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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier: windshield wiper failure
7 of the 330 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
While driving down the road my speedometer for stuck. I know I was going 60 when it happened because that's what it is stuck at.it isn't the first time this has happened. My car has had multiple problems with the windshield wipers, windows, and engine light.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the hood failed to remain closed and struck the windshield. As a result, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
Dt: the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. The windshield wiper motor and circuit board malfunctioned. Neither chevrolet nor the dealership could understand why the dealer where she had the extended warranty will not correct the problem. The vehicle only has 39,000 miles on . The windshield wipers only worked intermittently. Gm told her to contact the federal safety agency because there was no open recall. This problem has gradually worse. The vehicle will remain in the repair shop right until it will be fixed. She spoke to the supervisor about the extended warranty, and made it that if she picked up the car from repair shop then she would be responsible .
Drivers side wiper arm nut came loose causing wipers not to work at all. Wile wife was backing car up in driveway to return to our house (due to wipers not working)she hit a tree causing rear quater and rear bumper cover damage
Recall 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor. Windshield wipers stopped operating during inclement conditions. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN. *ak the dealer could not duplicate the problem.
On intermittent setting, windshield wipers only move across windshield in spurts, stoping every second. Works normally on high settings. On previous repair, wiper linkages failed resulting in one wiper remaining parked at all times.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window: electrical heating element
- This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update...
- Left outside breakaway mirror inoperative
- Sunroof will not open or close completely due to the sunroof motor
- Sunroof supplemental information to 03-08-67-009
- Jammed sunroof that will not open or a close completely
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier?
7 of 330 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier (2%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier?
There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
Fuel gauge 49Stalling 17Check engine light 11Overheating 10No deployment 7Fuel pump 7ABS 6Grinding brakes 6Fire or smoke 6Headlights 6Power windows 6Won't start 5
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