We were driving on the highway about 65mph when it began to rain. I turned the wipers on and off several times but they would not respond. After a few minutes the rain intensified I tried the wipers again and they worked. I recently needed the wipers again and they failed.
Chevrolet C10 wipers problems
45 of the 112 owner complaints about the Chevrolet C10 describe windshield wiper failure, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 45
- worst model year
- 1995
- typical mileage
- 80,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
What owners say
While driving at any speed in rainy weather front windshield wipers shut off intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Windshield/wiper failure on 1994 chevrolet c10. Noticed on the federal safety agency's website that there is a recall # 98v150001 and also a recall notice from consumer report involving this problem. Chevy advised that there is not current recall for this problem. Wipers will intermittently work.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with its windshield wiper wiring as stated in recall 98 v 150 001; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers are not dependable.sometimes they work when you need them, sometimes they dont. A sudden downpour or another vehicle splashing water and mud over the windshield can leave you blinded for several seconds or, the wipers may not work at all. This happened on many occasions.
Consumer stated the windshield wipers stopped working, also the egr valve was replaced. Ts
While in motion, the windshield wipers work intermittently or fail all together. Most of the time they are inoperable.
When it is humid or raining the wipers may or may not work. They start then won't stop or don't start at all. The dealers I've been to two say there was a recall for my year truck but not from the plant mine was built at. Please nail these ?!@#$% before someone gets hurt badly. Thank you. Dt
Consumer states while driving in the rain the windshield wiper intermittenly works. Mr
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it becomes hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. Nlm
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
- Risk
- This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Recall number 98V150001 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- The windshields were installed with incorrect windshield opening pinch-weld-flange primer. This primer will not properly etch the painted surface of the flange, allowing the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 212, "windshield mounting."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the separation of the windshield from the vehicle during collision increases the risk of injury for all persons involved.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the windshield and reinstall it using the correct primer.
Recall number 94V212000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet C10 wipers
Which Chevrolet C10 years have windshield wiper failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (19 complaints), 1994 (10 complaints) and 1996 (10 complaints).
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