I have a 1996 chevy pickup. The wipers kept on turning off when raining. I have talked to my local chevy dealer if there was a recall as well chevy company and the both said no. I have seen recalls on this complaint on other vehicles (chevy p/u) on the same year. But my VIN doesn't have a recall. Windshield wiper motor controller circuit board. When I was coming in to work this morning at 0430 in the rain the wiper turned off and would come back on.
1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups: windshield wiper failure
6 of the 22 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 27%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Dt the consumer received a letter on february 23, 2003 from chevrolet, it was a special provision letter for the windshield wipers, contacted the two dealers ,they said this vehicle fell within the seven year limit or 70,000 and my vehicle has 41,000 but they said it past the seven years, but it was outside the seven years. It was void when the consumer received it. The windshield wipers work intermently on the vehicle, the wiper motor faied. On september 29, 2005 the windshield wipers quit working completely. When turn ingit on on e could hear an electrical sound, if one hit the cover with something could get the windshield wipers to work.
Windshield wiper motor intermittent operation;I researched the problem and found there was a recall for my make ,model. However after taking my truck to the dealer I was notified my VIN was not on the list. I then contacted gm. I was told there was nothing they could do about the recall and if I felt this was a safety problem I should take it to be fixed. I feel they do not think loss of your wipers is a safety concern.
While driving in rain windshield wipers will stop working. Had to stop vehicle and get out to start windshield wiper back to work by hand. Dealer contacted.
Windshield wipers are working inadvertently. They sometimes don't work at all . Dealer was contacted and stated there was no remedy for this problem.
Windshield wipers often fail when turned on, owner has to hit the motor to get them working again. This vehicle does not fall under the gm recall on the 1996 model due to VIN#. Also, had a steering column malfunction which needed to be repaired. Owner believes that the solder joints are responsible for both of these problems. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
6 of 22 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups (27%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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