While traveling windshield wipers would stop working, causing consumer to pull over to hand restart wiper. Without any indication s windshield wipers failed.
1998 Chevrolet Blazer visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers stop intermittently, a real problem at high speeds during a storm. This is a known issue by chevrolet, has happened on s-10 pickups, the solder develops cracks which causes the failures. Please be sure to sue chevrolet for not doing a recall.
The general motors windshield wipers in my 1998 blazer has the same problem as earlier models of gm trucks. They have had this problem from 1991 why can't they be made to fix it! I was lucky to get home alive in the rain storm yesterday. They just quit and I could see vary little.
1998 chevroleter 4x4 4door. Windshield wipers on the front quit working. Have worked on and off for 2 months. Can get them to work after placing a zip strap around motor and wires and pulling real tight. This looks like an identical problem that a previous recall was performed on. I also have had to replace the wiper motor in my 91 chevroletk 3 times. Sometimes they would work. Sometimes they wouldn't. This apparently is a big problem with chevroletr motors as my friends are having similar problems as well with various chevy trucks and blazers.
First the ABS warning light started illuminating every so often starting in 2002, now the wipers have become very erratic. It has now gotten so bad that it has become a safety hazard. It does not matter what setting ( delay, slow or fast) the wipers are set at they react on their own. Sometimes they stop completely which causes a severe safety hazard when driving in the rain. You could have the setting on slow delay and they will begin going very fast or medium speed, then change again for no reason. They also continue to run when the switch is turned completely off. This started about two months ago and has increased in intensity with each use due to rain. I understand previous year models were recalled for a very similar problem and I am wondering if this years model has been added to the recall list?
Refer to nhsta campaign #98v150001 dated 7/1/1998. I am having problems with my windshield wipers not working properly. Intermittent switch does not work like it should, wipers continuously run when using mist function to clean windshield, sometimes wipers do not come on at all. Recall issued 5/1/2003 to include 1996-1997 blazers. Mine is 1998 and is not included in recall per dealer even though I am having the same problem.
Front windshield wipers worked intermittently.
Windshield wipers do not operate reliably enough that they should be considered a hazard. They stop working on almost every occasion that they are required for visibility and often will not stop when turned off and additionally the speed at which they will operate is also unreliable. I have been able to get the wipers to resume operation when I have tapped on the circuit board cover but they usually stop again before I reach my destination and often before I get back out on the road. From the number of complaints that I have read of and personally heard about concerning this model year (and also other model years) with this same problem I feel that it is outrageous that a recall has not been issued to correct this problem that appears to be known by the manufacturer and even acknowledged so by the manufacturer in the previous model year. Serious consequences will arise when these faulty wiper systems fail a the most critical of times, if it hasn't already.
Bought car brand new. Drivers side mirror consistently vibrates - had replaced twice - dealer would not replace a third time due to bug shield being installed. It still vibrates. June 2001 - door locks went nuts. They would lock and unlock themselves while driving down the road or while parked - with keys in it. March 2003 - blinker switch went crazy. It would not stop clicking - whole dash had to be taken out to replace switch - not a cheap thing! May 2003 - alternator went out and ruined battery. Almost caused a car fire. Transmission fluid leak. Not yet fixed because of unknown cause of problem.
While driving in bad weather, the windshield wipers worked intermittently.
While driving the vehicle the windshield wipers become disfunctional in heavy rains, they completely stop working consumer had to pull over until the rain subsided. The consumer spoke to the dealer and manufacturer. The consumer stated that there was a recall on the particular issue which is not in our system. Please provide vehicle identification number along with any other information regarding this issue.
Windshield wiper stop working when raining.
The consumers vehicle had the same as the federal safety agency recall related to the windshield wiper. The dealer refused repair because the vehicle VIN was not included in the recall.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
The vehicles windshield wipers would just stop while in operation. As a result the driver was unable to see while it was raining.
While driving in the rain the windshield wipers failed intermittently which caused poor visibility.
We are aware that windshield wiper motors on 1997 chev. Blazers have been recalled for repairs. We own a 1998 blazer that we purchased in november of 1997, so it was manufactured in 1997. The windshield wipers on our blazer do not work most of the time. We are wondering if a recall is planned for the 1998 blazers also.
Had to replace altenator. Handle of passenger seat fell off in hand, causing riding and sitting difficult. Puts me right up to the air bag. Purchased this vehicle to take my husband to nashville, for his heart transplant visits, needed a reliable vehicle. On the last trip there, 70 MPH, in hard rain, no windshield wipers, just quit on the expressway, in heavy traffic. Gas pedal also sticks, and pushes with force, when it releases. (wonder we haven't hit someone). Being on social security,we thought paying extra, for and extended warranty would protect us. (a wasted $1800.00) the payment takes almost half our income, we can't afford to fix the manufacturers mistakes. By looking at the other complaints, we're not the first with the above problems. Very unhappy consumer. Our first payment on the blazer was 1-14-02, we began having these problems 6 months later.
The vehicle experienced the same defect with the windshield wipers as stated in recall 98 v 150 001, however the vehicle identification number was not included.
Windshield wipers will not engage. Some times they will come on and not stop. When its raining they will not come on at all. Up until recently this has been the issue. Two days ago it decided that it wasn't going to work at all. So I cannot drive my car in the rain and cannot afford to have the motor repaired at the dealer for 600.
Whenever windshield wipers are used they work whenever they want too. Sometimes they run continually. Sometimes they stop all together. I used to have a gmc sonoma that did the exact same thing and received a recall. This problem was fixed on the sonoma. This happens any time the wipers are used in the blazer. I would like this fixed immediately at no cost to myself.
The vehicles wipers failed while driving. The dealer was notified.
Windshield wipers stopped during heavy down pour. Chevrolet customer assistance center (cac) says contact selling dealer. Dealer supposedly replaced "wiper module", but did not help. Repeated contact with cac produces "ho-hum" and no solution. Vehicle has 26543 miles on it!
Nar 03-31-2003 *mr consumer experienced problems with wheel bearing, heater control switch, gas gauge, right door lock, brakes, and oil sending hoses.
The windshield wipers failed to work when needed.
The windshield wipers have failed repeatedly while in use. The wipers change speed on their own and/or turn themselves off on their own. This condition appears to be related to the wiper motor wiring or circuitry to the wiper motor side of the wiring harness. Have had the delay switch replace once and the motor replaced once but the problem keeps returning. I have been told that this problem is the same as the one found under #98043.
The windshield wipers have failed repeatedly while in use. The wipers change speed on their own and/or turn themselves off on their own, sometimes within the field of view of the driver. This condition appears to be related to the wiper motor wiring or circuitry to the wiper motor side of the wiring harness. I have been able to restart the wipers by jiggling the wiring harness, but obviously this is not a safe condition.
Oil coiler lines leaked from the day I bought it from the dealer. Dealer definitely knew and cleaned it up before I got it. 1st set of lines from radiator to oil filter replaced a few months after purchase in 2001. Second set from filter to motor now need replacing. Evidently, this is a very common problem. Wipers have their own agenda. With the mist setting to clean windows, wipers stay on for as long as they want. With the second mist, they don't stay on as long. By the third mist, wipers act normal. Always happens. Turn signal flasher sound started without the use of the turn signal. It stays on for random lengths of time, and makes the sound in regular, and irregular patterns. Replacing multifunction switch - as several have before me. Dealer knew exactly what the problem was. Tranfer case leaks lube. 4-wheel drive messed up because of empty case. Added lube and hope no tranmission problems arrise. Cv joint replaced 4 months after purchase. Hood latch about to break. When pulling on leaver, barely is able to pop hood. Feels like wire is going to snap. Waiting for the next problem to occur - it has been nonstop. Gm designed a terrible vehicle. I am very dissatisfied and I regret ever buying it.
While driving and with no warning, the windshield wipers would work intermittently, and sometimes not at all. The dealer was notified. *ak the consumer would move the wipers to get them to start again. Scc
Chevy's motto for their trucks on their website is...... " the most dependable long lasting trucks on the road " I bought a 1998 chevy blazer in decmber 2001 ...........this truck is not dependable nor is it long lasting. I have been concerned about the recalls on this vehicle. A representative from chevy told me that my vehicles VIN # was not part of this recall. Is there any way I can verify this without having to pay for it? My VIN # is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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