just turned on or not). It is dangerous and there should be a recall on this year (there's been one on every other year)! Please help resolve this situation gm!
Windshield wipers do not work when it rains. Vehicle will be taken to the dealer for repair.
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