1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jan 9, 2007 · Visibility · KY

Failure of windshield wipers. First they would only work if it wasn't raining (cleaning windshield), now they have stopped all together. This has caused incidence of being stranded and near crashes even on christmas day with my two children and having to get rides to and from work. There is a recall on this for all other 1995 chevrolets but not the apv seems as though since this problem is occurring on this vehicle the recall should be on it also. I could hear the motor trying to work and would sometimes be able to manually push the wipers back and forth to get them working again, but now they are locked up.

Filed Apr 3, 2006 · Visibility · 165,819 miles · MO

Windshield wipers only work when they want to. On going problem since I bought van. Chevy says no recall was issued and it's not their problem. I have replaced the motor and still have the same problem. I can not drive if it is raining due to wipers may work but they could stop working again at any time. Also wiper fluid does not work when wipers do not work. I can not tell you how many failures due to it happens everytime it rains/snows/sleets. Meaning they may work or may not but if they do work they always stop.

Filed Oct 7, 2005 · Visibility · MO

When I bought my van in may of 2004 I began having problems with my windshield wipers only working sporadically, I thought I would check into it and see if might be a recall regarding my vehicle. When I went online to search I found the exact problem I was having and checked to see if I was covered, I discovered multiple gm recalls that covered the problem I was having, and online it seemed as though my van qualified. When I phoned a dealer with my VIN #, I was told I was not covered under the recall. I believe that my vehicle is experiencing the same problem covered by the recall of thousands of other gm vehicles. Also, I have replaced the wind shield wiper motor and still have the same problem.

Filed Dec 11, 2003 · Visibility · 146,000 miles · PA

While driving in a rainstorm windshield wipers failed intermittently.

Filed Nov 25, 2003 · Visibility · 98,000 miles · OH

Ref: the federal safety agency recall no. 97v017000 some of these vehicles have a strained or separated windshield washer/wiper switch wire. This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. This has occurred twice during operation of my vehicle while driving on interstate highways and needing the wipers during a sudden rain storm. Five minutes later the wipers would be working again. I have contacted both the dealer I bought the new car from, and chevrolet (1‑800‑222‑1020) and neither knew anything about this type of problem.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Visibility · AZ

Problems with vehicle's windshield wipers.*mr the consumer stated the windshield wipers stopped working while driving in the rain, the consumer was forced to pull over. *jb

Filed Aug 5, 2003 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · CA

Front windshield wiper intermittent operation.

Filed Jun 3, 2003 · Visibility · CO

Windshield wipers intermittently work.

Filed May 12, 2003 · Visibility · FL

I have a 1995 chevrolet lumina apv minivan. I have had windshield wiper problems for years but refused to pay $300-400 to have them repaired because I felt it to be a product defect. Now, gm has a massive recall on many models but mine is excluded even though I was told by a few service people over the years that it was a chronic problem in gm minivans. I want them to include my vehicle in the recall.

Filed Feb 11, 2003 · Visibility · NJ

Visibility: windshield wipers, fail to work when you need them to work, damp weather , rainy weather, they are getting worse failing to work when your driving in bad weather, working when they want too!!! This happened right after I purchased the lumina van, new,24 miles on it, took it back to the dealer, they said they couldnt fine anything wrong because they were working then ( the wipers ) 8 years later I still have the same problem.

Filed Jul 14, 2002 · Fuel system, Steering · PA

The wipers will just quit at random. This has happened several times. The heater core started leaking and had to be replaced. Both ball joints went bad around 30,000 miles, one under warranty, one just after 36.000 miles. The power steering pump started leaking at the pump shaft and made a real mess of the engine compartment before it was replaced. And I didn't report yet that the intake manifold started leaking oil recently and is under repair right now. This vehicle has needed alot of repairs that a quality product wouldn't have had.

Filed Jul 12, 2002 · Visibility · AZ

Windshield wipers just quit,and sometime will work for a few wipes than nothing!!! Then will work just like they were desighned to do,have had to pull over , and off the the highway when rain has started because the wipers wouldn't come on!!! I never know if they are going to work properly,I thought it was because of the age of my vehicle!! But I have seen where nsta is investigaing complaints on gm wipers!! So I thought I would write and voice my concerns!!! Thanks for listening.