I hate to sound repetitive ,but I also have a 1998 chevy silverado 4x4 that has a windshield wiper motor problem. I also think that gm should step-up and fix this problem because when it happens to so many of the same vehicles I feel as though it's a factory defect. This has been happening for a long time. The truck doesn't have but 61,000 miles on it. I confronted them about it and they wouldn't help me out. That's why I have a toyota ,that's made in the USA, sitting in my driveway. God bless the USA !!!
1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups: windshield wiper failure
33 of the 78 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 42%
- typical mileage
- 65,500
- 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
1 windshield wipers intermentent. 2 very dangerous when driving in rain. 3 removed and replaced wipper motor circuit board and cover.
Truck stalls when driving at any speed without warning for no reason. Steering has sudden fast jerk to right then we have to over correct to left, hazard lights wouldn't turn off now they are not functional, driver side window has a mind of its own. Wiper fluid motor doesn't work, gas gauge doesn't work it just vibrates really fast. There are wires in dash that have burn marks and other components are melted. Its amazing that this truck even runs! We have spent 1200 on this pile and still haven't even fixed any of these problems.
Windshield wipers will stop working creating a very dangerous situation.
Windshield wipers stopped working several times. I seen this was a problem with many other vehicle years. Why didn't the 1998 models get included? The latest occurrence was 3/8/2006. I was driving down the freeway during a down pour and they just stopped. I had to work my way to the shoulder and try to get them to start again. It's very scary when this happens at 60 miles per hour. Turning off the engine and starting it again gets them going again but other times I've had to tap on the wiper motor to get them started again.
Windshield wiper washer works intermediately on my chevrolet ck 1500 pick-up. Same as on the 1996 model which was recalled due to bad connection on wiring. I have had wipers stop working in bad weather then start working again.
The windshield wiper motor wouldn't turn off when switched off, and the speed could not be adjusted using the intermittent setting. It seemed to clear up hours after driving, but this could be a dangerous situation depending on the amount of rain and driving conditions.
My 1998 chevrolet z71 pickup has a malfunctioning windshield wiper motor. This is not the only one on this model pickup I have had to go out. I own two pickups this year model, and both have the problem. Seems like gm should pick up on this and fix the defect. I have to keep rainx in my vehicle to help me see in rain storms. The local chevrolet dealer wants too much to fix the problem, so I have to deal with it the only way I know how to. It has cause many near misses for me, and I am sure it will cause a wreck if it continues to go unfixed.
Wipers fail to start or stop at any time if they do start to work. I understand that if my truck was a 1997 this would be covered under recall 03023, but since it's a 1998 it's not covered even though it's the same issue!!!(bad control board)
On many occasions when wipers are needed, they fail to work. After researching the problem, I found that on 1997 and older c\k pickups, this problem has been recalled,(gm recall no. 03023). Maybe something should be done about this problem, before somebody is hurt or killed.
Consumer stated the windshield wiper quit when they were needed. When the consumer turned the wipers on, there was a buzz sound but the windshield wiper didn't work. Sometimes they will work and other times they didn't work. The dealer ship said the circuit board was bad.
Windshield wipers are defective. Sometimes they work and other times they don't.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
- Risk
- If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 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 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 03V093000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
33 of 78 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups (42%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 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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