Chevrolet Blazer wipers problems

Filed Oct 28, 2025 · Visibility · MN

I was driving on a rainy day, and noticed my windshield wipers were not working. I tried adjusting wiper speed and even the spray function, which sprayed but did not wipe. At this point I had driven over a mile and had to pull over because visibility through the windshield had gotten so bad. I restarted the car and the wipers functioned normally again. There were no warning lights of any kind or software notifications, and the wipers had worked previously that day.

Filed Feb 2, 2022 · Brakes, Visibility · CA

02/01/2022 Windshield wiper fails to function unless the circuit board is replaced. GM refused to replace the board for 1992 vehicles even though that same board was recalled for 1994 and later vehicles. Simply said it was not part part of the recall so I had to buy a replacement myself. Was GM recall #98043 expanded to cover 1992 & 1993 year vehicles as well? ABS breaking ( or lack there of) is another matter. Upon entering my Blazer's VIN number into the federal safety agency recall system, it revealed six recalls had been issued for 1992 Blazers. Unfortunately my VIN was not recognized other than that it was in fact a 1992 Blazer of some sort. Chevrolet simply said 1992 Chevrolet VIN numbers were not in their records. When GM/ Chevrolet fails to supply the data for my vehicle, does it have an obligation to inspect my vehicle to determine if it in fact has a problem that should have been resolved? Or has already been resolved? Or wasn't even a recalled vehicle at all? I would appreciate a reply to these questions and/or a reference to a site, providing this kind of information. Campaign Bulletins stated Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS or DCS Screen 445 before beginning campaign repairs. How is this information accessed today? Really appreciate the ongoing effort to minimize avoidable accidents! .

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 Sep 3, 2014 · Electrical · 77,333 miles · CA · fire

I was returning from las vegas on a ruff paved desert hwy in my 2005 5 speed 2 door chevy blazer when I notice a slight smell of electrical smoke. I turned on the dome light and notice the turning signal switch arm bouncing a lot with some smoke coming out there at the column ! I slowed from 65 to 40 with my flashers on, problem solved . Got back on a smooth free way at 65 with no smoke. The switch arm got sloppier over time but still worked for about six months. Then one day I turn right with my signal on, windshield wipers came on by themselves, & the smoke was back (much stronger ) while driving slow! I then pulled into a auto parts parking lot, shut it off, & took out the keys! To my shock the wipers, & smoke kept going! I then opened the hood, unplugged the wiper motor, & again problem solved ! Then came a rainy day so I had to plug back in the wipers, things still all ok! But then I made a right turn with the turn signal on! The even stronger smoke was back plus my asthma attack (used my inhaler ) ! I thought about stopping in the strong rain but I turned on the A/C on full then got very mad ! I yanked on the plastic switch arm pulling it to the left, & it popped off in my hand! Problem solved except now my windshield spray, & wiper delay don't work! I still get some smoke on ruff roads! The whole turning signal witch part cost $599.95 at chevy plus $330.00 labor ! To rich for me! I took the small column dashboard panel off, put a kill switch on the wiper motor power wire just in case, & a light weight wood 6" cut off stained broom handle on the 4" metal switch arm ( drilled a 5\16 hole 4" deep)! I avoid bad roads, using turning signals, & I clean my windshield by hand often ! Problem solved for now! If the air bad goes off from this problem while driving I will probably have a heart attack, & die!

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 127,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and would stall intermittently. In addition, the power door locks would lock and unlock and the windshield wipers activated independently while the vehicle was in motion. The contact further stated that the dimmer switch failed to work, which resulted in a lack of visibility when using the low beam headlights. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v220000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 140,000 miles · ND

1999 chevrolet blazer lt - multifunction switch (common problem!) is malfunctioning. Turn signal/flasher relay is constantly clicking whether signals are in use or not -- unless the brakes are applied. Good sign of an electrical short. The cause of this issue is the grease inside the switch, applied at the factory, running from contact to contact. This switch includes the wipers, cruise control, turn signals, hazards, and can also cause vehicle lighting (headlights, brake lights) to malfunction. Many cases include non-working brake lights! Others have reported smoke coming from the switch as the contacts are shorted by the grease. I inherited this vehicle from my grandfather, who couldn't hear the relay firing -- it is the only indicator inside the vehicle that something may be going wrong. There are no visible indicators inside the vehicle letting a person know their lights are malfunctioning. As there is no recall for this year of blazer (though I understand other years have had the same problem recalled), I will be replacing the switch on my own. Dealer quoted the price for the part alone well out of my price range (nevermind labor), so I'm going to have to shop around to get the vehicle in safe driving condition. Thanks for reading. I appreciate it!

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.