Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that his windshield wipers work intermittently. The manufacturer informed him that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v017000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The contact will have the dealer replace the washer wiper switch. The failure mileage was 41,718 and current mileage was 42,000.
1995 Chevrolet Lumina: windshield wiper failure
60 of the 492 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 60
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 82,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated that on many occasions the windshield wipers would malfunction. On one occasion, the windshield wipers malfunctioned while driving in the evening during a rain storm. Recalls were found on the federal safety agency website that matched the symptoms that the vehicle was experiencing. The dealers and the manufacturer were contacted and determined that the vehicle's VIN number was not included in the recalls. The vehicle has not been serviced.
Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 97v017000 concerning windshield wiper/washer switch power feed wire. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.*ak updated 12/27/2005. The turn signal switch was defective. The brake lights failed intermittently. The wipers failed intermittently.
I began having problems with my windshield wipers only working sporadically, and when discussing with a friend, I discovered there might be a recall regarding my vehicle. When I went online to search 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.
While driving during rainy weather, the front windshield wipers failed to work. *ak the wipers failed many times before the problem was remedied. In one particular incident, the consumer were caught in a rain storm. *sc
Windshield wiper switch board defect. Vehicles windshield wiper has stop working. There is a recall on lumina but not this VIN #. Seems to be the same problem as other switch problems.
Windshield wipers come on and off in inclement weather without prior warning and intermittently.
Windshield wipers may work while driving in the rain, and sometimes they will not work.
Consumer states that windshield wipers stopped functioning. Cause unkwown.
The windshield wipers were intermittent for about 2 1/2 months. *ak *scc
The windshield wipers failed intermittently. A recall was issued (recall #97v017000) for this model year but the consumers vehicle was not included due to VIN. The consumer called the manufacturer who stated that not all 1995's were recall because they didn't want the dealers to be overwhelmed with the wiper repairs. They also indicated that more vins would be released. *ak *cb
Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently during use. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
- What is wrong
- Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
- Risk
- This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Recall number 97V017000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?
60 of 492 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina (12%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina
ABS 22Door locks 19Ball joint 16Brake failure 16Stalling 16No deployment 14Transmission failure 14Grinding brakes 10Engine failure 9Loss of power 9Overheating 8Power steering loss 6Jerking 5Won't start 5
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